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Room for Rent in Existing Community
Sacred Groves
Bainbridge Island , Washington
Posted On 11/18/2009, Last Updated On 11/18/2009
Sacred Groves is a small intentional community dedicated to community living, voluntary simplicity, and earth-based spirituality, located on Bainbridge Island, only 10 minutes from the ferry to downtown Seattle. Sacred Groves lifestyle includes a good balance between privacy and shared time with others, set in a 10 acre forest sanctuary.

One of our charming round cabin/yurts is available for new resident(s) as of December 1st. The cabin is short walk from our Round House where bathroom, kitchen, laundry and living room are located. You can see photos of our lifestyle here and the kinds of ceremonies, classes, and events that happen here on our website.

Rent is $600/month plus $125/month per person for utilities and a community fee. An additional $150/month buys into our community kitchen stocked with natural, organic foods.
Contact: Therese Charvet
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.sacredgroves.com Phone: 206-842-7141
Home for Rent in Existing Community
Duwamish Cohousing
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 11/14/2009, Last Updated On 11/14/2009
Rent or rent to buy, 6 month lease. $1100/month + utilities. Experience community in this clustered cottage townhome located in West Seattle just 15 minutes by bus or car to downtown. The first floor of the house features a kitchen, dining and living “great room” space with 12ft ceilings, hardwood floors, huge windows facing southwest, and a view of the covered deck. The second floor has a bathroom with shower and bath, and a bedroom with French doors that open to a private, fully fenced back garden. A 300 ft2 loft on the third floor features a skylight and tall attic-style ceilings, and can be used as additional office, play, or sleeping space. The adjacent attic space provides ample storage and has the potential for dormer expansion. Radiant heat provides cozy floors, and the house features wood trim finishing on doors and windows throughout. The community shares a common house, laundry room, kids’ playrooms, a wood-shop, crafts room, common gardens and a playground, and members can participate in shared meals, internet and bulk food ordering co-ops.
Contact: Kibby MacKinnon
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.duwamishcohousing.org Phone: 206 780 8479
Room for Rent in Existing Community
Lake City Commons
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 11/6/2009, Last Updated On 11/6/2009
We are a shared living household offering: Suite of 2 well lighted day-light basement rooms. With shared bath, kitchen, dining & living rooms. $400/month + last month rent. The utilities will be shared equally (about $100/mo per individual).

We are a 56 YO artist, a 50 YO Qi-Gong instructor, a 50-something Social Worker and a 55 YO consultant.

We are located in a residential cul-de-sac of Lake City/N. Seattle near the Lake City business district (about 5 blocks).

We are seeking a new housemate who is friendly, compassionate, respectful, financially stable and mature individual, who has a desire to live in a shared household + be open to a sense of household community and the value of group processes. We enjoy spending some social time together in the midst of our busy lives (approx 2x per month), and we share in house holding business/chores.

We have a shared kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, extra fridge, ample deck, BBQ grilling, DSL wireless, large back yard with developing vegetable gardens.
Contact: Tod Ransdell
Email Address: Phone: 206 409 9793
Room for Rent in Existing Community
Songaia Cohousing
Bothell , Washington
Posted On 10/30/2009, Last Updated On 10/30/2009
Be part of the Song!
A Songaia Cohousing studio daylight basement with a kitchenette, a ¾ bath and private entrance. Gas heat and water heat. Whole-house air filter.
No cost washers and dryers available for community use in the Common House.
One assigned uncovered parking space.

Community is close to bus lines.
Tenant will have the option of participating in the community's food Program.
References required.

Rent - $655, Deposit $275, Renter’s Fee $25
Price Notes
Basic utilities included. Not included are telephone, cable TV. Deposit $275
refundable upon completion of the lease if no damage is done to the unit or the property and both are left clean. Full month's rent due upon move-in - second month's rent pro-rated depending on move-in date.

Renter's fee of $25 per month payable to Cohousing community not to landlord.
Contact: Doug
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.songaia.com Phone: 425-481-9897
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Earth Rising Sanctuary
Northport , Washington
Posted On 10/7/2009, Last Updated On 10/7/2009
Earth Rising Sanctuary

Earth rising sanctuary is located on a beautiful piece of property in northeast washington overlooking the Columbia River and mountains of Canada. Seminars and healing arts gatherings are regularly held on the property for those who desire to share and learn techniques in the self-healing arts for the individual and the Earth. We are looking for more members who are interested in growing both on the agricultural and personal levels. Artists and healers are also very welcome and our space can be affordably rented by anyone interested in holding a gathering of their own.

Winter residence is available in the community building for $100 a month plus 12 hours work and a share of the expenses (primarily plowing and propane for cooking.) There is also the option of paying $200 which would cover expenses , no labor required.

We are also looking for an earth conscious buyer to purchase the neighboring 20 acre property for $75,000. This land also has stunning views of the Columbia River and surrounding mountains. Our neighbor is being kind in giving us a window of time to find the right person or group of people. This window may be short so if you are interested or know someone who may be please contact as soon as possible. It is crucial for the future of Earth Rising Sanctuary that the buyer be respectful of conscious natural living, healing gatherings and seminars and respect for nature.

Best contact method 509-732-4301
(I will call you back if long distance)
Contact: Feather
Email Address: Web Address: http://tribes.tribe.net/earthrisingsanctuary Phone: 509-732-4301
Room for Rent in Existing Community
Wedgwood Co-op!
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 10/6/2009, Last Updated On 10/6/2009
We are an intentional co-op in NE Seattle. Come join us! Our home is hearty, vibrant, engaging, and conscious, established in the neighborhood for 10 years & counting, and has a sunny upstairs room opening come November 1st.

A few treasures include garden space, work/storage space in our mudroom, a fire pit, a handmade cob oven, worm bin, compost bins, and large upstairs common space (with a wood burning stove) - big enough to host all sorts of functions like building seminars and conscious film presentations! There is street parking, easy commutes on bicycle, and the 71 & 76 bus has a stop right in front of the house that will take you downtown.

We are a home with a living philosophy that highlights caring for each other, our community, and our earth. We take part in bi-weekly meetings to discuss house issues, enjoy sharing meals, share garden/house chores, food staples, bylaws, and goofiness.

We are looking for someone who is willing to contribute to help build and nurture what it means to be part of a co-op house, making a family out of housemmates! This means open communication, decisions by consensus, participation, plus love for sustainable living and that all members of our family have respect for each others goals, values, personal evolution, and what we can offer and provide as a house to our extended tribe throughout the city.

Room is $399 + food staples & utilities at $110
Deposit required when you move in
Contact: Stepha Lawson
Email Address: Phone: (425) 830-6262
Home for Sale in Existing Community
Jackson Place Cohousing
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 10/5/2009, Last Updated On 10/5/2009
RARE OPPORTUNITY! 2 Bedroom Condo Townhouse in 27-unit Jackson Place Cohousing near downtown Seattle. (Only 6 units have been for sale in 9 years!) Vibrant community built in 2001, we have 60 occupants(+/-) of all ages. A large common house w/ dining room for 60, large kitchen & pantry, office, living room, storage, kids' playroom, bike storage, & secure parking. We have 4-5 common meals/week, consensus decision-making, and monthly business meetings. There is no religious or political affiliation. We know our neighbors, their friends and family, their pets, their food & color preferences, etc. Close to excellent public transportation and large parks. Fun, open, treed, play area for kids w/ tree house. Unit has tiled kitchen/dining area, 1 1/2 baths, office alcove, high-speed internet, WD hook-up, deck w/ view, level entrance, 9 foot ceilings on main floor, low electricity bills. Light, bright, airy space with large west-facing windows. HOA dues include regular stuff PLUS water and FREE laundry facilities.
$315,000 FSBO.
tinyurl.com/66zwda
for photos. Contact Anne.
Contact: Anne Little
Email Address: Phone: 206-931-6630
Home for Rent in Existing Community
Sharingwood
Outside of Woodinville , Washington
Posted On 10/1/2009, Last Updated On 10/1/2009
This is an approximately 1050 square foot lower unit becoming available November 15. The unit has lots of light and large windows which open onto the back of the property and into the 26-acre greenbelt/land trust.

The floor plan is open with cathedral ceilings and large windows.

There is a large, full-sized kitchen with dishwasher, oven, range, and refrigerator. There is also a great room with a gas fireplace that has a nook area that has been used as a study, a yoga studio and a storage area. It could also be used as a small bedroom or playroom. There is a full bathroom on this level, as well as a stacked washer and dryer in a separate area.

Off the kitchen, through french doors, is one of the bedrooms. It has a large closet and storage area. It has served as a bedroom, meditation room, and play area.

Upstairs there is another bedroom with another large closet. It has a railing that is open to the lower area, which keeps it a nice temperature and allows plenty of light.

If you are interested, there are other rooms available by negotiation.

Utilities and the monthly community dues/assessment are included in the rent. Pets are negotiable with a deposit.

Pictures are available at the website under "Openings."
Contact: Caly or Rondii
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.sharingwood.org/ Phone: 360-668-5491
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Unnamed as of yet
undecided , Washington
Posted On 9/14/2009, Last Updated On 9/14/2009
I am a lady organic micro-farmer --- grow for a CSA and wholesale customers in the Clark County, WA and Portland, OR area, currently on rented farmland. I manage about an acre, small greenhouse (hoop structures coming this Fall) and commercial worm beds (would need covered shop/barn area for these and other tools) and live in a travel trailer inside a barn. I have lifetime subsistence income coming in + whatever I can earn from vegetables, all the necessary resources and skills, but no lump sums of cash. Looking for kindred spirits, any age, who are already ensconced or ready to join lives with someone who is looking to settle down on permanent land where we can grow food for ourselves and for market, while providing personal support to one another.
Contact: Ariel Gail MacLean
Email Address: Phone: 360-936-5766
Room for Rent in Existing Community
P-Patch Collective
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 4/29/2009, Last Updated On 9/11/2009
we are looking for enjoyable folks as of Fall 2009 (beginning now in September). we have one room right now, in a nine bedroom house.

we are students, gardeners, cookers, musicians, artists, activists, authors, and lovers.

the house is a three story place, with lots of common space in the living room and kitchen, and three bathrooms.

we share a piano, and a garden, and many meals, too.

please get in touch to find out more!
Contact: alice
Email Address: Phone: 206-547-1175
Home for Sale in Existing Community
The Green Farm
Burien , Washington
Posted On 7/3/2009, Last Updated On 7/29/2009
We currently co-own with another couple and they have moved out. We're looking for renters in the meantime but eventually want to sell their half to another couple (a couple with one small child is welcome too!). We have one basement renter too.

The house is 2700 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Large common areas. Newly remodeled kitchen. We have over .5 acre of organic, garden-able land, 7 mature fruit trees, a chicken coop (sans chickens but we welcome yours), outbuilding (aka music room and movie theater) and lots of storage.

We are 15 mins from downtown Seattle (probably faster by our new light rail!)

Since it takes time to get to know folks, as well as decide if this is the right decision for you, we're renting the rooms out in 6 month chunks so that we don't rush into a decision.

That said, the last couple didn't put money down, so the "buy in" is not high (in fact, all it ends up being is mortgage payment and utilities).
Currently the mortgage is $2600 (you pay 1/2) and we ask $1600/month to cover all utilities and house maintenance. We'd love a down payment for more equity in the house, but that is not required.
Please contact us to see the house, meet us, or ask any further questions.
Contact: Becca Campbell
Email Address: Phone: 206-973-3278
Room for Rent in Existing Community
The Green House
Burien , Washington
Posted On 5/9/2009, Last Updated On 7/29/2009
$600 for 1 bdrm in our large farmhouse-style home. Available October 1st.
Efficient W/D, DW, 4-paned windows.
Hardwood floors, newly remodeled kitchen. 3 total bathrooms (one would be yours). 6 month lease, but negotiable depending on your circumstances.
15 mins to downtown, close to highway, close to bus lines, 2 mi from light rail.

Three folks already live here, but there is ample room for privacy and large common spaces. Lots of storage! Outbuilding is used as music space, movie theater, or anything else.
We have lived in community for years and are looking for progressive, spiritual, fun-loving folks (would love vegetarians or vegans, but we have currently live with awesome omnivores).
Website has pictures.
Contact: Becca
Email Address: Phone: 206-973-3278
Room for Rent in Existing Community
Wedgwood Co-op
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 7/26/2009, Last Updated On 7/26/2009
We are an intentional co-op in NE Seattle. Come join us! Our home is hearty, vibrant, engaging, and conscious, established in the neighborhood for 10 years & counting, and has a sunny upstairs room available come early September, another room opens November 1st.

A few treasures include garden space, work/storage space in our mudroom, a fire pit, a handmade cob oven, worm bin, compost bins, and large upstairs common space (with a wood burning stove) - big enough to host all sorts of functions like building seminars and conscious film presentations! There is street parking, easy commutes on bicycle, and the 71 & 76 bus has a stop right in front of the house that will take you downtown.

We are a home with a living philosophy that highlights caring for each other, our community, and our earth. We take part in bi-weekly meetings to discuss house issues, enjoy sharing meals, share garden/ house chores, food staples, bylaws, and goofiness.

We are looking for someone who is willing to contribute to help build and nurture what it means to be part of a co-op house, making a family out of roommates! This means open communication, decisions by consensus, participation, plus love for sustainable living and that all members of our family have respect for each others goals, values, personal evolution, and what we can offer and provide as a house to our extended tribe throughout the city.

Both rooms are $399 + food staples & utilities at $110
Deposit required when you move in
Contact: Stepha Lawson
Email Address: Phone: (425) 830-6262
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Devils Creek Community
Mt. Vernon , Washington
Posted On 7/19/2009, Last Updated On 7/19/2009
Our family of four (mom, dad, and two children), recently purchased 8.5 acres of beautiful land in a very scenic location near Mount Vernon, WA. The land currently has a good well and good septic system, but it would be prohibitively expensive to bring in power. There is no dwelling currently on the land, but we are open to a yurt, trailer, straw bale house, or other creative homes.
We are interested in sharing this venture with another like-minded family, couple or individual in order to share expenses, work, and lifestyle. Your buy-in would be approximately $400.00 per month and preferably half of the solar/generator power system. We currently have an estimate for $16,000 for the power system. For your investment, we would explore legal options to protect your (and our) investment. We could share monthly expenses (such as propane).
The land would probably not support horses, but we do hope to have two to four llamas, goats, and chickens. There is also a nice area for a large garden. On the land are large cedar trees, a salmon creek, a seasonal pond, and a spring.
We are non-drug/alcohol users and relatively progressive. If you have a vision and want to co-create a sustainable lifestyle, please contact us. If interested in buying outright, the price is $82,500.
Contact: john meyer
Email Address: Phone: 206-370-2585
Room for Rent in Existing Community
Shared Off Grid Living
Mt Vernon , Washington
Posted On 7/7/2009, Last Updated On 7/7/2009
Interested in living off-grid?
Our family of four (mom, dad, and two children), recently purchased 8.5 acres of beautiful land in a very scenic location near Mount Vernon, WA. The land currently has a well and septic, but it would be prohibitively expensive to bring in power. There is no dwelling currently on the land, but we are open to a yurt, trailer, straw bale house, or other creative homes.
We are interested in sharing this venture with another like-minded family, couple or individual in order to share expenses, work, and lifestyle. Your buy-in would be approximately $450.00 per month and preferably half of the solar/generator power system. We currently have an estimate for $16,000 for the power system. For your investment, we would explore legal options to protect your (and our) investment. Monthly shared expenses would include propane/bio-diesel costs and half of satellite internet cost of $100.00/month.
The land would probably not support horses, but we do hope to have two to four pack llamas, goats, and perhaps chickens.
We are non-drug/alcohol users and relatively progressive. If you have a vision and want to co-create a sustainable lifestyle, please contact us. Upon mutual agreement, references, resumes, and credit reports will be shared.
Contact: Tiffany
Email Address:
Room for Rent in Existing Community
Friends House
Olympia , Washington
Posted On 5/21/2009, Last Updated On 5/21/2009
Room for rent in privately owned home current in feasibility study to tranfer ownership to cooperative shareholding. Mature - tidy housemates with some knowledge of community building sought.
Persons who are looking for small college town lving -great arts and music and progressive politics will love Oly.
Contact: Susan
Email Address: Phone: 360-970-6302
Home for Sale in Existing Community
Jackson Place Cohousing
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 4/29/2009, Last Updated On 4/29/2009
Large Unit in Jackson Place Cohousing For Sale
4 full bedrooms + office, 2.5 bathrooms
Price: $449,000

Photos and more information is located at the JPC website www.seattlecohousing.org (scroll down for link to pdf flyer about the house).

This centrally located Seattle home is in a wonderful intentional neighborhood with optional common dinners, a great mix of adults and children of all ages from 1 to 82, and many common amenities. At the same time, you have your own private home complete with full kitchen, dining area and living room. It’s a great house in a unique neighborhood!

Highlights of the home include:
•Brazilian Cherry wood floors
•Solid wood doors. 5‐panel shaker‐style fir doors and door jambs
•Large rental‐possible first floor. The first floor includes a large bedroom with a full bath and separate entrance door. Many members use this as a rental or as a home office space.
•Oak wood stair case (posts and slats).
•New construction with quality finishes. The house is in great shape at only 7 years old and is professionally cleaned.
•Garden includes native perennials, blueberry bushes, a lovely Japanese maple, and optional raised beds.

Jackson Place Cohousing is a healthy urban cohousing community—the only one in central Seattle. We have regular common meals (4‐5 meals per week) and shared common amenities including office space, kids’ room, multi‐use art and wood‐working workspace, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, garages/storage space.

Jackson Place Cohousing common outdoor space includes an undeveloped woodsy free‐play area with treehouse, vegetable and flower garden space, large terrace for dining, playing and gathering, and numerous kid play areas.

It is very conveniently located near downtown with easy access to the Eastside and points north or south via I‐5 or I‐90. It is right on the Mountains‐to‐Sound bike path and just one block from three bus lines. You can walk, bike, or bus most anywhere from here!

For more information, please see contact information below.
Contact: Brynnen Ford
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.seattlecohousing.org Phone: 206 850 7634
Room for Rent in Existing Community
Lake City Commons
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 2/17/2009, Last Updated On 4/26/2009
Update to Previous Entry:

Currently we have a full house. Thanks for your attention and interest in our process.
Contact: Tod Ransdell
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.lakecitycommons.net Phone: 206 409 9793
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Duwamish Cohousing
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 4/4/2009, Last Updated On 4/4/2009
COMMUNITY IN TRANSITION SEEKS NEW MEMBERS!

Duwamish Cohousing, an intentional community in West Seattle is actively seeking new members to help grow and transform our changing community. We are currently entering an exciting new era in the life of our community and need dynamic creative individuals to help shape our future.

If you are an open, energetic individual, couple, or family we welcome your ideas, input, optimism and enthusiasm. Several homes are currently available for sale or for rent. For more information please go to www.duwamishcohousing.org or email info@duwamishcohousing.org.
Contact: Andrew Walker
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.duwamishcohousing.org
Home for Sale in Existing Community
Duwamish Cohousing
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 4/4/2009, Last Updated On 4/4/2009
Interested in living in community? Consider becoming part of Duwamish Cohousing, an intentional community in West Seattle. This home is currently undergoing renovations and will be ready for occupancy in June, 2009.

The floor plan of this home has high vaulted ceilings, large windows and skylights lending an open and airy feel. Situated at the southern end of the community, the home opens to a quiet pedestrian corridor. A wooded wetland provides a green view and privacy out the back door. This townhome has an open kitchen/living room plan on the ground floor and a large loft space upstairs. There is a large unfinished attic that could easily be converted into a second bedroom and bath. Radiant in-floor system provides efficient and cozy heating. All appliances are natural gas and there are washer/dryer hookups. Parking for one car is allotted in the Community’s parking lot and ample un-zoned street parking is available. It is close to public transportation (direct bus line to Downtown Seattle).

Common Facilities include a large common kitchen, laundry, sun room, several decks, wood shop, pea patch, and several community gardens.

Now is a perfect time for first time buyers to consider purchasing their first home. The Federal Government is offering an unprecedented $8,000 credit to first time buyers http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204671,00.html?portlet=7 and mortgage interest rates are at an historic all time low.

For more information please go to www.duwamishcohousing.org or email info@duwamishcohousing.org
Contact: Andrew Walker
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.duwamishcohousing.org
Home for Rent in Existing Community
Puget Ridge Cohousing
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 3/24/2009, Last Updated On 3/24/2009
Lovely town home available for rent. Two full bedrooms; plus one additional
small bedroom that's great as a child's room, guest room or study; plus one
small room adjacent to upstairs bedroom for storage or study. Two full
bathrooms. Full kitchen, living room and some storage. Lots of light. Prefer
1-2 year lease but will consider monthly rental. Approx. 1200 square feet.
Rent: $1620/month. First, last, $500 deposit. N/S, no pets. Move in April 1,
earlier possible. (March 1 onward.)

Puget Ridge Cohousing is a beautiful place to live with many wonderful
amenities. However, first and foremost your priority should be that of
wishing to experience living in Cohousing as a lifestyle. Renters here are
expected to fully commit to and fulfill the obligations of being a community
member. If you have owned and maintained a home previously, you'll find
living here requires about the same amount of time and effort. If you have
always rented previously, Cohousing definitely requires more time and effort
than you might be used to. The biggest rewards in living here come from
contributing to and being in community with your neighbors. Renting is a
great way to experience cohousing.
Contact: Elaine Powers
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.pugetridge.net Phone: 250-589-7405
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Full Circle
Eugene , Oregon
Posted On 3/20/2009, Last Updated On 3/20/2009
Polyamorous IC group forming.

We seek to get onto land QUICKLY WITHOUT UNDUE HASTE. If you are more interested in discussing theory, other groups will serve your needs better.

Polyamory is the practice of being open to more than one emotionally close relationship at a time (sex accepted as an optional expression of the caring feelings), openly and honestly. Learn more about polyamory at http://lovingmorenonprofit.org and http://polyamoryhandbook.com, numerous other sites.

A polyamorous group does not mean that everyone is sexual with everyone else (orientations permitting), just that the option is there. Nonpoly partners welcome, if comfortable living in community with poly people.

We seek a rural area (but not remote wilderness) in the Pacific NW, ideally near Eugene, Oregon, but somewhere in OR or WA west of the Cascades. Seek to grow most of our own food, have own water supply, at least partially off-grid; probably have a few chickens, may have goats, sheep, llamas, etc. Not hermits; want to continue interactions with the larger community.

Function by cooperation, consensus, caring.

Seek people eager to be active--discussions via email at this formative stage; financial commitment to buy land etc.; then the physical and other work when on land.

Lurkers, control freaks and doormats, the socially challenged, and those allergic to responsibility need not apply.

Write petebenson@starpower.net.
Contact: Pete & Deborah Benson
Email Address: Phone: 541-689-0747
Home for Sale in Existing Community
Columbia Ecovillage
Portland, Oregon
Posted On 3/14/2009, Last Updated On 3/14/2009
We are an urban cohousing ecovillage cultivating supportive relationships with each other, the larger community and the Earth.
We are a "green", 37 residence condominium development and cohousing community composed of private homes with full kitchens supplemented by extensive common facilities. The Village is on 3.73 acres that includes play areas, vineyards, extensive vegetable gardens, and mature fruit and nut trees.
Members of the community share a growing concern for the environment and a desire to live lightly upon the earth, while strengthening social ties that are lost in the rushed and hectic pace of life today.
Residents have begun moving in this month (February 2009) and we are sharing 2 meals per week with the agreement to share five meals per week in the future, especially once we complete our dining hall. We're using our 1912 farmhouse for community meals until the dining hall is completed. At this writing we have six units available. Please check our Developer's website for the most recent information on units available at columbiaecovillage.net.
Contact: Stacy Anne Murphy
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.columbiaecovillage.com
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Let's Get Together
Portland , Oregon
Posted On 2/20/2009, Last Updated On 2/20/2009
Let's Get Together
Forming Intentional Community
Portland, OR

We are a group of people creating a community based on core relationship and sustainable values in Portland, Oregon. In the short-term our goals are to meet monthly, develop relationships, have experts share readings and teachings, have fun, and tour intentional, co-housing and eco village communities in the region. In the long-term our goal is to live in community on land together.

First Monthly Meeting*
w/ speaker on Non-Violent Communication
March 22, 2009
4pm - 7pm
@ Guildworks
840 SE Washington St
Portland, OR 97214

* refreshments to be provided, donations of any kind appreciated.
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Our current core values:

• win/win relationships with training in non-violent (peaceful) communication
• sustainable practices, architecture, and beliefs
• smart land-use guidelines
• service in the community and in the larger community
• conscious omnivore and vegetarian diets
• no animals raised for meat on the land
• gardening as sustenance and beauty
Contact: Stacey
Email Address: Phone: 828.242.6836
Home for Sale in Existing Community
Creekside Commons Cohousing
Courtenay , British Columbia
Posted On 2/19/2009, Last Updated On 2/19/2009
Creekside Commons is a dynamic, multi-generational community located in a rich agricultural, ocean side, mountain backed area of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Our youth contingent ranging in age from pre-natal to 14 numbers a dozen, several of whom are home-schooled. Our project completed in summer 2007 when most of us moved into our locally 'green' built homes. We have 36 eco-friendly duplex style units on 9 acres of land in sizes ranging from 2 to 5 bedrooms. Three neighbourhoods cluster around our 3,500 square foot common house where we gather for celebrations, meals, yoga, arts, music and community meetings. We also have two guest rooms, children's play room, and laundry facilities. Our large well-tended community garden produced a wonderful harvest last summer and we were the watchful hosts to a family of mallards on our protected wetlands. Our workshop hums with projects built by and for individuals and the community.

Two families are downsizing in the community creating an opportunity for new members to join us in a 5 and a 3-bedroom unit. The 5-bedroom 1746 sq ft 2 level home has a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area, 2 bed/work/play/rooms down and 2 upstairs with a master suite and half bath, 2-4pc bathrooms, and a utility room, all set on a dry concrete heated crawlspace. $389,000
3-bedroom 1375 sq ft 2 level home includes above features less two upstairs rooms. Both homes feature landscaped side and back yards. $349,900
Contact: Guy Milner
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.creeksidecommons.ca
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Our BIG Green House
Burien , Washington
Posted On 2/11/2009, Last Updated On 2/11/2009
Josh and Becca live in a huge home with a giant lot, and want to share our footprint and our life with others.

We are both communitarian with previous IC experience, including this new home which we own with another couple who are moving on to their next life phase.

This home is 2700 sq. ft., with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and numerous add-on rooms. An additional separate studio at 500 sq. ft. is currently a movie house, with attached greenhouse.

We love families, movies, food, big meals and cottage industry.

There are mature pear, apple, peach and plum trees, as well as a grape arbor and raspberries and blackberries. We have dozens of beds under cultivation and look forward to a permaculture redesign this Spring.

We want to be joined by a couple or individual who have/love children(none for us now, but trying), and want to explore living with intention and right livelihood in a sub-urban environment. Equity partner/s would be ideal, but we are open to multiple routes to property ownership/lease for the right folks.

Please e-mail if you would like to discover more.
Contact: Joshua Russert
Email Address: Phone: 206-679-2628
Seek Members for Forming Community
Let's Get Together (TBD)
Portland , Oregon
Posted On 2/2/2009, Last Updated On 2/2/2009
Our first meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2009.

I am seeking people, based in Portland, Oregon, to create a group with common core values and universal training in communication and relationship skills. The group’s goal could be living in community together in the near future. We will begin meeting monthly and see where the process takes us.

Core ideas about relationships and living which I would share with you:

• win/win relationships with training in non-violent communication
• sustainable practices, architecture, and beliefs
• smart land-use guidelines
• service in the community and in the larger community
• vegetarian & conscious omnivore diet
• no meat animals raised on land
• gardening as sustenance and beauty

Please respond if you are interested in meeting and/or you want to be a part of organizing the first event on 3/28/09.

with gratitude,
Stacey
Contact: Stacey Emerick
Email Address: Phone: 828.242.6836
Seek Members for Forming Community
New Earth Song Cohousing
Bothell , Washington
Posted On 1/19/2007, Last Updated On 8/27/2008
New Earth Song Cohousing is a forming group that is currently developing a node of new community housing on land adjoining Songaia Cohousing Community.

For Phase 1, we have no current openings for additional owner-members, but we do expect rental opportunities (most likely starting in 2011). Accordingly, we've stopped active recruitment for Phase 1.

We are looking at Phase 2 on another piece of adjoining property. In the coming months we will start actively inviting people to join us to form another new "node" or even a whole new cohousing community (to join Songaia and New Earth Song). Check out our website for more info.
Contact: Craig or Dennis
Email Address: Web Address: http://NewEarthSong.com
Room for Rent in Existing Community
Lake City Commons
Seattle , Washington
Posted On 1/6/2009, Last Updated On 0/0/0000
We are a Shared Living Household and function through consensus processes. We currently have
vacancy options:
 Single bedroom with a shared bathroom. Current Rent $420/mo; OR
 Master Suite, with private bath. Current Rent $540/mo.
 Includes shared garage storage (no parking)
 Usual deposits
 Utilities will be shared equally
We are seeking housemates that are friendly, respectful, compassionate, financially stable, who
have a desire to live in a shared household and would be open to community life-style.

Currently, we are a 56 YO female artist and 43 YO male software engineer. A 55 YO male
Consultant rents part of a shared office room and works here.

We've got a shared kitchen with dishwasher and fridge, as well as washer/dryer, extra fridge, and
barbeque out back for grilling. We have secure DSL WiFi and on-street parking.
Local Amenities:
 Lake City Business Center
 Large back yard, fire pit, garden space and ample deck space
We are not currently considering dogs or menageries. A cat might be OK.
Contact: Eric Sieverling
Email Address:
Room for Rent in Existing Community
Alderleaf Farm and Wilderness College
Monroe , Washington
Posted On 1/7/2009, Last Updated On 0/0/0000
Alderleaf Farm and Wilderness College

The Alderleaf property is a small-scale ecovillage nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. It is located above the Skykomish River valley near the town of Monroe, Washington, 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Our 15 acre property is an evolving model of environmental sustainability. Alderleaf Wilderness College has its office and classrooms on site.

The large forested portion of the land contains giant mossy cedars, a cascading creek, a diversity of wildlife, and several wetlands. It is adjacent to thousands of acres of forest lands with many lakes, streams, and mountains to explore. We are in the process of integrating a permaculture design plan. The farm includes cabins, houses, a large barn, beautiful pastures, garden space, and fruit trees. Housing is available to students in our Wilderness Certification Program as well as others interested in being involved with the Alderleaf community. Residents share a passion for nature, sustainability and community, and often enjoy the opportunity to grow organic food and steward the land.

For more information, visit us on the web, or contact us by email or phone.
Contact: Jason Knight
Email Address: Web Address: http://www.WildernessCollege.com Phone: 206-369-8458
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