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Formed: 1989 Established: 1992
Vashon Cohousing
Vashon, Washington,
United States
 We are a cohousing community of 19 families occupying 18 detached residences (17 single-family units and 1 duplex). We are located a quarter mile from the Vashon town center. Vashon is an Island in Puget Sound, and is about 40 minutes (by a combined bus or car and ferry trip) from Seattle.
 
Website: http://www.vashoncohousing.org/
Contact:
Vashon Cohousing
10421 SW Bank Rd. #20
Vashon, Washington 98070 United States
Phone: 206-463-4053
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Tim Morrison

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Last Updated:8/10/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: To arrange a visit, contact Tim Morrison at the email address given above.
Population
Adult Members:
36
Child Members:
19
Non-member Residents:
3
Open to new adults:
No
(All units are occupied.)
Open to new children:
No
Gender Balance:
45% M 55% F
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(3 hour/month work party in addition to at least one committee assignment)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Monthly dues are currently $80/unit)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
12 acres (4.9 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
18
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
:: Private school at the community
:: Private school off the property
:: Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Completed
Number of Units:
18
 
 


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