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Established: 2000

This page last updated:4/2/2011

Sofia Cooperative House

Madison, Wisconsin,

United States

Sofia Co-op, at 1239 Spaight Street, is a beautiful two-story house with seven bedrooms. The house has original woodwork, three porches, and a backyard with a raised-bed garden. Storage space is available in a large, easily accessible attic.

We are in a quiet, progressive area in the heart of the Marquette-Williamson neighborhood. The house is a half-block from Orton Park with many amazing trees, one block from Willy Street Co-op, and one block from Lake Monona. Public transportation and bike paths are located nearby.

Currently, we are eight adults and four children. Our ages range from mid twenties to mid forties.

We are a beautiful and dynamic community that is child-friendly. Our house is clean, cozy, and eco-friendly. We want to live with people who are more than just housemates but rather part of a bigger family that is supportive of personal growth.

Website: http://www.madisoncommunity.coop

Contact:

1239 Spaight St
Madison, Wisconsin 53703 United States
Phone: 608-467-7736

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

Former/Other Names: The Goo Hut, Orton Co-op

This page last updated:4/2/2011

Visitors Accepted

(Please call at 608-467-7736 at least one week in advance.)

Visitor Process: Best time to visit us is at one of our dinners, which are usually at 7 p.m. (Saturday or Sunday brunches are typically at about 9:30 a.m., but vary.) Call ahead to find out when our dinners are--they are usually most nights per week.

Affiliations: The Phoenix Cooperative House

:: Avalon Cooperative House

:: Madison Community Cooperative (MCC)

:: Syntropy Cooperative House

:: Ofek Shalom Cooperative House

:: Lothlórien Cooperative House

:: Hypatia Cooperative House

:: Friends' Cooperative House

:: Audre Lorde Cooperative House

:: Ambrosia Cooperative House

:: International Cooperative House (ICH)

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 12 (Eight adults four children)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (various household chores and maintenance--expect roughly 5 hours per week.)
Land and Buildings Urban Land Owned By: Other (Madison Community Cooperative) Number of Residences: 1 (MCC has 11 houses) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (We have a policy prohibiting visible drunkness, particularly in the common areas and/or around the children.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited (No tobacco use allowed in the house or on the porches.)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No

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