Two Echo Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1991 Established: 1998

This page last updated:8/29/2010

Two Echo Cohousing

Brunswick, Maine,

United States

We have 92 rural acres with 27 clustered lots, surrounded by protected woods and fields. Singles, couples, children, and seniors live in 26 individually designed homes with traditional New England village architecture. For current houses for sale or rent go to our website (www.two-echo.org) and click on "Houses". The common house opened June 2005. We are located 15 minutes from downtown Brunswick and Bowdoin College.

Website: http://www.two-echo.org/

Contact:

Two Echo Cohousing
93 Echo Rd
Brunswick, Maine 04011 United States

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This page last updated:8/29/2010

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Email membership@two-echo.org.

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

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): 75 Non-member Residents: 10 (renters) Open to new members: Yes (thru house sales)	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: No Regular Fees: Yes (2010 fee is $165 per month)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 92 acres (37.2 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 27 Cohousing: Yes	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (One pot luck dinner weekly and 3-4 planned meals monthly) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used (Prohibited in Common House)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Educational Style(s): Other (Residents choose from public and private schools)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

2800

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