Heartwood Cohousing :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1994 Established: 2000

This page last updated:2/21/2013

Heartwood Cohousing

Bayfield, Colorado,

United States

(Southwest Colorado)

Imagine a cohousing neighborhood with a deep sense of community nestled gently on just a few acres within 361 acres of pine forest and pastureland. Now imagine that community located in southwest Colorado where some of the biggest mountains in the state and the Red Rock Canyons of the Colorado Plateau are close enough for a day hike. That's Heartwood Cohousing.

Status: We have been living here since 2000.

Website: http://www.heartwoodcohousing.com/

Contact:

Heartwood Cohousing Membership Team
800 Heartwood Ln
Bayfield, Colorado 81122 United States
Phone: 970-884-7003

Zita Xavier
800 Heartwood Lane #18
Bayfield, Colorado 81122 United States
Phone: 970-884-7003

Mac Thomson
Phone: 970-884-2196

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This page last updated:2/21/2013

Visitors Accepted

(Yes, and we have 2 guest rooms available for a small donation.)

Visitor Process: Please contact us to schedule a visit and tour, especially if you want to stay over. You are welcome to attend a community meeting, common meal, or any other events that are scheduled. Please call or email.

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: 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): 73 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes (We often have homes for sale or rent. Check our website for details.)	Government Decision Making: By consensus (Community decisions are made by consensus in community meetings (1 or 2 per month).) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes (Our Steering team has primary responsibilty for planning and oversight. Other teams have responsibility for various other community functions.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (We do expect everyone to participate and contribute, ideally in the ways that work best for them with at least six hours per month.) Join Fee: Yes (No fee, but owning or renting a home.) Regular Fees: Yes (Monthly dues for each home ($150 - $350depending on number of people in home) to cover common costs including water, roads, trash, etc.)
Land and Buildings Rural (We are about a mile from the town of Bayfield (pop. 1700) and about 17 miles from Durango (pop. 15,000).) Area: 361 acres (146.1 hectares) (Our land is rolling pine forest and irrigated pastureland.) Land Owned By: The community (Members own their own private lots and homes (about 10 acres total). The community owns the rest of our land and common facilities.) Number of Residences: 24 (Our second and final phase of homes (10) will be built in the next few years bringing our total to 34 homes.) Cohousing: Yes (But as a rural community, we tend to be somewhat closer than many urban cohousing groups.)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (We have a farm, gardens, a greenhouse, an orchard (just getting started), chickens, etc. People often share surplus food with each other and at our common meals. We also have a community food store in the common house for locally grown food.) Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week (We have common meals every Tuesday and Wednesday and most Thursdays. Potlucks most Fridays, and occasional Sunday brunches and ice cream socials.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (We tend towards natural, organic foods. We try to accomodate everyone's needs and preferences in our common meals.) Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (We love good food!) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Buddhist :: Eastern :: Protestant/Lutheran :: Quaker :: Roman Catholic :: Jewish :: Ecumenical (includes "all religions") :: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) :: Other (Many people here are deeply connected to their own personal spirituality. We welcome all people.) Educational Style(s): Home schooling :: Public schooled (The kids here are educated in many different ways: home school, home school cooperative, public school, and private school.)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Completed

Year Completed:

2000

Number of Units:

Square Feet in Common House:

4000

Architect:

Matt Worswick

Developer:

Self Developed

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