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Formed: 2000 Established: 2006
Champlain Valley Cohousing
Charlotte, Vermont,
United States
 If you are looking for the advantages of a rural, farming life style without relinquishing the stimulation of a near-by city, Champlain Valley Cohousing may be the place for you.
Champlain Valley Cohousing is a neighborhood of 14 town houses and 12 building lots clustered on 10 of our 126 rural acres. Steps away from the building cluster, 116 beautiful acres of agricultural fields, meadows, clay plain forest, and wildlife corridors are permanently conserved through an easement agreement with Vermont Land Trust. One of our partners farms part of the land, and we have a CSA.
All but one of the townhomes are now occupied. We have one 3 bedroom, two bath townhouse with a full basement and 25 foot deck available for immediate sale. The first three lot owners have built their own homes, and have moved in. There are two ready-for-building lots currently available for sale.
Lively, artsy, Burlington, on the shore of Lake Champlain, is only 13 miles away with theaters, colleges, shopping, airport and a university hospital. The international city of Montreal is an easy 2 hour drive north. Middlebury, a charming college town, is an easy commute south. The Green Mountains, Lake Champlain and the rugged wildness of the Adirondack Mountains are closeby. Champlain Valley Cohousing combines the best of a vigorous, simple, rural lifestyle with convenient access to both city and wilderness experiences within a 30 minute drive. Excellent public schools and pre-K through 12th grade Waldorf schools serve the community.
Site tours available any time by calling Debbie Ramsdell, 802-425-5030
  Status: in residence
Website: http://www.champlainvalleycohousing.org/
Contact:
Champlain Valley Cohousing
27 Common Way
Charlotte, Vermont 05445 United States
Phone: 802-425-5030
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Former/Other Names: Common Pastures
Last Updated:4/30/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
 (We welcome them by appt. or at open houses)
Visitor Process: Site and home tours available by contacting Debbie Ramsdell 802-425-5030
Population
Adult Members:
23
Child Members:
10
Non-member Residents:
0
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
(with enthusiasm)
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Age Focus:
No Focus
(We believe strongly in mixed age groupings)
Age Restrictions:
No
Government
Decision Making:
Other
(Sociocracy)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
(Executive Committee)
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(4 hours per week)
Join Fee:
Yes
(20% downpayment on home)
Regular Fees:
Yes
($111 per month at this time)
Land and Buildings
Rural
(20 minutes drive from major city)
Area:
126 acres (51.0 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
(Privately owned homes on jointly owned lands)
Number of Residences:
26
(mix of town houses and lots)
Cohousing:
Yes
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(Vegetables)
Share Community Meals:
2-5 times/week
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
(Vegetarian option always available)
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Some are vegetarian)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
(Individual choice)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Not allowed in common areas)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
No
Educational Style(s):
Other
(Excellent public school, and Waldorf school both nearby)
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Building
(12 of 26 households in residence)
Number of Units:
26
Architect:
William Maclay
Developer:
We have been our own developer, but Neagley & Chase Construction Company has been our Construction Manager
Commercial Lender:
TD BankNorth
 
 
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