Cohousing-L Mailing List: Introduction to Cohousing: Launching Your Community (Live Virtual Course) January 14 – February 18, 2026

[Neil Planchon (nplanchon]

Hello everyone…. 

Many of us know Mathilde and Erik both personally and professionally, and have 
long admired their contributions to introducing so many people to the cohousing 
model. They have taught courses, presented at conferences, and sponsored 
cohousing events for several years—and are the driving force behind Bozeman 
Cohousing. It would be wonderful if anyone who has a testimonial to share could 
do so—thank you!

Here are the event details:

Introduction to Cohousing: Launching Your Community (Live Virtual Course)
January 14 – February 18, 2026 (6 sessions)

Join Erik Bonnett and Mathilde Berthe, founders of Studio Co+Hab, for 
Introduction to Cohousing: Launching Your Community, a 10-hour live virtual 
course designed to help you turn your community-building ideas into reality. 
Studio Co+Hab is an architecture firm specializing in cohousing and intentional 
community design across North America and internationally, emphasizing social 
connection, participatory design, and environmental responsibility.

Learn from the creators of Bozeman Cohousing, the first net-zero energy 
cohousing community in the United States, recognized as a pioneering example of 
sustainable, people-centered design. Through engaging discussions, hands-on 
activities, and expert guidance, you’ll gain the tools to plan, design, and 
launch your own cohousing project. Explore how thoughtful community design 
deepens connections, promotes sustainability, and creates environments where 
both people and planet thrive.

Course Details: This live virtual course meets online; visit the event page 
https://getcampkit.com/r/JBHQ7NEP (yes this is a shortened link I created) for 
session times, syllabus, and registration. $299 per individual / $499 per 
group—an accessible way to gain practical, expert guidance from experienced 
cohousing designers.

Since this course is coming up in about a month and opportunities like this 
don’t happen often, I’d really appreciate your help spreading the word. Sharing 
high-quality educational resources is one of the ways we support the growth of 
the cohousing community movement.

Thank you!

Cordially,
Neil Planchon
Executive Director, Cohousing Research Network (CRN)
Founding Member, Swan’s Market Cohousing, Oakland CA
Member, Sociocracy For All (SoFA) Intentional Community Circle

Sharing key opportunities and updates with those who care about cohousing and 
intentional communities.