Cohousing-L Mailing List: RE Rural Cohousing

[Karen Kudia (kkudia]

Cecile:

Thanks. Interesting. I was just visiting friends in Pacific Grove, 
California and a cousin in Napa. I  live south of Gainesville Florida 11 1/2 
acres (cows all grass fed, organic, poultry)  but want to move into rural 
co-housing, as I enjoy rural life, animals, gardening etc....community, 
sharing resources and common interests etc.

I find the concept of co-housing interesting, myriad ideas on this list 
reflecting such a variety of experiences with insights etc.

What is the name of your co-housing, I wonder if my friend may know of you?

Thanks,
Karen


> In the initial stages of forming cohousing for 7 or so families or
> households. Located in Monterey County on California's Central Coast.
> This agricultural community is 45 minutes from San Jose, 35 minutes
> from Monterey, 30 minutes from Santa Cruz, and 20 minutes from
> Salinas. While several cohousing developments exist in nearby Santa
> Cruz County, none is rural. None seems focused on diversity with an
> agricultural slant.
>
> We definitely want animals, such as sheep and chickens, around. The
> land has been organic since 1985, but is not certified. The climate is
> perfect for crops year-round. The property is a south-facing slope
> perfect for permaculture. The soil has been enriched with compost for
> seven years in ever-widening circles. I'm a Fukuoka fan.
>
> This is a multicultural rural area, with Spanish-speaking neighbors.
> Although we want the best internet connections, currently there is no
> DSL. (Satellite is an option, however, as is dial up.)
>
> After putting my work career on pause, I began studying Horticulture.
>
> We encourage others interested in a rural cohousing situation to keep
> in contact for ongoing discussions covering the why, the how and more.
> Currently, we have more questions than answers.  :  )
>
> Cecile
> seaseal [at] got.net
>
> Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.
>
>      ~Chinese proverb
>
>
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