Cohousing-L Mailing List: Sociocracy For All (SoFA) presents... Oct 16: Start Your Community with Sociocracy: How Good Governance Helps Forming Villages Thrive

[Neil Planchon (neil]

Hello everyone 

I hope this message finds you well. Whether you’re building a new community or 
simply curious about more collaborative ways to make decisions together, this 
session offers a practical introduction to how sociocracy can help groups start 
strong and stay connected.

Start Your Community with Sociocracy: How Good Governance Helps Forming 
Villages Thrive

 Build Thriving Communities from the Ground Up — Learn Sociocracy with Cate de 
Vreede
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 4:30 pm PDT | 7:30 pm EDT | 11:30 pm UTC
Location: Online (link will be emailed prior to event)
Cost: Free — contributions of any amount (suggested $20+) help support future 
offerings

Deciding how to decide together is one of the most vital steps any forming 
community or organization can take. This introductory session with Cate de 
Vreede, co-founder of Treehouse Village Ecohousing and a Certified Sociocracy 
Facilitator, offers a clear, practical look at how sociocratic principles can 
help your group start strong.

You’ll learn:

What governance options exist for intentional communities

How sociocracy builds trust, clarity, and shared ownership

Why adopting these methods early can save time, reduce conflict, and strengthen 
your foundation

Who should attend: Perfect for those new to sociocracy, especially groups in 
the early stages of building intentional communities, cooperatives, or 
collaborative projects.

Forming communities have an edge: they can build governance in from the ground 
up.
— Cate de Vreede

Discover how good governance starts — register here:  
https://www.sociocracyforall.org/ic-webinars/



Cordially,
Neil Planchon

Cohousing Research Network (CRN) Executive Director
Cohousing Association (Coho/US) Former Board/Staff Member. Advocate
Swan’s Market Cohousing Oakland CA. Founding Member.
Sociocracy For All (SoFA) Intentional Community (IC) Circle.
CiviCRM Community Council. Ambassador