2024 National Cohousing Conference

It’s almost summer and there is only one thing on our minds: the 2024 National Cohousing Conference, our signature, biennial gathering for community living dreamers, builders, professionals and advocates. This year, we are placing a special emphasis on inclusion and access to ensure that everyone who wishes to participate can do so. Here are some of the strategies we’ve implemented to make this happen:

Tiered Pricing: We understand that financial situations vary, so we offer a tiered pricing system where you can choose the level that fits your budget. This flexible approach ensures that cost is not a barrier to participation, making it possible for more voices to join our conversations.

Scholarships: Thanks to our generous sponsors and donors, we are awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships. These scholarships are designed to support individuals and families who might otherwise be unable to attend, allowing us to build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Childcare Services: Recognizing the challenges parents and caregivers face, we are offering on-site childcare. This service allows more parents and caregivers to join us without worrying about childcare logistics, ensuring that everyone can engage fully in the conference.

Our commitment to inclusivity extends to the rich content we have in store. We have an exciting and comprehensive lineup of breakout sessions planned, with 60 sessions organized around key themes. Our schedule will be released soon, and we invite you to check our website for updates. You can already view our list of distinguished speakers and preview the session topics that will be covered.

At the heart of our conference is the belief that cohousing is about creating vibrant, resilient communities through shared experiences and mutual support. We are confident that the 2024 National Cohousing Conference will provide valuable insights, foster meaningful discussions, and promote networking among attendees.

If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, now is the perfect time! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts in the field, and be inspired to take action in your own communities. Visit our website to secure your spot today and join us in building the communities of our dreams!

Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and enriching conference experience.

Warm regards,

The 2024 National Cohousing Conference Team

Our Spring Event series has ended, but if you missed any of our events, it's not too late! All of this spring's events are now available on-demand. You can register to view the recordings and event resources at the links below:

Members remember to log in to your Cohousing Institute account to apply your discount. If you're logged in and your community has renewed their membership, your discounts will be automatically applied at checkout!

Non-members consider becoming a partner for $150 to access upcoming programs as well as a library of over 200 on-demand recordings, learn more here.

If you have any questions about how to find an event recording or set up your Cohousing Institute account, please explore the instructional guides on our help page or reach out to cohousingassociationofus@gmail.com.

‘Round and ‘Round

One of the challenges of making community living work is being able to truly listen to one another and to express one’s own voice. Quimper Village, a senior cohousing community in Port Townsend, WA, uses a sociocracy-based technique called rounds. Think of going around a circle with everyone saying what they think or feel, one by one, without being interrupted. Rounds reinforce listening, a most important skill that, in our fast-paced culture, we often don’t practice enough. Rounds slow things down and give people time to process their thoughts and reactions to the opinions of others. It’s a way to make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

Following is an article borrowed from Quimper Village’s newsletter, written by Jenny, a community member, published earlier this year. Read Jenny’s very human perspective on rounds.

Read the Full Article

The National Cohousing Conference will be here soon

But there's still time to join us in Denver! We'll be spending the weekend diving deep into the topics most relevant to the cohousing communities, learning new skills and insight from cohousing experts, and connected with communitarians from around the country. Learn more about the conference here and register below.

CohoUS members receive an additional $100 discount! To take advantage of this discount, you must be logged in and your account must be registered as a member. Reach out to us at cohousingassociationofus@gmail.com if you have questions!

Get the most out of your conference with with the addition of a pre-conference tour or intensive and don't forget, conference attendees can access our group hotel rate using this link. Reservations must be made by July 1.

Click here to register for the National Cohousing Conference

The Commons

A (free) monthly gathering for the cohousing curious

(and experts too!)

Curious about cohousing but don’t know where to start? Want to meet with cohousing newbies and experts alike? This (free) monthly gathering will include a Cohousing 101 presentation and ample time to connect and ask questions. We’ll share cohousing lingo, best practices and more information on how to continue your cohousing journey. Join us once, or every time – we’ll be here every month on the 10^th at 10am MT.

Senior Cohousing Q&A

Want to learn more about what it's like to build, join, and participate in cohousing as you age? The Senior Cohousing Advocates Committee will be facilitating an informal conversation for those interested in senior cohousing and/or senior living in intergenerational cohousing. This (free) event will take place every month on the 20th at 10am MT.

Will you share your community stories with us?

Submit anecdotes, photos, videos and stories so that we can help tell the story of life in community.

SHARE YOUR STORY HERE

Cohousing is part of a more sustainable, democratic and connected future.

To date, CohoUS has helped enable the development of over 200 cohousing communities in the US. These communities serve as examples of the sustainable and community-based neighborhoods our country will need in the future. Please support CohoUS and help us double that number in the next few years.

Your monthly gift will both support new initiatives as well as the continued nurturing of our communities and growth of our movement. As an Evergreen Neighbor, you can take pride in creating a legacy that will live on to support future generations.

Donations, as a community or as an individual, are accepted year round and can be made to:

Cohousing Association of the US

3860 Chase St

Wheat Ridge, CO 80212

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Professional Services

The Cohousing Company

The Cohousing Company offers design and some key development consulting service from leading cohousing expert Charles Durrett to assist you in building a high-functioning cohousing community.

CoHousing Solutions

CoHousing Solutions provides development consulting and marketing services to help you create your cohousing community.

Studio Co+Hab

Studio Co+Hab is an architecture firm focused on innovative and sustainably-built environments such as cohousing and other intentional communities.