Tierra Nueva, Oceano

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About the Community

  • Established
  • Town/Small City

What we do

We are a multi-generational community set in a beautifully landscaped avocado orchard on California’s Central Coast. Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, we are 20 minutes south of San Luis Obispo (home of California Polytechnic University), and just 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean, including the majestic Oceano Dunes. We are also surrounded by the Central Coast’s award-winning wine country. While we live in a private, quiet, safe setting, our neighbor, Pismo Beach, is a bustling travel destination with fun-filled activities and stunning views of the ocean. Even the monarch butterflies love coming here every year. Our 27 homes are designed with passive solar features, our Common House incorporates solar energy, and members are welcomed to participate in the community garden. (As a bonus, we are next door to a pesticide free farm overflowing with a variety of produce.) Members enjoy a yoga studio, workshop, community garden, playground, and a large Common House with guest rooms, big screen TV room, library, dining and kitchen areas. Though it takes energy and time to maintain this beautiful land and keep up with the business needs of cohousing, we value play as much as work! We have common meals (including a potluck) and a variety of social gatherings throughout the year. Our time together tending the community is rewarding. After all, we’re nurturing connection and securing the future of our investment. We welcome your visit to our beautiful home!

Our Vision

The work of cohousing is partnered with the social elements of community. We work together and play together and sometimes those two feel the same (because work is enjoyable, productive and inspiring). Our work is an investment in our environment, therefore it is valued and transformational. We find that when we work together on community needs, we become more connected and satisfied with our lives in cohousing.

Synopsis of Responsibilities

Each Tierra Nueva member is expected to contribute his/her “Work Share” in the following ways:

1. Active participation in 2-3 affinity teams
2. Attend monthly business meetings
3. Participate in TN Work Days

Our Mission

The work of cohousing is partnered with the social elements of community. We work together and play together and sometimes those two feel the same (because work is enjoyable, productive and inspiring). Our work is an investment in our environment, therefore it is valued and transformational. We find that when we work together on community needs, we become more connected and satisfied with our lives in cohousing.

Synopsis of Responsibilities

Each Tierra Nueva member is expected to contribute his/her “Work Share” in the following ways:

1. Active participation in 2-3 affinity teams
2. Attend monthly business meetings
3. Participate in TN Work Days

  • Community type
  • Cohousing

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  • 55 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
55

How to join

Sign up for our mailing list on our website. When a unit becomes available for sale or rent contact the owner. We follow the State of California HOA housing laws.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Email [email protected] to set up an individalized tour. Visits can coincide with work days or social activities. Short stays are possible (for a fee) if a host can be identified.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor required: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Large Scale Kitchen, Fire pit, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • 1-3 times per month

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a Land Trust, Home Owners Association, or corporation

Setting

  • Town/Small City

Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    5 acres

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Location

  • California, United States

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