The Bond House

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About the Community

What we do

We are an intentional, multi-generational, and engaged communal home that has housed masters students, nurses, doctors, educators, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs and many others. We have welcomed housemates relocating from Germany, UK, Australia, Turkey, Italy, Thailand, and across the US. Currently our community ranges in age from four to 76, and reflects a wide range in interests and backgrounds.

In the heart of welcoming Fort Hill, the historic home sits on a large verdant property, originally built in the early 1800s by architect Richard Bond. We are continually restoring and modernizing the home to create beautiful spaces that support both individual privacy and group gathering.

Our home is ideal for people new to Boston or experiencing a life transition since it offers a feeling of home away from home.

This community formed in January of 2018 and has 3 original members remaining. It’s a family-like atmosphere where celebrations and heartbreaks are shared over fresh bread and home-grown veggies. To keep the pantries and refrigerators stocked with produce, fruit, snacks and everything else your heart desires, we buy in bulk from Costco delivered via Instacart. We augment with grocery store runs as needed. Everyone does not eat everything ordered – but given the savings we get from buying in bulk, and the commonplace cooking of large meals, we find that it helps cultivate a collective spirit and welcoming atmosphere.

We love hosting parties and opening our home whenever possible. Whether celebrating Friendsgiving in our dining room, toasting a birthday in our garden, or hosting visitors in our guest room, we appreciate a blend of different perspectives and personalities – our spice cabinet is proof!

Our Vision

A multi-generational community that supports and celebrates individual journeys.

Our Mission

A multi-generational community that supports and celebrates individual journeys.

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  • 14 Total members
  • Not open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
14

Basic expectations or agreements for members

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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
  • 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)

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

Common House, Garden(s), Library, Outbuilding(s), Fire pit, Internet, Guest Room

Frequency of communal meals

  • 2-5 times per week

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a single individual, couple, or Family Trust

Setting

  • Urban

Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    .8 acres

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Location

  • Massachusetts, United States

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