Julian Woods Community

Julian Woods (established 1975) is a diverse group of 17 adult members, one young child, and several residents/potential members on ~250 acres, some cleared but mostly hills and forest. Our common land is held by School of Living Community Land Trust, and there are 63 acres of adjacent land also in the trust. We are located 15 miles from the Pennsylvania State University, in State College PA. Members may own home lots including a capital investment in the common land and infrastructure. Families are autonomous, financially independent, and own their own homes on small private lots within our common land. Community decisions regarding the common land and infrastructure are made by consensus of a 5 member Board that rotates among willing members, yearly .

We own and operate a “living machine” in two greenhouses that constitute our wastewater-treatment system with almost year-round growing space. We also have many small organic outdoor gardens. We are artists, teachers, carpenters and builders, business people, a forester, and various professions. Many of us are retired or close to it. Meido maintains a Zendo for meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, and other related activities. Rick created a large artists’ studio. Deb uses the greenhouse for growing flowers for market. A committee maintains our gravel road, water and wastewater systems. Collectively we enjoy a swimming pond, a forest stream, walking trails, and occasional meals and gatherings.

We have an urgent interest in finding others to continue to build and sustain our community, especially young adults and young families. We believe that there will be 1 or 2 homes available for sale in the next year.  We are actively establishing a list of people with interest in becoming members here. Please email us for more information or to begin the conversation.