Living Tree Cohousing

Community

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About the Community

Established
Town/Small City

What we do

The residential cohousing community is the heart of Living Tree Alliance. Our approved plan is for seven residences, a common house and workshop on three of our 91acres of land. The village design is compact, accessible and ecologically oriented, balancing the dynamics of community engagement with the needs for personal space. The building design and construction is aesthetically inspiring, ecologically responsible and crafted with the help of skilled local tradesfolk. Our residential culture is oriented towards the observance of Jewish traditions, rituals and cycles while maintaining a spiritually inclusive consciousness

Our Vision

We are a multigenerational, ecologically oriented initiative dedicated to Redefining Community, Regenerating Land and Revitalizing Culture through our transformational enrichment programs.

Our Mission

We are a multigenerational, ecologically oriented initiative dedicated to Redefining Community, Regenerating Land and Revitalizing Culture through our transformational enrichment programs.

Community type

Cohousing
Ecovillage
Spiritual Retreat Centers

Activities

Education
Services Business
Others

Membership & Population

9 Total members

Open to new members

Open to visitors

Open to volunteers

Total

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Please email us to set up a time to visit.

Governance & Economics

Primary decision-making authority

Small Leadership Group

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

Governance structure

Sociocratic/Circle-Based

Organized in circles or domains with distributed authority.

Economic model

Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
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

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

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

Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Hot tub or hot springs, Outdoor Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Recreational vehicles, Gym or sports area

Lifestyle & Culture

Frequency of communal meals

About once a week

Substance use culture

Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

Religions

Jewish

Sustainability & Land

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

Over 66%

Energy sources used

Photovoltaic Solar
Biomass (from wood or other organic materials)

Self-produced food

Up to 33%

Land area size
93 acres

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Location

Vermont, United States