In 2013 a group of households came together for a potluck in Silverton, Oregon. Our purpose was to enjoy the great feast that we produced from our individual homes and to also talk about an idea that had surfaced for several of us; intentional community. That was the beginning of Evans Oaks. Since that time we have incorporated as an LLC (Evans Oaks), located and purchased a beautiful piece of land, and obtained approval from the City of Silverton for our project (including the necessary rezoning), completed all site and Right of way work and finished construction of our homes which we moved into during November and December of 2020.
Evans Oaks is an intentional community of 11 private homes clustered around shared space. Each single family home has traditional amenities, including a private kitchen and small yard area. Our shared spaces feature a common house, which includes a kitchen and dining area, guest space and recreational spaces. We have a workshop and garages with personal storage at both ends of the property. Shared outdoor space includes parking, walkways, open space, and gardens. Community members also share resources like tools, books, and recreational equipment. Households have independent incomes and private lives, but neighbors collaboratively plan and manage community activities and shared spaces.
Our values include; sustainability, diversity, multi-generational members, eco-friendliness, peace and social justice.
Our values include; sustainability, diversity, multi-generational members, eco-friendliness, peace and social justice.
When we have an opening we will follow fair house law and will also likely have a way for folks to visit and get to know the community prior to purchasing a home here.
We generally only host visitors who are family or friends already. When there is a home for sale, we also will consider overnight guests who are considering membership.
The whole membership decides collectively.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Monthly fees/dues: $250
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes (some debt)
The cost to “join” will be the cost of purchasing a home here at Evans Oaks. The current value of our homes is approximately $400,000 to $500,000 (2025).
Common House, Garden(s), Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swingsets & play areas, Internet
Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.
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