Ten Stones is a multi-generational cohousing community in Charlotte, VT organized and maintained by its 17 member-families. The community name and idea was established in 1989 and land was purchased in 1992. It embraces a total of 87.4 acres of woodland, meadow, and preserved agricultural land with 16 clustered, privately owned, half-acre home sites. Residents live in a close-knit neighborhood that seeks a healthy blend of privacy and community. We have no common creed other than a desire to live cooperatively, ecologically, and economically.
We are a community of engaged members who consciously commit ourselves:
-To develop relationships of care, trust, and respect for differences so that everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection;
– To cooperate on the operational functions needed to sustain our community, sharing resources in order to build community, economize, and walk more lightly on the earth;
– To care for our shared land, protecting its beauty and living ecosystems.
Membership is automatic if you buy a house at Ten Stones. We do have a house sale process which encourages communication and interaction with the community before buying here.
Send an email to te***********@***il.com with a request.
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
Everyone must agree before moving forward.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
We have a leadership group that rotates every 2-3 years. Ideally, one new person rotates in every 3 years and one person leaves the leadership group every 3 years.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Regular fees: $254
Labor: Yes (1 hrs/week)
Common House, Garden(s), Outbuilding(s), Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
interaction while maintaining independence.
There are no needs and offers
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