Creating a Cohousing Community
Sunnyside Village Cohousing is a forming cohousing community in Marysville, about 35 miles north of Seattle. Set on five acres, Sunnyside is rooted in collaboration, environmental stewardship, and healthy living.
Land development began in September 2023, and our village is steadily taking shape. Fifteen of our 32 privately owned, detached two- and three-bedroom cottages are already spoken for. Shared amenities will include a welcoming multi-use common house, community workshop, greenhouse, organic gardens, orchard, walking paths, and protected woodland. We actively invite individuals and families to join us, and we value the richness of intergenerational living.
Where Community Comes First
At Sunnyside Village, community truly comes first. We know our neighbors, look out for one another, and build relationships grounded in trust, care, and mutual support.
Every voice matters here. We make decisions together, talk things through as a community, and shape the kind of neighborhood we want to live in. Diversity is welcomed and celebrated — Sunnyside is a place where people can belong just as they are.
Building a Sustainable Community
We are planning today with tomorrow in mind. Sunnyside’s homes and common spaces are designed to high standards of sustainability and energy efficiency, guided by architects and developers who specialize in intentional communities.
Our common house will serve as a hub for daily life, and electric vehicle charging stations will be conveniently located near shared parking areas. Caring for the land and reducing our environmental footprint are core commitments we share.
Creating a Balanced Life — Home, Work, and Play
Sunnyside Village is designed to support a balanced, connected life. Residents will have the flexibility to work from home, use shared workspaces in the common house, or commute to nearby urban centers. Social life naturally centers around the common house, where neighbors can share meals, collaborate on projects, or simply enjoy time together.
Living in the Pacific Northwest means the outdoors is part of everyday life. Our community sits between the waters of Puget Sound and the peaks of the Cascade Mountains, surrounded by forests, wetlands, creeks, and marine environments. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound—from hiking and kayaking to skiing, swimming, and quiet walks in nature.
Learn more and explore joining us at SunnysideVillageCohousing.com
Sunnyside Village is a diverse, caring community where people of all ages and backgrounds support one another while living sustainably and lightly on the earth.
Joining Sunnyside is meant to be welcoming and unhurried. We want you to have time to get to know the community, meet future neighbors, and decide if this feels like the right place for you—while we make sure new members arrive feeling informed, comfortable, and excited.
First Step – Learn:
Begin by getting to know us. Join a Thursday evening Zoom information session, come to an open house or community event, or visit the site if you’re nearby. This is a chance to learn how cohousing works and see if Sunnyside’s spirit resonates with you.
Second Step – Explore:
If you’d like to go a step further, you can become an explorer. Explorers sit in on community meetings, see how decisions are made, and connect with a buddy who can answer questions and share what day-to-day community life is like.
Third Step – Join:
When you’re ready, your household can apply for membership. Members take part in decisions, join working groups (circles), and help shape the future of Sunnyside Village together with their neighbors.
To learn more about our community, visit SunnysideVillageCohousing.com, where you can also sign up for one of our introductory Zoom sessions.
The whole membership decides collectively.
Decisions proceed unless someone has a reasoned objection.
Organized in circles or domains with distributed authority.
Sunnyside Village practices sociocracy as our form of community government. Learn more about this consent-based form of decision making at sociocracyforall.org
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Join fee: Yes
Regular fees: Yes
Labor: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
Prospective members should be able to qualify for a mortgage or have sufficient funds to purchase a new home. We expect our homes to be priced comparably to other new homes in the region. Sunnyside Village is located in Marysville, Washington.
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas
Residential areas outside city centers but within metropolitan regions.
Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
interaction while maintaining independence.
Connecting people and communities through an intentional online marketplace
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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