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Inside Cohousing - Open House Day and the National Conference

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  • April 1, 2017
  • Sustainability
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Inside Cohousing
Open House Day & The National Conference


The second annual National Cohousing Open House Day
will be held Saturday, April 29th. Organized by the Cohousing Association of the US, all kinds of communities are welcome to list events. Click here for a list of participating communities. Click here pictures and posts from the 2016 event.

Cohousing communities across the country are welcoming the public for tours and visits. Individuals, families and groups are encouraged to attend this free event. Mark your calendar and plan your day now!


Join us as we celebrate the joy of living in our intentional, collaborative neighborhoods.

The National Cohousing Open House Day inspires individuals and families to join existing or forming cohousing communities, and sparks the creation of new cohousing communities.

This year’s National Cohousing Conference will be held May 18 – 21 in Nashville, TN. The keynote will be delivered by Yes! Magazine Co-founder, Sara van Gelder. Pre-conference intensives on the 18th and 19th will include creating affordable cohousing and resilience and sustainability.

The conference will cover cohousing basics as well as hot topics in sustainability and resiliency in both living green through energy efficiency, shared resources, and greener building, to how community sustains us for measurably healthier lifestyles. The program will have something for everyone, whether you’re living it, developing it, or just dreaming about it, with plenty of time for conversations in the hallways, tours, and fun!

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