Terra Futura is an intentionally designed regenerative neighborhood in Asheville, North Carolina. We bring many of the qualities people seek in intentional communities and cohousing—meaningful connection, shared spaces, participatory governance, ecological stewardship, and everyday mutual support—into a neighborhood model that also preserves independence and connection to city life. Situated just 1.5 miles from the restaurants and nightlife of walkable West Asheville and just a 10 minute drive to downtown, our land adjoins a forested ravine that offers privacy and views of wildlife.
Our Green Built homes are clustered within regenerative landscapes, a Permaculture garden, and shared gathering spaces designed to make it easier for neighbors to actually know one another. Right now, much of the life of the neighborhood centers around young families, with kids moving between homes and natural play spaces, while adults gather for shared meals, projects, and everyday connection. We are excited to welcome people in other stages of life who are drawn to a more connected way of living. Homes are available through a mix of ownership and long-term rental opportunities.
We exist to inspire a deep sense of belonging, interdependence, and connection to the land.
Guided by ancestral wisdom, and shaped by the incremental actions we take today, Terra Futura is an optimistic experiment in cooperative living. In harmony with one another on sacred land, together we envision a more abundant tomorrow.
We’re dedicated to building a regenerative neighborhood that nurtures community, and fosters intentional living.
Rooted in belonging, and guided by recognition that we are an integral part of the natural world, we’re embarking on the journey of co-creating a thriving, values-aligned community that cultivates an ethos of mutual care.
For now, membership is purchase of a unit or rental from an owner.
Please write in**@*************rm.com to visit the community. We will be in construction phase for about 2 years.
Decisions proceed unless someone has a reasoned objection.
Organized in circles or domains with distributed authority.
We like governance structures like sociocracy, holocracy, and anarchy, but as a “next step” community, we will begin with a simple HOA board of owners and members in a non-exempt nonprofit.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Join fee: Yes
Regular fees: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
We will have a standard HOA fee for maintenance of buildings, grounds, farm, amenities, and programs.
Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Hot tub or hot springs, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Internet
Terra Futura is still in an early, co-creative stage, so new residents have a real opportunity to help shape the culture and rhythms of community life. In addition to already sharing meals, current residents are starting to form ideas around garden workdays, seasonal harvest and food preservation activities, a parent-led homeschool/preschool coop, and hands-on projects like building a cob oven or improving shared spaces.
Longer term, we’re also interested in exploring shared resources, such as a cooperatively owned vehicle, that could help households live more lightly and depend less on multiple cars.
Our educational offerings will grow alongside the community. We plan to bring in experienced facilitators for workshops in sociocracy, conflict resolution, nonviolent communication, and other practices that support healthy communication and strong community culture.
We also envision occasional learning opportunities around Permaculture gardening, DIY and homesteading skills, natural building, yoga, wellness, and other resident interests. Our soon-to-be-renovated barn/common house will features a kitchen and 750 sq. ft. of open multi-use space for workshops and events, as well as a cozy loft for meditation, small retreats, and other intimate gatherings.
Building Bridges of Asheville’s 9-week course
Building Bridges of Asheville’s 9-week course
Moderate climate with distinct seasonal changes
Includes deciduous and mixed forest types
Examples: Eastern North American Forests, European Broadleaf Forests
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
interaction while maintaining independence.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
Geographically close groups of independently-owned homes whose residents actively cultivate community relationships and shared values.
Communities centered around shared land stewardship, sustainable agriculture, or connection to specific natural environments.
Homes are Net-Zero Ready; owners can easily install solar panels. We have plans for EV charging stations (not installed yet).
Our Permaculture gardens, chicken housing and edible landscaping are in development and will be installed over the next year. We intend to use only organic inputs and will incorporate compost and chicken manure from on site for nutrient cycling.
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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