Manzanita Village

Prescott, Arizona, United States

Last updated: April 10, 2018 (1 second ago)
Listing created on: December 31, 1999

Mission Statement

Our vision is to sustain and promote a thriving cohousing community in Prescott, Arizona, whose members develop and participate in an intergenerational intentional community which nurtures creativity, neighborliness, collaboration, consensus governance, environmental stewardship and global awareness.

Community Description

This is a diverse, multigenerational, cohousing community of caring neighbors in a tranquil, safe environment one mile from downtown Prescott, Arizona. Northern Arizona’s only cohousing community.

Status: Established (At least 4+ adults, 2+ years)
Started Planning: 1994
Start Living Together: 2001
Visitors accepted: Yes
Open to new Members: Yes
Please read the details in Membership below before contacting this community. Send Message
Website address: http://www.manzanitavillage.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manzanita-Village-Gaias-Food-Forest/143045212424353
Contact Name: Manzanita Village
Phone: 928-445-3015
Community Address:
258 Benjamin Dr
Prescott, Arizona, 86303
United States
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About

Type(s): Cohousing (individual homes within group owned property)

Programs & Activities: Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner’s Association

Location: Small Town or Village

Housing

Status: We have land we have developed on

Area: 12.5 acres

Current Residence Types: Single-family homes, Multi-family homes, Lots to build on

Current Number of Residences: 33

Planned number of residences: 36

Housing Provided: Purchase, Rental

Land owned by: Individual community member(s)

Additional Comments:
Homeowner’s association

33 homes built so far on 36 lots

Membership

Adult Members: 64

Child Members: 4

Non-member Residents: 0

Percent Women: 51-60%

Percent Men: 41-49%

Percent Transgender: 0%

Visitors accepted: Yes

Visitor Process:
Use the “Contact Us” form on our website to arrange for a visit. Calling is discouraged.

Open to new Members: Yes

Membership Process:
Self-selected. Members should be committed to participation in the work of the community.

Government

Decision Making: Consensus (everyone agrees)

Identified Leader: No

Leadership Core Group: Yes

Additional Comments:
Steering Committee

Economics

Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes

Regular Fee per Month: $150

Shared Income: None

Required Labor Contribution per Week: 2

Open to members with existing debt: Yes

Additional Comments:
Dinner teams, committees, and work parties

Monthly HOA dues

Sustainability Practices

Energy Infrastructure: We are connected to the grid.

Current renewable energy generation: Up to 25%

Energy sources: Solar

Planned renewable energy generation: 26-49%

Current food produced: Up to 25%

Planned food produced: Up to 25%

Food produced locally: Up to 25%

Lifestyle

Common Facilities: Common House, Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Hot tub or hot springs, Large Scale Kitchen, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area

Internet Available: Yes, individuals provide it

Internet Fast?: Yes, exceptionally.

Cell Phone Service: Good for most people.

Shared meals: About once a week

Dietary Practice: Omnivorous (plants and animals), Organic (no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers)

Dietary Choice or Restrictions: No – people may eat however they wish.

Special Diets OK: Sometimes

Alcohol Use: Yes, used occasionally.

Tobacco Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously.

Additional Diet Comments:
community garden

Common Spiritual Practice(s): Not a particularly spiritual or religious community, Buddhist, Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, Quaker, Unitarian Universalist, Atheist, Agnostic, Humanist