Earthsong currently boasts a vibrant and active multi-generational community life. With all 32 homes occupied, village residents range in age from 1 to 70, with an active group of 9 children that are full time residents, who's ages span from 1-15, plus several more children and teens that live here part time. For more on children's activities click here.
From the twice weekly scheduled common meals to the many spontaneous potlucks, barbeques, and parties, there's plenty of opportunity for socialising and enjoying home-grown recreation and entertainment.
Attendance is voluntary at all of the meals, but most members look forward to getting to eat out regularly with friends and family, relaxing, enjoying conversing over good food and drink, and strengthening social connections.
Common meals at Earthsong run the gamut from simple to elaborate, from local cuisine to gourmet menus taken from all parts of the world, but always include fresh organic fruits and vegetables grown in the bountiful organic permaculture gardens and orchard.
Cook teams of 4-6 people take turns planning, shopping for, and cooking the meals while the rest of the village enjoys being catered to twice per week during their 4-5 weeks off.
The beauty of cohousing is the balance it offers between privacy and community; with each individual, family, or couple living in their own home with gardens and backyards as secluded as desired, yet simultaneously allowing opportunities for working and playing together, sharing resources, joys, and sometimes sorrows; breaking out of the isolation so common in modern urban and suburban lifestyles.
Children's treasure hunt. Halloween 2007. Read more ...