Reflections on Community Living

Workshop: Growing a Successful Ecovillage or Sustainable Community: Aug 11-13

NICA-Admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:04:05 +0000

Diana Leafe Christian is leading a workshop on how to grow a successful Ecovillage or sustainable community. Here are the details:

Wednesday – Friday, August 11-13 Lost Valley Educational Center, near Eugene, Oregon $175 for commuters (includes lunches) or $255 for workshop, room, and board for people staying overnight.

For more information, & to register: events@lostvalley.org or call (541) [...]

Ananda Community Open House & Summer Solstice Celebration

NICA-Admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:44:11 +0000

The Ananda Community of Lynnwood hosts an Open House on Saturday, June 19. All are welcome to tour and ask questions about the 20-year old intentional spiritual community. Tours will include the four vegetable gardens and the hoop house of Ananda’s CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Following the tours from [...]

Communities Welcome Bees, with a Cautionary Tale

NICA-Admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Port Townsend EcoVillage and Songaia Cohousing welcomed bee hives this spring. Here are a few shots, the first two from Port Townsend, and the second two from Songaia:

Kees Kolff from Port Townsend shared this cautionary tale about being sure to count your zippers while tending the hive:

There I was, all suited up with [...]

Cohousing Bus Tours Scheduled for Seattle and Portland

NICA-Admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:30:19 +0000

Two bus tours organized by the Cohousing Association of the United States have been scheduled for Portland and Seattle.

The Portland Cohousing Bus Tour will take place Saturday, May 8, 2010, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and will include stops at Columbia Ecovillage, Peninsula Park Commons, Daybreak Cohousing, Trillium Hollow, and Cascadia Commons. Lunch will [...]

Twin Oaks spot on CNN

NICA-Admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:39:52 +0000

After our recent panel discussion at East West Bookshop (see followup postings here and here), here’s a feature on Twin Oaks from CNN.

Register today for NICA Spring Gathering

NICA-Admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:02:42 +0000

Ravenna Kibbutz has graciously offered to host our Spring Gathering this year. Please help us anticipate how many folks will be coming by registering here.

Pre-registration is NOT required; we’re only trying to get a rough idea of how many to expect for space and food considerations.

More information on the event can be found here.

Questions, comments, [...]

Daybreak Cohousing Grand Opening Celebration, April 17

NICA-Admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:30:23 +0000

New North Portland Cohousing Development Opens Doors to Public for Music, Food, Tours and Welcome by Public Officials

Daybreak Cohousing will host a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, April 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the community at 2525 North Killingsworth Street in North Portland. The public event, which will [...]

Food as Celebration at NICA Spring Gathering: April 24 at Ravenna Kibbutz

NICA-Admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:00:07 +0000

NICA Spring Gathering Saturday, April 24th 10 – 5 pm

hosted by:

Ravenna Kibbutz 6211 23rd Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115 (dead end off 65th Ave) Suggested donation (onsite): $10

parking on side streets, carpooling encouraged

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Whether you live in an intentional community or are interested in the idea, please come and [...]

Daybreak Cohousing in Portland to host Fellowship of Intentional Communities semi-annual event, May 21-23

NICA-Admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:20:02 +0000

The FIC Invites NICA Members to Join Us in the Rose City!

The Fellowship for Intentional Community will be holding its semi-annual organizational meetings May 21-23, 2010 at newly constructed Daybreak Cohousing in Portland OR, and you’re invited!

Portland is a hotbed of community interest and this will mark the first time we’ve [...]

Cohousing 101 Presentation in Seattle: April 18

NICA-Admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:00:41 +0000

Curious about Cohousing?

Are you interested in:

Living lightly on the earth. Knowing and working cooperatively with your neighbors. Reducing your household chores (cooking, cleaning, yardwork). Sharing resources (woodshop, bikeshop, art space, kids play area).

If you’re looking for an alternative to how you live, attend this informational session on cohousing – community oriented, cooperatively managed, but independently owned housing.

Who: Open [...]