Coastside Cohousing

05/28/2026

We continue to work with our architects on the Common House and Individual Home designs. Recently, Mountain View Cohousing graciously hosted some of our members and Explorers for a 2nd time - to tour their community, gather design ideas and answer questions. It's wonderful to see cohousing communities helping each other in this way, and we hope one day to do the same for another group! Come to one of our June virtual info sessions to learn more - https://www.coastsidecohousing.com/events

05/20/2026

Cohousing communities like Coastside Cohousing align with many of these Blue Zone principles. Come check out Coastside at www.coastsidecohousing.com

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05/18/2026

Cohousing is....it's not too late to register for our virtual info session Tues, May 19th, 7 pm PST and learn more about our forming community in Santa Cruz County, CA. Sign up at www.coastsidecohousing.com/events

05/16/2026

Our latest social, a 'progressive potluck' at two member homes. At the first, we learned about hydroponic gardening, reviewed and discussed private home designs, and enjoyed a healthy potluck lunch. We then traveled a couple of miles down the road to a beautiful lemon-themed dessert buffet. If you'd like to learn more about our group and project, join us Tuesday, May 19 @ 7 pm PST for a virtual info session (sign up on our website, www.coastsidecohousing.com/events)

05/11/2026

Coastside Cohousing members and a few Explorers enjoyed learning about hydroponics at our latest social last Saturday. We have a very talented and diverse group and enjoy learning new things from each other. Interested in learning more about our cohousing project and members? Join us May 14 or 19 for a virtual info session. Register there. https://www.coastsidecohousing.com/events

05/05/2026

The benefits of downshifting - I'd add one more "explore living in cohousing". Join us at one of our May virtual info sessions - sign up at www.coastsidecohousing.com/events.

05/04/2026

Powerful insights into the impact of loneliness and social isolation on health and mortality at Stanford's Healthy Aging 2026 Conference. Steve Crane from Stanford's Lifestyle Medicine shared some disturbing stats about about the increased risk of heart disease, dementia, depression and premature mortality -- most astonishing, a 77% increased risk of depression due to loneliness and isolation. Cohousing communities like Coastside Cohousing are an antidote! Come learn about our forming community in Santa Cruz County at our May 14 and 19 virtual info sessions. Register here:

Developing cohousing community, Coastside Cohousing in Santa Cruz, California. Discover our intentional community with private homes, shared spaces, sustainable design, and resident-led living. Join info sessions and site tours, and explore membership pathways toward building a sustainable neighborh

04/28/2026

"It is not, in fact, a hippie commune" is something that often comes up in talking with people new to the concept of cohousing. Come explore Coastside Cohousing!

Here's what Courtney E. Martin has learned from 10 years of living in an intentional community in Oakland, California.

04/21/2026

Our future home - Santa Cruz. Nice article in the NYT yesterday highlighting 36 hours in Santa Cruz! If you'd like to learn more about Coastside Cohousing, come to one of our May virtual info sessions (register on our website, www.coastsidecohousing.com) https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/04/16/travel/things-to-do-santa-cruz.html?unlocked_article_code=1.cVA.QSmi.W3mAnZSJVJFN&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Find in microcosm so much that is great about California, including towering redwoods, surf culture and renowned wineries.

04/14/2026

We all love to talk about all the many benefits of cohousing, but there are challenges as well. Here's some questions to help you evaluate if you are ready to explore Coastside Cohousing (https://www.coastsidecohousing.com/)
- How good are you at establishing your own boundaries and respecting the privacy and boundaries of others? Living in cohousing is up-close and personal.
-Are you willing to learn and use a consent decision-making process? Living in cohousing means that we sometimes let go of our personal preferences in order to assure the long-term sustainability of the community.
- Are you willing to contribute a few hours/month to keep the community running? Sharing the load and doing it together keeps spirits up and costs down.
- How do you handle conflict situations? Most of the time, cohousing is wonderful - but living in cohousing will involve some conflict because deeply committed, passionate people bump up against each other. If you can use the energy of conflict to produce creative, positive change, you will thrive.