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Cobb Hill, in Hartland, Vermont, is located in the Upper Valley region of the Connecticut River valley. It was formed through the purchase of two adjoining former dairy farms creating a total of 270 acres. The land includes barns and a silo, 15 acres of prime agricultural land, high pastures, a large regenerating forest (including a 1000-maple sugarbush), and a small stream and pond. Today the community is home to about 50 people in 28 homes designed for sustainability, plus about 50 cows and 50 chickens. There are multiple non-profits and small enterprises on the land including cheese making, maple syrup, raising sheep, beekeeping, and more. The guiding principles of Cobb Hill are: unity, community, equity, sustainability and synergy.

Location: Hartland, Vermont

Land: 270 acre

Website: cobbhill.org/

Headwaters is a multi-generational community nestled into the wooded hills of Cabot, Vermont. The community began in 2011 and today consists of 8 households on 14 acres. They are situated at the headwaters of the Winooski River, hence the name. Most households have built their homes using natural or sustainable building techniques. Homes are clustered near each other to allow for greater shared open space. The design of our community is loosely based on permaculture principles. Goats, chickens, bees, dogs, cats, and many woodland critters share the community which is also well connected with neighboring homesteads and the village of Cabot (within walking distance from the land).

Location: Cabot, Vermont

Land: 14 acres

Website: headwatersvermont.org

Nurture your spirit, get your hands dirty, connect with like-minded people and enjoy the great outdoors at this 91-acre kibbutz-inspired village in the heart of the Mad River Valley. Living Tree Alliance is a multigenerational, ecologically driven community of individuals and families actively building a meaningful, integrated life experience based on authenticity, connection to land, spirituality, resiliency, communication and collaboration. Together they are redefining community, regenerating land, and revitalizing culture. Their approved plan is for seven residences, a common house, and workshop on three of the 91 acres of land. The village design is compact, accessible and ecologically oriented, balancing the dynamics of community engagement with the needs for personal space.

Location: Moretown, Vermont

Website: livingtreealliance.com

Land: 91 acres

Burlington Cohousing is a vibrant multi-generational community located in downtown Burlington. The community is diverse in terms of cultural, educational, and occupational backgrounds, but they share some common beliefs. These include a commitment to actively pursuing a sustainable lifestyle, preserving environmental resources, and supporting the local community. The community comprises 12 townhouses, 2 single-family homes and 18 flats. Burlington is a fun, progressive small urban city with numerous shops, restaurants, services, and public events. We have an expansive community garden tended by our residents. Our home-grown vegetables are used seasonally as part of our community meals.

Location: Burlington, Vermont

Website: bcoho.org

Earthseed Ecovillage is dedicated to fostering intentional communities that offer radical solutions to today’s social and environmental crises by addressing the root of their coordination challenges. Grounded in consent-based and wisdom-based culture, Earthseed integrates evolutionary behavioral psychology to design social agreements that promote cooperation and prosocial behavior. The vision includes establishing a network of five or more interdependent communities, each supporting deep connections to nature, land stewardship, spirituality, arts, and apprenticeship education. With a commitment to cultivating compassionate leadership and inclusive living, Earthseed seeks socially and emotionally skilled individuals to build a thriving foundation while also aiming to support those facing greater challenges. Honoring indigenous traditions, the ecovillage aspires to live in reciprocal relationship with the earth and develop meaningful connections with local Abenaki communities, including the Elnu-Abenaki and Ko’asek bands, with a spirit of service and respect.

Location: Jamaica, Vermont

Website: earthseedecovillage.com

Space for new members: Yes

White Pine Cohousing is a six unit community on 41 acres of meadow and forest land located in rural central Vermont, just outside of Montpelier. The houses are clustered on the south side of the seven acre meadow to enhance solar exposure and maintain the open fields for gardens, wildlife and activities. We aim to create and maintain a residential community that both respects individual needs and expects member participation in managing the social and physical requirements of the community. We have village-like informal connections and use a consensus decision-making process. Our individually owned homes were built with environmentally sound construction, are super insulated, share a common heating system and have small ecological footprints.

Location: Montpelier, Vermon

Website: ic.org/directory/white-pine-cohousing-community

Land: 41 acres

Heartbeet Lifesharing is a Camphill intentional community and therapeutic residence in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, where adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers live and work together. Founded in 2000, the community spans over 150 acres of biodynamic farmland and includes six lifesharing homes. Residents engage in farming, gardening, cooking, and crafts, fostering a life of purpose, inclusion, and shared responsibility. Heartbeet is rooted in anthroposophy and offers a model of holistic, interdependent living.

Location: Hardwick, Vermont

Website: https://www.camphill.org/communities/heartbeet-lifesharing/

Land: 150 acres

Bristol Village Cohousing is a community of 14 households, located downtown in the village of Bristol, Vermont, on the edge of the Green Mountains. They are a group of 27 adults and eight kids that have come together to build an extraordinary life together. Some came to enjoy a low-key, walkable lifestyle in a vibrant small town. Some came to live with a low-carbon footprint in homes built to the highest energy-performance standards. And some came for a community designed to promote casual interaction and easy sociability, where kids play in safety and neighbors lend each other a hand.

Location: Bristol, Vermont

Website: bristolcohousing.com

Land: 3 acres