• Four young children of mixed, Asian American, African American, and Latinx descent, and three adults from 30's to 60yo roast marshmellows around a campfire.

    We foster DIVERSITY in our neighborhood

  • 24+ people from toddlers to seniors wave flags and cheer at the Cohousing games

    We all PARTICPATE to build our community

  • 6 kids of different races, from infant to teenager, read a story togehter

    We strive for CONSENSUS

  • light pink Manzanita blossoms and mint green leaves lay covered in the snow

    We value an ecologically SUSTAINABLE life.

  • Seven adult farmer residents from 30's to 70's, male and females of different ethnicities stand by a bounty of produce to be shared at the weekly farm stand. Harvested flowers, tomatoes, green beans, herbs, carrots, cucumbers, squash are all shared

    We value active engagement of all residents

  • a 5yo child eats a donut on a string. Her face is covered with crumbs and the sun shines on her hair.

    We value BALANCE in our lives

  • At nighttime on Solstice, the community gathers around a spiral of evergreen boughs. In the center of the spiral, a toddler and older man light a candle on a altar.

    We aim to create a community of GOODWILL

  • 5 adults and 4 children play in the pool. 6 othe are on the deck of the pool

    Our community is based on relationships

Old Style Village in a New Way

Imagine coming home to a community where everyone knows each other, kids play in the grass and in the woods, elders stop to chat on porches. Neighbors work together to solve problems, eat and cook together, and care for each other. Welcome to Nevada City Cohousing!

We are a multi-generational community joyfully living in a rural Sierra Foothills town. Our 11 acre plot includes 6 acres of open space, forest, gardens, walking trails, and 5 acres of homes, community buildings, and pools. We steward this former mining site on unceded Nisenan land with an eye for ecology, wildlife, and fire safety. Walk just 10 minutes into downtown Nevada City for delicious resturants and cafes, unique shops and shows.

We strive to make life more enjoyable, for all of us, on a smaller foot print, and follow the wisdom of the group through a consensus decision making process. We value diversity and amplify less heard voices to make sure we can listen deeply and be understood by each other.

What is cohousing?