This page explains how people move forward — gradually and intentionally- from Explorer member-- to becoming our neighbor.

By now, you’ve seen the land, met the people, and experienced intentional community and how the co-creation process works.

What comes next is not an all-at-once leap.
It’s a clear, staged pathway that allows people who intend to invest to move forward step by step, with time, support, and shared responsibility.

This page explains:
 

• how Full Membership works

• what the 3 stages are

• what your next decision is

• and what responsibilities and benefits come with stepping forward

First — an important framing
Full Membership is a pathway, not a single decision.

No one is expected to go from “interested” to “fully invested” all at once.

Instead, Full Membership is designed as a gradual progression where we support each other:
 

• from intention

• to preparation

• to formal commitment

• to investment

Each stage gives you:

• more clarity

• more responsibility

• more participation

• and, eventually, more financial commitment

This structure exists to reduce pressure, avoid rushed decisions, and protect both individuals and the community.

What Full Membership means here
Full Membership is a formal commitment to the intentional community — made in preparation to invest.

It means:

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• You are formally joining Greek Village Cohousing as a Full Member

• You intend to invest in a home, and are preparing to do so responsibly over time

• You are committing time, participation, and follow-through

• You are showing up to help grow both the community and the project

It does not mean:

• You are buying a home yet

• You are placing a down payment yet

• You are reserving or selecting a unit

Those steps come later, once preparation is complete.

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The Full Membership Pathway (at a glance)

The pathway has three stages, each building on the last.
 

• Stage 1 — Full Membership in GVC

  • Formal Full Membership in Greek Village Cohousing while preparing for investment.

• Stage 2 — Pathway to Investment

  • Commitment to Taygetes Cohousing Village, deeper participation, and final preparation to invest.

• Stage 3 — Full Investment and Community Partner Status

  • Investment in your home, choose your unit (unit priority number), and sign your home contracts.

This page focuses on Stage 1, because that is the step available to you now.

Stage 1: Full Membership in GVC: 

Formal Full Formal Membership in Greek Village Cohousing Intentional Community

Stage 1 is for people who intend to invest, but need time and support to complete practical steps such as:

• organizing funds

• legal or tax planning

• residency or Golden Visa logistics

• family timing and coordination

This stage turns a serious intention into a workable plan with community support.

What you commit to in Stage 1
 

1. Becoming a Full Member of Greek Village Cohousing

2. Participating reliably in community meetings, circles, and learning spaces

3. Engaging in good faith preparation for the next stage

4. Contributing to the growing community and project

What you receive in Stage 1
 

1. A meaningful seat at the table as part of the founding group

2. Active participation in shaping the village’s foundations and culture

3. Voting membership in GVC as a Stage 1 Full Member for up to 6 months

4. Guidance and mutual support, access to vetted professional referrals

 

This is not a waiting room.
It is an active, preparatory stage with shared responsibility.

Fees, timing, and notice
Full GVC Membership Fee (non-refundable)

The Stage 1 fee supports professional services, facilitation, and GVC operations that begin immediately.
For that reason, the fee is non-refundable.

• €2,000 — if paid on or before the last day of the tour

• €2,500 — if paid within 2 weeks of tour end

• €3,000 — if paid within 3–4 weeks of tour end

Duration

Full Membership Stage 1 is intended to be short and purposeful — from 1 week up to 6 months, only when genuinely necessary to complete logistics.  

Eligibility and fairness
To keep the pathway clear and fair for everyone:

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• Explorer Membership expires one month after your tour

• Once Explorer status ends, the option to purchase a home is no longer available

• Those who step away from Pathway Membership are not eligible to re-enter later

• Unit priority numbers (your choice of unit) are assigned only after investment (Stage 3)

These boundaries protect the people who are moving forward together and the integrity of the community.

A note for households
All adults in a household must complete Explorer responsibilities and be aligned before entering Pathway Membership.

This ensures shared understanding, reduces future conflict, and supports long-term community health.

What to do next
Your next steps

• Read this page carefully

• Review the GVC Full Membership Agreement

• Talk together as a household

• Decide by one month from your tour end date.

If you choose to move forward:
 

1. Sign the GVC Full Membership Agreement

2. Submit the Stage 1 Pathway Membership fee

If you choose not to:

You may step away with clarity and goodwill

You may choose to join the Supporter Circle for short Common House visits

You permanently release your place in the ownership pathway

Both choices are respected.
Only one leads to living here.

Documents and links (for Explorer Members)

GVC Full Membership Agreement (PDF)

Stage 2: Step Into Community (Taygetes — details)

Stage 3: Community Partner & Investment (details)

 

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Looking ahead: how the pathway continues

Stage 1 is the first formal step in a longer pathway. Moving forward beyond it happens intentionally and collaboratively, not automatically.

 

Here is a basic summary of what comes next:

Stage 2 — Pathway to Investment

This stage marks commitment to Taygetes Cohousing Village and deeper participation in village-level work.

At this stage:

• you sign a Letter of Intent to invest and a Community Partner Agreement in the joint entityu

• all adults complete a short course in sociocracy to ensure foundation for decision making

• you continue to participate actively in a village circle or working group

• you demonstrate readiness to invest, including proof of ability to purchase

Stage 2 is where preparation becomes readiness.

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Stage 3 — Community Partner (Investment Stage)

This stage is where financial commitment is made and unit priority is assigned.

At this stage:

• you place your initial investment (20%)

• you receive your unit priority number

• you move forward with construction-phase commitments

Stage 3 is the point at which intention becomes investment.

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Important Notice: Advancement to Community Partner is not guaranteed

Advancement from one stage to the next is not automatic.

Moving into Stage 2 and Stage 3 requires:

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• Completion of the responsibilities of the prior stage by all adults in the household

• A successful application, vetting, and consensus process within the community

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Vetting will include things like criminal background checks, proof of financial readiness, character references, and child-safety due diligence checks (including relevant offender-registry screening).

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In addition, all advancing members complete interactive orientation -  for alignment regarding our mission, decision-log agreements, and community commitments.

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This ensures that those moving forward are aligned, prepared, and able to participate in the shared responsibilities of village life.

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Resources for Explorer Members:

Membership Agreement

Sociocracy Training Overview

Orientation & Meetings Calendar

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