1. Discover !!!
Seeking greater community and belonging? *Read our Website-- its super helpful. *Take our self-scored Questionnaire to see if our project resonates. *If new to cohousing, consider watching the cohousing videos on our "What is Cohousing" page. *Check out the page about our shared vision and values. These unit us and anchor our decisions and choices. *Cohousing is a bit like a social contract - regular service to community, sharing time in celebrations and cooking together, mutual care and consideration, sharing to live more lightly on the land.... Consider whether this resonates for you. If you find you are as excited about our pioneering community as we are, Next Step is to fill out the form at the bottom of this page so that you can come to our Info Coffee. It is a Meet and Greet with a presentation and time for Q&A. If you are unable to come on Fridays, let us know, and we'll do our best to find another time. Keep in mind that we are from all over the world!
2. Explore! Co-Create!
*After your information coffee, email us to let us know of your interest joining or in visiting a group weekly gathering so you can meet us and vice versa. *We apologize. Visits are limited to one meeting due to the large numbers of interested visitors. *Once you've visited one of our group meetings, it is time for you to decide whether you want to learn more about what it is like to be in an intentional community and part of our project. No one can buy a home without first becoming an explorer member and learning more over time. *To take the next step, click the button, and it will take you through a step by step guide to becoming an explorer member.
3, Group Trip!
Experience the Land!
While exploring, plan your trip to Greece! Join us in Greece on one of our planned group trips--to experience the land, explore the area, and enjoy meeting us in person and taking part in a participatory cohousing workshops.
4. Invest & Reserve Your Unit
Your 3 months and date of trip mark your opportunity to finally live with us as a member of our intentional community. If you visit the land and find that this is a spectacular and special as we find it, then you'll be ready to become a full equity member and are eligible to have a home here. You will fill out the equity application and pay the equity dues. The date of receipt of your Equity Dues marks you PRIORITY NUMBER to choose your unit. *Meet with Evi (Pare) to go over everything *Sign a Contract for your Unit. *You can pay for your home in full or in Installments * Prices & membership options below
5. Belong!
Fall in love with this life as we have. Apply to Become a Full Equity Member and Neighbor in our Village. *Provide your criminal background check and vetting materials. *Pay your nonrefundable Equity dues of €2000 *Our group utilizes a group consensus process for membership.
Path To Membership
**See our different membership options below this path
Please Ensure your payment is equivalent to 200 euros by using the currency calculator tool.
6. Thrive!
Begin your lifelong journey as a cohousing neighbor.
*Start with sociocracy, Nonviolent communication, and other cohousing coursework skills. Our budget includes a commit to routine workshops, courses, and skillbuilding so that we thrive together.
*Shape and Enjoy our village design, policies, management celebrations, and traditions.
*You are now a member of our intentional community!
Values Led Investing
Be the change you wish to see. Become a Values-Led Investor We are brought together by a shared visions and set of collective values, and one of those values is a commitment to diversity, including multigenerational diversity. We also value making a positive impact on the wider Greek community. For these reasons, we are developing two impact investment opportunities for our members: Supporting Local Lives and Enriching our Community: “Our Greek Heroes” Program is for those who are willing to downsize and invest in an additional unit for Greek teachers, firefighters, nurses, farmers, and other "Greek heroes" who serve our community with dedication but whose salaries are among the lowest in Europe. Through subsidized rent or a rent-to-own scheme, your investment directly uplifts the lives of those who make a difference every day. It also ensures our village includes Greeks that help you and other expats navigate their new lives in Greece. A New Beginning: “Cohousing for Refugees” Program With each unit purchased and provided through subsidized rent, you offer a safe haven for legal refugees starting anew in Greece. Facilitate a path towards stability and community integration for families from places like Ukraine who are escaping adversity. In this way, you leave a legacy for a refugee family and nurture a vibrant, supportive neighborhood. Financial and Social Dividends While the heart of our program is the social good, expect a modest rental yield from your investment or a rent-to-own opportunity. The rent will be calculated based on local Sparta rents, and the community is further looking into the possibility of subsidizing the monthly community costs for those impact investors who are offering a rent-to-own opportunity to approximate interest on your loan. Connect and Learn More We invite you to connect with our founder, Evi (Pare) Gerou, for a detailed discussion on how you can contribute to this opportunity to make a difference. GreekVillageCohousing@gmail.com, WhatsApp +30.694.711.3955