Is Our Cohousing Community Right for You?
Find out by taking this self scored questionnaire!
If you can answer "yes" to 8 or more of these questions, you will likely love planning and living in our Greek Village cohousing community.
1) Do you want real community and mutual care—built through regular shared time—not just friendly neighbors “someday”?
What “yes” means here:
· You’re genuinely excited about regular shared time (online during formation; in-person once living there).
· You value privacy and private life, but you are really seeking that deeper belonging that comes from showing up consistently and connecting with others.
· You like the idea of joining early and co-creating the village with the people you’ll live with—not shopping for a finished product and hoping to fit in and make connections and later.
Reality check (our gentle filter):
If what you want is status quo developer created turnkey home purchase where you take your chances you'll find belonging --and community is optional or “maybe later,”-- this probably won’t feel like a fit—and that’s completely okay. Cohousing only works when people are willing to build the community first, together.
Why we ask:
Cohousing is not a developer-led speculative home you buy and hope to have a connection once in a while. Cohousing is Community-Led. We all value our private homes and private lives, but this is a lifestyle change to become part of an intentional community and to prioritize finding community belonging and purpose. The reason we are so connected, and people report such a deep sense of belonging, is that residents come together in advance—like a team—then design, decide, and build the village that reflects our vision and values as a community, and move in already bonded.
Video (best “feel it in your bones” intro): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3yLqjEJU3A
Building Community with Cohousing (short documentary-style video) YouTube
Public-health evidence (not hype):
Scoping review in Public Health Reviews on cohousing and wellbeing/health (notes promising findings + limits of current research). HERE
You can find a page on our website about the design process past Explorer members HERE.
2) Are you excited to co-create the village before you move in (design + decisions + relationships)?
Cohousing works because future residents participate in the Community – Led development process—it’s not the status quo “tour a finished product and decide.” We form the community first, then build a place that fits our real lives. Like a team that trains together for the big game, we create a village that matches our own values and needs and is functional for our purposes. Moving into a village that we’ve collaboratively created means we feel a deep sense of accomplishment and roots in where we live. This method is so successful around the world that most communities have waitlists- you can rarely buy a home in a community that has already completed and moved in.
Reality check:
If you’re looking for a turnkey, developer-led spec home where you evaluate from the outside and take your chances that you’ll find friends and purpose, you’ll likely feel frustrated in a community-led process.
Videos to consider:
Community Belonging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2iUPVaU18I
The Cohousing Membership Process is described on our website HERE.
Grace Kim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2iUPVaU18IHow cohousing can make us happier (and live longer) (Grace Kim, TED) TED
3. Would you enjoy having access to generous shared facilities—knowing your investment supports a place where the community can truly come together and thrive?
Alongside your beautiful private home, you’re also investing in something most developments don’t even try to create: a Common House and shared spaces that function like an extension of your home—the place where we gather, host, work out, create, celebrate, and actually build a village.
In our Peloponnesos location, Taygete Cohousing Village, the community’s current vision includes:
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A communal kitchen + dining Great Room
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Library and lounge with fireplace
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Gym + aerobic / yoga room
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Coworking suite (meeting room + soundproof Zoom room)
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Multipurpose game room + theatre room
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Coworking suite with workroom, meeting room
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Soundproof studio / music practice room
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Workshop / maker space
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7 guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms
And beyond the Common House, we co-design shared outdoor life too—gardens, paths, and other amenities that reflect what the group values.
Why this matters (and why it affects pricing):
Our prices reflect both your private home and your share of your extended homep- the Common House + commons—because this is not a “maximize private square meters and call it community” model. We’re intentionally building a village where shared space is part of daily life.
➡️ Before you answer, please review our Pricing page here: Link to our pricing page
(If the numbers feel high and the Common House / shared-amenities model doesn’t feel worth it to you, this may not be the right fit—and that’s okay.)
Cohousing is a build-or-remodel-together model: we save money over time by sharing resources, but we still have to fund the homes and the shared spaces upfront. In most cohousing communities, that typically means planning for a minimum investment in the €450–€550k+ range (depending on home type and final design choices).
If you love cohousing but want a smaller-scale shared-facilities plan, we expect to launch a separate seed group in 2026 for a remodeled project with a different budget profile.
Sustainability, without forcing anything:
Shared resources let many of us live well with less: guest rooms so you don’t need extra bedrooms sitting empty, a workshop for shared tools, places to gather without overbuilding private space—and for those who want it, optional sharing of cars and other resources. Your level of participation is your choice; the shared infrastructure is what makes it possible.
4. Do You Enjoy Cooking and Eating Delicious, Local Mediterranean Food Together?
Our kitchen is the most important space in our Common House, and shared meals is at the very heart of our community life. It is essential ingredient that makes cohousing a more connected place where conflict is softened amidst knowing each other better- and there is joy in sharing food.
We plan to cook and eat together around four times a week. If you enjoy the idea of cooking, gardening, or shopping for fresh ingredients with your neighbors, this is the place for you. If cooking and cleaning up aren't your preferred activities, there are many other community contribution works available in our self managed village-- gardening, child care during meetings, even accounting or cleaning the pool. These shared activities give us a shared purpose and pride in our community.
5. Do You Like the Idea of Living with People of All Ages?
Our particular cohousing mission is to create a multigenerational community where people of all ages can thrive. We prioritize features that support all generations, from mobility-accessible designs to spaces for children and teens and strong wifi via fiber optics for remote professionals. Living here means contributing to a community that values diversity in age and experience, ensuring that everyone feels supported.
Future cohousing groups may choose a different model- perhaps Senior cohousing or Remote professional cohousing. The two current projects have chosen to be multigenerational cohousing.
6. Do You Enjoy Living with Diverse, Talented,
Interesting People?
Our community is multigenerational as well as multinational and will likely be multiracial and multilingual as well. We value the richness of diversity, with members who hold different views, beliefs, and passions.
We are united by our commitment to mutual support and sustainability, rather than by a single ideology. If you value collaboration and can appreciate diverse perspectives, you'll find a rich and fulfilling experience here.
If you prefer to live with those who are only vegans or Orthodox for instance, there are great intentional communities out there for you, and Evi can recommend what might be a better fit. We will be a mosaic of interests and passions and beliefs, and we find this to be a way to learn from one another and a beautiful way to live.
7. Do You Value a Balance of Privacy and Community?
We offer the best of both worlds: private homes and spaces, combined with easy access to communal areas and activities. If you enjoy your privacy but also want the option to connect with others just steps from your door, our community is designed with you in mind.
8. Would you enjoy a community layout that fosters spontaneous interactions and ensures a safe, connected environment for families?
Are you ok without a garage attached to your house? Our cars are on the periphery, and we enter our community on pedestrian pathways with wagons or golf carts-- so that our children can play freely and safely and so that we have moments of simple connection with our neighbors as we go about our day. Our climate is excellent, and it is comfortable to be outside year round.
9. Are you drawn to the idea of a community that values outdoor living, from gardening to enjoying meals in the fresh air?
We value outdoor living and plan to spend much of our time in outdoor activities as possible. Whether it is in shared gardens, cooking in an outdoor kitchen, eating under the stars, playing pickleball or basketball or soccer, swimming in the pool, or just hanging out on our plateia, we believe in both being outside and being a good steward of land. If you love being outside and participating in sustainable practices like permaculture, you'll find our community aligns with your lifestyle.
10. Are You Open to Participating in Collective Management and Learning New Governance Methods and Community Skills?
Empirical studies have shown that cohousing communities thrive, and most communities have waitlists. Part of the secret is a well supported governance and decision making and conflict resolution systems that have withstood the test of several decades now.
All new members train in sociocracy, a non-hierarchical governance system, to make decisions, and we engage in regular workshops on conflict resolution and strong communication skills, and this sets us up for success. We not only train in this from the beginning, but our community budget includes a line item for quarterly workshops and trainings so that we all continue to grow as people.
If you see yourself as a problem-solver and are open to learning and contributing to our collective management, you'll thrive here
11. Are You Committed to Living More Sustainably?
Sustainability is a core value for us. We aim to integrate green materials, solar and geothermal energy, recycling, and permaculture and water conservation practices into our daily lives. If you are passionate about living a more sustainable lifestyle and are willing to financially invest in these materials and practices, our community will be a great match for you.
We value outdoor living and plan to spend much of our time in shared gardens, outdoor kitchens, and activity spaces. If you love being outside and participating in sustainable practices like permaculture or sharing cooking and meals with local food, you'll find our community aligns with your values and lifestyle.