Greek Village Cohousing
"In Cohousing Neighborhoods...
We build relationships with our neighbors by working together on practical matters, whether that is a landscape workday or making dinner. As we work together, we build trust. Over time, we find our own edges softening, gaining greater empathy for each other, and this empathy accompanies us for the rest of our lives, opening our hearts to others. Living in community teaches us to listen more carefully to what others have to share. When our communities are truly successful, they give us energy and support to engage actively in the larger civil society to empathetically and respectfully address the challenges of the human condition."
- Katie McCamant of CoHousing Solutions
Our mission, our vision, and our values serve as a blueprint for our community actions, decisions, and interactions, grounding our community in shared aspirations.
Our Current Mission
Is to Create A Multigenerational Cohousing Village in Greece
Our Community Vision:
A Blueprint for Connection and Living
We envision a comfortable and beautiful cohousing community in Greece within nature, with neighbors who care about one another and enjoy each other’s company. We envision delicious meals cooked together in our Common House using fresh ingredients from our shared gardens. We envision lives connected, supporting each other, sharing celebrations and every day moments. We envision being there for each other as good neighbors when times are tough, working out our differences as constructively as we can when we have conflict, and finding joy together as often as possible.
We envision connection with the mountains, the sea, nature, cooking, gardening, hiking, mountain biking, music, and dancing. We envision a balance of private homes and shared spaces that foster daily moments of connection but also create plenty of spaces for privacy and being alone. We envision a high-quality, low-impact life prioritizing community, health, multigenerational needs, living sustainably to conserve energy and water, and sharing resources in our Common House and common spaces in order to reduce waste.
Our Shared Values
Community Engagement and Support:
We believe in the power of community to provide resilience through emotional, physical, and social support. From shared meals to cooperative childcare, from communal gardening to group activities, we foster deep connections and a strong support network.
Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship:
We are committed to living lightly on the earth, utilizing sustainable practices and renewable resources to minimize our environmental impact and promote a healthier planet. Our land models regenerative agriculture and we value permaculture.
Inclusivity and Diversity:
Our community is a tapestry of diverse nationalities, ideologies, languages, beliefs, and life stages. We embrace this diversity as a source of strength, learning, and enrichment, and we strive to learn about each other's differences amidst our shared values, ensuring that all voices are heard.
Collaboration and Shared Governance:
Through transparent and inclusive decision-making processes, we utilize consensus and sociocracy to ensure that all community members have a say in how we live together, work together, and solve challenges collectively.
Lifelong Learning and Personal Development:
Our community is a place for continuous learning, creativity, and personal growth. We encourage and support each other in pursuing new skills, hobbies, and passions, and we commit to regular community communication and community skill building.
Respect and Empathy:
At the foundation of our interactions lies a deep respect and empathy for each other. We strive to listen actively, communicate openly, and resolve conflicts peacefully, building a culture of understanding and compassion.
Respect for the Hellenic Tradition:
Recognizing our place within this beautiful country, we engage in initiatives to acculturate and to give back to the people around us and the place we call home, aiming to make a positive impact in the wider Greek community. We model our village not only on universal cohousing design but on cohousing's roots in the traditional Hellenic village.
This mission, our vision, and our values serve as a foundation for all community actions, decisions, and interactions, guiding us toward a future where we live aligned with our collective vision and values with each other and the natural world.