Intentional Communities: New options for living the rest of your life

Picture yourself enjoying a cup of coffee with a cherished neighbor on a spacious porch overlooking a beautiful flower garden. You hear laughter behind you as two friends clear the dishes from a shared Saturday night meal. Couples stroll along the sidewalk and wave or stop to talk. At the end of the evening, you take the short walk from the common house to your own front door.

It’s a good life!

What’s more, it’s a lifestyle trend that is sweeping the nation. Community-based living—also called “intentional living” or “cohousing”—provides an innovative alternative for mature adults who aren’t ready to move to a traditional retirement community. If you’re in or nearing your retirement years, and you want to live in your own home, cohousing offers both financial and social advantages. For example:

 
•  Homes are modestly priced
   
•  “Green” design and construction can reduce energy costs
   
•  Availability of guest rooms in the common house may allow residents to buy a smaller home
   
•  Shared resources (from hand and garden tools to laundry facilities) can help reduce expenses
   
•  Small neighborhoods and close proximity foster a strong sense of community
   
•  Dining together, as well as shared tasks and decision-making, supports strong social connections
   
•  There are no strangers at Sycamore Springs!

Learn more about the Communities at Sycamore Springs.