When is the last time you experienced real community? Do you remember the last time you truly connected with nature? Weaving Water, a cohousing community in Durham, invites you into their collaborative neighborhood. They are built on the foundations of multi-generational community and connection with the natural world.
Why join the Weaving Water community? At Weaving Water, you will wake up steps away from the Eno River and from neighbors with whom you can share a meal, plan a celebration, or enjoy a sunset from the deck. The community upholds a vision of creating a collaborative neighborhood that encourages people to slow down and connect with family, community, and the natural world. They are inviting families with a similar vision to be part of their journey.
Take this survey about our collaborative neighborhood for a chance to win a family photo shoot with Allie Mullin Photography!
Why join the Weaving Water community? At Weaving Water, you will wake up steps away from the Eno River and from neighbors with whom you can share a meal, plan a celebration, or enjoy a sunset from the deck. The community upholds a vision of creating a collaborative neighborhood that encourages people to slow down and connect with family, community, and the natural world. They are inviting families with a similar vision to be part of their journey.
Take this survey about our collaborative neighborhood for a chance to win a family photo shoot with Allie Mullin Photography!
So, what is a collaborative neighborhood? The Cohousing Association of the United States defines cohousing as an intentional community of private homes clustered around shared space. Here you can watch some short videos that explain the essence and details of cohousing.
Some of the benefits of cohousing include...
The Weaving Water neighborhood represents a new kind of American Dream one that values collaboration over independence and community over isolation. Their main goal is to embrace a grounded way of life.
Some of the benefits of cohousing include...
- private homes (in Weaving Water’s case, beautifully and thoughtfully designed homes of 800 - 2,000 square foot), each with its own kitchen;
- community and the opportunity to share meals, celebrations, or quiet evenings with neighbors;
- communal spaces complete with an outdoor meadow, gardens, common house, community kitchen, and spaces for various events;
- shared responsibilities such as gardening, meal preparation, and landscaping;
- shared resources such as lawn mowers, guest rooms, and community meals;
- and participatory decision making based on consensus.
The Weaving Water neighborhood represents a new kind of American Dream one that values collaboration over independence and community over isolation. Their main goal is to embrace a grounded way of life.
Architectural rendering of the homes. Imagine living in a sustainably-built home within a multi-generational intentional community, surrounded by meadows and wooded trails, with common gardens, playgrounds, and a common house with a sunset view. The gorgeous land is adjacent to the Eno River State Park in Durham, seven miles from downtown Durham. The neighborhood will be founded on values that encourage people to slow down and connect with family, community, and the natural world. Explore our values in detail.
The Homes: The land will serve as the site for Weaving Water’s 24 contemporary, architect-designed homes, each with 800 - 2,000 square feet and built sustainably using green building practices. The homes will have open plans and will combine plentiful windows and natural light with warm, inviting materials like wood and stone. The green views and abundant light in each home will be designed to make the inhabitants feel that they are always connected to nature, and will allow for ease of movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Neighborhood: The neighborhood design includes a common house which provides a dining room/movement space, kitchen, shared guest rooms, and everyday access to a phenomenal view of the sunset.
Early members of Weaving Water (those who join by Summer 2019) will have the opportunity to participate in the design of homes and common spaces.
Finally, because the surrounding natural world is its most valuable asset, the neighborhood will incorporate many outdoor spaces, including open clearings for play and gatherings, land for vegetable gardens and manicured beds, and forest nooks. All of this is within walking distance to Eno River State Park trails.
The Neighborhood: The neighborhood design includes a common house which provides a dining room/movement space, kitchen, shared guest rooms, and everyday access to a phenomenal view of the sunset.
Early members of Weaving Water (those who join by Summer 2019) will have the opportunity to participate in the design of homes and common spaces.
Finally, because the surrounding natural world is its most valuable asset, the neighborhood will incorporate many outdoor spaces, including open clearings for play and gatherings, land for vegetable gardens and manicured beds, and forest nooks. All of this is within walking distance to Eno River State Park trails.
The Mentality: Weaving Water has a modern, creative outlook on exploring new possibilities for the built environment, and that modern approach is not just about the buildings themselves. Rather, as Laura Deam, Founder and CEO of Dwell Magazine reflects, “Modernism is an exploration of authenticity, materials, and function; it involves problem solving, testing different ideas, and expressing a little idiosyncrasy. Most important, it's about work that responds to the time in which we live.” Each building at Weaving Water is meant to reflect the ideals of a community-focused, nature-inspired lifestyle.
Currently under development, Weaving Water is looking for future residents to join them in crafting their spaces and community. Residents will be able to move into their homes in the Spring of 2021.
Give Weaving Water a visit at their next outreach session on June 29 from 10 AM - 1PM for a site visit and potluck picnic. There will be a meeting from 10 - 11 AM at the Eno Commons ( 1 Indigo Creek Trail Durham, NC) for general information about cohousing, Weaving Water details, and a Q&A session. Cohousing residents will speak about their firsthand experiences. This event will be a great opportunity to see whether or not cohousing is a good fit for you. The outreach session will be followed by the site visit and picnic at the Weaving Water land (3912 Rivermont Road Durham, NC). If you think you can make it to the event, make sure to RSVP at weavingwaternc@gmail.com for more details!
Give Weaving Water a visit at their next outreach session on June 29 from 10 AM - 1PM for a site visit and potluck picnic. There will be a meeting from 10 - 11 AM at the Eno Commons ( 1 Indigo Creek Trail Durham, NC) for general information about cohousing, Weaving Water details, and a Q&A session. Cohousing residents will speak about their firsthand experiences. This event will be a great opportunity to see whether or not cohousing is a good fit for you. The outreach session will be followed by the site visit and picnic at the Weaving Water land (3912 Rivermont Road Durham, NC). If you think you can make it to the event, make sure to RSVP at weavingwaternc@gmail.com for more details!
There’s no better place to find community than Weaving Water!
A collaborative neighborhood with a grounded way of life- it’s the perfect place to call home. If being more connected to the natural world and a thoughtful community appeals to you, visit their Facebook page and Instagram.
The residents would love to meet you!
Also check them out online today at www.weavingwaternc.org.
A collaborative neighborhood with a grounded way of life- it’s the perfect place to call home. If being more connected to the natural world and a thoughtful community appeals to you, visit their Facebook page and Instagram.
The residents would love to meet you!
Also check them out online today at www.weavingwaternc.org.
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