Meet Your Future Neighbors at Gratitude Village

We are a growing group of introverts and extroverts, creatives and caregivers, young families and wise elders—all drawn together by a shared desire for deeper connection, meaningful belonging, and a more sustainable way of living. What unites us is a love for nature, a reverence for the planet, a desire for deeper connection with each other and a belief that community is not just where we live, but how we live. Our vision is to live with purpose, with people, and with the planet in mind.

Our families are building a village where children are surrounded by support, spontaneity, and safe, joyful spaces to grow. Our elders find purpose and connection in being of service, sharing wisdom, and aging in place with dignity and care. People with disabilities are fully welcomed and included, with thoughtful design and a culture of accessibility ensuring that everyone can thrive and participate fully in community life. Together, we’re cultivating a diverse, multigenerational, mixed income neighborhood of 60 to 100 members—from babies to grandparents and all stages between.

We celebrate individuality while honoring our shared commitment to community. We value both connection and privacy, spontaneous play and quiet reflection, shared meals and personal space. Gratitude Village is being designed as a place where everyone—of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds—feels welcome, seen, and truly at home.

Suzie

FOUNDING Member

I have long dreamed of a community where I felt deeply connected. I felt that strong sense of connection at various points in my life: as a child spending summers with my grandparents in their small town in Oklahoma; traveling and living abroad in Nepal and Peru; and as a young family in a newly built suburban community. Since the pandemic, that deep sense of connection has not been as easy to create or maintain so I started researching alternative community options in 2016. That led me to discover cohousing. I didn't find exactly what I was looking for and discovered I couldn't afford most of the new communities that were being build, so I decided to start Gratitude Village!

I am excited for this adventure and look forward to living in a diverse community with friends old and new along with my daughter, our dogs, Ollie & Nova, and our parakeet, Mr. Pickles!

Dr. B (Wanda)

FOUNDING Member

Dr. B graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School with a degree of ‘Doctor of Medicine’. She did her postgraduate residency in Pediatrics, became board certified and practiced Pediatrics in Plano, TX. Dr. B also trained in homeopathy and graduated from the Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy. Adding to her passion for helping people heal, she studied at the Institute of Functional Medicine and recently was certified by the IFM. Dr. B founded Healing Unleashed with her business partner, Dr. Joan. Together they have created a wonderful medical clinic to serve their community in Denver, CO. Wanda knows how important social connection is for people, mentally and physically and is excited to be part of this amazing community!

Reyna

FOUNDING Member

I am an enthusiastic advocate for Early Childhood Education, graduating with a degree that focuses on Early Childhood professions. I enjoy infusing happiness and innovative teaching techniques into the lives of young learners. I am also a small business owner and I manage a small online venture that showcases my creativity. Beyond my professional pursuits, I have a passion for anime, music, arts, and I have 2 dogs that I love, cherishing companionship and positivity in my life and in my community. In my leisure time, I enjoy traveling and learning new languages to connect with diverse cultures, and I love hiking, relishing the beauty of nature and the great outdoors.

Emily

FOUNDING MEMBER

Growing up in Colorado, I was privileged to be part of a community that valued connection, gardens, support, sharing, and learning. My soul yearns to be part of a close-knit community again and to help others design their own. I currently reside in South Dakota.

A decade of my life was devoted to healing from and fighting Lyme disease. Drawing on this experience, I now advocate on behalf of fellow Lyme Warriors. For the past 18 months, I have been pursuing further education under the tutelage of a Shamanic teacher in Colorado, with the aim of teaching others about the inter-connectedness of mind and body and the importance of maintaining a positive, healthy environment.

I am also working towards obtaining my certification as a coach, with the goal of guiding individuals towards achieving health, success, and joy during challenging times. I am excited and honored to play a role in creating a mindful, loving community that prioritizes sustainability and I am looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Bill & Scottee

EXPLORERS

Bill and Scottee are world travelers and adventurers who spent time in the UK as well as Turkiye, Spain and Scotland this past year. When Bill retired from his federal job after a few decades in the DC area, Scottee and he decided to move to Denver where he grew up. Bill traveled frequently to South America with Suzie's adventure travel company including hikes to remote areas in Venezuela, Peru and Bolivia.

Royce, Makena, Sagan & Kamin

FOUNDING MEMBERS

We are very interested in intentional community and sustainable building practices and have been looking for a community to call home for about 15 years. Makena grows a backyard food forest and works for an artificial turf company. Royce is an actor/writer and works for a climate non-profit. Sagan likes to read and make stories and Kamin likes to climb, jump, and do anything active. As a family, we love to play board games and watch movies together.

Curtis & Cherlyn

EXPLORERS

Curt has more than 30 years experience working in youth recreation programs including 28 years with Denver Parks and Rec. He is now the disaster preparedness coordinator at Atlantis Community, Inc. and serves on the Board of Gratitude Village, Inc. Curt identifies as an older, disabled adult male and has lived as a disabled person his entire life. For over 20 years, Cherlyn has been recognized as an organizational guru with a diverse skillset. She has expertise in small business office administration, payroll, tax filing, record keeping and customer relations have shaped her become an expert in finding ways to improve efficiency and helping the small business thrive. She's skilled at providing excellent customer service, quickly solving problems and finding the best solutions for both the company and the client.

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Kurt & Travis

EXPLORERS

Kurt and Travis are long time residents of the Denver area where they work as an engineer and project manager. In their free time they enjoy hiking, playing board games and travel. They were drawn to Gratitude Village for it's vision of inclusivity and intentional community, and enjoy it's fun community members.

Michelle

FOUNDING MEMBER

Michelle brings curiosity, compassion, and a deep commitment to sustainability and inclusion to the Gratitude Village community. Trained as a chemist, she now works in green building and clean energy, helping cities, developers, and organizations create safer, more energy-efficient buildings that give back to the planet. She loves being part of work that blends science, innovation, and real-world impact.

Beyond her professional life, Michelle’s journey as the mother of a medically complex child has profoundly shaped who she is and what she values. Navigating disability, caregiving, and the healthcare system opened her eyes to the importance of accessibility, dignity, and truly supportive community. These experiences have led her to advocate for compassionate care and medical equity, and to share her story widely in hopes of making systems more humane and inclusive.

Michelle is drawn to Gratitude Village because it brings together what matters most to her: sustainability, accessibility, affordability, and genuine connection. She’s excited by the idea of living in a place where neighbors look out for one another, everyone belongs, and community is built with intention. She looks forward to helping create a village where people of all abilities can thrive—together.

Michele & Patrick

EXPLORERS

Michele & Patrick, of Aurora, Colorado, have been married for 36 years and have four adult children and a one-year-old granddaughter. They first met through their years of service at Covenant House in New York City, an experience that shaped their shared commitment to community and service.

Michele recently retired after 22 years at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work and continues a part-time therapy practice while working as a birth and death doula. Patrick is preparing to retire after a long career in poverty law and community wealth-building, including more than 20 years at The Denver Foundation. They enjoy gardening, skiing, reading, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.

Michele and Patrick first explored cohousing when they moved to Colorado in 2000, and the idea has stayed with them ever since. Now empty-nesters thinking about downsizing, they are drawn to Gratitude Village’s commitment to inclusivity, affordability, shared values, and intentional community, and are excited to see the community take shape.

Kacy

EXPLORER

I'm a geologist working in environmental remediation. Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my precious senior dog Breezy. I also love biking, hiking, backpacking, and watching the sunset with a cup of tea and a book. I'm hoping to add cross-country skiing to that list soon!

I'm drawn to cohousing because it offers a more natural way to connect with others and the opportunity to belong to a group with shared expectations about what it means to be a community and a goal to tread lightly on the Earth. I'm especially excited about joining Gratitude Village early, contributing to the planning process, and helping shape the community we will one day call home.

Jillian

EXPLORER

Jillian is a young adult who loves exploring mountain towns and all of the scenic areas Colorado offers. She enjoys singing, performing and doing random acts of kindness. She is always looking for ways to make people's day. She hopes to work with young children, especially those with disabilities like herself. She is drawn to being part of a community made up of those that care about one another, animals and the earth.

Alicia

EXPLORER

For me, home is about more than housing—it’s about safety, belonging, and raising the next generation in a community that values care, accessibility, and connection. As a U.S. Army Veteran, advocate, and parent, I’m deeply motivated by the kind of world we are creating for our children.

Over the past two decades, my work has focused on equity, disability rights, and veteran advocacy across government and community-based settings. I currently serve on the City and County of Denver’s IDDEAS Advisory Council, where I collaborate with others to help shape more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable policies grounded in lived experience.

What draws me to Gratitude Village is the opportunity to live these values every day—especially as a parent. I’m inspired by the multigenerational design, the emphasis on accessibility and sustainability, and the idea that neighbors can look out for one another while still honoring individuality. I look forward to raising my daughter in a community rooted in shared responsibility, mutual respect, and the belief that we are stronger together.

Pam

FOUNDING MEMBER

I currently live in Merritt Island, Florida, with my husband, Will, enjoying the beauty of the coastline and the opportunity to be near the sea. Will grew up along the ocean in Massachusetts, while my roots are in the mountains. Colorado has always felt like home to me, and returning to the place where I have family and lifelong friends has become an important part of how I envision the next chapter of my life.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of nursing experience. My work focuses on helping adolescents, adults, and older adults navigate mental health challenges through compassionate, individualized care. I believe deeply in the importance of human connection, trust, and empowering people to live healthy, meaningful lives. These values extend beyond my professional work and shape the kind of community I want to be part of.

Outside of work, Will and I love traveling, spending time outdoors, and exploring different cultures. Gratitude Village represents an opportunity to reconnect with Colorado's mountains, family, and old friends while building new relationships. I look forward to contributing to a community rooted in shared values, mutual support, and a genuine sense of belonging, where we can care for one another while honoring each person's independence and individuality.

Zach & Caeli

FOUNDING MEMBERS

Caeli and Zach met during graduate school here in Denver and are excited about the prospect of joining Gratitude Village. Both of us strongly desire to live in community, understanding that shared values of affordable housing, cooperation, and connectivity can guide us to a happy and fulfilling life. Beyond learning about the benefits of cohousing and meeting with our lovely future neighbors, we are most excited about the opportunity to design our home, intentionally focused on sustainability, accessibility and affordability.

For fun, Caeli plays her trumpet in a community band, sings alto in a feminist chorus and consistently recruits new Kpop fans. Zach loves to adventure into the mountains to play disc golf, get lost in complex board games and pretend he can still run fast and far. Together we enjoy eating foods from around the world and winding down the day with a variety of TV shows. We share our current condo with two feline roommates, Imani and Figaro who share our introverted but inclusive lifestyle.

Jared & Rebecca

EXPLORERS

Jared (originally from Mississippi) and Rebecca (originally from New Jersey) met as undergrads at Brown University, sharing a passion for social justice and progressive politics. After spending nearly a decade in Rhode Island, they switched gears and set out on a year-and-a-half backpacking adventure, traveling (mostly by bus) from Mexico to Patagonia. When they returned to the States, they moved to the Bay Area where Rebecca got her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. They currently live in Sacramento, California. Jared works as a public affairs consultant for nonprofits and businesses in the mental health field, and for now, Rebecca is a full-time caretaker to their two children, Oceana (3 years) and Sequoia (10 months). As a family, they enjoy gardening, traveling, crafting, and spending time outdoors. They are interested in moving to Colorado to be closer to family and are looking for intentional community.

John, Dan, Joan, Tom

FOUNDING MEMBERS

We are the Texas Buckleys — soon to be the Colorado Buckleys! We are thrilled to become part of this amazing community. Tom and Joan have two adult sons, John and Daniel. Tom is a financial professional in the telecommunications industry. Joan is a retired teacher and reading interventionist, with a background in special education and kindergarten. John works in customer service for a national grocery chain, and Daniel attends a wonderful adult day program called My Possibilities.

As a family, we share a love of music, singing, and reading. Individually, we enjoy sports, walking, sewing, paintball, video and computer games, Gundam model making, and watching anime.

We discovered Gratitude Village after our My Possibilities intentional community was unable to move forward. Joan began researching cohousing communities in states where our extended family lives. After exploring more than a dozen communities, we often felt, “Yes, but…” A trip to Fort Collins inspired us to look in Colorado — and Gratitude Village was our “yes, yes, yes!” We hope to help create a place of acceptance, connection, and care. We look forward to learning, growing more environmentally conscious, and supporting the spirit of neighborliness with our co-hearts.

Megan

FOUNDING MEMBER

Hello! I currently live in Columbus, Ohio, where I work at a small law firm and teach yin yoga.

I am naturally curious and love learning, so you will often find me taking a class, attending a workshop, or exploring a new area of interest. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, reading, spending time in nature, and finding opportunities for personal growth and connection.

For many years, I have dreamed of living in a cohousing community. More than a dream, it feels like a calling. I am drawn to the values of connection, sustainability, and shared purpose, and I believe life is richer when we know our neighbors and support one another through both everyday moments and life's challenges.

When I discovered Gratitude Village, I immediately recognized those values reflected in its vision. I am excited to be part of a community that is intentionally creating a culture of belonging, mutual support, and meaningful relationships. I look forward to building friendships, sharing experiences, and helping create a place where people of all ages can thrive together.

Rose & Alex

FOUNDING MEMBERS

I grew up in the beautiful country of Mexico in a multicultural family, an experience that shaped my appreciation for diversity, connection, and community. I am grateful to now call the United States home.

I am the proud mother of two adult children who remain an important part of my life. My daughter lives independently, and my son currently lives with me. Spending time with family and maintaining close friendships are among the things I value most.

For many years, I worked in community mental health as a child and family therapist, helping children and families navigate life's challenges. More recently, I launched my own business focused on supporting young children in developing social and emotional skills. This work allows me to combine my professional experience with my passion for fostering healthy relationships, resilience, and emotional well-being.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, taking walks, exercising in the pool, and sharing meaningful conversations with friends. I appreciate both the richness of community and the quiet moments that allow for reflection and personal growth.

I am excited about cohousing because I believe life is enriched when people live in a supportive community where neighbors know, respect, and care for one another. I look forward to building lasting friendships, sharing experiences, and contributing to a warm and welcoming neighborhood for everyone.

Kacie

EXPLORER

Bio coming soon!

Daniel

FOUNDING MEMBER

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday because it brings extended family together around a shared meal. That's one of the things I'm most looking forward to at Gratitude Village—creating many more "Thanksgivings" with my future neighbors.

I've called Colorado home for the past 20 years and currently work as a software developer in the telecommunications industry while pursuing my graduate degree at Colorado School of Mines. When I'm not working or studying, you'll usually find me walking around Sloan's Lake, exploring the foothills, gardening (I'm still working on my green thumb!), or paddling with my dragon boat team.

I'm passionate about sustainability, energy efficiency, and Passive House design. I love exploring how thoughtful design and shared community systems can reduce energy use while creating healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.

What excites me most about joining Gratitude Village now is the opportunity to help shape the community while so many possibilities are still open. I enjoy thinking outside the box, learning new things, and helping create a neighborhood where innovative ideas and strong relationships can grow together.

Teresa & Chris

FOUNDING MEMBERS

Chris and Teresa feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to join Gratitude Village, especially in its formative stages.

Teresa has dreamed of living in an intentional community for many years. Chris began with more of a passing interest, but the more he learns about Gratitude Village, the more excited he becomes. Together, they look forward to nurturing meaningful connections, sharing in the many stages of one another’s lives, and bringing their skills, care, and energy to the community.

Teresa was born and raised in several African countries before settling in Central California as a young adult. An introvert by nature, her interests tend toward the contemplative and creative, including a genuine delight in her work as a bookkeeper. She loves the order of numbers and the satisfaction of balanced books, which she likens to completing a beautiful jigsaw puzzle. Teresa also trained in holistic nutrition and remains deeply interested in the relationship between food and health.

Chris, also an introvert, is a compassionate Behavior Analyst who works with children and adults with developmental disabilities. He is especially interested in his field’s growing role in dementia care. Chris grew up in New York, spent much of his adult life in Florida, and eventually made his way to California. He loves playing guitar, is a skilled handyman, and enjoys gardening.

Together, Chris and Teresa love to travel, hike, eat wonderful food, with Indian probably topping the list, and continue discovering what it means to build a rich and connected life with others.

Hannah

FOUNDING MEMBER

I was born and raised in Central California, and moving to Gratitude Village with my mom will be a big new adventure for me. I’ve lived near the coast my whole life, so Colorado will definitely be a change, but I’m excited about creating a home and becoming part of a community where I can really know my neighbors.

Most of my working life has been spent in restaurants and hospitality, as a server, bartender, and manager. One of my favorite parts of bartending is the creativity, especially dreaming up seasonal cocktails that capture the flavors and feeling of different times of year. I love cooking, art projects, decorating for the holidays, and pretty much anything that gives me a chance to be creative.

When I’m relaxing, you’ll often find me watching Disney movies, anime, or something a little quirky, or happily getting lost in a coloring book. I also love meeting friends for coffee, going to live music and trivia nights, and just sitting around talking and getting to know people.

Coming with me to Gratitude Village will be my two favorite companions: Bucky, my three-legged, blue-eyed husky, and Tigger, my orange cat who is pretty convinced he’s actually a dog.

What I’m most looking forward to at Gratitude Village is having an affordable home of my own, a place where Bucky has room to romp, and neighbors who become part of everyday life. I’m excited to pitch in, share some of the things I love, and help create the kind of community where people look out for one another and there’s always someone around to share a cup of coffee, a conversation, or maybe even a really good seasonal cocktail.

Founders & Board Members at Casa Bonita

Community Tour of Vederra Modular

Gratitude Village Community Meeting (half the community was online) March 2026

Meeting with the City of Brighton April 2026

First GVCO gathering of Founders & Explorers

Charles Durrett Saturday morning workshop

An Evening with Charles Durrett Sep 18 2025

Get It Built Workshop Denver Jan 24-25, 2026

Hybrid Community Meeting March 2026

Meeting with the City of Brighton April 2026

In person info session April 18 2026

Picnic under the shade of the cottonwood grove June 2026

Site Design Workshop June 2026

Welcome to GVCO in Brighton, CO June 2026

Common House Design Workshop Nyland Cohousing September 2026

Common House Workshop September 2026

Common House Workshop September 2026

Community Lunch at Edgewater Public Market September 2026

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