Gratitude Village June 2025 Newsletter

Summer Growth & A Special Fall Guest 🌱

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the Gratitude Village Monthly Newsletter!

Summer is here, and the seeds of community are truly taking root! From powerful conversations to growing momentum behind the scenes, Gratitude Village is blossoming into something extraordinary—and you’re a part of it. In this month’s update we’re sharing inspiring talks, upcoming interviews, new Explorers, and a very special guest joining us this fall.

🌟 Plus: Don’t miss our next live Zoom Info Session on Tuesday, July 1 at 6:00 PM (MDT)! Whether you're new to the idea of cohousing or ready to dig deeper, this is a great chance to learn more and meet future neighbors.

An Evening With Charles Durrett!

Date: September 18, 2025

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Place: Gather at Lakeside

Price: $5/individual

$10/family

We’re thrilled to welcome Charles Durrett—renowned author and architect who helped introduce cohousing to the US—for an inspiring evening September 18, 2025! Charles has designed more than 50 cohousing communities and will share lessons from his newest book, One Life, Live It!, as well as insights from decades of helping neighbors become co-creators. Tickets are on sale now! Click here for event details and to get your tickets.

Meet the Board: Alala Wakelin

Alala Wakelin brings wisdom, heart, and spiritual grounding to our board. Her vision and voice help ensure GVCO say rooted in compassion, consciousness and collaboration.

Read more about Alala

GVCO Presentation

Gratitude Village founder Suzie Shride recently gave a talk for the Natalie Pace investor group about how cohousing offers a practical solution to the housing crisis, the loneliness epidemic, and climate change—all in one elegant model. If you missed it live, you can catch the replay here:
👉 Watch the full presentation

Welcome New Explorers - Curt & Cherlyn

Please join us in welcoming Curt Garrett, one of our passionate board members, and his wife Cherlyn Marvin to the Explorer Circle! Curt brings a lifetime of experience in disabilities advocacy, while Cherlyn is passionate about sustainability and service. Their presence is already a gift to our growing community.

Second Founders, Explorers and Board Gathering!

Our second, in person gathering of Founders, Explorers and Board members is coming up on July 30 in Lonetree! Explorer Pamela H will be in Denver for a few days (she currently lives in Florida) so we set up a dinner together! If you are a current Founding or Exploring Member or Board Member, you are invited (reach out to Suzie for details). If you are not yet a Founding Member or Exploring Member, follow the links to register to become one and you'll be sent details on the event!

As always, we’re grateful for your presence on this journey. Gratitude Village is about living with purpose—with people, and with the planet in mind—and every conversation brings us one step closer to home. Whether you’re here to learn, connect, or co-create, you belong.

With Gratitude,
Suzie Shride
Founder & Executive Director
Gratitude Village Colorado

720-689-4821

suzie@gratitudevillageco.com

Gratitude Village Colorado