Who are your neighbors, really?

Who Are Your Neighbors, Really?

They may not be who you expect—but they might be exactly who you need.

When most people think about moving, they picture the house: the kitchen layout, the light in the living room, the yard for summer gatherings. Maybe the commute. Maybe the view. At Gratitude Village, we believe a deeper question matters just as much—maybe even more: Who are the people you’ll live alongside? Not just their names or professions—but their passions. Their stories. The way they show up when life gets messy, joyful, hard, or beautiful.

Because ultimately, a neighborhood isn’t defined by buildings. It’s defined by its people.
And here? Our people are kind, thoughtful, fun—and beautifully real.

🧩 The Retired Teacher Who Bakes Too Much

Carol spent years in a classroom shaping young minds. Now, she looks forward to bringing that same warmth to Gratitude Village—whether it’s by planting garden beds, hosting seasonal potlucks, or sharing her delicious scones. Carol embodies the “village” spirit. Carol is the kind of neighbor who remembers your dog’s name and checks in when you’ve had a hard week. She’s already dreaming up Friday craft nights for kids and seasonal potlucks in the common house. She hosts generously and treasures her quiet mornings just the same. She understands the value of both connection and solitude. She is, in every way, the heart of a village.

🎶 The Young Family Who Loves Music and Mud

Malik and Talia don't just want a house—they want a place where their kids can grow up feeling safe, seen, and free. Malik is a music teacher who dreams of starting a neighborhood jam session in the common house. He plays guitar like it’s a conversation, not a performance. Talia works remotely as a UX designer and often ends her workday with muddy hands from her gardens. Their children? Pure joy. River builds forts out of branches and believes every adult is a potential best friend. Sam can name every planet and insists we make rocket ships part of the village design. Their family brings energy, creativity, and a whole lot of laughter. They aren't part of Gratitude Village just for themselves. They’re here to be part of something that gives their kids what every child deserves: a safe, vibrant place to grow up surrounded by love. For them, cohousing isn’t just an idea. It’s a way of life rooted in togetherness, imagination, and joy.

🌱 The Quiet Soul Who’s Always Paying Attention

A single adult in his mid-fifties, José never set out to join a cohousing community. He attended one presentation—and felt something shift.

José is gentle, observant, and deeply kind. He doesn’t speak to fill silence, but when he does speak, people lean in. He tends his herb garden like it’s sacred. He notices the sunset and brings out the extra chairs before anyone notices they’re needed. In a world that often rewards loudness, José reminds us of the quiet gifts—steadiness, presence and care. He teaches us to notice what we might otherwise miss.

💡 The Inventor Who’s Also a Neighbor

Lisa is a visionary—neurodivergent, fiercely creative, brilliant and full of fire. She’s an entrepreneur who develops educational tools for kids with learning differences, and she’s tired of trying to conform to places that weren’t built with her in mind. She often has blue streaks in her hair, is passionate about collaborative projects and has a serious love of pizza ovens. She’s eager to co-lead workshops in the makerspace and is already dreaming about a kid-led science fair in the common house. She knows firsthand how hard it is to find a place where neurodiversity is embraced rather than tolerated and is looking forward to a community where she doesn’t have to mask. A place where she’s not the exception but is a cornerstone.

🤝 The Kind of Neighbor You Didn’t Know You Needed

Gratitude Village isn’t about curating the “perfect” group of people. It’s about creating space where all kinds of people—across age, background, family structure, ability, and experience—can live with authenticity, mutual respect and shared purpose.

It’s about the dad who fixes your bike without being asked.
The teen who helps your toddler learn to balance.
The elder who teaches everyone how to bake bread.
The friend who texts “I’m walking to the garden—want to come?”

These are the people who become your village. Not just folks who live next door—but chosen family, co-creators, daily companions in this messy, beautiful thing called life.

🌎 Who’s Missing? Maybe You.

Every person who joins Gratitude Village shifts the shape of what we’re becoming. That’s the magic of community built from the ground up—it breathes and grows with each new heartbeat.

Are you an artist looking for connection and color?
A single parent who needs a real support system?
A retiree ready to give and receive in equal measure?
The climate-conscious family seeking a net-zero lifestyle with soul?

Whoever you are—we might be waiting for you.

Because your future neighbors? They’re not just hoping to share meals, split tools or plan events. They’re hoping to know you. Your gifts. Your quirks. Your dreams.

Gratitude Village is not just a place to live.
It’s a place to belong.
To be seen.
To be known.
To matter.