Past Events
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January Information Meeting
When: Saturday, January 4, 2020 1:30-3:00 PM Where: Moran Prairie Library Share with your friends on Facebook here. December Information Meeting When: Sunday, December 15, 2019 1:30-3:00 PM Where: Unitarian Universalist Church Share with your friends on Facebook here. November Information Meeting When: Saturday, November 23, 2019 2-3:30 PM Where: South Hill Library Share with your friends on Facebook here. October Information Meeting When: Sunday, October 20, 2019 2-3:30 PM Where: Haystack Heights Building Site Share with your friends on Facebook here. September Information Meeting When: Saturday, September 29, 2019 2-3:30 PM Where: Haystack Heights Building Site Share with your friends on Facebook here. August Information Meeting When: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 6-7:30 PM Where: Haystack Heights Building Site Share with your friends on Facebook here. July Information Meeting When: Monday, July 15, 2019 6-7:30 PM Where: Haystack Heights Building Site Share with your friends on Facebook here. June Information Meeting When: Thursday, June 27, 2019 7-8:30 PM Where: Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal Street Spokane, WA 99223 Share with your friends on Facebook here. Community for the Health of it Co-Housing Conference* When: May 30-June 2, 2019 Where: Portland, OR 97204 Check out the website here. *22 of our members attended this conference! May Information Meeting When: Saturday, May 25, 2019 1-2:30 PM Where: Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal Street Spokane, WA 99223 Share with your friends on Facebook here. May Biochar Workshp When: Saturday April 18, 2019 2-4 PM Where: 907 E 8th Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 Join Haystack Heights cohousers for a hands on demonstration around how to make your own biochar in a simple metal kiln. Please bring pruning shears as we will be processing a branch pile to go into the kiln. We will provide beverages but feel free to bring a potluck snack to share. You will go home with your very own bag of biochar to experiment with in your garden. Share with your friends on Facebook here. April Information Meeting When: Sunday, April 27, 2019 3:30-5 PM Where: South Hill Library, 3324 S Perry St. Spokane, WA 99203 Share with your friends on Facebook here. March Information Meeting When: Sunday, March 24, 2019 1:30–3 PM Where: South Hill Library, 3324 S Perry St. Spokane, WA 99203 Share with your friends on Facebook here. February Information Meeting When: Sunday, February 10, 2019 1–2:30 PM Where: Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 Share with your friends on Facebook here. January Information Meeting When: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11–12:30 PM Where: Community Building, 35 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 Share with your friends on Facebook here. |
December Information Meeting
When: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 7-8:30 PM
Where: Moran Prairie Public Library, 6004 S Regal St. Spokane, WA 99223
Imagine living in a neighborhood that’s welcoming, stimulating for children to grow up in. There are private homes with generous common amenities, you know your neighbors, your kids can play safely, and you can age in place surrounded by people who look out for you. That's what cohousing has offered for thousands of families across the country.
Join us for an educational family-focused presentation about what cohousing is, why it is beneficial to people and communities, and the most current plans for our Haystack Heights Cohousing community here in Spokane.
When: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 7-8:30 PM
Where: Moran Prairie Public Library, 6004 S Regal St. Spokane, WA 99223
Imagine living in a neighborhood that’s welcoming, stimulating for children to grow up in. There are private homes with generous common amenities, you know your neighbors, your kids can play safely, and you can age in place surrounded by people who look out for you. That's what cohousing has offered for thousands of families across the country.
Join us for an educational family-focused presentation about what cohousing is, why it is beneficial to people and communities, and the most current plans for our Haystack Heights Cohousing community here in Spokane.
November Information Meeting
When: Saturday, November 10, 2018 9-10:30 AM
Where: Unity Spiritual Canter, 2900 S Bernard St, Spokane, WA 99203
*NOTE: Haystack Heights Cohousing is in not affiliated with any religious community and there are no ideological criteria for exploring membership or living in our community other than a desire to participate in a high functioning neighborhood.
As always, childcare will be provided in the same room as the presentation by a trusted volunteer. RSVP or invite friends on Facebook here.
When: Saturday, November 10, 2018 9-10:30 AM
Where: Unity Spiritual Canter, 2900 S Bernard St, Spokane, WA 99203
*NOTE: Haystack Heights Cohousing is in not affiliated with any religious community and there are no ideological criteria for exploring membership or living in our community other than a desire to participate in a high functioning neighborhood.
As always, childcare will be provided in the same room as the presentation by a trusted volunteer. RSVP or invite friends on Facebook here.
October Information Meeting
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018 1:30-3 PM
Where: South Hill Library, 3324 S Perry St, Spokane, WA 99203
Imagine living in a neighborhood that’s welcoming, stimulating for children to grow up in. There are private homes with generous common amenities, you know your neighbors, your kids can play safely, and you can age in place surrounded by people who look out for you. That's what cohousing has offered for thousands of families across the country.
Join us for an educational family-focused presentation about what cohousing is, why it is beneficial to people and communities, and the most current plans for our Haystack Heights Cohousing community here in Spokane.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018 1:30-3 PM
Where: South Hill Library, 3324 S Perry St, Spokane, WA 99203
Imagine living in a neighborhood that’s welcoming, stimulating for children to grow up in. There are private homes with generous common amenities, you know your neighbors, your kids can play safely, and you can age in place surrounded by people who look out for you. That's what cohousing has offered for thousands of families across the country.
Join us for an educational family-focused presentation about what cohousing is, why it is beneficial to people and communities, and the most current plans for our Haystack Heights Cohousing community here in Spokane.
September Community Information Meeting
When: Saturday, September 30, 2018 3-5pm
Where: Cheney Public Library, 610 1 st St., Cheney, WA 99004
RSVP or share on Facebook here.
RSVP via Google Forms here.
When: Saturday, September 30, 2018 3-5pm
Where: Cheney Public Library, 610 1 st St., Cheney, WA 99004
RSVP or share on Facebook here.
RSVP via Google Forms here.
Giant Cohousing Yard Sale
When: Saturday, September 29, 2018 9am-4pm
Where: Haystack Heights Cohousing Site
907 E 8th Ave. Spokane, WA 99204
The cohousing yard sale will benefit the medical fund for the Sravasti Abbey nuns and/or you—there will be a division so it’s clear which items you’d like in what category. Drop off your stuff to sell the night before between 6 and 7pm to tag it, or by 8am on Saturday morning.
If you have some special items for which you’d like the proceeds, we suggest being at the yard sale to bargain with potential buyers. We will be holding the sale in front of the multi-purpose building as well as in Jim and Mariah’s garage next to the gardens.
RSVP or invite friends on Facebook here.
When: Saturday, September 29, 2018 9am-4pm
Where: Haystack Heights Cohousing Site
907 E 8th Ave. Spokane, WA 99204
The cohousing yard sale will benefit the medical fund for the Sravasti Abbey nuns and/or you—there will be a division so it’s clear which items you’d like in what category. Drop off your stuff to sell the night before between 6 and 7pm to tag it, or by 8am on Saturday morning.
If you have some special items for which you’d like the proceeds, we suggest being at the yard sale to bargain with potential buyers. We will be holding the sale in front of the multi-purpose building as well as in Jim and Mariah’s garage next to the gardens.
RSVP or invite friends on Facebook here.
Haystack Building Unit 4 Open House
When: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 4-6pm
Where: Haystack Building
731 S. Garfield Spokane, WA 99202
One of our renters is moving out which gives us the chance to show you one of our existing living spaces.
This is a cute one bedroom one bath room home on the ground floor which opens up to a lovely patio garden in the back. You’ll love the artistic touches!
RSVP to Pat Mertens or to inquire about another same-day viewing at a different time: [email protected]
When: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 4-6pm
Where: Haystack Building
731 S. Garfield Spokane, WA 99202
One of our renters is moving out which gives us the chance to show you one of our existing living spaces.
This is a cute one bedroom one bath room home on the ground floor which opens up to a lovely patio garden in the back. You’ll love the artistic touches!
RSVP to Pat Mertens or to inquire about another same-day viewing at a different time: [email protected]
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September Information Meeting
When: Friday, September 21, 2018 9-10:30am Where: Moran Prairie Library 6004 S Regal St, Spokane, WA 99223 Childcare will be provided in the same room as the presentation by a trusted Haystack Heights Cohousing volunteer. RSVP or invite friends on Facebook here. |
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August Information Meeting
When: Sunday, August 12, 2018 2-4pm Where: South Hill Library, 3324 S Perry St, Spokane, WA 99203 RSVP or invite friends on Facebook here. |
August Community Information Meeting
When: Saturday, August 26, 2018 3-5pm
Where: Shadle Public Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Come learn about this exciting approach to fostering community. Local families are coming together to build just such an intergenerational cohousing village. This community presentation is an educational event to discuss how neighborhood design can support community building in our living environments.
Come join your neighbors and friends in exploring this innovative model for creating stronger neighborhoods in Spokane.
RSVP or share on Facebook here.
If you want to learn more about co-housing check out this great video and article by PBS.
When: Saturday, August 26, 2018 3-5pm
Where: Shadle Public Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Come learn about this exciting approach to fostering community. Local families are coming together to build just such an intergenerational cohousing village. This community presentation is an educational event to discuss how neighborhood design can support community building in our living environments.
Come join your neighbors and friends in exploring this innovative model for creating stronger neighborhoods in Spokane.
RSVP or share on Facebook here.
If you want to learn more about co-housing check out this great video and article by PBS.
July Community Information Meeting
When: Saturday, July 7, 2018 10am-12pm
Where: North Spokane Library, 44 E Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, WA 99218
Our vision is to live together more lightly on the planet with clustered buildings to maximize efficiency and interaction while maintaining privacy and independence.
RSVP or invite friends on Facebook here.
RSVP or share with friends via EventBrite here.
When: Saturday, July 7, 2018 10am-12pm
Where: North Spokane Library, 44 E Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, WA 99218
Our vision is to live together more lightly on the planet with clustered buildings to maximize efficiency and interaction while maintaining privacy and independence.
RSVP or invite friends on Facebook here.
RSVP or share with friends via EventBrite here.
June Community Information Meeting
When: Saturday, June 2, 2018 10am-12pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane
4340 W Fort George Wright Dr, Spokane, WA 99224
Join us at UUCS to learn more about cohousing and the opportunity to become a part of the first community in the Inland Northwest. Childcare will be provided in the same room as the presentation by a trusted Haystack Heights Cohousing volunteer.
When: Saturday, June 2, 2018 10am-12pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane
4340 W Fort George Wright Dr, Spokane, WA 99224
Join us at UUCS to learn more about cohousing and the opportunity to become a part of the first community in the Inland Northwest. Childcare will be provided in the same room as the presentation by a trusted Haystack Heights Cohousing volunteer.
May Community Information Meeting
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7-9pm
Where: Moran Prairie Public Library, 6004 S Regal St. Spokane, WA 99223
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 7-9pm
Where: Moran Prairie Public Library, 6004 S Regal St. Spokane, WA 99223
April Community Information Meeting
When: Saturday, April 14, 2018 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: Shadle Public Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave. Spokane, WA 99205
Join us at Shadle Library in North Spokane to learn more about cohousing and the opportunity to become a part of the first community in the Inland Northwest. Childcare will be provided in the same room as the presentation by a trusted Haystack Heights Cohousing volunteer.
RSVP on Facebook here.
When: Saturday, April 14, 2018 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: Shadle Public Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave. Spokane, WA 99205
Join us at Shadle Library in North Spokane to learn more about cohousing and the opportunity to become a part of the first community in the Inland Northwest. Childcare will be provided in the same room as the presentation by a trusted Haystack Heights Cohousing volunteer.
RSVP on Facebook here.
March Community Information Meeting
When: Saturday, March 10, 2018 2-4pm
Where: Argonne Public Library (At the corner of Argonne and Upriver Dr.)
4322 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
Our vision is to live together more lightly on the planet with clustered buildings to maximize efficiency and interaction while maintaining privacy and independence. Join us at Argonne Library near Millwood to learn more about cohousing and the opportunity to become a part of the first community in the Inland Northwest. Childcare will be provided in the same room as the presentation by a trusted Haystack Heights Cohousing volunteer.
Show your support or share on Facebook here.
When: Saturday, March 10, 2018 2-4pm
Where: Argonne Public Library (At the corner of Argonne and Upriver Dr.)
4322 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212
Our vision is to live together more lightly on the planet with clustered buildings to maximize efficiency and interaction while maintaining privacy and independence. Join us at Argonne Library near Millwood to learn more about cohousing and the opportunity to become a part of the first community in the Inland Northwest. Childcare will be provided in the same room as the presentation by a trusted Haystack Heights Cohousing volunteer.
Show your support or share on Facebook here.
Book Signing and Talk with Chuck Durrett at Auntie's
See event recording here
When: Saturday, February 10, 2018 7:00pm
Where: Auntie's Bookstore in Downtown Spokane
402 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A person's home is their castle. But demographic and economic changes have turned our castles into islands. How can we regain the elements of the traditional village – family, cooperation, community and a sense of belonging – within the context of 21st century life?
"Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities" is an in-depth exploration of a uniquely rewarding type of housing that is perfect for anyone who values their independence and yet longs for more connection with those around them. Written by the award-winning team that wrote the original "cohousing bible" and first brought cohousing to North America, this fully-illustrated manual combines nuts-and-bolts practical considerations and design ideas with extensive case studies of dozens of diverse communities in Europe and North America.
"Creating Cohousing" puts the "neighbor" back into "neighborhood", and is an essential resource for anyone interested in more environmentally and socially sustainable living. Charles Durrett is a principal at McCamant & Durrett in Nevada City, CA, a firm that specializes in affordable cohousing and is designing our community in Spokane, co-authored the groundbreaking "Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves" with Kathryn McCamant (CoHousing Solutions).
Show your support or share on Facebook here.
See event recording here
When: Saturday, February 10, 2018 7:00pm
Where: Auntie's Bookstore in Downtown Spokane
402 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
A person's home is their castle. But demographic and economic changes have turned our castles into islands. How can we regain the elements of the traditional village – family, cooperation, community and a sense of belonging – within the context of 21st century life?
"Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities" is an in-depth exploration of a uniquely rewarding type of housing that is perfect for anyone who values their independence and yet longs for more connection with those around them. Written by the award-winning team that wrote the original "cohousing bible" and first brought cohousing to North America, this fully-illustrated manual combines nuts-and-bolts practical considerations and design ideas with extensive case studies of dozens of diverse communities in Europe and North America.
"Creating Cohousing" puts the "neighbor" back into "neighborhood", and is an essential resource for anyone interested in more environmentally and socially sustainable living. Charles Durrett is a principal at McCamant & Durrett in Nevada City, CA, a firm that specializes in affordable cohousing and is designing our community in Spokane, co-authored the groundbreaking "Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves" with Kathryn McCamant (CoHousing Solutions).
Show your support or share on Facebook here.
Reception with Architect Charles Durrett
When: Friday, January 5, 2018 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Craftsman Cellars Tasting Room in Kendall Yards
1194 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane, Washington 99201
Join the members of The Perry Group at a special event in the new year with our nationally acclaimed cohousing architect Charles Durrett. Charles with his wife and partner Kathryn McCamant, introduced the concept of cohousing to the United States with the seminal book "Creating Cohousing, Building Sustainable Communities." Durrett and his team have designed more than 50 cohousing communities in the United States and around the world.
When: Friday, January 5, 2018 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Craftsman Cellars Tasting Room in Kendall Yards
1194 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane, Washington 99201
Join the members of The Perry Group at a special event in the new year with our nationally acclaimed cohousing architect Charles Durrett. Charles with his wife and partner Kathryn McCamant, introduced the concept of cohousing to the United States with the seminal book "Creating Cohousing, Building Sustainable Communities." Durrett and his team have designed more than 50 cohousing communities in the United States and around the world.