What We Value Reflects Who We Are:
Are you…
seeking greater connection with others, people who cooperate and use consensus to guide their decision-making?
concerned about the environment, active in nature, involved in the arts, or engaged in civic action?
ready for small-town living (perhaps after years of big-city traffic)?
If so, you will find synergy with our intentional community members. Alpenglow uses cohousing principles so that you enjoy the privacy and autonomy of individually-owned homes while always having community around you to engage as you need and desire. We welcome you to become part of our neighborhood.
We selected a homesite with low transportation impacts, within walking distance of everything in the Town of Ridgway and a short drive to a plethora of amenities as well as outdoor and cultural activities. We will incorporate environmentally sustainable elements in our buildings including:
Passive solar
Solar power (common house, garages)
Xeriscape
Radiant heat
Electric charging
Water recapture
We have found when making decisions using consensus we end up with:
Decisions with high buy-in
Superior implementation
Enhanced relationships among members
Neighbors who know each other at a deeper level as a byproduct of examining issues through heart-centered processes
Improved group morale
Reaching consensus takes time to allow everyone to share their thoughts and to appreciate others' views. Alpenglow CoHousing is committed to consensus regarding all major decisions while also empowering sub-committees to take the lead on proposing and enacting solutions.