Alpenglow CoHousing’s blog where our members share information, introduce themselves, tell stories, and “converse” with you in the same way that we will at the Common House, after it is built and becomes a place to meet up with neighbors and enjoy expected and unexpected sharing.
The California contingent of Alpenglow (Toby French and I) descended upon Ridgway in January. Toby wanted to assess Ridgway’s winter weather and I wanted to see my new favorite sport in action at the big San Juan Skijoring competition. I think skijoring is awesome because it combines my two favorite sports: horseback riding and skiing – and it certainly lived up to my expectations for fun and excitement.
Read MoreI moved to Ridgway and immediately discovered an organization focused on protecting wilderness and public lands in western Colorado and throughout the U.S. Great Old Broads for Wilderness (Broads) is a national grassroots organization, led by women, that engages and inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and wild lands.
Read MoreOuray County, with a population of less than 5,000 people, is fortunate indeed to have not one but two performing arts venues offering all kinds of entertainment from live music concerts to murder mystery dinner theater and game nights.
Read MoreSeventy-four percent of the population get a significant sense of community and daily company from their workplace. Camaraderie, Friday night beers, relationships big and small. I know that I have over the years.
Read MoreChristi Strickland is Alpenglow’s youngest member and possibly one of our most qualified cohousers. Christi has devoted her professional life to facilitating personal and group growth and communication. She blends a love of nature with a desire to help people grow in community both in her career and her support of Alpenglow CoHousing.
Read MoreAs much as we all enjoy our summers in Ouray County, with the quickened pace of concerts, social activities, and plentiful outdoor activities, we all look forward to the slightly slower rhythm of fall and the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful changing leaves and the cool nip of fresh autumnal air.
Read MoreAlpenglowers celebrate autumn colors in September and October 2021.
Read MoreIf you’ve come to Ridgway to check out Alpenglow, you’ve probably had the pleasure of meeting Arleen Richter, one of our eight local members.
Read MoreShawn and I joined Alpenglow late in 2019. June 2021 was our second opportunity to head to Colorado (from Bloomington, Indiana) and spend time getting to know our future neighbors in our beloved Rocky Mountains.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to have John Baskfield as our architect. John became fascinated with building when he first learned building trades as a young man. He has received several design awards in architecture, most notably for his work in sustainable design.
Read MoreWithin the Alpenglow neighborhood, we will work together to create policies and guidelines on how to help our beloved pets be respectful neighbors. Items to be discussed will include how we relate to leashes and use of common spaces. We want to balance freedom for our furry friends and the need to coexist as a harmonious community. Another great reason to join now – help us craft our pet plans!
Read MoreWith three outstanding museums to visit in Ouray County, an aficionado of mountain history and lore is offered an embarrassment of riches. Ranging from history to railroading and ranch life, the natural sciences and even the film culture of feature movies made here, there is much to engage anyone who has an interest in what makes this corner of the world special.
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