A directory of belonging
Places where community is built into where you live — not another club to visit, but somewhere the people around you are part of daily life. Monasteries that welcome guests, cohousing, co-ops, ecovillages, seniors villages, and neighbourhoods that actually function. Start where you are.
Compiled with AI, checked by nobody yet. These are starting points, gathered for Oregon — real places as far as we know, but details change. Verify with a phone call before you set your heart or drive across the state.
An intergenerational housing community bringing together adoptive families of foster children and elders who volunteer as honorary grandparents. It welcomes older adults and families ready to build family beyond bloodlines.
Visit website →A community where adults with and without intellectual disabilities share homes and daily life in Southeast Portland. It welcomes live-in assistants seeking work rooted in friendship, dignity, and mutual belonging.
Visit website →The Village of Hope provides supportive housing and community for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering a pathway to stability and reintegration. Residents receive case management and participate in community activities.
Visit website →The Village on Good Hope provides a supportive live-in care community for individuals seeking assistance with daily living while maintaining independence. Residents benefit from personalized care plans and a vibrant social environment.
Visit website →Cascadia Commons is an established cohousing community in Southeast Portland, featuring private homes clustered around shared common facilities. Residents actively participate in community governance and social activities.
Visit website →A cohousing community near downtown Corvallis and the Willamette River, built with green design and shared common spaces. It welcomes families, students, and elders drawn to cooperative, sustainable living.
A 30-home urban cohousing community in North Portland designed for connection, with a large common house and shared courtyards. It welcomes households of every kind who value sustainability and everyday neighborliness.
Eugene Cohousing is a multi-generational community designed to foster connection and mutual support among neighbors. Residents own their private homes but share extensive common facilities and participate in community meals and governance.
Visit website →Heartwood Cohousing is a developing cohousing community in Portland, designed to offer private homes alongside extensive shared facilities and a strong neighborhood feel. Residents will actively participate in the community's governance and social life.
Visit website →Heartwood Place is a vibrant cohousing community designed for intergenerational living and strong social connections. Residents share common facilities and participate in decision-making, fostering a supportive and engaging neighborhood.
Visit website →This cohousing community offers a close-knit neighborhood experience with a focus on coastal living. Residents enjoy shared meals, common facilities, and a strong sense of mutual support.
Quimper Village Cohousing is a vibrant senior cohousing community designed for active adults seeking connection and mutual support. Residents enjoy shared meals, common facilities, and a strong sense of belonging.
Visit website →Skyview Cohousing is an established community in Corvallis designed for intergenerational living and shared values. Members participate in community governance and enjoy common facilities like a clubhouse and gardens.
Visit website →A vibrant cohousing neighborhood designed for active community engagement and shared amenities. Residents enjoy private homes alongside extensive common spaces for social gatherings and activities.
Trillium Hollow is a vibrant cohousing community located in the Bethany area of Portland. It offers a balance of private homes and extensive shared spaces, fostering strong neighborly connections.
Visit website →The ReBuilding Center, known for its reuse store, also offers community-oriented living spaces for individuals committed to sustainability and social impact. Residents often share common values around environmental stewardship and community service.
Visit website →The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza provides coliving opportunities in a historic building, fostering a sense of community among its residents. It aims to create an affordable and supportive living environment with shared amenities and social spaces.
Visit website →The Shire is a coliving house in Ashland offering affordable shared living with a focus on community and sustainability. Residents often share meals, garden, and engage in creative projects together.
A retrofit ecovillage in northeast Portland where residents transformed an apartment complex and orchard into a thriving cooperative neighborhood. It welcomes people of all ages who want urban life with gardens, chickens, and shared meals.
While primarily known in Missouri, Dancing Rabbit has an affiliated presence and members in Oregon exploring similar sustainable living principles. This branch focuses on local initiatives and community building within the broader ecovillage movement.
Visit website →This emerging ecovillage focuses on sustainable living practices and community resilience. Residents share resources and work together to cultivate a regenerative lifestyle.
An ecovillage and education center near Eugene, also known as Meadowsong Ecovillage, teaching permaculture and sustainable living since 1989. It welcomes residents, interns, and students eager to live lightly in community.
Visit website →While primarily an educational organization, the Portland Permaculture Institute also hosts residential living options focused on sustainable practices and community engagement. Residents actively participate in permaculture design, food production, and ecological restoration projects.
Visit website →This educational ecovillage provides hands-on learning in sustainable agriculture and community living for students and residents. It emphasizes permaculture principles and collaborative efforts to create a resilient, self-sufficient environment.
Visit website →Dedicated to ecological sustainability and holistic living, this community practices permaculture and renewable energy. Members collaborate on gardening, building projects, and educational initiatives.
The Portland Ecovillage is an urban intentional community dedicated to sustainable living practices and fostering a strong sense of community. Members share resources, cultivate gardens, and work towards a reduced ecological footprint.
A consensus-based intentional community founded in 1972 on 280 acres in Oregon's Coast Range. Members share income, farm work, and meals, and warmly welcome visitors who want to experience communal life.
Ananda Portland is a spiritual community based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, offering a supportive environment for spiritual growth and harmonious living. Residents share common values and participate in various community activities and meditations.
Visit website →Ananda Laurelwood is a spiritual community and retreat center based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Residents live together, sharing a common spiritual path and engaging in various service activities.
Visit website →The Breitenbush Community is a worker-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainable living and holistic well-being, centered around natural hot springs. Members live and work together, sharing responsibilities and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Visit website →A worker-owned intentional community and retreat center in the Cascades, rebuilt with resilience after the 2020 wildfires. Its members steward historic hot springs and welcome thousands of guests each year for rest and renewal.
Visit website →Dancing Spirit Community is a rural intentional community focused on sustainable living, permaculture, and spiritual practice. Members share resources and work together to cultivate a harmonious and ecologically conscious lifestyle.
Elderspirit Community is an intentional community for elders, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for its residents. It emphasizes mutual care, shared activities, and a vibrant social life among its members.
Visit website →This emerging intentional community focuses on sustainable living, permaculture, and deep connection with nature. Members share resources and work together to build a resilient and supportive environment.
Hazelnut Grove is a self-governed community of people experiencing homelessness, providing a stable and supportive environment. It operates with a focus on mutual aid and resident empowerment.
Lost Lake Resort offers a unique blend of rustic charm and community spirit, with cabins and campsites fostering a close-knit environment. Residents and visitors share a love for nature and outdoor activities, creating a vibrant, shared experience.
Visit website →Sahale is an intentional community and educational center focused on sustainable living and personal growth. They offer workshops and host residents who are committed to ecological stewardship and communal living.
Visit website →Sahalie Mac is an intentional community focused on sustainable living and shared resources. Residents actively participate in decision-making and maintaining a close-knit, supportive environment.
Still Meadow Community is an intentional community focused on spiritual growth, sustainable living, and shared practices. Residents engage in meditation, organic gardening, and communal meals.
Visit website →While primarily a place of worship, the Portland Friends Meeting House also offers residential opportunities for individuals seeking a Quaker-based intentional community. Residents engage in shared spiritual practices and community service.
Visit website →This intentional community emphasizes permaculture, sustainable agriculture, and a connection to the land. Members share responsibilities for farming and community life, fostering a harmonious existence.
A peaceful intentional community centered around mindfulness, artistic expression, and connection with nature. Residents share a commitment to personal growth and collective well-being.
The Shire is a small intentional community located on the grounds of King's Raven Winery, offering a unique blend of agricultural work and communal living. Residents participate in vineyard activities and share a commitment to sustainable practices.
Visit website →An intentional community focused on spiritual growth, sustainable living, and creative expression. Members share meals, participate in workshops, and contribute to the community's well-being.
Tryon Farm is a unique intentional community focused on sustainable living and agriculture within an urban setting. Residents share a commitment to ecological practices and community engagement.
Visit website →Assumption Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located in Richardton, Oregon. The monks live a life of prayer, work, and community, offering hospitality to guests seeking spiritual retreat.
Visit website →A residential Zen training monastery set on 23 acres of gardens and forest in the coastal hills. It welcomes lay practitioners for retreats and extended residential practice periods.
Visit website →A Benedictine abbey founded in 1882 on a hilltop overlooking the Willamette Valley, home to monks, a seminary, and a famous library. Guests and retreatants are welcomed year-round to share in the rhythm of monastic prayer.
Visit website →A Trappist monastery in the Willamette Valley wine country where monks have lived, prayed, and worked since 1955. Its guesthouse warmly welcomes men and women of any faith for silent retreats.
Visit website →The Portland Abbey is a contemplative Christian community offering a space for spiritual practice and communal living. It provides a rhythm of prayer, work, and hospitality within an urban context.
Visit website →The Portland Buddhist Peace Center offers a residential program for individuals seeking to deepen their Buddhist practice within a supportive community. Residents engage in daily meditation, study, and service, fostering peace and mindfulness.
Visit website →Cascadia Village is a master-planned community designed with numerous parks, trails, and common areas to encourage neighborly interaction and outdoor living. Its layout and amenities promote a strong, active community spirit among residents.
Visit website →While primarily a school, the Eugene Waldorf School fosters a strong, community-oriented neighborhood among its families and staff. Many families live in close proximity, sharing values and participating in school-related and social activities.
Visit website →While primarily a school, the Portland Waldorf School fosters a strong, interconnected community among its families, faculty, and alumni. Many families choose to live in close proximity to the school, creating a supportive neighborhood network.
Visit website →One of the country's larger community land trusts, creating permanently affordable homeownership across the Portland region. It welcomes first-time buyers who want a lasting stake in their neighborhood.
Visit website →While not a single residential community, the Portland Permaculture Guild fosters strong neighborhood connections among individuals practicing permaculture principles in their homes and gardens. They organize workshops, skillshares, and community projects that build local resilience.
Visit website →The Portland Village is a grassroots initiative fostering community and mutual aid within specific Portland neighborhoods. It connects neighbors to share resources, skills, and support, enhancing local resilience.
Visit website →Similar to other Waldorf-inspired schools, the Portland Village School cultivates a strong sense of community among its families. Many families choose to live near the school, creating a supportive network for children and adults alike.
Visit website →While not a single residential community, the Village Building Convergence is an annual event that fosters community-building and neighborhood transformation across Portland. It empowers residents to create vibrant public spaces and stronger local connections.
Visit website →Elderspirit at Salmon Creek is a senior cohousing community focused on mutual support and active aging. Residents share meals, activities, and responsibilities, fostering a close-knit environment.
Visit website →A continuing care retirement community, Mary's Woods provides a full spectrum of living options from independent to skilled nursing care. It is set on a beautiful campus with a focus on holistic wellness and community engagement.
Visit website →The Commons at Rogue Valley provides a comprehensive senior living experience with a focus on community engagement and active lifestyles. Residents benefit from various programs and shared spaces designed to encourage interaction and friendship.
Visit website →An expansion of Rogue Valley Manor, The Commons offers modern independent living apartments with a focus on active senior lifestyles. Residents have access to extensive amenities and a strong sense of community.
Visit website →This community offers independent and assisted living options for seniors, fostering a vibrant and supportive environment. Residents enjoy a range of amenities and activities designed to promote well-being and social connection.
Visit website →Offering independent and assisted living, this community provides a comfortable and engaging lifestyle for seniors. Residents benefit from various services and opportunities for social interaction and personal growth.
Visit website →This senior living community offers independent and assisted living options with a focus on fostering a strong sense of community among residents. Various social activities and shared spaces encourage interaction and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Visit website →The Village at Meadowood offers independent and assisted living options for seniors, designed to foster a vibrant and engaged community. Residents enjoy a range of social activities and amenities that promote connection and well-being.
Visit website →Rogue Valley Manor is a large, established continuing care retirement community offering various levels of living options for seniors. It provides a vibrant social environment with numerous amenities and activities for its residents.
Visit website →This senior living community provides independent and assisted living options in a scenic setting. It emphasizes a vibrant lifestyle with numerous activities and opportunities for social connection among residents.
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