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 Vermont — 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.
A Camphill-inspired lifesharing community in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom where adults with developmental disabilities live in extended family households. Farming, crafts, and celebration weave residents and volunteers into one caring village.
Visit website →Morningside Shelter provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering not just shelter but also community and resources. Residents receive assistance with finding permanent housing and employment, fostering a sense of stability and belonging.
Visit website →An urban cohousing community near the University of Vermont with condominium homes clustered around a shared common house. It brings together students, families, and elders in Vermont's largest city.
A rural cohousing neighborhood on shared land in the Champlain Valley south of Burlington. Homes cluster around common facilities, leaving open land for gardens, woods, and community gatherings.
A cohousing community and working farm founded with systems thinker Donella Meadows, set on 270 acres of fields and forest. Residents run dairy, cheese, and maple enterprises together and welcome visitors curious about sustainable rural life.
Visit website →Common Ground Center is a non-profit education and retreat center that hosts various programs and events, fostering a sense of community among participants. While not a permanent residential community, it offers immersive experiences that build strong, temporary living communities focused on shared values and learning.
Visit website →An intentional neighborhood of about sixteen households on shared land in Charlotte, founded in the early 1990s. Members steward common meadows and woods and gather regularly for meals and celebrations.
The Farm at VYCC offers residential programs for young adults focused on conservation, agriculture, and personal development. Participants live and work together, building strong bonds and learning valuable skills in a supportive community setting.
Visit website →A Buddhist meditation center founded in 1970 by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, with a residential community of staff and long-term practitioners. Newcomers and experienced meditators alike are welcomed for programs and retreats.
Visit website →Rock Point Center is a sacred and natural space owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont, offering retreats, conferences, and community events. While not a traditional monastery, it provides opportunities for spiritual reflection and community engagement in a beautiful lakeside setting.
Visit website →A Benedictine monastery in the Green Mountains known for its music, simple hospitality, and rhythm of common prayer. Guests of all backgrounds are welcomed for retreats and daily liturgies.
Visit website →The largest community land trust in the United States, stewarding permanently affordable homes across northwest Vermont since 1984. It welcomes moderate- and lower-income households into stable homeownership and rental communities.
Visit website →Cathedral Square Corporation develops and manages affordable housing communities for seniors and individuals with disabilities across Vermont. They focus on creating vibrant, supportive environments that promote independence and well-being through various services and community activities.
Visit website →The other path
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