Common House
Our beautiful Common House is an extension of our own homes. Stepping out of our private units, we move into our common spaces, which feel homey and inviting, as part of our own homes.
Overlooking the park, forest, and river, is our Great Room, the nucleus of the River Trail Cohousing Community. It is a flexible space which facilitates common meals, community parties, workshops, art exhibits, business meetings, remote work, coffee groups, game nights, and much more. The Common Kitchen is the hub for preparing and serving community meals. It may serve as an extension of our personal kitchens and can be scheduled for family celebrations, classes, and cooking projects.
The Arts and Crafts Studio / Workshop / Bike Repair Area is a communal and collaborative space to cultivate and share creative energies among us. Our bike storage and repair area in the lower-level leads right out to the park intersection of the Beer Line and the Ice Age Trails. This lower-level also includes storage. Our Living Room is a warm & welcoming space complete with fireplace, comfy seating, perfectly suited for games, music, and movies. Right outside the Living Room is a communal library. The Kids’ Room is an inviting space where children can safely explore, interact with others, and be themselves.
Our Dining Deck extends our eating area to the park overlook for wonderful outdoor dining. The Rooftop Fireplace Room contains dedicated teen space, as well as space for meetings and conferences.