What does cohousing life near Seattle have to offer? — Cohousing Corner, January 2026
Living at Sunnyside Village means you'll never have to choose between peaceful countryside living and access to world-class urban amenities.
With us, you’ll enjoy the charm and serenity of rural cottage living with the vibrant city of Seattle just a 40-minute drive away.
Or you can catch the bus from nearby Everett train station and go straight to the heart of Seattle in 50 minutes! It’s the best of both worlds.
Whether you’re craving museums, live theater, exciting cultural events, unique shopping, or hands-on classes and workshops, the city is close enough to make every day feel full of possibility.
Unique Museums and Attractions
Sunnyside Members visit the Woodland Park Zoo!
Enjoy the largest fine art museum in the Pacific Northwest at the Seattle Art Museum, with a world-class collection of 25,000+ artworks from around the globe.
Explore the Seattle region's evolution at the Museum of History & Industry, where you can immerse yourself in the lives and stories that shaped the Puget Sound into the unique place it is today.
At the Museum of Pop Culture, celebrate the world-changing nature of music and pop culture with interactive exhibits, from Jimi Hendrix to sci-fi, in a Frank Gehry-designed building.
Visit the country’s first science and technology center at the Pacific Science Center offering all-ages interactive experiences.
Go wild at the Woodland Park Zoo! This is a great chance to see fascinating animals up close and learn about the zoo's amazing conservation efforts. Check out their upcoming events for ongoing new ways to learn about the wildlife that we share our planet with.
And many more!
Performance and Music Venues
Tap your toes to Broadway-caliber musicals and plays at Paramount Theatre and 5th Avenue Theatre.
Catch your favorite big-name touring musicians, performers and sports games at the Climate Pledge Arena and Lumen Field.
The McCaw Hall hosts the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet for fine culture.
Music lovers can enjoy the Seattle Symphony's regular orchestral performances, or head to Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, a beloved 40-year fixture of the city's vibrant jazz scene.
Classes and Adult Learning
There are so many choices for recreational, non-credit classes offered by various colleges and learning institutions in the city! It’s the perfect place to pick up a new hobby or dive deep into topics you’ve never even heard of before.
Seattle Colleges (North Seattle, Seattle Central, South Seattle Colleges) all offer non-graded continuing education classes on everything from arts to fitness to learning languages and more.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington offers a year-round variety of learning programs for adults over 50 for people of all skill levels. Members of the institute are also encouraged to propose to teach a course they may have expertise in!
The Pratt Fine Arts Center offers classes in art classes from everything from blacksmithing to glassworking to painting and woodworking.
Shopping & Nightlife
Enjoy access to major shopping malls for all your needs: Westfield Southcenter, Bellevue Square and Pacific Place.
Take a stroll down Ballard Avenue for trendy independent shops, antiques, and a farmers market.
For a walkable neighborhood with shops, bars and restaurants and nightlife, you can’t miss Capitol Hill. Climb up the water tower for a 360-degree view of Seattle!
Whether you spend your days tending the community garden and sharing meals with neighbors, or venture into Seattle for an afternoon at the symphony and dinner in Capitol Hill, you'll have endless opportunities to craft the life you've always imagined. It's a lifestyle that offers roots, wings and a place to belong, with a vibrant city at your fingertips whenever adventure calls.