How to Join Sunnyside Village
Cohousing is more than buying a home. It’s choosing to live in connection. To share events, decisions, and everyday life with neighbors who support one another. That’s a big step, and it deserves time and care.
Why We Have a Process
Our joining process is meant to serve both you and the community. It gives you space to learn what cohousing really feels like, to meet the people who might become your neighbors, and to decide whether this is the right place for you. At the same time, it helps us welcome new members thoughtfully, so that everyone who joins comes in with clarity, confidence, and excitement.
Step 1
LEARN
Every journey begins with curiosity. In this first stage, you’re simply getting to know who we are.
Join a Thursday evening Zoom Info Session to hear our story & ask questions.
Visit an open house or event to meet us in person.
Tour the property if you are in the area.
This stage is about orientation. You’ll begin to see how cohousing works, why people choose it, and whether the spirit of Sunnyside speaks to you.
Step 2
EXPLORE
If you’d like to go deeper, the next step is to become an Explorer. This stage is about experience.
Explorers sit in on our community meetings and see how decisions are made.
You’ll be paired with a buddy who can answer questions, explain how circles (our working groups) function, and give you a sense of everyday community life.
Exploring gives you the chance to feel what it’s like to be part of Sunnyside. Not just reading about it, but actually participating.
Step 3
JOIN
When you’re ready, your household is put forward for a membership vote. This step is about commitment.
As a member, you’re not only preparing to live here. You’re becoming a co-creator of Sunnyside.
You’ll join a circle, take part in decisions, and begin shaping the culture of the neighborhood.
As a member you'll get actively involved in the forming of the community, decision making and developing connections with other members.
What It All Adds Up To
Our process is simple, but it’s built with care. It allows you to move at a pace that feels right, with support at every stage.
By the time you become a member, you’ll have more than a house waiting for you; you’ll have a community ready to welcome you.
Ready to Begin?
The easiest first step is to join our Thursday Zoom introductory session at 5:30 PM Pacific Time. It’s a warm introduction to Sunnyside, and a chance to see if this way of living calls to you.