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​Find Peace and Belonging in Community

In a world that feels increasingly isolated and unstable, Heartwood Cohousing offers an antidote: genuine connection.
Community and close connection with nature provide a stable, supportive environment. Learn how to find your place in our Colorado village and experience a healthier, more grounded lifestyle. Get updates on our 2025 expansion by signing up for our newsletter.

​At Heartwood, we believe in fostering genuine connections and building relationships. When you contact the Heartwood Cohousing community, you'll be communicating directly with Heartwood members, not salespeople. We're passionate about sharing our vision and helping you discover if our community is the right fit for you.

​Live a Healthier, More Connected Life
Do you long for a greater sense of peace and belonging in your life and a healthier lifestyle fostered by living in community and close to nature? At Heartwood Cohousing (near Durango in Southwest Colorado), you can find a vibrant community where neighbors become friends, people of all ages play freely outdoors, and shared experiences create lasting bonds. Our community of 24 homes is adding 14 new homes in 2025, creating a rare opportunity to join our thriving village.

You will own your own home and lot and be surrounded by 350 acres of shared community open space. Imagine living in a garden set in a forest – a place where you know and care about your neighbors and they know and care about you.
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Our pedestrian pathways foster peace and connection.

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Peace and quiet, high speed internet, and a view of nature out almost every window make Heartwood an ideal place for remote work.
Why Choose Heartwood?
  • Established and Thriving: Become part of a close-knit community with a 25 year history of shared values and collaborative living.
  • Deepen Your Connections: Enjoy optional community dinners and social events, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
  • Sustainable Living: Minimize your environmental impact with energy-efficient homes crafted from eco-friendly materials.
  • Nature at Your Doorstep: Explore 350 acres of shared land with pine forests, gardens, pastures, and trails – perfect for outdoor adventures.
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Heartwood is an ideal place to raise children, a multi-generational community with a focus on outdoor play.

​New Homes, Thoughtfully Designed

Our new homes are thoughtfully designed to complement the cohousing lifestyle, offering:
  • Variety of Sizes and Styles: Choose from a range of floor plans to suit your needs, from cozy cottages to spacious family homes.
  • Certified Green Construction: Your new home will be certified under the Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program by the U.S. Department of Energy, meaning that it will meet the highest performance standards for green building technologies, healthy indoor air quality, wildfire resilience, enhanced comfort, and lower energy bills. You will have peace of mind knowing that your home is environmentally responsible.
  • Passive Solar Design: Enjoy natural light and the warmth while reducing energy consumption.
  • Private Outdoor Spaces: Relax and connect with nature in your own backyard or patio.
  • Community-Focused Features: Front porches and shared common spaces support social connections and foster a sense of community.
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In harmony with Nature. All homes are oriented, designed, and built for passive solar gain and energy efficiency.
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Your new home will be certified under the Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) program by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Kids and kids at heart parade through the community on the Fourth of July.

​Building for the Future in 2025

Construction will begin in 2025.

We are currently taking reservations for our 14 new homes, with only a few more reservations available.

If community life in Southwest Colorado appeals to you and you'd like to explore it further, don't miss this opportunity. Click here to sign up for our newsletter updates to begin your exploration.

We are an equal opportunity housing community.
We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, familial status,
disability, or any other protected characteristic.

​A Sneak Peek at Our New Homes

Juniper
The Juniper is our lowest priced home. Because it is all on one level, it's ideal for aging in place and is our most ADA friendly model, featuring full 3' wide doors to all rooms. The Juniper would be ideal for a single person or a couple and could even work for a small family.
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Basic Info
  • 1104 total sf
  • 1104 sf footprint
  • 1 story​
  • no basement
  • 2 bed
  • 1 bath
  • 1104 finished 2f
  • 0 unfinished sf
  • $665,000 estimated price​​

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Aspen
The Aspen has the most spacious main floor featuring our largest great room at 35' long, largest kitchen, largest front entry, largest owner bedroom on the main floor, and vaulted ceilings throughout, making it a more deluxe home. With all this space on the main level, no second story, and an elevator-ready design to the basement, it would also be a great home for aging in place. The layout of the entry and stairs and spacious basement mean that it has good basement ADU potential.
Basic Info
  • 2240 total sf
  • 1120 sf footprint
  • 2 story​​​
​​​Unfinished Basement
  • 1 bed
  • 1.5 bath
  • 1120 finished sf
  • 1120 unfinished sf
  • $750,000 estimated price​ ​
​​​Finished Basement
  • 3 bed
  • 2.5 bath
  • 2240 finished sf
  • 0 unfinished sf
  • $200,000 estimated price to finish basement​​

Ponderosa
The Ponderosa is our largest home.​​​ It comes with the most bedrooms (3), which can be increased to 5 bedrooms by finishing the basement. The entry and basement design also make the Ponderosa ideally suited to include an ADU, which could bring in substantial rental income to offset mortgage payments. Taken together, these features make the Ponderosa our most flexible home. Because of its efficient 3 story design, the Ponderosa also has the best value per square foot.
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Basic Info
  • 2617 total sf
  • 952 sf footprint
  • 3 story
Unfinished Basement
  • 3 bed
  • 3 bath
  • 1665 finished sf
  • 952 unfinished sf
  • $885,000 estimated price​ ​
Finished Basement
  • 5 bed
  • 4 bath
  • 2617 finished sf
  • 0 unfinished sf
  • $170,000 estimated price to finish basement
Get in touch
Phone Contact
Julie: 970-759-4209‬
  • Home
  • ABOUT US
    • About Heartwood >
      • Our Story
      • Culture of Consensus
      • Newsletters
      • Heartwood in the News
      • Meet our Members
      • Our Land & Shared Amenities
      • Our Homes
      • How Heartwood Works
      • Demographics
    • About Cohousing
    • About Southwest Colorado >
      • What's Nearby
    • Photo & Video Gallery >
      • People
      • Places
      • Activities
      • Yesteryear
      • Videos
    • FAQ
  • Phase 2
    • About Phase 2
    • Phase 2 Homes >
      • Zero Energy Ready Homes
      • Phase 1 Homeowner Testimonials
      • Juniper
      • Aspen
      • Ponderosa
      • Home Design Caveats
    • Phase 2 Site Plan
    • Phase 2 FAQ
    • Vital Info for P2 Homebuyers
    • Phase 2 Homebuyer Commitment
  • Explore
    • Path to Membership
    • Monthly Virtual Tour
    • 4th Friday Potluck
    • Plan a Visit
  • Available
    • FOR SALE >
      • #20 - Sale 4/2 $1.2M
      • New Phase 2 Homes
    • FOR RENT >
      • #19 - Rent
      • #23 - Rent
      • #24 - Rent
  • DOCUMENTS
    • Agreements
    • Guidelines
    • Resources
    • Decision Log
    • For New Members