Dear Cohousing friend {FIRST_NAME}

It is with sadness that we send out this communication announcing the hiatus of our cohousing group. Although our group has been actively working for three years, our numbers did not grow to become a viable size to move forward. In addition, the current economy and the resulting difficulty in getting construction loans have brought us to the following decision.

Important update from CoHousing Sonoma County The members of COHOUSING SONOMA COUNTY have agreed to temporarily suspend our formal organizing activity. Although we are all still committed to the excellent principles of living in community and, if possible, within cohousing, the realities of the marketplace make this dream more than daunting. We aren’t giving up – we’re taking a sabbatical. We welcome your ideas, suggestions, and thoughts. website

We wish all of you a joyous, healthful, and peaceful new year.

Claudette, Jennifer, Sara, Nancy, Bob, Robin, Shoshanna, Mark