Over the holidays, I was blessed with opportunities for renewal during this sacred window; plenty of daughter-time with multiple quarantines for possible covid exposure(!), festive time with dear local friends through lovely seva days and a holiday gathering, and
By Michael Gornik A favorite quote of mine from a popular cohousing book wisely states, "Select members for emotional maturity." One can hear the voice of experience in this sound advice! Whatever the commonalities in our ideals, intentions, and
Our Vision of Community Those of you who have been to Polestar over the years have often heard one of our favorite mantras: The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. Our primary inspiration springs
Our Vision of Community One of the most delightful, uplifting, and nourishing aspects of the new Polestar Village is the incredible opportunity we have for growing food! Continuing the momentum of almost 40 years of organic, biodynamic gardening from
Our Vision of Community Three main areas in our community offer our residents, and to a lesser extent the general public, access to open space and natural areas. For starters, our 2 plus acre ‘Village Green’ will not only
Our Vision of Community Housing for seniors, ‘age-in place’ design, and assisted living facilities are an essential part of our vision for Polestar Village. We have learned so much on this topic and the conversation is ongoing as research
Our Vision of Community A primary consideration in the ‘new urbanism’ movement is designing communities that are oriented to humans rather than automobiles. There are countless reasons that make this a good idea but among the most important is
Our Vision of Community Lifelong learning is one of our core values and informs every aspect of our design. It is hard to imagine a more fertile ground for raising conscious, curious, joyful children (and students of all ages)
Our Vision of Community These are the heart and soul of community activities whose operation and vitality are the primary responsibility of Polestar Gardens, and its army of volunteers. We expect to have a rich diet of daily and
Our Vision of Community We are seeking a wide variety of dwelling units that will support a diverse community. Our current design allows for single family homes, 1,2 & 3-bedroom townhouses and condos, paired homes (duplexes), apartments, and ‘micro’
