This isn’t just a meal, it’s a chance to connect with like-minded people who are dreaming of something different: a more collaborative, sustainable way of living. share a meal

Diane Scher grew up in a small, close-knit community in New York, where kids could roam freely, eat dinner at their friends’ houses, and parents never had to worry. But as she moved through life, that sense of true community became harder to find.

Food production is a growing real estate trend, and Burns Village & Farm is embracing this movement. Scheduled to break ground in 2026,  here’s why integrating agriculture into real estate is the future and why you should sign up for one of our information sessions. 

What does it take to create a thriving, sustainable community? At Burns Village & Farm, every founding member has a unique vision of what the future holds. When asked to describe this one-of-a-kind cohousing and agrihood community in just three words, their responses painted a vivid picture of what’s to come.

When most people think about sustainability, they imagine reusable grocery bags and compost bins. Maybe a solar panel or two. But at Burns Village & Farm, sustainability runs deeper than checklists and carbon stats. It lives in the way we eat, relate, build, and belong. It’s not a trend. It’s a way of life.

Join a Site Tour at Burns Village & Farm on June 1, 2025 - Walk the Land. Imagine What’s Possible. Burns Village & Farm hasn’t been built yet. And that’s exactly why this is the perfect time to visit. When you come on a site tour, you’re not looking at finished homes, you’re stepping into the blank canvas of what could be.

What Makes an Agrihood Different from a Traditional Neighborhood? Burns Village & Farm is being carefully planned to align with ULI’s best practices for agrihood development. But what exactly defines an agrihood?

For Rusanne, joining Burns Village & Farm wasn’t something she had planned. “I had no intention of joining Burns Village and Farm. But then I ran into John Patrick at Earth Day, and I just kind of stumbled upon this idea of cohousing and agrihoods.”

When people first hear about Burns Village & Farm, they often ask, “Is this like a condo with an HOA?” It’s a fair question, and one we hear regularly during virtual info sessions and site visits. On the surface, cohousing might sound similar to a condominium setup: private homes, shared spaces, and a group of residents managing things together. But the similarities end there

For Aundra, community has always been at the heart of her life. She thrives on meaningful relationships, shared experiences, and the simple joy of being surrounded by people who care.

Burns Village & Farm is part of a growing trend in real estate: agrihoods which are essentially residential communities centered around a working farm. Instead of golf courses or clubhouses, agrihoods feature organic farms, edible landscapes, and food production hubs.