The Joy of Shared Experiences in Cohousing
What excites Aundra most about living at Burns Village & Farm? The experiences. The people. The energy. “The farming, the gardening, the collaboration, the activities, just being with people and loving on them. That’s what life is about.”
From Gardening to Hugs: The Everyday Magic of Community Life
What excites Aundra most about living at Burns Village & Farm? The experiences. The people. The energy.
“The farming, the gardening, the collaboration, the activities, just being with people and loving on them. That’s what life is about.”
In a world where loneliness is becoming a growing epidemic, cohousing provides an antidote, a built-in community where people check in on each other, cook together, and celebrate life’s simple moments.
Imagine starting your day planting vegetables in the garden and ending it around a communal table, sharing food, laughter, and conversation? How joyful is that!
“I love people, no matter where they’re from. I’m not judgmental. I just love people.”
In a world that often feels divided, Burns Village & Farm fosters unity, connection, and joy through shared experiences, not just as an ideal, but grounded in shared values and daily practices. As a cohousing community, it’s designed to replace isolation with intentional togetherness. Neighbors live near each other, cook meals together, share gardens, raise children in community, and support one another through life’s challenges and celebrations.
In this village, there will be gathering places, shared sacred spaces, privacy, and collaboration as a way of life.
It’s a return to the village model, where people are known, valued, and uplifted, celebrating and valuing the diversity of interests, skills, and experiences. Burns Village & Farm is being carefully designed to support the essential need to belong in ways that respect differences in how individuals and families want to participate.
Join us for an event and discover how Burns Village & Farm is redefining modern living
August 6th at 7:00 - 8:00 pm (CT)
August 23rd at 12:30 - 1:30
August 17th at 2:00 - 3:30 pm
The Loneliness Epidemic. How Cohousing Creates Community
Hear from founding member, Barbara, who considers herself a homebody, but even for someone who enjoys time alone. She recognizes the importance of human connection. She believes that belonging is a fundamental human need, and at Burns Village, that sense of belonging is built into the design of the community itself.
Barbara considers herself a homebody, but even for someone who enjoys time alone, she recognizes the importance of human connection. She believes that belonging is a fundamental human need, and at Burns Village, that sense of belonging is built into the design of the community itself.
One of the biggest issues in modern life is loneliness, not the absence of people, but the absence of meaningful connection.
We’ve built lives that prioritize personal freedom and convenience, but often at the cost of community and daily human interaction.
Many people go days without meaningful interactions, even in neighborhoods filled with people. But cohousing naturally combats loneliness because it’s designed to foster organic, everyday connections.
Burns Village & Farm is designed to change the way we connect as a community, by creating a place where neighbors truly know, support, and grow with each other.
Barbara loves that at Burns Village & Farm, she doesn’t have to go out of her way to find community, it’s right outside her door. Whether it’s chatting with a neighbor on the way home, participating in a community event, or just knowing that help is available when needed, cohousing makes sure that no one feels isolated.
Join us for an event and discover how Burns Village & Farm is redefining modern living
July 23th at 7:00 - 8:00 pm (CT)
July 26th at 12:30 - 1:30
August 17th at 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Barabara makes a plan during the member retreat this spring.
Rediscovering Community: Why I Chose Cohousing Near Nashville
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.
A Neighborhood That Felt Like Home
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.
“I never found that again after we moved. When I was raising my child in Nashville, everything was so isolated. You go into your garage, close the door, and that’s that.”
This longing for deeper connections, safety, and shared experiences led her to Burns Village & Farm. She wanted to create the type of environment she once knew—where people look out for one another and kids can safely grow up with a village around them.
Burns Village & Farm isn’t just about housing, it’s about reviving the spirit of community in a world that often feels disconnected.
Interested in learning more? Attend one of our upcoming virtual information sessions.
Join us for an event and discover how Burns Village & Farm is redefining modern living
June 21st at 12:30 - 1:30
June 25th at 7:00 - 8:00 pm (CT)
June 22nd at 2:00 - 3:30 pm
What Excites Me Most About Cohousing
Unlike typical suburban developments, cohousing-agrihood communities like Burns Village Farm are designed to encourage collaboration. With private homes clustered around a large commonhouse to preserve open spaces for an organic farm and conservation, these communities offer a more meaningful way of living.
One of the most exciting aspects of Burns Village Farm for Brian is the sense of belonging and connection.
“I love the idea of having a community—a built-in group of people I can relate to, almost like an extended family.”
Unlike typical suburban developments, cohousing-agrihood communities like Burns Village Farm are designed to encourage collaboration. With private homes clustered around a large commonhouse to preserve open spaces for an organic farm and conservation, these communities offer a more meaningful way of living.
What Makes Burns Village Farm Unique?
It is a rural cohousing agrihood, yet connected to the Nashville metro area. – Nestled in the countryside but close to I-40 for easy access to Nashville.
Burns Village & Farm promotes sustainable living with a focus on agriculture, organic gardening, knowing your neighbors, and sharing resources.
It is a community-driven development with consensus-based decision-making, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard, while we work with the best cohousing development experts to bring our vision to reality.