Collaborative Living NJ
We support the development of intentional communities throughout NJ by providing education, advocacy, and networking opportunities for those who are interested in living collaboratively.
No upcoming events right now — check the events page for updates.
Welcome
Find Your Path With Us
Wherever you are on your journey, CLNJ has something for you.
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Looking to live
collaboratively
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Starting a community
project
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Seeking values-based
connections
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Local official or planning
board member
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Interested in
volunteering
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Curious to learn about
collaborative communities
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Recent Activity
What We’ve Been Up To
From community visits to book clubs, here’s a glimpse of recent CLNJ activities.
Community Visits
- Hundredfold Farm — Orrtanna, PA
- Ganas Community — Staten Island, NY
- Twin Oaks Communities Conference — Virginia
- Bryn Gweled Homesteads — Southampton, PA
- Heathcote Community — Freeland, MD
- Sirius Community — Shutesbury, MA
- Ithaca Ecovillage & WhiteHawk — Ithaca, NY
Programs & Events
- Book Club: The Serviceberry
- Book Club: Creating a Life Together
- Monthly meetings & potlucks
- Educational guest speakers
- Social events & community gatherings
Current Projects
🏗️ Rocky Brook Cohousing — Central NJ, rockybrookcohousing.org
🌾 Eco-community 145 — Chester Township, Morris County (forming)
🏙️ NJ Cohousing — Newark area, njcohousing.com
Our Region
Local Intentional Communities
While no intentional communities currently exist within New Jersey, there are vibrant communities in our neighboring states — many of which CLNJ members have visited. We use a bioregional lens to understand our place in the larger ecosystem of community living.