Who We Are 

Eno Commons is a cohousing community of 22 homes situated on 11.2 acres. Like most cohousing communities, we have preserved open space by situating our homes close together with parking on the perimeter. This allows us to have extensive open space including a meadow, playground, woodworking barn, community vegetable garden, dog park, woods and a creek. We are fortunate to be a stone’s throw to a neighborhood entrance at the Eno River State Park.

We are a multi-generational community, from young children to elders. Most of us live at Eno Commons because we value social contact and interdependence. By choosing to live here, we are choosing to build relationships with our neighbors, to take part in the give-and-take that comes from living in community. We help each other with rides and meals; we share tools and skills.

How is cohousing different?

Close-knit communities may be found on some cul de sacs or neighborhoods, but living in cohousing is different. Each home and its small lot is owned individually, and together we own the rest of the property, including our two shared buildings: the Common House and the barn. We depend on each other to devote time and positive energy to community well-being.

At our monthly business meetings, decisions are made and differences reconciled by much discussion to ultimately arrive at a consensus. Consensus is reached after each neighbor in attendance voices their opinion and thoughts. While Eno Commons does not have many rules dictating what people may or may not do, our interactions are guided by our Vision.

Besides business meetings, we have several committees and encourage neighbors to be active on at least one committee. We strive to maintain our Common House and property through neighbors working together during Community Care Days. Our governance structure is an HOA with yearly elected officers. Monthly dues are used to maintain our common property and are currently at $165.00 monthly which includes internet and basic cable access.

Our Common House includes a large kitchen and dining area where we eat together once a week; we take turns cooking. Many neighbors participate regularly. Over our two plus decades, we have found that eating together is the glue that helps connect us as a community. In addition to our large dining room, we have a meeting/media room, a kid’s playroom and an upstairs bedroom used by neighbors’ guests. Our Common House is used for birthday parties, family gatherings, and community events.

Questions? Please get in touch via our Contact form.

For more information, see our Guide for Prospective Neighbors.