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We are a cohousing community in Anacortes, Washington. We took up residence in 2022. Was it really only 2017?

It all started with a book, bought by John, handed by Karen to Lynnette who handed it to Dan and Cheryl and Carolyn who handed it to Floyd and Miriam who all read the book and got excited about cohousing. And then there was FOOD and conversation which led to hopes and dreams and lots and lots of excitement and more than a little anxiety as we realized we are really going to do this. The work began: a corporation was formed, existing cohousing communities were visited, mission and vision statements were drafted, intentional relationship work began, land and zoning were researched and info meetings held. Skagit Cohousing contracted with Cohousing Solutions and began a serious marketing effort. In 2021, we chose a new name and have been going forward as Skagit Commons. Now, at the beginning of 2023, the construction phase of our project is nearing completion of our 30 homes and central common house. We've become close as we've worked together to create this dream and each one of us is thankful for this opportunity to live in community together.

10/16/2026

Because our Skagit Commons mission statement calls for "living lighter on the planet," we are fans of solar energy. When most of our townhome owners had solar panels installed, they found their electricity bills plummeted. So our community decided to add 49 new panels on the roof of our dining room and block of flats that will generate around 24 megawatts per year. That's in addition to the 25 megawatts our existing panels already provide. Done! We thank Western Solar for their professional installation... and the sun for coming out to watch the proceedings. (See previously-installed solar panels on the townhome roofs to the left.)

10/10/2026

While it's sad when our neighbors need to leave us, there's a silver lining: new neighbors move in! Arden joined us as a renter months ago, and when a place became available to purchase, she was comfortable enough with Skagit Commons to make her home with us permanently. Her housewarming was the warmest, and we wish her many happy years to come in community.

10/07/2026

Enjoy some great pictures of Skagit Commons in this post about our architects, Schemata Workshop, inc!

10/03/2026

There was solo singing, accompanied by guitar. There was a full musical group, the Skagit Jammers, playing "Summertime" and other favorites. There were community sings and rounds. There was poetry reading, and even a tai chi demonstration set to the rhythm of bongo drums. What was this momentous occasion? Skagit Commons open mic! As pleased as we are to exercise our enthusiasms privately, it's a delight to share them with our neighbors... and as well as we think we may know each other, there is always a lovely surprise in store.

09/23/2026

The Mighty Quinn, Cayenne, Weatherman, Weathervane, Chanticleer, Feathers McGraw, Rooster Cogburn, Cluck Kent, Cluck Norris, Booster Rooster, The Dude, Pretty Boy Floyd, Gorgeous George, Doodle-Do, Rover the Rooster, Leghorn... The list of names entered for neighbor Arden's lawn art was long and colorful, just like the giant, 4-foot, metal rooster! When Arden moved the sculpture from her large yard to Skagit Commons, she had no home waiting for him. So the community made a game of moving him from yard to balcony to yard, and giving him a name. He got a good look around, and in the end he got a home and a new name: Brewster the Rooster!

09/16/2026

What a lovely day it was for a picnic at Wren Ridge, the verdant field-and-forest domain of Skagit Commons members Rusty and Libby! Don't let the cloudy skies fool you -- the cloudcover kept the day from being a scorcher, and we didn't even need to set up the canopy. We enjoyed plenty of potluck, plenty of croquet, and plenty of fun... including a walk to the Enchanted Forest past blackberry bushes busting with fruit. Rusty and Libby have a standing offer out there to any one of us who wants to come back with a bucket and harvest the fruit: Y'all come!

09/09/2026

It was ready, set, sing! when singer-songwriter David Yeaworth came to lead us in a group warble last month. Tom and Marina's friend has come to Skagit Commons twice before, and it was a pleasure to welcome him back to our common house. His songbook was filled with goodies both old and new, and each of us had fun selecting our favorite to share. Grateful for David's generosity in getting us into a circle to make music together!

09/02/2026

How'd she do that?! One of the pleasures of attending the Fidalgo Island Quilters Guild fashion show is trying to imagine how the seamsters produce their garments. Skagit Commons neighbor Kathy is here modeling a jacket she created using a technique that reveals an underlayer through slashes in the top fabric, with artful stitching to outline the openings. This was but one of several outfits modeled by Kathy, and a group of her cohousing neighbors happily cheered her on. Whatever your hobby or interest, in cohousing you'll have a built-in set of supporters!

08/26/2026

While our Friday Happy Hour has been a fixture at Skagit Commons for years, early risers have been wistfully speaking for the same amount of time about their desire to have a front-loaded gathering to start their day. Neighbors Jerry and Frank heard the call, and came forward to set up the tables, grind the beans, and set out the tea bags of a morning. Now neighbors can enjoy a weekly Cuppa & Convo with each other, with lively topics to engage the mind and start the day.

08/14/2026

A recent post from Anacortes mayor Ryan Walters declared that our home town came in 6th in the state for the best low stress bicycle network. This, according to People For Bikes 2025 bicycle network analysis rankings. Our strong network of bicyclists at Skagit Commons can back that up! Ryan says:

"The way their calculation is done, they look at bicycle infrastructure that has been proven to be comfortable for adults who have never once in their lives put on lycra, but rather what is easy and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. What's more is their network analysis tool breaks down by census block where we are doing awesome, and which areas could use more love in terms of connectivity, and they give advice on their page about what actions can build out the low stress network that gets people who aren't "cyclists" comfortable hopping on a bike.

"Here is a link to the Bike Network Analysis where you can take a deeper dive:
https://bna.peopleforbikes.org/.../Washington/Anacortes"

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3509 D Avenue
Anacortes, WA
98221

Website

http://www.skagitcommons.org/

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