A new way to live together

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Hi friends!

We’re starting a new chapter. After years of reflection, learning, experimenting, and healing, we’re putting something on the table: a neighborhood-scale experiment in living better together.

We’re envisioning a small, walkable community somewhere in the Western US, built around shared values of growth and creativity. We don’t have all the answers, but we know what we’re moving toward, and it will get clearer with conversations.

If this resonates, let’s talk!

Love, Mitra & Stefan July 2025

What we imagine

Okay first: NOT a commune. Also not coliving or cohousing or a retreat center. It’s a special, flexible, joy-filled neighborhood — intended to support:

Each person/family having the perfect mix of sanctuary and community and affordability
Genuine friendships across generations and families, healthy and happy parents and kids
The social motivation and culture to help us each continually learn, grow, expand, achieve
And a sane way of life with just the tech that truly enriches us and fuels creativity/connection

🏡 What might this look like?

A duplex or triplex or quadplex in a walkable neighborhood near a park/nature, in a West Coast city with a college or university nearby
A lively area with many kinds of housing stock to buy or rent at different price points, e.g. single family, multi-family, apartment buildings
Good access to a big city and major airport
Starting in late 2026 with a core cohort of friends (6–20) committed to growth and shared rhythms of daily life, including at least 1 weekly community meal

🙋🏽‍♀️ We’re looking for...

We are looking for high-agency people who like to get shit done and who embrace the numinous, those who complement our skills! Specifically:

💫 Friends & fam to help develop the vision and choose where to PLANT THE FLAG
🌐 Advisors & allies in real estate, community, tech, and education