“Goldfinch” room in the “Nest” Apartment at Village Terraces
Available December 1, 2023, for 3- or 6-month lease One of three 12’x12′ bedrooms available in a 2-story, 1150 sq.ft. furnished apartment. Located on 3rd floor in southwest corner. South/west-facing windows and propane heating. Shared amenities include kitchen and bathroom with tub. “Nest” is part of a timber-frame, off-grid, common-wall cohousing neighborhood; includes access to common kitchen, gardens, workshop; close to Village Center. Video Tour / Details / Photos.
Contact: Clover at
Cost $650 rent and $100 utilities per month, plus a 3-hour workday each month. High-speed internet is available. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
"Bluebird" room in the "Nest" Apartment at Village Terraces
Available April 1, 2024, for 3- or 6-month lease. One of three 12'x12' bedrooms available in a 2-story, 1150 sq.ft. furnished apartment. Located on 3rd floor in southeast corner. South-facing windows and passive solar heating. Shared amenities include kitchen and bathroom with tub. "Nest" is part of a timber-frame, off-grid, common-wall cohousing neighborhood, includes access to common kitchen, gardens, workshop; close to Village Center. Video Tour / Details / Photos.
Contact: Clover at
Cost $600 rent and $100 utilities per month, plus a 3-hour workday each month. High-speed internet is available. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
"Cardinal" room in the "Nest" Apartment at Village Terraces
Available June 16, 2024, for 3- or 6-month lease One of three 12'x12' bedrooms available in a 2-story, 1150 sq.ft. furnished apartment. Located on 2nd floor in northwest corner with west/north-facing windows and radiator heating. Shared amenities include kitchen and bathroom with tub. "Nest" is part of a timber-frame, off-grid, common-wall cohousing neighborhood; includes access to common kitchen, gardens, workshop; close to Village Center. Video Tour / Details / Photos.
Contact: Clover at
Cost $625 rent and $100 utilities per month, plus a 3-hour workday each month. High-speed internet is available. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
"Dragon" Apartment at Village Terraces
Currently rented until Spring 2024. Occupancy: One adult. Furnished, 288 sq. ft. apartment at Village Terraces Cohousing Neighborhood with shared kitchen and bath, surrounded by a 4-acre working farm. Off-grid, timber frame, gardens, and private entrance. Shared Internet and phone available. Renters have access to all neighborhood land and utilities, large project kitchen, workshop, gardens, etc. Photos and Details Here.
Contact: Sign up for wait list here.
Cost: $650 rent and $85 utilities fee per month, plus a 3-hour monthly workday. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
"Goddess" Apartment at Village Terraces
Currently rented until Spring 2024. Occupancy: One adult. Fully furnished, 288 sq. ft. apartment at Village Terraces Cohousing Neighborhood with shared kitchen and bath, surrounded by a 4-acre working farm. Off-grid, timber frame, gardens, and private entrance. Shared Internet and phone available. Renters have access to all neighborhood land and utilities, large project kitchen, workshop, gardens, etc. Photos and Details Here.
Contact: Details and Application here.
Cost: $650 rent and $85 utilities fee per month, plus a 3-hour monthly workday. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
"Hummingbird" Apartment at Village Terraces
Currently rented until Spring 2024. Six-month lease. Also for sale. Four-room, 576 sq. ft. home in hand-built, timber frame, off-grid, passive solar cohousing neighborhood surrounded by a 4-acre farm. Includes 400 sq. ft. of outdoor deck space. Homestead farm, orchards, gardens, and forest. Heat, hot water, electricity. Access to all neighborhood land, large common kitchen, workshop, gardens, etc. Application and visit required. Photos and Details Here.
Contact: Sign up for wait list here.
Cost is $975/month rent, $85/month utilities per adult, and a 3-hour neighborhood workday/month per adult. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
Apartment in Shared House
Not currently available. This private one-room apartment is part of a three-story wooden-framed, earthen home that serves as a co-housing and co-working space. Solar power, wood heated, wooden floors, mini-fridge, wifi, landline, in suite sink with spring-fed water. The shared kitchen and bath house is separate from the apartment and is a separate cost.
Contact: Zev at
Cost is $450/500 rent (one person/two people), approximately $80 utilities/month, and $10/month per person for bath house use. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
Furnished Hamlet Cabin
Currently rented; check back for availability. A 300-square-foot hexagon cabin with loft. Additional, separate shared bathhouse and kitchen usage has minimal charge and protocols. A "rent to own” option is also available for those who have visited Earthaven, are joining the Earthaven membership track, and have completed the Hut Hamlet questionnaire process.
Contact: Tara Tieman (828-273-3775, ). or Steve Torma (828-254-5613. ).
Cost: $400/$450 (1-2 people) plus utilities. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
Persimmon Grove Larger Apartment
Currently occupied; check back for availablity. Beautiful 14×13 studio. Sleeping loft, queen mattress. Table, 4 chairs. Refrigerator/freezer, three-burner stove/small oven, double sink. Woodstove, closet, couch/double futon. Indoor, outdoor storage. Separate shared compost toilet, tub/shower. Water, electricity, phone jack included. Internet extra. Renter provides telephone service, propane, firewood, peat moss. No pets. First and last month’s rent, security deposit. Photos.
Contact: Diana Leafe Christian at 828-669-9702 or diana~AT~ic.org.
Cost is $495/month. Optional fast Internet $25/month. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
Persimmon Grove Small Apartment
Currently occupied; check back for availability. Beautiful 8×13 studio. Sleeping loft, queen mattress. Refrigerator/freezer, three-burner stove/small stove, double sink. Woodstove, tiny closet, loveseat/twin futon. Indoor/outdoor storage. Separate shared compost toilet, tub/shower. Water, electricity, phone jack included. Internet extra. Renter provides telephone service, propane, firewood, peat moss. No pets. First and last month’s rent, security deposit. Photos and Details Here
Contact: Diana Leafe Christian at 828-669-9702 or .
Cost is $395/month. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
Rooms for Rent at Medicine Wheel Collective
We are not taking any new applications at this time. Medicine Wheel is particularly open to people who have an interest in joining Earthaven, and who are committed to a vision of collective, permaculture-based living. Rent includes private room, shared telephone. Shared spaces include family rooms, office, kitchen, gardens, showers and toilet facilities. Security deposit equal to one month rent.
Contact: Deborah at .
Cost per month is $200-300 rent, 8 hours work, $20 internet, $230 food. Work trade negotiable. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.
"Tower" Apartment in Bellavia Neighborhood
Currently occupied; check back for updates. The "Tower" is a 100 sq.ft, 2-story space within a larger apartment building. New Double bed in well-lit, third floor room, internet, shared outdoor kitchen and shower, fridge and composting toilet. Inquire about possible work trade for someone handy with tools.
Contact: Contact Gaspar at .
Costs: $350/ month rent. Living at Earthaven requires 4 hours/week community service per adult, a one-time administrative fee of $25 per adult, $35/month per adult, plus $15/month per vehicle.