The Earthrise Community is an intentional, cooperative community in Durango, Colorado. Our vision is to live our lives with rich social relationships and a minimal impact on the environment. We wish to live simply, pursue our passions, and find empowerment for ourselves and others. We want to live in harmony with each other, with the larger community around us, and with nature. We want to create a model of sustainable living, such that if everyone on earth lived our lifestyle, it would not deplete the earth's resources for future generations. Our goal is to build and live in a cluster of homes built from natural, sustainably-produced, recycled, and healthy materials. These homes will be surrounded by gardens for food and beauty and by nature. We want to include businesses within the community that are compatible with our vision. Our community will be a part of the larger Durango community so we have access to the social, creative, recreational, and employment opportunities that such a larger community can provide. We believe that by cooperating together we can use our time, money, and life-energy to support the values and goals we believe in. We are choosing to live this way rather than to continue to support governments and corporations whose actions are often contrary to our values. We are always looking to meet new people to work with us and expand our community. Please contact us if you'd like to become a member!