Meet Our Members

Blue Columbine is made up of an interesting and diverse mix of people from many different backgrounds. What brings us together is a shared commitment to being good neighbors and creating a community that will become a meaningful part of our daily lives.

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We are building more than a place to live. We are creating a neighborhood where people know one another, share experiences, offer support, and enjoy the everyday moments that make life richer.

Meet some of the people helping bring this vision to life. Of course, the very best way to get to know us is to join us for an upcoming event. Come spend time with our members and discover what truly makes Blue Columbine special: the people.

Check out our member photos & bios below:

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  • Ten years ago, I envisioned forming a community with family and friends - long before I realized that intentional communities were already thriving worldwide!   I’m a “half” empty nester with two young adult sons. I love traveling, hiking, cooking, gardening, yoga, travel journaling, outdoor concerts, dogs, public radio programming and being out in nature where I can listen to the birds singing and wind rustling through the trees. Though I was raised in Florida, my heart has always been out west, and I dream of retiring to Colorado, where I can enjoy a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. I love the idea of a close-knit group that looks out for one another - where we can gather for potluck dinners or Friday night movies in the common area, yet still retreat to the privacy of our own homes at the end of the day. Each person will bring their own unique talents and gifts to enrich our community, making it a place of connection, support, and shared purpose.

  • I currently live in Brooklyn NY and have been researching cohousing living and paying attention to those communities for well over 10 years.  I wasn't sure where or when but I knew I wanted to become a member of a Cohousing Community for a very long while. 

    My daughter and son in law live in Applewood CO and I have been curious about what has been happening with Blue Columbine for over a year now.  How great to be a part of a  Cohousing community near them!   I am a Clinical Social Worker and have worked as a Psychotherapist in my own private practice for over 30 years.  I love to cook with others, be out in nature often, bird watch, swim and play piano.  I enjoy sharing resources, keeping my carbon footprint light and am excited to live a more sustainable life in a thriving community. 

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  • We have been married for 33 years and dreaming of an opportunity to participate in a cohousing community for even longer. Tim is a nonprofit technology professional. He has built a career serving a wide variety of human and community service organizations, using his expertise to help agencies advance their missions for good. He currently works for Multiplier, an umbrella organization that supports start-up nonprofits. After 25 years as a stay-at-home mom, Chris is working as a spiritual director, independently and as part of the Ignatian Spirituality Program at Regis University.

    We spend our leisure time hanging out with our three adult kids and their partners, attending live music events, walking and hiking, and playing fetch-the-spring with our two cats. We are excited to build relationships, reduce our environmental impact, and share gifts and experiences with other members of the Blue Columbine Cohousing community!

  • Hi - I'm Susan (she/her) from Portland, Oregon. I'm drawn to cohousing as a way to sustainably age-in-place and to be in community with others who value shared governance, individual and collective well-being.

    I grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and then lived in Boston & New York for 15 years before moving on to Portland. I currently work as a startup advisor and technology consultant for purpose-driven founders and nonprofit organizations. For fun, I train and compete in dog sports with my four pups, Lila, Momo, Noki and Kendra, including Flyball, a team relay-style dog sport!


    I'm excited to join Blue Columbine with my 82 year old mother, who lives with me part-time during the year. We also have close family in Golden and look forward to spending more time together. 

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  • I lived on Long Island NY for my whole life but always preferred mountains to beaches!  I have enjoyed a career as a manual physical therapist devoted to helping people reach their full potential.  

    I only recently learned about cohousing, and the concept of living in community with deep social connections really resonated with me.  And I am happy that moving to Blue Columbine will allow me to be closer to my two grown children.

    I am passionate about healthy living — body, mind, and spirit.  I am committed to the care of creation and living gently on the planet.  I love learning, outdoor activities, and walking pilgrimages.

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Might We Be Your Future Neighbors?

If you can imagine yourself sharing conversations, laughter, and everyday life with this group, we’d love to meet you. Join us at an upcoming event or become an Explorer and start getting to know the people of Blue Columbine.

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