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We are a group of families, couples and singles who have created a 36-home cohousing neighborhood in Paso Robles on the Central Coast of California. Construction started in 2003; the majority of us moved in during 2004; and our final home was completed in the summer of 2005.

Oak Creek Commons Vision

We are a community that fosters enriching relationships with one another, nature and the larger community.

Oak Creek Commons Values

It is our intention to...

  1. Celebrate, accept and welcome diversity.
  2. Communicate with integrity, respect and trust.
  3. Support, encourage and be compassionate with each other.
  4. Live in loving connection while respecting personal space.
  5. Create opportunities for fun, laughter, play, celebrations and rituals.
  6. Contribute time and talents within our community and beyond.
  7. Respect the environment by being sensitive to the interconnections between all things.

Member Profiles

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About Our Land

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