Communes for retired women? Is there anyplace in the US for older women who want to live together?

I have no idea

Sorry

Get creative, Start one, Run a small ad in your local newspaper or if you do facebook ask your friend if anyone is like-minded. Pool your resources and buy a house. Form a limited liability corporation.

good luck

Convents pretty much fit this definition. If you're not married you can join one!

You're in luck. There is a place like that called Feminista Ville just down the road. Don't GET LOST.

Convent.

what a great idea!

Bunny Ranch

Bull DYKE city >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I read an article recently about "tiny home neighborhoods" you might be interested in. The homes are around 450 sq. ft. in a neighborhood setting. If I can find again it I'll post it.

A Google search will produce lots of info, but here's a current list of communities:

[link to tinyhousetalk.com (secure)]

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Check on the Nesr East Side of Madison Wisconsin. There used to be a housing book at the co-op on Willy Street. Great neighborhood!

LOL, as an old lady too I laughed

I saw a blip about vacation spots where all the guests share a room, have all meals family style and recreation together. I would like to find spots like that in the US for fun social contact some times. I live alone and like it, but not all the time.

The living situation for single mature women like you want sounds like a great idea for many. You would avoid so much of the BS in the world.

There’s a directory: ic.org, that is a directory for intentional communities. We have a nearby eco village that is not exclusively women, but folks who live in the buildings that were purchased by the eco village pay much less in rent than standard, market rate units, and the members get together for Sunday potluck. They have residents who grow food, and there is a bicycle loan/repair shop on premises.

So nice of you to post that. Good to know.

It would be hell on Earth.

There are all kinds! Google "intentional communities women retirement" and see what comes up. The problem is that some are run like traditional retirement communities that want you to buy in and then they tell you what to do for the rest of your life. I'd be sure to have a lawyer look over any contracts so that if you change your mind you can get out.

It might also be worthwhile posting to your senior center or a senior center near where you would like to live and seeing if there are any other women out there interested in sharing some land. At least then you would be in control.

My husband and I bought a small acreage so that we can have two sets of friends live on the same property and then we can all help each other as we age. We may share a live-in caretaker or nurse at some point--we have a cabin they could live in rent-free in exchange for chores or some nursing duties. But there's no way I'm going to bankrupt my family by going into a nursing home. I lived through that with my deceased husband who died mid-40s after a long, debilitating bout with ALS that cost us everything.

So sorry you had to go through that. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experienced planning. You did well, sounds like a good plan.

try intentional communities . org
go-to the map section.
do your research.
good luck

Look into retirement communities in Green Valley and Sun City Arizona--lots of small condos as buyers tend to die off fast (lots of turn over) and lots of community stuff for older women as most have nagged or worked their husband into an early grave.

I can’t think of one but if there is, it would no doubt be listed on the Intentional Communities website. Have fun browsing.
Home page
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Listed by state
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New communes forming/requests
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Commune living is not for me.

I can't stand old white women, and I am one of them. I would rather live alone than with a group of self-centered old bitches who brag and complain all of the time.

maybe old black bitches more your taste


OP, I hope you find what you are looking for. Do not overspend. This is what friends and families are for.

PS What if we had, bed and dinner vacation spots Like bed and breakfast spots to visit to gather and meet others..

You could join the Rancho Rajneesh Commune in Antelope Oregon

There were some very strange places in Oregon.

We had to drive 50 miles out of the main way to avoid them to get to The Dales to shop the closet town During the War when they invaded.

Buy a model trailer for about 15,000 in Yuma Ariz where you will find thousands of women with similar stories like yours. It's the last cheap place left in the USA.

just don't eat at the salad bars when you're in The Dalles

Hope Full, I Hope you find somewhere wonderFULL, where you can live in the company of like minded people, you are still young and got a lot of living still to do....so I hope you find an option that allows you to live a full interesting life.
I hope to find a thread in the new year with an update on your new life. My best wishes to you.
For the unhappy, negative individuals i will keep you in my thoughts hoping that your life improves and your hearts are filled with happiness...life is tough enough without being burdened with negativity.