Hey dear community, Yesterday we had our coffee chat and we had a really nice, small group. The conversation was relaxed, honest, and surprisingly deep. I always love how much clarity can come out of an intimate discussion. If you couldn’t join, here’s a recap so you can still feel part of it and see what we explored together. 🌱 Coliving as a tool for real change We talked about how coliving is not just about sharing a house. When it’s intentional, it can: - change people’s lives - bring energy back into rural areas - connect locals and internationals in meaningful ways Javi shared how experiences in rural Galicia helped teenagers pitch local projects and see new possibilities for their future. It was a beautiful example of coliving creating real local impact. 🧭 Different spaces, different themes We explored the idea that colivings don’t need to compete. Some can focus on tech and creativity. Others on health, mental wellbeing, or local integration. Diversity in themes makes the ecosystem stronger. 🌍 The path of a community builder Jay shared her journey and her interest in becoming a community builder through workshops and facilitation. She also introduced a project idea inspired by “Future Day” in Germany: connecting teens with local businesses and remote workers so they can see career paths beyond the “move to the big city” narrative. It sparked a lot of reflection on education, representation, and opportunity in rural areas. 🏡 How operators work with community leaders Elisa from Mimos Coliving (Toronto + Bogota) shared how they: - Offer community leader roles to long-term residents (usually minimum 3 months) - Sometimes exchange leadership responsibilities for reduced monthly fees - Revisit roles regularly to avoid burnout We also talked openly about something important: community leader burnout is real. Rotation, fresh energy, and breaks matter. 📣 Making coliving more known Florian shared that many remote workers still don’t know coliving exists. And often, once they try it, they realize there was nothing to be afraid of.

After living the coliving life for the past years, we decided one year ago to start building our own community project. This is for nomads who are searching for a long(er) term home, for a base and thinking about their next steps in life. Move in with us to explore a grounded and realistic way of modern community living in the North of Spain: ⛰️🌊 60 days between the green mountains and the mighty ocean of Asturias 🗓️ From 01. May to 27. June 2026 💶 1.800 - 2.200 EUR for 8 weeks stay ⌛ Min. 4 weeks, price accordingly ✨ everybody pays the same ✨ Our third experience comes with the intention to deepen the exploration of community, relationships and commitment. More Info & Application: https://giveandgrow.world/notacoliving Curious also to exchange with others about this topic about - what comes next? Huuugs to you all, Kathrin

Heey dear community, Let’s meet this Sunday at 4 PM CET here: https://meet.google.com/wci-xezt-evg Can you join? I would love to have you there for one hour to make friends, build connections, and share stories ❤️ See you soon, Andreea

Hey community! Thank you Andrea for creating this group and bringing us all together 🙌 I’d love to introduce The Better Neighbors. We started organizing retreats in 2024 in partnership with the real estate group Olala, and since then we’ve opening more across Spain and Romania 🇪🇸🇷🇴 This year we’re reopening our retreat hub in the mountain town of Sinaia (Romania) from May 10 to June 18. Participants can enjoy private accommodation with kitchen and laundry facilities, coworking spaces, free access to a mountain spa and gym, discounts at local restaurants, hiking trails in the Carpathians, and the most beautiful castle of Romania, Peleș Castle, is just a 20-minute walk from our hub. Also, expect the best weather breathing in fresh mountain air ⛰️ We need at least 15 people to make this edition happen, so if you’re interested, DM me to secure your spot 👩‍💻 We’d love to connect! Full info, dates, and prices here: https://www.thebetterneighbors.com/romania