In the almost five years that I've gotten to know Richard and Sage, who are Nubi co-founders and neighbors, I've often heard them refer to the Nubi project with both exasperation and love. I finally got a chance to ask them to reflect at more length on a recent winter's morning when we sat and talked about their experiences and perspective on creating a cohousing community. Here are highlights from our conversation. -Johanna

What initially brought you to this project? What were your goals?

Sage: The project was about creating a community, a farm, and taking advantage of the opportunity we were given to live our values. We came across a book about cohousing in the early 90s, and it made so much sense to us. Cohousing seemed to offer an answer to challenges we had experienced, like disconnection from neighbors, and a lack of resource sharing. We had worked to change those things in our previous neighborhood. We bought and shared a snow blower with two neighbors. But we wanted to make that happen on a larger scale-to have it part of the culture of our community. continue 

Nubanusit Neighborhood Open House
 

Steele Rd Peterborough

Come visit our available homes, common house, meet neighbors! RSVP (207-200-NUBI) or walk-ins welcome. 

See below for other activities in our area:

When the snow flies, check out two local ski opportunities:

For Nordic skiing: Windblown Nordic Skiing

For Downhill skiing: Crotched Mountain

Gallery Exhibit: My Lord What A Morning! Wood Cut Illustrations of Black American Spirituals by Ashley Bryan, Mariposa Museum

Currently - Thu, January 31, 5pm

The work of beloved American author, illustrator, and educator Ashley Bryan is showcased, featuring hand-printed illustrations from his two books, Walk Together Children and I'm Going to Sing!

Bald Mountain and Willard Pond Hike

Harris Center sponsored event 

Sat, February 9, 10:00am - 2:30pm

Led by Henry Walters (the new steward and caretaker at Willard Pond) and Russ Daigle, this moderately strenuous, 3-mile hike up the Tudor and down the Tamposi Trail features terrific views of Willard Pond and points north. Bring water and lunch, and meet at the trailhead parking lot at the end of Willard Pond parking lot at 10 a.m. Back by 2:30 p.m.

Chinese New Year, Mariposa Museum

Sun, February 10, 2pm - 3pm

Celebrate with making craft lanterns, couplets, and lucky money envelopes!

Sat, February 16, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Keene State College Putnam Science Center in Keene

Join a live webcast of the sold-out TEDxManhattan: Changing the Way We Eat Event held in New York City.  Food and farming leaders from around the nation will share their insights and expertise on sustainable food movement issues, impacts and innovations.  Also, The Sustainability Project's annual Seed Celebration & Sustainability Fair  is on the same day, at the same venue! Two terrific events in one!

Kirtan with Vajranada, Sophie and David  

Sun, February 24, 7-9 p.m. 

Activity Room at the Nubi Common House

One of the oldest sacred music traditions of the world, the kirtan call-and-response chanting genre comes to us from India. Using ancient Sanskrit mantras, Kirtan serves to quiet the mind and help bring inner peace.  

The Met Live in HD at Peterborough Players: Wagner's Parsifal

March 2, 2013, noon

Jonas Kaufmann stars in the title role of the innocent who finds wisdom in François Girard's new vision for Wagner's final masterpiece.

Basic Orienteering

Sun, March 10, 1pm - 3pm, Harris Center

Join Alar Ruutopold of UpNorth Orienteering to learn the basics of map and compass orienteering. This will be a hands-on learning experience. A short course will be set up for you to practice following your compass and map through a series of points.