Yarrow Ecovillage
Cohousing + organic farm in Chilliwack, BC
📍British Columbia, Canada
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Our Story
Yarrow Ecovillage, Yarrow / Chilliwack, BC. Former dairy, ~25 acres (10 ha). City granted “ecovillage zoning” 2006. Groundswell multigenerational cohousing (~33 units; ~100 residents incl. children in 2015 figures) plus ~20-acre organic community farm leased to growers (Osprey, Ohm, Soban historically). On-site wastewater plant. Senior cohousing and commercial space were in the master plan.
Our Tribe
Land Area (acres)25 acres
Current residences33
Planned residences33
Living Together Since2003
Adult MembersUnspecified
Child MembersUnspecified
Wellness PracticesNo Specific
Community Life
Shared MealsNot specified
Food ProductionOrganic farm
SpiritualityNo specific practices
Location Typerural
SustainabilityCollective farm land, on-site wastewater, ecovillage zoning.
Common Facilities
Lifestyle Notes
Chilliwack / Yarrow.
Membership & Governance
Open to new members
Visitor ProcessCommunity / farm; BC tour day 2.
Decision Making
Yarrow Ecovillage Society Cooperative.
Membership Process
Cohousing unit purchase + farm lease tracks differ.
Our Vision
Farm, cohousing, and a legal ecovillage zone in the Fraser Valley.