Looking for collaborators for a conscious home in Menlo Park
Vision: I'm putting together a home for people who come alive at the thought of living embodied, resourced, and of service to community, whether that's meditation, journaling, art, movement, or anything else.
I picture mornings with someone meditating in the redwood grove, or in the living room where the early light comes in. Some evenings, someone puts on music and we dance (I love conscious movement gatherings). Some days will just be quiet, with someone sipping tea and reading in the hammock under the trees. Now and then we'd gather around the fire pit under the string lights, chatting late into the night.
None of this would be mandatory. We'd come together when it feels good to, and my hope is that with the right people, it feels good often. If you have a practice you'd like to bring into the home, like a morning sit or a quiet art night, that would be celebrated.
What I want most is a home that feels safe to come back to at the end of the day, because we trust we can tell each other things and that they'll be received with care.
How the house works: We'd all be co-signers on a new lease, so everyone has equal standing with the landlord. The vision above is mine, and whoever moves in may help shape it. To that end, I'd like a short monthly house check-in to talk through what's working and what's not.
About me: I'm a woman in my late 30s. I worked in tech until a few months ago and am transitioning into a new career. I dance, meditate, cook, read, travel, and sometimes host small gatherings here. I've lived in this house for three years and love it!
The house:
- Four bedroom gated property on the Menlo Park/Atherton border, with a sprawling professionally landscaped yard, a redwood grove, and a fruit orchard
- 12 month lease
- Rooms open up September 1, with some flexibility on timing
- None of the bedrooms share walls
- Rent is $2,000 to $2,300 a month depending on the room
- Utilities are roughly $200 in summer and $250 in winter, which covers gas, electric, wifi, and a cleaning service every other week
- The landlord covers water and weekly landscaping
- In-house laundry
- Rooms come unfurnished
- The three open rooms share a bathroom
- Common areas include a kitchen, dining room, living room, and a sunroom
- Garage and shed for storage
- Parking: gated parking plus easy street parking
- No pets at this time and single occupancy only
The photos show the common areas only. The furniture in them belongs to the outgoing housemates, so the space is yours to furnish and reimagine. Happy to do a video walkthrough or an in-person visit.
If this feels aligned, I'd love to hear from you!