The Way We Live
Together
These are the values and vision that guide our community
and define what it means to live at La Querencia.
Our vision
Our community is based on friendship, trust, and safety. We strive for respectful and honest communication to foster acceptance and personal growth. Through collective effort, people of all ages enjoy, share, and learn from one another. Our everyday lives are enriched by living in close proximity to people whom we have chosen as neighbors and friends.
Our values
Community - A sense of belonging, where people of all ages are valued, are mindful of each other’s needs, and can learn from and encourage each other. An atmosphere of trust and honesty, where people listen to each other and are heard.
Interconnection - Being good neighbors, citizens, and stewards of the Earth who are aware of the effects of our actions on those with whom we share our neighborhood and our world.
Fun - Playing and celebrating together. Creating a joyful community through planned and spontaneous activities
Teamwork - Sharing resources, ideas, meals, experiences, and responsibility for the care and maintenance of our community.
Privacy - Balancing private and public time and space.
Our Story
Our group first came together in 2004, and the site was planned and built over the following two years in collaboration with a developer and architect. The first residents moved in during 2009. Some of the original members still live in La Querencia, creating a strong sense of continuity and connection.
What began as a shared idea has become a thriving community, shaped by participation, connection, and a deep sense of belonging.