Join us at Forest Glen at Highland Lake as an Explorer and immerse yourself in our growing, welcoming community. As an Explorer, you’ll have the opportunity to attend General Meetings, social events, and participate in the exciting process of shaping our future together. For your Explorer membership, you’ll receive access to Forest Glen documents, the chance to attend all meetings as an observer, and the opportunity to engage in discussions at times designated by the meeting facilitator. You’ll also be paired with a Buddy to answer any questions.

The membership fee is a non-refundable $150/3 months. After a minimum of 2 months, if you feel aligned with our Mission and Values, you may transition to Supporting Investor membership level, taking a more active role in our journey.

A Supporting Investor of Forest Glen at Highland Lake is a household that intends to live at Forest Glen but has not yet purchased a lot.

As a Supporting Investor, you play a key role in bringing our community to life. This membership level allows you to contribute to decision-making, actively shape the future of our shared spaces, and participate in the design and development of the community. You will be asked to share your experience as a Buddy to new Explorers. You will also have the opportunity to choose your lot/home as the community takes shape. Lot selection seniority is based on when you become a Supporting Investor.

To become a Supporting Investor, you must be an Explorer for a minimum of two months, attend at least two General Business Meetings, align with our Mission and Values, as well as our Decisions Already Made, Conscious Communication Agreements, Conflict Resolution Agreements, and Membership Agreements. You also must complete our Supporting Investor Questionnaire and participate in an informal discussion to determine whether Forest Glen is a good fit for you. We ask that you engage in Work Circles as you're able. Ongoing training in Sociocracy and community-building skills is encouraged, and we ask that you verify your financial readiness to purchase a lot and build a house.

Contribution minimum: $2,000–$10,000 (non-refundable).

In our community-led approach, future residents play an important role in guiding development decisions, supported by professionals. Cohousing often results in higher-quality, more sustainable homes compared to traditional developments. As Supporting Investors, you'll not only help design your own home, but also contribute to building a vibrant community with shared spaces and lasting connections.

Owner Member will be a household that has purchased a lot and intends to build and live at Forest Glen. Owner Members have full decision-making privileges. Investment: the price of a lot.

A Friend of Forest Glen is someone who wishes to support the FG vision in any way they can—donation or involvement in a FG project—but doesn’t intend to move to Forest Glen. No fee nor decision-making rights.