Community Life
Welcome to Stone Curves, a cohousing neighborhood in Tucson where private homes surround shared spaces designed to bring people together. Here's what makes our community tick.
Shared spaces & activities
Our community shares more than a neighborhood — here's a peek at the common house, pool, gardens, and gathering spots we take care of together.
A day at Stone Curves
Watch what daily life looks like in our cohousing community — from morning garden walks and shared meals to kids playing on the lawn and neighbors gathering around the pool as the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert.
We are a cohousing community
At Stone Curves, that means privately owned homes arranged around shared spaces that bring people together. Residents run the community themselves, from cooking shared meals and tending the garden to maintaining the pool and workshop. It's the privacy of your own home with neighbors who genuinely know and support each other.
Intergenerational life is a feature, not a bonus
Residents of all ages cross paths daily, sharing skills, stories, and support. A retired woodworker helps a teenager with a project, a young family checks in on an older neighbor, and friendships form across generations that wouldn't happen in a typical neighborhood. Everyone has something to offer and something to gain.
Designed for kids
Stone Curves was imagined as a giant children's playground: a winding bike and trike circuit, a troll bridge, crawling tunnel, treehouse, and adventure playground. Kids roam freely with trusted adults always nearby, building deep friendships through everyday outdoor adventures.
Intentional layout
Shared paths and gathering areas make "bumping into neighbors" normal. Car-free winding walkways connect five villages to the common house, pool, and garden, so neighbors cross paths daily. The design turns everyday errands into opportunities for connection.
Shared projects
A culture of helping hands and collective problem-solving. From workshop builds and garden plots to community meals and maintenance days, residents pitch in together. Each adult contributes five hours of monthly job share, choosing from dozens of tasks that match their interests.
Communal Vibe
The everyday rhythms and rituals that turn neighbors into friends, and friends into family.
Weekly potlucks
Neighbors gather in the common house every week to share a meal, a story, and a table. Kids run between chairs, courses come out as people arrive, and the evening unfolds at its own pace.
Garden get-togethers
The community garden is as much a social space as a growing space. People swap seeds and stories, trade harvests, and linger under the mesquite canopy long after the weeding is done.
Picnics on the lawn
When the weather cooperates, blankets come out on the central lawn and it turns into a picnic. Neighbors drift over with snacks and drinks, kids play nearby, and evenings stretch into sunset.
Music time
Instruments, voices, and little ones in the middle of it all. Music time brings kids, parents, and elders into the same circle. A simple ritual that turns strangers into family.
Cookie making parties
Flour on the counters, kids on stools, and a dozen neighbors trading recipes. Holiday cookie-making turns the common house kitchen into a bakery, and a reason for everyone to gather.
It Takes a Village..
Stone Curves was kid-centered by design. The community was imagined as a giant playground where children ride bikes, discover adventure features, and build lasting friendships.
Adventure circuit
Gated pool, jacuzzi & shade sails
Central lawn
Indoor spaces
Playground
Community garden
Built-in friendships
For families
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join the waitlist?
Take a tour first, then you'll be added to the waitlist for renting, buying, or both. When a unit becomes available, we notify the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis. All homes are privately owned, so final decisions rest with individual owners. See our "Visit Us" page to schedule a tour.
What are the sizes and prices of homes?
We have 7 floor plans ranging from 1-bed/1-bath (680 sq ft) to 4-bed/3-bath (1,603 sq ft). Prices now typically range from $250,000 to $350,000, and rentals from $900 to $1,800/month. All prices are set by individual homeowners. See our "For Sale/Rent" page for details.
How much are COA dues?
The most current COA dues can be found here.
Are there required work hours?
Every adult contributes 5 hours of "job share" each month. Choose from dozens of tasks: tend the garden, cook a community meal, shelve library books, feed the chickens, keep the workshop tidy, and more. It's a great way to connect with neighbors who share your interests.
Is cohousing a commune?
No. We each own our own homes and never share incomes. We do share a strong sense of community, common spaces, and a commitment to looking out for one another. For more, visit the National Cohousing Association.
Do I have to like everyone?
Of course not. We're about 80 people of all ages and backgrounds. You'll naturally connect more with some than others, but you're likely to find lifelong friends among a large group of interesting, caring neighbors.
How much privacy do residents have?
As much as you want. Each home is fully separate. That said, people choose cohousing because they want an active community of close neighbors.
What is the pet policy?
Pets are welcome. Dogs must be leashed outside your home or fenced yard but can run free in our dog park. Cats stay indoors or on a leash to protect local wildlife.
How about safety and security?
A curvy wall surrounds most of the community with gates that close from 10 pm to 6 am. More importantly, we all know one another and naturally keep an eye on each other's homes and kids.
What about renters?
Renters are welcome and encouraged to participate in all community activities. Their opinions are valued equally. Like owners, they contribute 5 hours of job share each month.
Do you have guest rooms?
Yes, three guest rooms in the common house are available for visiting family and friends of residents. No fee, but donations are accepted.