How to Become a Member of Burns Village & Farm
If you’ve ever considered living in a place where neighbors know one another, meals are created together, and a farm is part of daily life, then Burns Village & Farm might feel like home. Located just outside of Nashville, this intentional community blends cohousing with a professionally run working farm, creating a lifestyle that’s sustainable, connected, and grounded in shared values.
So, how do you go from being curious about Burns Village & Farm to becoming a member? Here’s the step-by-step journey.
Step 1: Learn About Burns Village & Farm
The first step is simple: immerse yourself in the story of this community.
Start by exploring the website burnsvillagefarm.com. You’ll find videos where current members share why they joined, blog posts that dig into the benefits of cohousing, and resources that explain what makes an “agrihood” unique. You can follow members on social media on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as well.
Want to go deeper? Visit cohousing.org, the national hub for cohousing communities across the U.S. There, you’ll find a wealth of information on how cohousing works, from decision-making models to design principles.
This research phase is about more than facts; it’s about resonance. Take your time to notice what feels exciting, what sparks curiosity, and whether you can imagine yourself being part of a village that’s designed for connection.
Step 2: Attend an Information Session, Lunch, or Site Tour
Once you’ve explored online, the best way to truly understand Burns Village & Farm is to connect with the people who are building it.
The community hosts virtual information sessions twice a month, where members walk you through the vision and answer your questions. There are also monthly site tours in Burns, TN , giving you the chance to see the land, meet members in person, and imagine what life could look like once homes are built.
Members offer informal meals and group conversations so you can experience firsthand what community feels like. These gatherings are no-pressure, offered as opportunities to learn and connect.
Step 3: Become an Explorer
If the vision speaks to you, the next step is becoming an Explorer.
Explorers are individuals or households who want a closer look before making the decision to join as members. For a one-time $150 fee, you’ll have up to 90 days of “insider access.” This includes:
Joining member and Explorer-only meetings
Reviewing plans, finances, and governance documents in a series of curated documents and meetings with members
Attending exclusive events
Asking as many questions as you need to feel clear and confident
Think of this phase as a trial run. It gives you time and space to understand how the community works and whether it’s the right fit for your lifestyle and long-term goals. Best of all, if you decide to become a member, your Explorer fee is applied toward your membership contribution.
Step 4: Become a Member
After your Explorer period, if Burns Village & Farm feels like home, you can officially join as a Member household.
Membership means:
Committing to purchase a home (2-bedroom flats and 3-bedroom townhomes (some with possibility of a 4th bedroom in a walk-out basement) are currently projected between $360,000 – $700,000).
Joining in governance, where decisions are made through a collaborative, modified consensus-based process that values every voice.
Participating in helping to form the community, from shaping the Common House to joining teams that keep the village growing.
The first homes are expected to be move-in ready in late 2027, with infrastructure work beginning in 2026. By the time you settle in, you’ll be stepping into a way of life that values connection, sustainability, and shared purpose and moving into a home you helped design.
Ready to Begin?
The process of becoming a member is about more than signing papers, it’s about becoming a part of a vision. Start by exploring the website, watching the videos, and learning from the resources. Then take the next step by joining a virtual information session or site tour, meet the people who are shaping this village, and see if the energy feels right.
If it does, become an Explorer. And from there, the door to full membership and to a new way of living, opens wide.
Join us for an event or become an explorer to discover how Burns Village & Farm is redefining modern living
Oct 2nd at 7:00 - 8:00 pm (CT)
October 12th at 2:00 - 3:30 pm
October 18th at 12:30 - 1:30