This Is What Sustainable Living Really Looks Like

When most people think about sustainability, they imagine reusable grocery bags and compost bins. Maybe a solar panel or two. But at Burns Village & Farm, sustainability runs deeper than checklists and carbon stats. It lives in the way we eat, relate, build, and belong.

It’s not a trend. It’s a way of life.

You Can Taste the Seasons

Sustainability here starts with the soil. Our farm, which uses sustainable methods, isn’t just scenic, it’s sustenance. Neighbors learn to live with nature’s rhythm instead of against it. You don’t need a label to know something is sustainable when you watch it grow. From the first strawberries of spring to hearty winter greens, the food is fresh and local. That changes how you cook, how you eat. And how you think about where nourishment comes from.

Shared Living, Smarter by Design

At the heart of Burns Village is the common house, a gathering place, a lending library, a tool shed, and a community kitchen. Instead of everyone owning their own everything, we share what we can. Need a ladder? A pressure cooker? A listening ear? It’s all right here. It reduces waste and loneliness.

Farm Next Door

Kids grow up knowing how carrots come out of the ground and what bees actually do. Adults rediscover what real tomatoes taste like. And everyone eats a little better, because they understand the story behind their food.

A Life Designed for Connection

The homes at Burns aren’t lined up with fences in between. They’re clustered to encourage walking and spontaneous conversation. We trade garages for gardens. Cul-de-sacs for courtyards. It’s not unusual to bump into a neighbor and end up chatting under the oak tree for twenty minutes. That kind of connection isn’t just charming, it’s what keeps people grounded, mentally healthy, and deeply invested in where they live.

Time Is a Renewable Resource Here

In most places, time feels scarce. At Burns, it’s shared. Neighbors team up for childcare. Carpool to town. Organize repair days instead of tossing broken things away. When people look out for each other, life slows down, so you can savor it a bit more. You suddenly have time to take a long walk, try a new skill, or join a community meal. That’s not just sustainable living. That’s sustainable being.

We Care for What We Build

Whether it’s the land, the homes, or the relationships, what we build, we care for. There’s a sense of stewardship here, of shared responsibility. It shows up in how we plant cover crops, clean up after potlucks, and help new families settle in. We’re not just renting space. We’re shaping a legacy. One that can grow, adapt, and thrive for generations.

Want to See It for Yourself?

This way of life draws people in. But it’s the people who make it sustainable. Join us at an upcoming virtual information session.

Get a glimpse of what it’s going to be like to live in a place where your values, your neighbors, and your daily life are all aligned.

Because the future isn’t something we’re waiting for.

We’re building it together.

Welcome to the Agri-hood

Burn Village and Farm was featured in Edible Nashville’s May/June 2022 Garden Issue.  Along with grounding the community – quite literally – around a working farm, an agrihood is all about cohousing. While the homes are privately owned with their own full baths and kitchens, stakeholders in an agrihood share a communal space with a full kitchen and dining area of its own, allowing neighbors to get together for regular meals and providing their kids with a safe place to play.