Avalon Co-op is an eight-room house intent on creating a safe, sane, and supportive environment as part of the Madison Community Cooperative organization and within the city of Madison as a whole. We are a community that welcomes people of all ages, sexes, colors, sexual orientations and economic backgrounds. Key to our evolution as a healthy and united household is the development and practice of constructive, direct communication, and communal decision-making. Some of us work and some go to school. Our house is centrally located in a quiet and diverse neighborhood, which is two blocks from James Madison Park and four blocks from the capitol. We take turns making great vegetarian meals and working in our garden. We welcome open-minded people who are interested in enriching our community and environment.

Number of Rooms: 8 bedrooms.

Number of People (generally): 9 people.

Range of standard room costs: $390-$470

Pet Policy (are pets allowed?): Pets are allowed.

Current pet situation: Two dogs and one cat. Hesitant to add more pets, but not dead-set against it.

Type of food served: Meals are vegetarian. Meat is allowed, but cooked/purchased separately.

When are meals served: Meals are served Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 7pm.

Cost of food: $90/month.

Describe your neighborhood: Our near-east neighborhood is a few blocks from the capitol with a range from students to young families nearby. It’s fairly quiet and social.

Membership process (summary): Three house dinners and an interview.

Food membership option: People are welcome to food membership.

Contact: avalon@madisoncommunity.coop