Friends

House Details

Number of Rooms: 

12

Number of residents: 

12-16

Adults: 

13

Children: 

2

Low Rent: 

$450.00/mo

High Rent: 

$600.00/mo

In Our Words: 

Friends is a 12 Room currently 13 member co-op on West Johnson Street. In the back we have a wonderful garden, which, along with our CSA boxes, supply us with ample healthy produce to make our 100% vegetarian, always vegan dinners.  Our house attracts a diverse population of students as well as working adults. A member should expect to enjoy all aspects of intentional community, and ought not to be surprised to find themselves in a discussion in the living room about everything from politics and philosophy, to animal rights or even hauling sleeping bags with housemates up to the next Capitol occupation.

Meals

Are all house meals vegetarian?: 

All meals are vegetarian

Vegetarian option at all meals?: 

Vegetarian option at all meals.

Vegan option at all meals?: 

Vegan option at all meals.

What other food options are available at all meals?: 

We accommodate any dietary preference, e.g. gluten-free.

Is meat allowed in the house?: 

Meat is allowed

Are there any restrictions on meat in the house?: 

Members may purchase and prepare meat separately from house dinners.

Meals/Week: 

4

Meals Cost: 

$110.00/month

Participation in meal plan required?: 

Participation in the meal plan is required.

Food Member Allowed: 

Yes
Pets

Pets Allowed: 

Pets Allowed

Current Pet Situation: 

1 cat, 1 dog. Other pets will be considered.

Pet Policy: 

Pets larger than a toaster must be membershipped and agreed upon by consensus. No dogs will be accepted. Limit of 3 cats. To membership, pets must visit the house for a few hours with their owner. Pet owners are required to have a back-up location to which their pet could move if issues arise. The person agreeing to provide a back-up home must provide a reference letter for the pet, including a statement of their commitment to provide back-up housing. There will be a 2-3 week adjustment period after a pet moves in, after which all members will have an opportunity to voice concerns at a house meeting. If the pet owner does not adequately address major concerns within 2 weeks, the house may require a pet owner to leave with their pet, or to transfer the pet to their back-up home within 4 weeks.
Location/Contact Info

Neighborhood: 

University-Downtown

Parking available?: 

Parking is available.

What kind of parking is available?: 

6 spaces are available at no charge. If more than 6 people need parking, all pool together to pay for extra spots.

Address: 

437 W. Johnson St.

ZIP: 

53703

phone: 

(608) 251-0156

email: 

friends@madisoncommunity.coop
Membership

Membership Process: 

Attend 3 meals, complete a written questionnaire, attend a formal interview following the third dinner, and submit two letters of reference (one character reference, one financial reference). If you currently live outside of Wisconsin, webcam meetings can be substituted for in-person meals.

Are there currently pets: 

Yes

Rooms Available

House Room Number Price Date Available Main Area Notes
Friends #5 $243/mo 05/18/2013 68 Sq. ft.

This is a small-sized room with one west-facing window, one large closet, and shelves.
Friends #6 $243/mo 05/18/2013 87 Sq. ft.

This is a small-sized room with two east facing windows, a loft, several shelves, and a closet with shelves.
Friends #7 $293/mo 05/19/2013 121 Sq. ft.

This is a medium-sized room with one south-facing and one west-facing window and two closets.