Rooted Northwest Agrivillage
FOR SALE
Rooted Northwest Agrivillage
13410 228th St NE
Arlington, WA 98223
High $800s – $1.8M
Pre-Development | Cohousing Village | Walkable Community Universal Design | 240 Acres of Farmland & Forest
A walkable village nestled in 240 acres of productive farmland and forest, Rooted Northwest offers an intentional, regenerative way of living where community connection and nature stewardship are everyday realities.
where Community Meets Conservation
Designed as a walkable cohousing village with regenerative farms, forest trails, and shared gathering spaces, Rooted Northwest invites you to participate in a lifestyle that nourishes the land while fostering connection and resilience.
Notable Features:
Cohousing village with light-filled, energy-efficient homes
Six thoughtfully designed home types to support a range of household needs
Common house with large kitchen, dining area, library, and shared amenities
Walkable pathways connecting homes to gardens, workshops, and farms
Regenerative, farm-to-table lifestyle with onsite CSA opportunities
Universal design features for accessibility
Community-led governance and collaborative decision-making
A New (Old) Way of Living
Just over an hour north of Seattle, a co-housing community has taken root—one that bridges farm and forestland conservation, community connection, sustainable housing design, regenerative farming, and access to nature. Rooted Northwest stands as a beacon, bringing together the best design principles with the brightest minds and hearts.
At the heart of Rooted Northwest lies a neighborhood village, thoughtfully designed using patterns from Christopher Alexander's seminal work, "Pattern Language":
“There is one timeless way of building. It is thousands of years old, and the same today as it has always been. The great traditional buildings of the past, the villages and tents and temples in which humans feels at home, have always been made by people who were very close to the center of this way.” - Christopher Alexander
Intentional Design for Human Connection
Balancing opportunities for social connection with residents' privacy needs, Rooted Northwest's founders and design team—led by Katie McCamant, president of Co-Housing Solutions and Caddis Collaborative, a Boulder-based architecture firm specializing in sustainable community design—have set their aspirations high.
"Rooted Northwest addresses so many of our current societal issues: saving farmland, helping new farmers get started, and creating housing that is both socially and environmentally resilient," says Katie McCamant, Rooted Northwest cohousing consultant and president of CoHousing Solutions.
Each home features traditional amenities like private entrances, full kitchens, and yards, while carefully planned shared spaces create countless opportunities for connection. Here, homes are nestled along walkable pathways that lead to "the commons"—not just an abstract concept but a tangible offering with a shared kitchen, library, and gathering space where neighbors cook, learn, and celebrate together.
Outside, families walk forest trails, gather fresh eggs, volunteer on regenerative farms, and enjoy the harvests from Rooted Northwest's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
Homes for Every Stage of Life
Rooted Northwest offers six thoughtfully designed floor plans to support aging in place and varied household needs:
Attached Townhomes:
Unit A: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms | 1,024 sq ft — only 5 left!
Unit B: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | 1,280 sq ft — only 6 left!
Unit C: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms | 1,408 sq ft — only 5 left!
Unit D: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | 1,660 sq ft — only 4 left! Includes a first-floor bedroom and full bathroom, ideal for aging in place
Detached Homes:
Unit E: 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-story flat | 1,032 sq ft — SOLD OUT
Unit F: 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-story home | 1,915 sq ft — only 5 left! Includes first-floor bedrooms and full bathrooms, excellent for long-term accessibility
Designed for Comfort, Efficiency, and Longevity
Rooted Northwest homes are built with long-term wellbeing of both people and planet in mind.
Energy Efficiency:
Each home includes a tightly sealed building envelope, high-performance windows, and advanced mechanical systems (ERV/HRV) to ensure optimal indoor air quality and minimal energy waste. Homes are also pre-wired and sited for ease of adding solar or other renewable energy systems in the future.
"These are likely to be the most energy-efficient homes these future residents have ever lived in,” says the project’s lead architect. “They incorporate the latest technologies and energy conservation techniques available today."
Universal Design:
The entire site is planned for ease of movement and access.
Relatively flat terrain with paved pathways throughout
Accessible common areas (dining hall, kitchen, library, etc.)
Standardized door widths and structural supports make it easy to add further accessibility features as needed
Several unit types include first-floor bedrooms and full baths, making them ideal for aging in place
A Living Landscape
Rooted Northwest spans 240 acres of gently sloping southern terrain at 300 feet elevation, offering a rich mosaic of forest, pasture, and fertile cropland. The land is naturally sculpted into outdoor rooms, creating a sense of privacy while maintaining connection. At least two ponds are already in place, with plans for additional water features to further enrich the landscape.
Residents have access to agricultural land for both subsistence and commercial projects—though farming is not required to live there. These shared spaces foster collaboration, innovation, and synergy among a wide range of land-based endeavors.
Rooted Northwest collaborates with the Snohomish Conservation District and Agroforestry Northwest to implement progressive farming practices like alley cropping and forest farming. Their farmers use low- and no-till methods, efficient drip irrigation, and natural pest and pollinator support systems. A “wet feet” agroforestry food forest, planted in 2022, highlights the community’s dedication to regenerative agriculture that restores the land while producing abundance.
Healing Loneliness
On a deeper level, Rooted Northwest hopes to help people feel less lonely. Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has identified loneliness as one of the greatest health challenges of our time, describing it as an "epidemic" with profound impacts on mental and physical health.
Building social connections by strengthening community infrastructure (like the Commons) and prioritizing human interaction in daily life are essential for our collective future. Rooted Northwest responds to this call by offering a place where social connections are woven into the fabric of daily living—where shared meals, collaborative work, and neighborly care become the norm, not the exception.
Life List
WILDLIFE:
Black bears, cougars, bats, bobcats, coyotes, deer, and various rodents. River otters, trout, and salmon in nearby river waters.
Birdlife:
American Crow, American Kestrel, American Robin, Bald Eagle, Barn Owl, Barn Swallow, Black Cap Chickadee, Black Phoebes, Black Swift, Chestnut Backed Chickadee, Dark-Eyed Junco, Downy Woodpecker, European Starling, Gold Crowned Sparrow, Golden Crowned Kinglet, Hooded Merganser, House Sparrow, Killdeer, Mallard, Northern Flicker, Northern Shoveler, Raven, Red-Tail Hawk, Song Sparrow, Spotted Towhee, White-Crown Sparrow, and Wood Duck
PLANT & TREE LIFE:
Cedar and fir groves, alders throughout the forested areas, a deciduous hillside predominated by bigleaf maple with native understory plants like sword ferns, salmonberry, and huckleberry.
A Return to What Matters
Rooted Northwest is a call to return to a way of living that values both the earth and each other. Here, community is not just something you join; it's something you live. Meaningful work, ecological stewardship, and daily connection form the foundation for a life well-lived.
"This is an opportunity to live a deeply satisfying life connected to land, people, and purpose," says Dave Boehnlein, Co-founder of Rooted Northwest.
In a world increasingly disconnected from nature and each other, Rooted Northwest offers an antidote through intentional community, shared work, and regenerative practices that heal both people and place.
Here, residents discover that the oldest way of living might just be the newest path forward.
The five roots of regeneration
Health & Wellness
Combat the loneliness epidemic through intentional community design that promotes daily interaction and mutual support. The walkable village layout encourages physical activity, while trails around farmland and forest provide nature immersion. Universal design ensures residents can remain in community throughout their lives, with single-floor options available in both two-bedroom and four-bedroom configurations.
Sustainability
Regenerative farming practices keep carbon in the ground while producing food for the community. Building on smaller footprints maximizes shared infrastructure efficiency, reducing individual environmental impact. The community at large shares common resources from tools to vehicles, dramatically reducing consumption. Solar energy exploration is underway while the community remains connected to the grid for reliability.
Community
The cohousing model creates natural opportunities for connection through shared meals, decision-making, and daily interactions. Membership-based governance ensures every voice is heard in shaping the community's future. The current CSA program connects residents directly with local food producers, while events like Farm Fest (October 12, 2025 10AM - 3PM) bring the broader community together to celebrate regenerative agriculture.
Ecology
By clustering homes on less than 15% of the 240-acre property, Rooted Northwest preserves over 85% as farmland and open space. The diverse landscape of forest, pasture, and cropland provides habitat for wildlife while supporting productive agriculture. Water features and riparian buffers enhance ecological function, while the permaculture master plan ensures all projects contribute to ecosystem health and resilience.
Spirit
Deep connection with the land, the more-than-human world, and each other forms the spiritual foundation of community life. Daily interaction with growing food, seasonal rhythms, and natural cycles creates meaning and purpose. The community's commitment to regenerative practices reflects a spiritual understanding of humans as caretakers rather than owners of the land.
Land Acknowledgement
We honor the first peoples of these lands by acknowledging that Rooted Northwest is within the traditional territory of the stuləgʷábš, People of the River, the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. The Stillaguamish people have inhabited these lands and waters since time immemorial and their descendants have remained in this territory to this day. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water.
Before it was Arlington, this land was known as stiqa'yuʔ, meaning "Haller" or "wolf" by the Stillaguamish people. "We had many villages around the Arlington area," says Tracey Boser, Stillaguamish elder and cultural resource specialist. The largest was Skabalco, at the fork of the Stillaguamish River, where neighboring tribes gathered to trade and visit relatives.
Proximity
Located an hour north of Seattle and two hours south of Vancouver, BC, Arlington, Washington offers a perfect balance between small-town charm and big-city convenience:
0 minutes to farmland and nature
8 minutes to downtown Arlington
10 minutes to fishing on the south fork of the Stillaguamish River
40 minutes to Paine Field (Everett Airport)
40 minutes to Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
50 minutes to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal
1 hour south of Bellingham
1 hour north of Seattle
1 hour 15 minutes to North Cascades National Park
A little over 1 hour to Anacortes Ferry Terminal
A little over 2 hours south of Vancouver, BC
Guided by Experienced Advisors
Rooted Northwest is shaped by the wisdom of leaders in cohousing, regenerative design, and community building:
Katie McCamant, a pioneer of cohousing in North America, has designed and developed dozens of communities and brings decades of practical experience.
Bryan Bowen & Caddis Collaborative lead community design with expertise in sustainable, low-carbon, and human-scaled architecture.
Diana Leafe Christian, author and community-building expert, guides Rooted Northwest’s membership process with insights from decades in intentional communities.
Kathryn Gardow and Machelle & Narendra Varma bring deep knowledge of farmland preservation, food systems, and cooperative models.
Jacob Racusin of New Frameworks advises on sustainability and regenerative building practices using local natural materials.
Crystal Byrd Farmer, diversity and inclusion educator, helps Rooted Northwest foster a welcoming, equitable community culture.
Liz Walker of Ecovillage Ithaca shares lessons from building one of the nation’s leading ecovillages.
Pam Orbach contributes her expertise in Nonviolent Communication and Restorative Justice to support healthy community relationships.
Together, these advisors help Rooted Northwest weave social fabric, ecological stewardship, and resilient design into every layer of the project.
Your Path to Becoming a Rooted Northwest Neighbor
Experience life at Rooted – Spend six weeks getting to know the land, the people, and the rhythms of community life to ensure it’s the right fit for everyone.
Apply for membership – When you’re ready, submit your application and take the first step toward making it home.
Join the community – Upon acceptance, contribute a one-time $2,000 membership fee.
Choose your future home – Select and reserve one of six thoughtfully designed home typologies. Every home is built at the same time as the others, creating a shared sense of progress and excitement.
Plan your down payment – Prepare to provide 5% of your home’s estimated price in the early stages; this will gradually increase to 20%.
Grow the vision together – Make ongoing “cash call” contributions toward your 20% down payment as key community milestones are reached.
NEXT INFO SESSION: August 14th, 5–7:30 pm via Zoom
For inquiries, please connect with Rooted Northwest directly or email us: team@chooselatitude.com
The lots for sale are not currently advertised through any MLS.
Monona, WI
$280,000
Listed by Mark Voss