Farm in a cohousing community

New Hampshire
Farm in a cohousing community
Our daughter Juneberry and one of our muscovy ducks (in Hawaii) Farm in a cohousing community
9 • Updated 1 month ago
Our farm is part of Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm - a cohousing community of ~45 adults and ~15 children in the Monadnock region of southern New Hampshire. This year (2026), the farm is transitioning from a commercial operation (Nubi River Farm) run by outside farmers to a neighbor-led farm. Come be part of the exciting, stumbling first year! We will be growing a diverse mix of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We have 4-5 cows and 6 sheep with 9 lambs this year that we rotationally graze on our pasture land, rotating them daily. And we have a couple dozen chickens with shared responsibilities with other households in the neighborhood. Our family of 4 (expecting 5) have experience hosting WWOOFers in Hawaii and have WWOOFed, ourselves, all over the U.S. If you message us, we ask that you describe why you’re interested in these early stages and the types of projects you’re most enthusiastic about engaging with. We have a 5-year-old, a 2-year-old, and are expecting our 3rd in May, 2026, so our work efficiency is... very low. But this is a unique place to come WWOOF, as you'll be part of a cohousing community with weekly potlucks and common meals. Come see what it's like to live in cohousing. You would have your own room, but would share a bathroom and a kitchen with us. Expect a lot of young children noise and energy. We’d plan to share most meals and would love to have a rotation of who’s cooking and cleaning. 75%+ of our meals are vegetarian, with the exception being meat from past harvests of cow/lamb from our herd. We bake a lot of sourdough bread and would be happy to show you our style. Getting to the farm: If you don’t have your own transportation, we can pick up and drop-off at the Manchester-Boston regional airport or you can take the "Boston Express" bus from Boston Logan airport to Nashua and we'll pick you up there. Or we could pick up in Brattleboro, VT train station. Unfortunately, there is not public transportation near here, but we live in a walkable town, about a mile and a half from Peterborough, NH, which even has a little night life going on. We have wwoofed far and wide (including with our then-under-1-year-old daughter), and we’re eager to pay forward the openness and generosity we’ve experienced on other folks’ farms. Highlights - 113 acres with vegetable farm, pasture, and miles of trails through the woods - Cohousing community with ~28 households - Cows and sheep and chickens We do have Fiber high-speed internet and wwoofers in the past have been able to have part-time jobs and/or take classes while with us. Current projects: Daily chicken, sheep, and cow care Starting seeds for the spring Building permanent beds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers
Read more
Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Cattle farming
Sheep or goat farming
Forestry
Seed saving or production
Bakery
Methods or systems
Community-supported agriculture (CSA)
Holistic management
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Rotational grazing
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
Former WWOOFer
43.7 Hectares | 108 Acres
Accommodation
2 WWOOFers
Bedroom
Children accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Omnivore
Vegetarian
Vegan
Length of stay
1 day (local)
Weekend
Less than a week
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Over a month
Andrew
Andrew
Member since 2022
Languages spoken: English
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 1 day
New Hampshire
Manchester Airport / Nashua bus station
Feedback
Jo
Jo
United States • September 2026
It's hard to sum up a much-needed month of nature, community, and beauty, leading to the closeness I now feel with Andrew, Lauren, and their family. Right away when I arrived in New Hampshire I felt welcomed. It was mid June, a truly lovely time of year in that part of the country. I felt throughout my visit like I had arrived at just the right time, because of the gorgeous weather and the crops starting to turn but also because of the family's new baby, new location and community, and much newness in my own life that led me there. I spent time each day working on the farm, a community-owned property that is mostly cared for by a small farm team, weeding and watering and harvesting. We also cared for the animals, moving the chickens and cows and sheep around the fields. I spent a good deal of time, by choice, on domestic labor, when it felt like the most helpful thing to do. I really enjoyed trying out recipes based on whatever abundance of vegetables were available. I processed many garlic scapes into pesto and learned almost every way to cook a zucchini :) For logistics: staying with Lauren and Andrew feels more like visiting friends and becoming enmeshed with their life, rather than getting a job on a farm. If you're into that, their place could be for you. There's a little town you can get to by car, or a long walk, with bookstores and bars. There are also lakes to swim and mountains to climb nearby. Overall I would highly recommend and hope to be back very soon!
Read more
Stephen
Stephen
United States • August 2024
I had a great one week long stay with Andrew and Lauren. The house is located on a beautiful property with views over looking the ocean. Tasted all sorts of tropical fruits and got a taste of living on a regenerative agriculture homestead. I had a great time hanging out with the family. Thanks again!
Constance
Constance
United States • August 2024
Lauren & Andrew were absolutely lovely. Spending time with them and their girls was such a pleasant experience. It was like a little piece of home : ) The view from their property is beautiful, and they have a lot of knowledge and experience as WWOOFers and hosts. I learned a wealth of knowledge from them and got a lot of insight for my future endeavors. Also, their bread was delicious! An awesome bonus to an already lovely experience. Thank you for taking me on such short notice, guys, and for letting me spend time with your babies! I'm absolutely smitten with them. Mahalo!
Read more
Hannah
Hannah
United States • February 2024
We had the most beautiful time staying at Lauren and Andrew’s. They are down-to-earth, kind, compassionate, caring, generous, and just plain wonderful in every way. They are the type of people you want to spend time with and learn from. They have lots of experience with WWOOF, both as WWOOFers and hosts. They welcomed us in, taught us about propagation, soil regeneration, cow management, as well as all the native plants and their benefits/uses. We absolutely LOVED spending time and playing with Juneberry and baby Alia. Sharing meals together and taking turns cooking dinner was another big highlight of our time. (Plus all the yummy sourdough we got to munch on!) All in all, this was a 10/10 experience that will remain close to our hearts. Anyone who gets the opportunity to spend some time with Lauren and Andrew at their farm will quickly understand how fabulous they are! Big love for them all!
Read more
Kaley
Kaley
United States • August 2023
WWOOFing for Andrew and Lauren was the best experience I have ever had!! They are in an beautiful location, and their land is magical! Not only are the conditions wonderful for wwoofing, but Andrew and Lauren are both friendly, knowledgeable, extremely kind and helpful! Their daughter Juneberry was an amazing highlight of my time there. Cooking with Lauren was something else I really enjoyed, and I am so incredibly grateful for everything these people shared with me during this experience. It was my first time WWOOFing but it will be hard to beat.
Read more
TJ
TJ
United States • January 2023
This was my first Wwoofing experience, and I can say without a doubt in my mind that it doesn’t get much better than this. By the end of our stay with Lauren, Andrew, and Juneberry, they felt like family! We were very well taken care of; our rooms were clean and spacious with a view of the ocean, and if that’s not enough for you, there’s always something good-smelling coming from the kitchen, whether it was freshly baked sourdough bread, homemade butter, or citrusy smoothies, they never disappointed. Projects we helped with consisted of trimming panax hedging, digging a trench for a new water line, and reconstructing the shed, but taking care of the animals had to be one of my highlights. The ducks were friendly, the cats were vigilant, the chickens were chickens, and the cows were, let’s just say, adventurous! All in all, it was a great time, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you, for having us! (P.S. If they ask if you have weed-whacking experience, don’t be so confident; cane grass is a different breed!)
Read more