Resident Association

Over the years, residents have come together to build a vibrant community—transforming a collection of tiny houses and a farm into a true neighborhood. From garden and bird clubs to cooking classes, movie nights, and game nights, these activities take planning, coordination, and many helping hands.

While the community continues to thrive, consistent follow-through from management has sometimes been a challenge, especially with frequent staff turnover. We’ve made progress, and we remain committed to working together to keep that momentum going.

The Steering Committee is a group of residents who gather community input and share it with management in a clear, unified way. If you’re interested in joining, we’d love to hear from you.

We also host occasional resident check-ins to learn what’s working, what could improve, and what new ideas you’d like to explore—so keep an eye out for an invitation.

There are many ways to get involved, and your talents are welcome. To learn more, email vfresidentsassoc@gmail.com.

Steering Committee: Lisa Apfelberg, Brandy Beverly, Van Thompson, Tisa Wheeler, Dennis Gillespie
Communications Committee: Brandy Beverly, Lisa Apfelberg, Mary Connor, Angela Kopit, Wendy Schuelke, Bridget Woods
Programming Committee: Lisa Apfelberg, Angela Kopit, Regina Kubelka, Tisa Wheeler (seeking volunteers)
Welcome Committee: Lisa Apfelberg (seeking volunteers)
First Thursday (monthly meeting, discuss farm news and sustainability topics, 5:30-7:00)
Homestead Groups (meets monthly, second Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00)
- Garden Club: Carey Hajovsky, Brandy Beverly and many others (all are welcome)
- Bird Club: Dennis Benke and many others (seeking volunteers)
Food Forest Initiative: Lisa Apfelberg
Community Garden: (future)
Work/Skills Barter Program: (future) Seeking interested lead
Shared Equipment Program (future) Seeking interested lead