Wild Life Ranch is the result of a dream built from our collective experiences visiting, living in, and studying intentional community. Many of us felt that our current living situations made us more isolated and disconnected from the world. We discovered that in our day to day lives we want to feel more in touch with others, have more of a sense that we belong, be at ease in our surroundings and with people we love and care about. So we set out on a journey to discover how to create that for us.
As we kept dreaming our dream and almost by accident, Mo stumbled upon a property that suits this vision perfectly. Located in Arvada, Colorado, he began working with the local county to understand their requirements of building a multi residence community. And as of of early 2026 we formed our founding members group and made big steps forward to pursue a 10-residence village on this 13-acre property.
We are looking for people to join us to create a wonderful small village community that seeks to live full, rich lives, by sharing the trials and tribulations of life, by building a dream and seeing it come to reality, by committing to a shared vision of a better life through connection.
If you’d like to meet us and discuss joining our group, check out our Events page for upcoming gatherings!
What will Wild Life Ranch Mean to us?
We are creating an Intentional Community for people who want more than proximity — they seek community participation and connection as a way to enrich their life. This is a place for residents who value collaboration, shared responsibility, and connection, and who are willing to contribute time, care, and engagement to build a resilient community together. As we plan to be a small community of only 10 households, we are acutely aware that it’s critical we have a cohesive group to define/shape/affirm what those values are from the beginning.
Visionary Cornerstones
Open, Honest, Vulnerable Communication
Living closely amongst other people means tension will arise. Tension isn’t always a negative, but it can quickly become so if not recognized. We do not want grievances to fester. We anticipate opening community meetings by sharing what has been going on in each of our emotional lives. The wonderful, as well as the irksome! For what may be irksome today could grow into something damaging in the future if not addressed. Each community member bears the responsibility to clearly and respectfully express their needs and concerns, so that we can all live harmoniously with common boundaries and expectations.
Be Your Best Self
We want every member of the community to advocate for their own wellbeing. Because it is only when your needs are fully cared for, that you will have the bandwidth and energy to fully participate in the wellbeing of the community. Put on your own oxygen mask first, before assisting others.
Growth Mindset
No matter what stage of life you are in, we want members who are inquisitive and eager to learn new things. We are seeking a ‘rich’ life, and that is not stagnant. Richness in life mean tackling the scary questions and expanding your boundaries. But growth requires a secure foundation. We want this village to be a safe haven where we know we have others we can rely upon and the freedom to express ourselves in ways best suited for each of us. We all have things to learn from — and to teach — others.
Participation AND Contribution
We want fellow community members who seek interaction and connection. Showing up is the most foundational trait of the people we’re looking to attract. But more than just showing up, we want people who enrich the community by contributing something otherwise not present. Help in the garden. Organize movie night, or fireside chats. Offer to run a kids activity. Bring a sunny disposition into gatherings. There are many ways to contribute and we recognize each person will have to decide how to engage in a way that brings themselves satisfaction, energy, grace, peace. Each person has gifts that others do not – we look forward to sharing those gifts with each other.
What will Wild Life Ranch Look Like?
Working with Caddis Collaborative, architects from Boulder, we are starting to design what structures to build and how our spaces will be configured. We are so lucky to have one of the preeminent cohousing firms in the country in our backyard, and are thrilled to be working with them! In early February 2026, we participated in a workshop to lay out blocks of wood and paper cutouts onto a scale print of our building site. It was so much fun to see the village come to life!
Our Property is a 13 acre former horse ranch in Arvada. Envision building a village in what is now the open horse pasture, views of Standley Lake to the southeast, and the Flat Irons to the northwest. There will be 10 individual homes facing a common courtyard, anchored by the common house at one end that has plenty of sheltered spaces for comfortable gathering indoors and out. A pool to break the heat of summer afternoons. A garden, walking paths, maybe volleyball and pickleball courts… and TONS of space for the community to decide what to build!
From shared meals, to hanging out, playing games, helping each other with projects, relaxing around the fire pit or in the pool, we are looking for a group of people seeking a personal connection with those they choose to live amongst.
Who Are We?
As Members of Wild Life Ranch, we are motivated by the belief that people thrive when they intentionally design how they live together. We are excited to invite others to join us who value connection, contribution, and the opportunity to build a richer, more resilient way of life—together.
Mo & Milli
Mo: My dream of living in intentional community began in 2017, when I spent time in a Buddhist monastery, followed by a year in a Buddhist lay community. Over the past six years, I’ve continued visiting and learning from intentional communities of many kinds across the US and Europe. This all helped me form my intention to create a new modern village: a diverse and committed group of people choosing to support one another through life’s ups and downs, blending the strengths of our Western world with the wisdom of ancient, tribal ways of living.
I call my intention the new American dream. Instead of being centered around individual success, we are centered around community success. This means supporting families with raising their kids, helping seniors age in place with ease and joy. Meeting each other’s depths and edges as we’re sitting on the porch, working on small projects, swimming in the pool or around meals and shared interests. I long to see every individual shine with their strengths, while blunting the edges of our shortcomings through the diversity of our group sharing life together.
Milli: I’ve spend time in intentional communities cross the US and Europe, learning from many different ways people choose to live together. Those experiences shaped my dream of building a village rooted in connection, care, and shared responsibility. I long for a way of life where neighbors truly know one another and show up for each other through moments of challenge, growth, and joy, moving away from the anonymity that is so common in Western culture and towards a more human, relational way of living.
Kyle & Meghan
Meghan: I’m a dancer, neurodivergent entrepreneur, mom, and dreamer who sings loudly in the kitchen, loves walks in nature (either alone or in deep conversation), listens to podcasts, and swims every chance I get. I’ve spent over a decade working as a speech-language pathologist and a special education/gifted ed coach, but I’ve shifted to self-employment as a speaker and neuro-inclusive entrepreneur coach, helping other neurodivergent leaders build lives and businesses where they work the way they’re wired. For the past two years, my husband, 10-year-old son, 12-year-old daughter and I have been traveling to intentional communities, staying in common houses and renting homes while others were away. The kids made friends with kids, adults, and pets quickly, started lemonade stands, mentored younger kids, and played in nature. I found walking buddies, deep conversation, shared meals (with food I didn’t have to cook!), yoga in the common house, and quiet moments to recharge. We ate from gardens, learned from neighbors, sat in hot tubs under the stars, and saw what was possible with the support of a community.
I’ve dreamed of having a homeschool co-op once we found our community where neighbors could share what they know with kids: baking, sports, music, crochet, art, storytelling, and more. I launched a homeschool co-op at Wildlife Ranch earlier than I expected because it was time to create a learning environment where kids grow through play, movement, time in nature, and connection. We don’t yet have pets (though my kids would love a dog or a bunny!), and we’d be thrilled to live near neighbors who’d let them help walk, cuddle, or care for their animals. We love not having to schedule every social interaction. I’m excited to have a community environment where it is easier to meet each of the unique needs of our family!
Monica
I’ve lived in the Boulder area for more than 30 years and have a deep appreciation for Colorado! I have experience working with land and collaborative ventures, most recently as a co-owner of a 20-acre horse ranch and dog boarding business. That chapter reinforced my belief in thoughtful land stewardship, shared responsibility, and the value of working together toward a common goal. My career as a consultant has centered on team-based delivering of complex solutions, and my service as a board member on several non profits reflects my long-standing commitment to collective decision-making and community benefit.
I first learned about Intentional Communities and the early models in Denmark long ago. However it’s only been fairly recently that I have discovered the number of successful and emerging Intentional Communities across Colorado. After the challenges of trying to foster connection in traditional neighborhoods, I am very much drawn to a model where community is a shared choice rather than an afterthought.