Testimonials
Learn from current members just what makes Artessa and cooperative living perfect for your prime.
Whether you’re moving to be closer to family, looking for a community of like-minded people, or want a home base while you travel the world, every Artessa member has chosen this community for a different reason.
We wanted to communicate to the team that helped us make our buildout, (18) month transition, and move to Artessa a success, a heartfelt Thank-you.
"We are looking forward to our move to Mound Harbor to locate us closer to two of our sons and two of our grandchildren. We are both looking forward to making new friends to add to our current friends."
"We are really looking forward to moving into Artessa Harbour for the sense of community, proximity to the Dakota trail & small town atmosphere!"
"This community provides everything we’ve been looking for: walkability, biking, gardening, outdoor festivals. We look forward to making new friends to share experiences."
"I am excited to live on the lake for a change and to share this experience with my new Artessa community. I love being out in nature, hiking and biking, reading, traveling, and spending time with my family."
“I want a new lease on life. I want to change my lifestyle. The concept of community and having people my age with similar experiences attracts me to cooperative living”
“I had probably already made the decision to move [to a co-op] before the meeting, but looking at the floorplans and seeing all the finishes made me think, ‘yeah, I could live in a place like that!"
“I’m excited [about cooperative living] because it will be different. I’ll have another family, an extend family”
“In our stage of life, it’s fun to move somewhere brand new."
“I feel like I felt when I was 18 moving into the Freshman dorm [moving into a cooperative]. You’re preparing for a new chapter in your life. You look forward to it, you’re a little worried but you’re looking forward to it and everything will work out. You don’t look back.”
“I thought I would have to give up building things when I sold my house. Now I have the time, the space, and the tools to do what I love!”
“I want a lifestyle. Something to take me out of my comfort zone and yet be comfortable"
“My excitement is in the fact that I kind of feel like we’re reverting back to doing things we’re choosing rather than a list of things that need to be done.”
“It’s just easier to do what I want to do here”
“Our neighbors are great. And they’re already becoming real friends"
“There’s just a lot less to worry about, so I have more time
“It’s the first home I haven’t wanted to renovate!"