Resident life
Connection, friendship, and room to live your own way.
Residents shape daily life at Homewoods through meals, activities, committees, volunteer projects, informal friendships, and quiet routines of their own.
A resident-shaped community
Different residents with different rhythms.
Residents may join meals, games, committees, social hours, events, and volunteer projects. Some keep a quieter rhythm. Homewoods is designed to support both.
The community works best when residents can maintain their own routines while having familiar people and shared spaces nearby.
Ways residents connect
Shared meals
Dining offers a regular place for conversation, connection, and familiar faces.
Activities and events
Residents can participate in games, gatherings, social hours, educational programs, entertainment, outings, seasonal events, and holiday celebrations.
Resident Council
Residents have organized ways to share input, support community life, and work with administration.
Volunteer projects
Resident-led groups and volunteers help shape the library, events, welcoming, fundraisers, and other community efforts.
Daily rhythm
Keep the routines and relationships that matter to you.
Residents have their own apartments, kitchens, routines, visitors, vehicles, appointments, shopping trips, hobbies, and connections to the surrounding community.
Homewoods is designed to support everyday life rather than replace it: a stable home base with services, shared spaces, and community nearby when useful.
Shared spaces on campus
Residents use shared spaces throughout Homewoods for meals, conversation, activities, reading, family visits, and time outdoors.
Dining spaces
Shared dining areas support meals, conversation, and regular connection.
Lounges and gathering areas
Comfortable shared spaces are available for conversation, visits, and informal gatherings.
Library and recreation
Residents use shared rooms for reading, games, activities, meetings, and events.
Outdoor areas
Wooded grounds and riverfront surroundings provide space for walks, seating, and time outside.
Common questions
How do new residents get connected?
Staff, Resident Council members, neighbors, activities, meals, and volunteer groups all help new residents get familiar with the community at their own pace.
How involved is the Resident Council?
Resident Council is an active part of community life at Homewoods. Residents help shape activities, events, volunteer efforts, resident support, and broader community priorities while working alongside staff and administration.
Can family and friends visit?
Yes. Residents may welcome visitors to their apartments at any time, much like any other apartment home. Overnight guests are welcome, and a guest apartment may be available to rent for visiting family and friends.
Is Homewoods quiet or social?
Both. Some residents stay highly involved in meals, activities, and community events, while others keep a quieter daily rhythm. Most residents find a balance somewhere in between.
Spend time on campus.
Visit for a tour, lunch, and conversation.