The Waysmeet Center, located at 15 Mill Road in downtown Durham, has eight private rooms. Each academic year, students live at Waysmeet as an “Intentional Community.” That is, they agree to live together committed to the following pro-social principles:
- To treat each other with respect, dignity, compassion, and kindness
- To agree to share equally in the household community, from chores to the purchase of common domestic supplies
- To deal with any conflict situations in compassionate and productive ways
- To participate in house meetings when they occur
- To participate in the hospitality of The Waysmeet Center by welcoming and greeting all visitors in friendly and respectful ways.
Each Waysmeet resident has a comfortable private room, and each grouping of four rooms share a bathroom and common hallway. House residents also have access to two kitchens, multiple living rooms and the complete use of the grounds and common areas of The Waysmeet Center, including Hubbe Hall, for visiting, relaxation, study, recreation, meditation, reading, music, prayer, and so on.
The cost of living at The Waysmeet Center is $800 per month starting Fall 2024. The rent includes all utilities (heat, electricity, water/sewer) and access to the on-site Cornucopia Food Pantry. Parking for four cars (first come-first served) is available for an additional $75 monthly fee.)
The 2024-2025 Waysmeet Intentional Community Application
Persons interested in living at The Waysmeet Center are asked to fill out an application form and to interview with Waysmeet staff. If you have questions, call or e-mail us at: thomas.young@waysmeetcenter.org