Windrose is a queer- and vegan-friendly intentional co-living community located near Hagley Park, in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch. We are a group of people who have chosen to share space, resources, and life — building something more connected than conventional housing allows.
We're not a hotel, a hostel, or a commune in the traditional sense. Windrose is a household — a living, breathing community of people who cook, clean, celebrate, and sometimes struggle together. We share a large home near Hagley Park, with communal spaces including a kitchen, living areas, a sauna, and outdoor space.
Guests can stay for up to two months. Residents live here long-term. Both guests and residents are expected to contribute to the life of the house — in chores, in presence, and in care.
We are based in central Ōtautahi Christchurch, close to Hagley Park, the Avon/Ōtākaro River, and the city's cycling and walking network. We do not publish our street address publicly, but we are easy to reach once you are in touch with us.
We live with purpose and care — for each other, for the space, and for the wider community. We believe ordinary life becomes extraordinary when it is lived consciously.
Windrose is explicitly queer- and trans-friendly. We hold space for people of all gender identities, sexualities, and ways of being in the world.
Our shared kitchen and communal meals are entirely plant-based. We believe what we eat is one of the most direct ways we can align our daily lives with our values.
We practice honest, compassionate communication. We repair when things break, and we grow through difficulty rather than avoid it.
Life together should be joyful. We host events, share meals, play games, and make space for the delightful and the silly alongside the serious.
We see ourselves as part of Ōtautahi and as part of a broader network of intentional communities. Our door is open to connection and exchange with others.
Life at Windrose extends beyond shared walls. We host events that are open to our wider network, and we maintain connections with the broader Ōtautahi community and with other intentional living communities in Aotearoa.
We welcome guests (up to 2 months), residents (by availability), and people who just want to attend an event or hire our space. The best place to start is our links page — everything is there.