My name is Steven, and I currently am a technician/installer for Time Warner cable. My wife, Laura, lives with me and our two cats, Arthas and Mew. We have twin girls, Arvelle and Sylvanna. We came about the idea of co-housing while looking for green builders in Ithaca, and were pointed to EVI. After visiting EVI a few times we decided an ecovillage type style of living would be perfect for raising a family. My biggest hope for White Hawk is that it will become a pillar of the community for both Danby and Ithaca as a place to learn about ways to live with less impact on the land. I’m also hoping that at some point we will be able to produce almost all the food we need on our own land, so we’re not relying on shipping food from thousands of miles away. Laura and I have been involved with the village since June, 2006, and became members in the fall. I enjoy reading, hiking, watching movies, gardening, and playing just about any game.

Laura - I have my Masters degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-2nd grade) and plan on using that degree someday. Currently I am a stay-at-home-mother to my twin girls, Arvelle and Sylvanna. I also keep pretty busy doing White Hawk work – I am currently the web designer, membership coordinator, and secretary - amongst other duties. I love my family…I live with my husband, Steve, our two cats, Mew and Arthas, and two amazingly beautiful daughters.

I heard about cohousing a bit through my B.S. work (Environmental Science) and experienced it through EVI. My husband and I became interested in Ithaca a couple years ago and visited EVI, we have been researching cohousing communities and lifestyles ever since. We found out about White Hawk through their architectural consultant, Rod Lambert, who lives at EVI. We liked the focus White Hawk has on sustainability, affordability, and private spaces. We started our membership process for White Hawk in June of 2006. My biggest hope for White Hawk is that we will be a sustainable and solid community that collaborates with the larger community of Danby and Ithaca to better our local region.

I love to do many adventurous things: mostly outdoor rec, hiking, camping, canoeing, etc. I love playing with my girls. I love to garden. I love long walks and good conversations. I enjoy reading a good book and am a sucker for culture-filled things such as music, theatre, and arts of all types. I enjoy these things more when done with my family. I am generally a lover of life and intend on enjoying every aspect of it. I’m passionate and dedicate myself to the tasks I take on, always striving to do my best.

Arvelle - I am almost 2 years old and full of life and spice! I have recently discovered my ability to run and am thoroughly mastering this skill. Some of my favorite things to do are talk about animals, have stories read to me, and play outside! I love hugging my sister, Sylvanna!

Sylvanna - I am also almost 2 years old and full of joy and laughter! I enjoy making up new words, such as "mott" for "cat." I am calm and pretty laid back. I love lazy Sundays sleeping in my Daddy's arms. I love to play with my sister, Arvelle!