“This is not a Coliving,
This is an in-between.”
notacoliving (noco) is a dynamic space to explore, experience, and experiment around modern community living.
Just like us nomads and travelers, noco moves and evolves. The first time we explored village life in Andalusia, Spain; this time we’re taking you to the French Pyrenees.
As the year slowly comes to an end, we will retreat into a little mountain village just minutes from the Spanish border. Between the years, between two countries, and between two valleys, we will explore what it means to live in community and the importance of the space around us.
The space for our second edition: Pyren’Escape
Our group in noco 1
In a similar yet different spirit, we want to prepare for the transition into the next 12-month cycle. We invite you to join us for an intentional community experience, surrounded by the calm of nature and the stillness of the mountains.
To live together.
To dream up our dream life.
To discover what we already love and what we are missing.
Join us to explore where and how we want to live – together.
Quick Facts
The place – The French Pyrenees
Guchan, Occitania, France (2 hours from Toulouse & Bayonne)
Dedicated community space and 3.000m2 outdoor space
Fast and reliable internet (Starlink) and multiple working spaces in the house
Big multipurpose room for coworking, sharing sessions, workouts, yoga or meditation
Hikes, Hikes, Hikes and “Oh, have we been to this mountain, yet?”
Multiple villages and towns within the radius of a 10 to 20-minute car drive
- Walking distance to a small town (and we have bikes)
Just 30 minutes away from the Spanish Border
Local French Pyrenees Rural Culture
Mountains, nature reserves, national parks and tranquility in a unique environment
When is this happening?
- 01.11. – 15.12.2025
- Arrival 01. November 2025
- Departure 15. December 2025
We prefer to share the space with you for a the full six weeks. But we understand that life is messy, so we are happy to find inclusive and sensible solutions.
Picture from Pyren’Escape
Sitting by the fire and writing letters to each other in the first noco.
The House
Pictures from Pyren’Escape
Pyren’Escape Mountain Chalet
300m2 of living space
Terraces, Gardens, and other outdoor spaces (yes, plural)
4 double/private rooms
2 shared rooms (max. 3 people)
working desks in the rooms
community kitchen
multiple bathrooms
max. 10 people
What to expect
While Kathrin and Wojtek may sometimes take care of the logistics, we are all responsible for the experience and we organise, manage and facilitate the space together.
We build on our experience and best practices we gathered throughout the years and learned from our friends and mentors, yet we happily invite you to bring your ideas, practices and talents.
Multiple living spaces and work areas
Community cooking and dinners
Workouts, yoga sessions, and meditations
An intentional experience with a courious and conscious group
A place for you and everything you bring
a wholelotta fun, I guess?
Living, working and eating under the same roof is part of the classic co-living setup. With noco we want to do a bit more to create meaningful moments where we can explore community living and grow as a group. For example…
✨ Sharing moments around:
- Dreaming up (y)our life
- What is Home
- The Role Of Nature & Environment
- The Gradients of Society & Community – From Rural to the City
🌈 Space to share our skills, thoughts and ideas
⛰️ Hikes, time in nature, visiting nearby towns or cities and exploring local life
… this is just a sample schedule and a starting point, once we get together we will adapt to the needs of the group and decide on our shared experiences.
Logistics, Pricing & getting there
- Everybody pays the same
- 740 Euro per month and per person, 1.100 EUR for the full 6 week
Our financial model is transparent. If we reach full capacity, Wojtek and I pay less. If we have fewer people, we take on the risk and expenses ourselves.
- 500 Euro to reserve your spot, the rest amount must be paid at end of September.
- You can reach the house by train, bus or car. The closest Airport is one hour away. (More info after booking in the guide by Pyren’Escape)
- We can organise and align our travel plans in advance to save travel costs.
- We are happy to organise a car, pick you up if needed or rent a community car (not included in the price)
- Once the group is formed, we will consult with you in a community call to make sure that you meet beforehand and that everything is communicated clearly and transparently.
How can I join?
- Fill out this form
- Once we have received your application, we will confirm your place and send you payment details. We ask for a 500 Euro payment to reserve your spot.
… and then we will be super duper mega happy to welcome you to the second noco pop-up experience in the Pyrenees! - * For those we have not met yet: We will organise a video call with you to get to know each other and make sure we feel happy and aligned.
- ** In October we will have a short online call with all participants to set the scene, get a feel for the group and answer any questions before we arrive.
Cancellation
Life happens, plans change and we may not always have a say in it. If you need to cancel, this is how we would like to handle things:
If you find someone who can and will take your place, you will receive a refund (depending on the length of their stay).
Cancellation up to 30 days before check-in: 80% of your payment back.
Later cancellation: Unfortunately, no refunds are available.
We want to make this as easy as possible for you and we hope you understand that organising this experience has taken a lot of time and work in advance, so we don’t feel comfortable offering full refunds regardless of context and timeframe.
If something unexpected happens, let’s talk!
Wojtek
WOJTEK
Content Creator and Creative Strategist by day, Meditation Guide and Philosopher by night – Wojtek has long been skeptical and critical of the hyper-individualistic lifestyle that we keep moving towards for a long time. In his view, exploring and building community carries less of a notion of going back to the roots, but of moving into a worthwhile future, finding new ways of living and improving our collective wellbeing.
Always ready for deep talks, sharing circles, heated debates or contemplation in complete silence, Wojtek brings a sense of calm, openness and enthusiasm to every conversation.
KATHRIN
Let’s do this! – When you first meet her, you might think she’s quiet, but don’t be fooled. When it comes to making a change and creating a meaningful life, Kathrin brings enough energy for all of us. She is passionate about human connection and sees community as a vital part of our future.
As a trainer and educator in peacebuilding, sustainability, travel and global learning, she has all the skills and knowledge you could wish for when it comes to building community. And if things ever go sideways, she will be there as a Harvard-trained mediator to hold the space and give time, power and attention to the voices that need to be heard.
Kathrin
WHAT IS NOCO?
notacoliving (noco) is a movement and experimental space exploring modern community living and reimagining the idea of home for nomads.
In recent years, many approaches to community living have emerged and gained popularity. But none of those fully felt right for us.
As much as every individual needs community, every community needs its individual approach. Which is where you come in. We don’t want you to join our community, we want you to shape this community with us.
noco is not a coliving, it’s not an intentional community and it’s not an ecovillage.
noco is itself the process of becoming and creating a future community.
Together.
“This is notacoliving,
this is community in the making!”
*This is a private project of Wojtek Plichta and Kathrin David. Outside of the organisation give & grow gUG.