Residential Life

At Peacehaven, residential life is grounded in the belief that everyone — regardless of ability — deserves a home that nurtures community, purpose, and belonging. What began with a single home has become the foundation for a bold expansion that will serve more neighbors and model what truly integrated community living can look like. 

From Susan’s View to a Growing Village

In 2014, we opened Susan’s View, Peacehaven’s first residential home designed to support and celebrate adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Named for our founder Susan Elliott, this home welcomed a small group of neighbors, our Core Members, into a life woven with community and shared purpose.

Over the years, what we’ve learned from living side-by-side with Core Members has help shape everything we do, from care practices to community rhythms. These lessons will guide our next chapter as we expand housing capacity and deepen the ways people of all abilities live, work, and grow together.

Peacehaven’s Housing Goals

Peacehaven is building beyond a single home — we’re designing a housing ecosystem that:

• Serves people of all abilities living together in inclusive neighborhoods.
• Makes use of Medicaid/Waiver funding so people with diverse financial resources can access community living.
• Welcomes people from all socio-economic backgrounds.
• Is replicable — a model that can inspire and inform housing solutions across North Carolina and beyond.

This vision aligns with the broader Different Together master plan for campus expansion — where new housing will be part of a thriving network of programs, services, and community spaces that support life at Peacehaven.

What’s Next: A Community That Grows With You

Thanks to momentum from the Different Together campaign, Peacehaven is planning:

• A village-style integrated housing neighborhood — including single-family homes, shared living spaces, and adaptable units for varying needs.
• A future where residents can access employment, learning, care, and social life all on campus or within walking distance.
• A model of community living that respects individuality while building interconnectedness.

How To Learn More

To truly understand our housing vision, we invite you to:

• Visit Peacehaven, meet residents and staff, and experience community life firsthand.
• Reach out with questions or housing interest — contact: housing@peacehavenfarm.org.