ElderSpirit Community in Abingdon, Virginia,  just northeast of Bristol, is a co-housing community that consists of 29 homes, a common house and a Spirit Center. The 55+ community is the first mixed-income, mixed ownership Elder Co-Housing Community in the United States. It offers mutual support and spirituality with members sharing and developing their gifts and talents through music, dance, theater, gardening, and crafts. Community meetings and common meals provide opportunities for discussion and sharing. Homes are priced in the $100�s, with rentals also available. The property borders on the Virginia Creeper Trail for walking and biking.