The Three Arrows Co-op, located in the picturesque Hudson Valley (2 Rochdale Rd, Putnam Valley, NY, 10579-2802) was established in 1936 by a group of young, New York socialists looking to build a summer 'paradise' away from the hub-bub of urban life. They pooled resources to begin an intentional community, and purchased 125 acres on Piano Mountain in Putnam Valley: the farm house provided lodging, the barn, a place for social activity, and Barger Pond, a lake for swimming, boating and socializing.

Initially bonded by a common ideology, primarily activists in the Jewish Labor movement, Three Arrows, with its 75 home sites, has blossomed over the decades into an active, modern co-operative with its fourth and fifth generation here, as well as some of its initial founders. For more on the history, archives are available at: http://dlib.nyu.edu/findingaids/html/tamwag/3arrows.html.

Our newer members represent a wide and diverse group, which puts new life into the community. We continue to welcome newcomers to our rental units, which offer non-members an opportunity to participate in this multi-generational, summer cooperative.