| NAMASTE’... Community of Belize,
The intention of our community is that of being completely self-sustainable. As part of this community there is a yoga and raw food retreat, and special events for visitors internationally alike. This retreat is centrally located as part of the common area of the community to include a sanctuary, community dorm, multi-purpose room for (yoga, prayer, education, arts, drumming, etc.), a kitchen, laundry, bath house, sauna, sweat lodge, and fenced common garden areas to support ongoing community conscious living.
This community is approximately 500 +/- acres of a 4100 acre farming ranch with a major river running through it in the heart of the country of Belize’s fertile, rich savannas. It is future speculated to grow soy beans (for a biodiesel pilot program), okra and other produce, and raise organically fed, hormone free live stock (for international export).
This community is designed to be entirely financially sustainable with employment opportunities as part of the community, the ranch, and in town. It is also future speculated by the founder of this community to open a “Green” restaurant and Health food store in town near the tourism hub of Belize, Belize City.
NAMASTE’... Community is speculated to be co-operatively owned and operated. There will be approximately fifty, one acre (+/-) lots available for purchase that can be legally deeded to the rightful owner on approval of application by elected elders of the community. Status: Forming | |
Population Members(adults and children): 95 Non-member Residents: 10 (Projected) Open to new members: Yes (on approval of application by Elders) | Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders (Elected by Registered Community Members) Leadership Core Group: Yes (Primary investors like minded) | Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances (and an opportunity for income sharing if member chooses to buy into community operated businesses) Labor Contribution: Expected (maintenance and cleanup to commonly used areas as needed) Join Fee: Yes (NAMASTE’... community is co-operatively owned and operated. There will be approximately fifty; one acre (+/-) lots available for purchase at $10,000.00 US, plus the cost of home chosen for lot) | Land and Buildings Rural (Juggle, Savanna, river) Area: 500 acres (202.3 hectares) (450 acres +/- of common and 50 separately deeded lots as part of community) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) | Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily raw foods | Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (Peace, Love, and Light) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) (Native American, Mayan, Tibitan-Buddhist, Eastern) Educational Style(s): Home schooling | |
