Rancho La Salud Village :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2011

This page last updated:6/13/2013

Rancho La Salud Village

Ajijic, Ajijic, Jalisco,

Mexico

A new gated community is being created near Ajijic, Mexico, a sustainable Cohousing village. The Lake Chapala area has long been touted as one of the best retirement places on earth, and now comes a new kind of place to retire, Rancho La Salud Village. This is “community by design” where the residents themselves work together to create their village.

This community will be the first Cohousing community in Mexico, and one of the most comprehensive. It will consist of an adult cooperative neighborhood of 21 homes and 8 residential suites that concentrates on sustainability (total on-site energy and water generation, on-site disposal of water and waste, organically growing our own food), senior health (following the guidelines established by AARP in the Blue Zone), adult learning, organic farming, and Universal Design. The land is purchased, the common house is built, and the lots are approved. We are ready to move onto the next step, that of forming community with the people who will live here.

Website: http://www.rancholasaludvillage.com

Contact:

Jaime Navarro
Carretera Poniente Chapala Jocotepec 1259
Corredor Ajijic - San Juan Cosala
Rancho La Salud
Ajijic, Jalisco 45920 Mexico
Phone: +52-376-7660608, +52-333-1717385

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This page last updated:6/13/2013

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Contact Mr. Jaime Navarro at jaimenavarro22@gmail.com

Affiliations: Lake Chapala, Mexico

Network Affiliations:

Coho/US

:: Coho/US::www.amar.org.mx

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community fits the legal definition of "housing for older persons" * and thus we may restrict membership/residency to those of a certain age and may have limits on child membership/residency in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 3 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By majority rule (learning curve towards consensus)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Regular Fees: No Answer (check our website´s current policy on fees and dues)
Land and Buildings Small Town Area: 3.3 acres (1.3 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 21 (plus 8 residential suites and a common house) Cohousing: Yes (check our website for our flavor of cohousing in Mexico)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (we are at a learning curve, just begining) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual (Our Multiversity educational model will contribute in serving the community towards integral health issues) Dietary Practice: Other (emphasis on Organic Food) Alcohol Use: Used occasionally (will depend on members covenants) Tobacco Use: Seldom used (will depend on members covenants)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (freedom of choice for evolved spirituality and respect for all religions) Educational Style(s): Other (freedom of choice)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

Number of Units:

21 individual homes and 8 residential suites

Square Feet in Common House:

4000

Architect:

Rick Cowlishaw and Matt Worswick

Developer:

Jaime Navarro

Become an Editor Current editor(s): rancholasalud, rickgreen10

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