Authentic Relating Village, Chapala Mexico

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About the Community

  • Forming
  • Town/Small City

What we do

Authentic Relating Village in Chapala, Mexico, is an intentional community focused on deep connection practices (Authentic Relating and Circling), health & well-being, and conscious entrepreneurship. We are currently (Jan. 2024) just two people, renting units at a residential hotel in a beautiful location in the hills above Chapala Mexico, and have room to expand to 5-6 or more people by renting additional units. We have strong connections with the global Authentic Relating and Circling community and we have room for both month-long (or more) residential retreat intensives focused on personal exploration and healing, and spaces for permanent members.
Our goal is to establish a kind of human transformational utopia through deep connection practice, public service and conscious entrepreneurship. We are one of the very few intentional communities in the world practicing the very powerful tools of Authentic Relating and Circling. Once the community is established and we have critical mass, we may move out of the residential hotel and acquire our own property which can operate as an eco-village and begin agricultural operations. By beginning with the human relationships and building out the infrastructure later, we eliminate the financial risk of moving into a new community. Additionally, in the startup phase the physical location here is great. Pricing is very affordable as well (in the $400-600/mth range) and we have no capital requirements for joining.
We are very close to Ajijic, which is a famous retirement destination on the shores of beautiful lake Chapala, and which attracts many spiritual seekers, “transformational geeks”, artists and intellectuals, etc. There are also a number of other intentional communities in the area which are part of our network.
There is much more information on our website https://authenticrelatingvillage.com/

Our Vision

Deep connection practices known as Authentic Relating and Circling

Our Mission

Deep connection practices known as Authentic Relating and Circling

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Services Business
  • 2 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
2

How to join

If you are potentially interested in becoming a permanent member, you may come for a 30-day trial which starts at the beginning of each month. The trial includes a program called Practical Relational Leadership through Authentic Relating which is required to all new members. Afterwards there will be a mutual assessment. If the assessment is positive you can join immediately after your first month.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Please review the instructions at https://authenticrelatingvillage.com/

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Monthly fees/dues: $600
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
There are various housing options in the $400-600 range. We encourage people to share the larger units which reduces cost and creates community.

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Workshop, Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • 2-5 times per week

Substance use culture

  • Substance use occurs primarily at celebrations or ceremonies

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

Setting

  • Town/Small City

Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    2 hectares acres

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Location

  • Jalisco, Mexico

Authentic Relating Village, Chapala Mexico

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