Shift Esperanza

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  • 2 followers

About the Community

  • Forming
  • Rural

What we do

Shift Esperanza is an intentional cohousing-inspired Eco-Village/ Permaculture Farm on 100 acres, including private homes, shared common amenities, and a dedicated farm for growing food year-round. Our land is in the dry jungle of Nosara, Costa Rica, about 10 minutes to the town and beach. We envision a world in harmony with nature, where people support and care for each other in the spirit of community, and grow together through interpersonal connections and shared experience. Our Eco-Village is based on six core values: Interconnection, Environmental Stewardship, Self-Inquiry, Accountability, Generosity, and Play. The permaculture farm is in its third year of actively growing food, the infrastructure have been approved by the local municipal authorities, and architectural designs for the homes and common areas are nearing completion. Interested community members are encouraged to attend La Siembra, a week-long introduction to Shift from February 10-17, 2024. Contact [email protected] for more info or +1 720-232-3826.

Our Vision

Shift Esperanza is based on six core values: Interconnection, Environmental Stewardship, Self-Inquiry, Accountability, Generosity, and Play.

Our Mission

Shift Esperanza is based on six core values: Interconnection, Environmental Stewardship, Self-Inquiry, Accountability, Generosity, and Play.

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Ecovillage
  • 43 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
43

How to join

First visit the community website at https://shiftesperanza and click on the “Get inTouch” button at the top of the page. Then complete the short form to help us know of your interest and you can also select the “Schedule a Call” button and one of our membership team members will get back to you. If you continue to be interested we wll schedule a Zoom call with our Community Committee to help determine if we are a good fit for one another. If so then you will be provided with our short participation agreement to review and sign before placing any money towards the purchase of a lot or down payment on a home.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

As we are located in Nosara, Costa Rica if you are planning to come from outside the country, please reach out to our contact person to make flight and ground transportation arrangements. If you are already visiting or living in Costa Rica please contact Zev Paiss at +1-720-232-3826 to make arrangements for a land tour.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

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

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • 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

Join fee: $15000
Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor: Encouraged or suggested
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes

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

Common House, Garden(s)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By several individuals through an LLC or a Tenancy In Common agreement

Setting

  • Rural

Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Energy sources used

  • Wind
  • Photovoltaic Solar
  • Hydro

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%
  • Land area size
    100 acres

Reviews

Location

  • Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Promoted Needs and Offers

Need
  • Communities with Openings
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