What about pets?

As stated in our website: "As we desire a lifestyle that is harmonious and sustainable, our land is free of animals and pets". This is a choice we have made on the way we want to live and it is a firm decision with no gray areas. It is not to say that there is anything wrong or right with pets, that is a matter of personal opinion. We understand that there are wonderful people who would like to be part of our community and who we would love to associate with. We are open in the future to purchasing land beside or near the village so people with pets could live there and be full members of the community as neighbors, this will take at least a couple of years to manifest. It is important for us to meet each other in the ways we can and if there are lifestyle choices that are not compatible then we need to seek solutions for the ones we can.

How Much does it cost to join?

Each person buys $6,000 worth of shares in our Community Building Co. It is similar to a membership fee if you will, the shares cannot be sold or traded and a person will receive dividends and benefits for life on these shares. Every person who is compatible with us will be allowed to participate regardless of their financial position so we can negotiate terms that are mutually agreed ie(monthly payments). People who want to help over and above the initial $6,000 can make a shareholder loan to the company and will be returned their investment + dividends according to agreed upon terms. We will get to know each other for a year and either party can request the shares be refunded. After the 1st year the shares are non-refundable. Why? We are growing something together and it is important to let it keep growing,this is only for people who are willing to go beyond their "little me" ,we are creating a gift of love to the world.

A person will still receive cash dividends from their shares for the rest of their life whether they stay or go, so there will be plenty of financial compensation for this small amount of money. In the end for the right people to join it costs nothing and if they continue to live the way they currently are, it costs everything !

When can I move in?

It would be possible for us to house 5-7 people in our first year when we have the necessary funding and 10-14 more next year. For those selected for these openings it depends on a persons level of commitment. The people who work with us to make this a reality are housed first. The more you put in the more you get out, whether it is your efforts or money. We are people of vision and action and want to work with motivated people. So with that said there are a core group of us and many people who are interested that would make good community members but people of action get housed first. Which are you? Please only contact us if you are seriously interested after you have read our entire website at www.yogaecovillage.com

Land Status

We are in the process of raising more money to acquire land. We have a simple and practical strategy to scale up to our full community size of 80 - 100 people. First we will buy a 5 acre lot and on it build a house, cottage, yoga studio and workshop. Remember, several of us are environmental builders so this is easily do-able. We will then rent the buildings out to ourselves, refinance the property and buy another 5 acre property and do it again. The general idea is to progressively buy larger properties and subdivide or re-zone them, since this takes time we will keep ourselves busy with small properties.

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