Ometepe Island · Nicaragua

El Regalo: A New Paradigm of Belonging

We are building a living system, not a subdivision. Join 36 founding capital stewards in co-creating a 144-person regenerative community on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
"We are intentionally dissolving the old paradigm of 'I own my lot and my house' and replacing it with 'I belong to, contribute to, and steward a living system.'"
Legally Structured
Regenerative
Steward-Owned
UNESCO Biosphere
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
78-Acre Living Ecosystem
$6M Total Capitalization
144-Person Community
THE VISION

One land. Two harmonies.

A regenerative community held by the rhythm of a thriving retreat — financial sustainability woven into the daily fabric of belonging.
THE HEART

A Thriving Regenerative Community

Members belong to the whole. No private lots, no isolated houses — only a culture of collective stewardship rooted in the land, the lake, and one another.
THE ENGINE

A World-Class Retreat Center

Diversified cashflow that funds the long arc of the project — sustaining the commons, the people, and the regenerative practices that make it all possible.
FIVE LIVING REVENUE STREAMS
Lodging & Retreats
Farm-to-Table Restaurant
Programs & Workshops
Tours & Experiences
Wellness & Artisan Goods
PHASE 0 • GLAMPING CO-CREATION INCUBATOR

Energetic flow on the land, before the build.

While Phase 1 — the beachclub, restaurant, and Here We Flow pavilion — takes shape, Phase 0 awakens the land through living presence: a glamping village of canvas tents, firelight, music, and shared mornings under the volcano.
Glamping Village

Glamping Village

Beautifully appointed canvas tents host stewards, guests, and program participants — generating revenue and stories from day one.

Fire & Council

Fire & Council

Nightly fires, shared meals, and council circles activate the social fabric of the commons long before walls rise.

Living Programs

Living Programs

Yoga, ceremony, music, and co-creation gatherings prototype the rhythm of community life that will anchor Phase 1.

PHASE 1 UNDERWAY IN PARALLEL

Beachclub · Farm-to-Table Restaurant · Here We Flow Pavilion

AN OASIS OF PEACE

Where volcano meets lake meets sky.

Fertile Ground

Fertile Ground

Volcanic soil that yields year-round, supporting abundant food forests and continuous cultivation.
Water Abundance

Water Abundance

On Central America's largest freshwater lake, with natural springs and generous rainfall.
Safe Haven

Safe Haven

Low crime rates and a welcoming rural culture – a sanctuary for families and stewards alike.
THE PROPERTY CANVAS

78 acres of living possibility

18 mz
Pastures
Community structures & resort facilities
12 mz
Musáceas
Plantain & banana groves
10 mz
Primary Forest
Biodiversity reserve
3 mz
Fruit Trees
Established food source
2 mz
Wetland
Water filtration & wildlife
180 m
Lakefront
Direct access to Lake Cocibolca
STEWARD-OWNED, NOT REAL ESTATE

The commons holds everything.

A Nicaraguan legal entity — El Regalo S.A. — owns the whole. People belong to the whole.
THE COMMONS

El Regalo

S.A.
01

The S.A. Owns Everything

A Nicaraguan legal entity holds 100% of land, buildings and infrastructure. No lots. No deeds. No fragmentation.
02

People Belong to the Whole

Members acquire relationship to the S.A. through membership and shares — fostering collective stewardship over private accumulation.
03

Flexibility & Flow

Move between homes as life evolves. No friction of buying and selling. Value remains alive within the commons.
FOUR PATHWAYS TO BELONGING

Many doors. One commons.

AVG. $136,000

Capital Stewards

Cash reserves anchor the financial foundation of the S.A. — receiving founding membership and equity shares.

MONTHLY / ANNUAL

Cashflow Members

Steady-income members who gradually earn equity through monthly or annual contributions over time.

BUILDERS • HEALERS • TEACHERS

Skill Stewards

High-value skill contributors receive housing and equity in exchange for their craft and care.

NO CASH REQUIREMENT

Local Members

Nicaraguan worker-members earning equity through their daily presence and stewardship.

PATIENT · REAL · ROOTED RETURNS

Wealth thatregenerates.

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FINANCIAL RETURN

Cash distributions begin Year 4

  • â—† Projected yield ~4.7% by Year 5
  • â—† Asset appreciation on UNESCO Biosphere island
  • â—† Diversified cashflow across five revenue streams
5-YEAR PRO FORMA
YEAR REVENUE NOI
Year 1 $1.29M $150K
Year 5 $2.27M $203K
Lifestyle Access

Lifestyle Access

Priority to live in a thriving, conscious community of practice.

Stewardship & Legacy

Stewardship & Legacy

Co-create a new blueprint of belonging for future generations.

Community & Connection

Community & Connection

A global network of innovators, healers, and builders.

Regenerative by Design

Architecture that listens to the land.

Building Technologies
Binishells, yurts, and earth domes — strong, swift, and quietly beautiful.

Solar Microgrid

Carport rings generate clean energy across the property—independence from the grid.

Multi-Source Water

Multi-Source Water

Watergen AWG, rainwater harvesting, and a greywater wetland — closed-loop abundance.

LAYOUT AS LIVING ECOSYSTEM

Concentric rings of stewardship

Core Community Ring

144 beings · private residential

Central Hub

Community Center · Council Dome

Permaculture Rings

Permaculture Rings

Food forests · agroforestry

Retreat Center

Retreat Center

Visitor access

Infrastructure Nodes

Solar · water · workshops

Grounded in Experience

The hands that hold the gift.

A LIVING PROTOTYPE
The first heartbeat of El Regalo before a single foundation is poured.
CC

Cesar Correa Oquel

Architect · Founder GM Finca San Juan (2008–2019). Deep local knowledge & project management.

ML

Mariangeles Lindo

35 years business administration. Skills in arts, letters, sales.

RG

Rafael Gutiérrez

Second-generation farmer. Field management, construction, agricultural products.

AS

Ana Saravia

Graduate in Tourism Management. Marketing, sales, project formulation.

THE INVITATION

Co-Create

The Gift

We have the land, the model, the financial plan, and the team. Now, we are gathering the 36 founding capital stewards who will bring this vision to life.

Your investment is not just a transaction; it is an act of co-creation that anchors a new reality for generations to come.

Schedule a conversation →
01 Review the Founding Steward Invitation Deck
02 Schedule a conversation with the founding team
03 Join us in building El Regalo
✉ stewards@elregalo.community