We are grounded in slow living, sharing plant-based meals, and living in close proximity to nature and ourselves. Life here is about being rather than doing. We’ve cultivated a sanctuary where we can stay present, be conscious, develop self-awareness, and build emotional resilience. Together, we inquire into the nature of the mind to remember the root cause of our suffering and pain. By sharing our struggles and reactions openly, we bring clarity to doubts and find peace with who we are and each moment as it is
Our Essential Practices
At The Essence, we live each day as if it were our last, embracing simplicity and enriching our lives through presence and connection. We nurture the body, mind, and spirit with the following daily practices:
Mindful Plant-Based Eating
We prepare and share fresh, wholesome vegan meals together every day, focusing on unprocessed and unrefined ingredients. We’re cultivating connection by sharing each meal together as a community. We also have freshly made juice together around midday to enjoy and connect. To help with the body’s natural detoxification process we practice intermittent fasting and have a 5h non-fasting timeframe from 9:30-14:30 where all our meals take place.
How to Become a Member
Joining our community is a commitment to a way of life, not just a temporary stay. We are building something long-term, creating a space not only for ourselves but for future generations.
What’s Expected:
100% vegan lifestyle
No drugs, smoking, or alcohol
Participate in all daily practices and community events
Take initiative and contribute your energy
The Process:
1. Start with a trial period – Join us for two weeks or one month. If you want to focus fully on yourself in this period (with no obligations to work), we recommend that you come for a retreat first.
2. If you continue – After your trial, the next step is committing to three more months.
3. Long-term commitment – After three months, you commit to a total of one year (so if you did one month + three months, you’d stay another eight months).
Financial Contribution:
First year: $2000 per month
Financial difficulties? A scholarship program may be available, depending on your level of investment and involvement in the community.
This is about being part of something real and lasting. If this speaks to you, we welcome you to take the first step.
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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