The ARK

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About the Communities

  • Established
  • English
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2021

What we do

The ARK is a regenerative village for the new era, located in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Designed to be self-sufficient and self-funded, it blends shared ownership, environmental care, and community-driven innovation. Residents participate as co-creators and profit partners in a system that supports well-being, restores the land, and fosters human potential. The village includes an organic farm, wellness spaces, conscious architecture, and an upcoming education center inspired by nature-based learning. The ARK is a living blueprint for a more grounded, collaborative, and regenerative way of life where people and nature thrive together.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Intentional Neighborhoods

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2021
  • Started living together

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How to join

If someone feels called to join our community at The ARK, the first step is to connect with us directly. We offer an initial discovery call to get to know each other, share more about our vision, and answer any questions. If there’s a mutual resonance, we invite them to complete a short Potential Resident Questionnaire, which helps us better understand their values, lifestyle, and intentions.
After that, we schedule a visit to the land in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. We believe that truly experiencing the energy of the place and meeting the people here is an essential part of the process.
If the person decides to move forward, we guide them step-by-step through the legal and administrative side of becoming a resident. Throughout the journey, they are supported by a dedicated member of our team to ensure clarity, care, and transparency.

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Location

  • Costa Rica

The ARK

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Curso de Diseño de Ecoaldeas (EDE)

Diseño de Sistemas Integrados para la Regeneración ReDiseño Únase a nuestro programa presencial de Diseño para la Regeneración y contribuya al surgimiento de distintas culturas regenerativas por todos lados. ¡Inscríbete Aquí! + www.elmanzano.org + co******@*******no.org Fecha de Inicio y Registro El próximo curso Diseño de Sistemas Integrados para la Regeneración comienza el 04 de enero, 2020 terminando el 01 de febrero.La duración total del curso es de seis días, que abarca aproximadamente 210 horas de tiempo de estudio. El costo de este curso único y transformativo es de $929.000 CLP. Su inversión incluye comida y alojamiento. Inscripción anticipada: Regístrate hasta un mes antes de la fecha de inicio para obtener un descuento del 15%, ¡solo $790,000 CLP! Este curso se puede tomar modulo por modulo o el curso entero de 26 días intensivos. El curso de Diseño de Sistemas Integrados para la Regeneración está certificado por Gaia Education. Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a co******@*******no.org Siendo el Cambio El curso presencial de El Manzano Diseño de Sistemas Integrados para la Regeneración se ofrece en colaboración con Gaia Education, Gaia Universidad, Koru Transformación y Círculo de Apoyo. Este curso es de interés para todas aquellas personas que quieren crear o rediseñar sus comunidades u organizaciones hacia la sostenibilidad. Este es el primer y único curso en el mercado que aborda el desarrollo y el diseño regenerativo territorial desde una perspectiva holística que incluye las cinco dimensiones principales de la sostenibilidad: visión del mundo, diseño, ecológica, económica y social. ¿Por qué Diseñadores Regenerativos? Para que la humanidad avance hacia la sostenibilidad, debemos rediseñar todo, desde nuestros hogares hasta nuestros alimentos, energía, transporte y si

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