Revenue sources

External Marketing:

• Classes promoted to the wider public and targeted groups, focusing on sustainability, permaculture, and wellness.

• Collaborations with like-minded organizations to expand outreach.

Specialized Education:

• Courses such as Permaculture Design Certifications (PDC), offered at $1,000–$3,000.

• Discounts or free attendance for community members, with drop-in options for elders.

YouTube and Social Media:

• Recorded and live-streamed workshops shared on digital platforms to attract global audiences and additional revenue.

Therapeutic Space For Practitioners:

• Wellness spaces rented to practitioners for classes, therapy sessions, or small group retreats.

  • Specialized rentals for physical therapy, yoga, and mindfulness workshops.

  • Physical therapy room & pool for elders.

  • Elderly-focused yoga and dance classes.

Promotional Offers:

• Spa treatments and wellness packages designed to draw external visitors and promote the community’s healing philosophy.

  • Health and healing training and workshops can be paired with retreat style packages.

  • Elder care plans included.

Hostel-Style Options

• Affordable accommodations for workshop participants, including bunkhouses with shared amenities.

Upscale Accommodations

• Private eco-friendly retreats for workshop attendees and vacationers.

Heritage Retreats

• Unique experiences marketed as eco-tourism to highlight local culture and permaculture practices.

Storefront and Markets

• Locally made, value-added products crafted in educational workshops.

• Harvest bounty from food forests and gardens, available to visitors and the wider community.

• Consignment of member-made goods and permaculture tools.

• Surplus Donations

  • Excess produce donated to local organizations to build goodwill and reinforce the community ethos.

  • Meat Production

  • Small-scale, sustainable meat products offered to visitors and members.

Outreach Services:

• Permaculture design consultations and app-based planning tools for external clients.

  • Educational content shared via YouTube, promoting community expertise while generating additional revenue.

  • Community Model promoted and shared through studies and summits.

Local and Regional Enrollment:

• Annual tuition fees averaging $15,000, with scholarships and discounts available for community residents.

• Marketing focused on nearby towns such as Lake Lure, Marion, and Rutherfordton, utilizing social media, SEO, and blog content.

• Volunteer Work Trades:

• Opportunities for families to reduce tuition through work contributions, fostering engagement and connection.

For Members and Visitors:

• A cozy space near the Zen Spa and shop, offering farm-to-table meals and refreshments.

  • Proceeds support community projects and maintenance efforts.

  • Community space for events and gatherings

An Invitation to Leave a Legacy That Matters

For too long, we’ve inherited systems that prioritize profit over people, consumption over conservation,

and isolation over connection. These systems—designed by the hands of past generations—no longer

serve the world we live in today. Now, we stand at a crossroads. We have a rare and precious opportunity

to build something better: a sustainable, intergenerational community that honors the earth, nurtures the

human spirit, and creates a brighter future for generations to come.

To the elder generation: You hold the power to transform the legacy you leave behind.

The wealth you have worked a lifetime to build can become a catalyst for change—a seed that grows into a

model of hope, sustainability, and connection. By investing in this vision, you’re not just funding a project.

You’re creating a sanctuary for your children, grandchildren, and all who come after you.

This is your chance to rewrite the story.