Meet the community: Susanne Spirig
From the Swiss Alps to Costa Rica, Susanne followed her calling for nature, creativity, and connection. As one of the first residents to build at The ARK, she’s paving the way for a new way of living.
The importance of permaculture principles in farming
Permaculture is a way to cultivate harmony between agriculture and nature, by prioritizing soil health, biodiversity, water conservation, and waste reduction, permaculture creates resilient, self-sustaining systems that regenerate the land rather than deplete it.
Meet the community: Marco Zamora
Marco’s dedication to Costa Rica and passion for preservation make him essential to The ARK. Leading road development, property management, and operations, he ensures everything runs smoothly.
The story of our land: from overgrazed pastures to a regenerative village
Our journey is a testament to resilience, vision, and collaboration. Rooted in Santa Teresa’s rich agricultural history, our village is transforming degraded land into a flourishing ecosystem while honoring the legacy of its past caretakers.
Lessons from growing up in a community
Growing up on a military base in the Soviet Union, Marat, our founder, shares his unique childhood experience of living in a close-knit community. From open doors and shared responsibility to the sense of belonging and trust, discover the lessons that shaped his perspective on togetherness and optimism.
Meet the community: Franca Garimani
Meet Franca, a vibrant soul whose journey to Costa Rica began with a gut cleanse and blossomed into a deep connection with Santa Teresa, where she’s lived for six years. Discover her story of alignment and the values she hopes to nurture within the village.
Architectural guidelines for a regenerative guture
Architecture is a commitment to regeneration and harmony with nature. Every home is designed with regenerative guidelines, from mandatory solar panels to eco-friendly water systems. Residents also engage in regenerative garden plans, restoring biodiversity and creating ecosystems that benefit both nature and the village.
Meet the community: Arkayla
This month, we’re featuring Arkayla, a shamanic healer whose journey to Costa Rica was guided by intuition and profound life changes. She shares how an unexpected calling led her to The ARK, what excites her most about building a heart-led community, and the unique role she envisions for herself in fostering intentional connection and collaboration.
Protecting Costa Rica’s oceans: the battle against shrimp trawling
Costa Rica’s bold ban on shrimp trawling has been a crucial step in preserving marine biodiversity. But efforts to overturn it persist. Learn about the activists defending the oceans and why this fight matters for the country’s future.
Meet the community: Alex Wilson
This month, we’re featuring Alex Wilson, who shares his inspiring journey of how he ended up in Costa Rica, what drew him to The ARK, and his vision for the community. From his passion for co-creation to his excitement about helping shape a community rooted in regeneration and cooperation, his story reflects the heart of The ARK’s mission.
Coming home to The ARK
The feeling of arriving somewhere new is, in a way, a feeling of being born again. Your senses are reawakened, your mind is clear of memories associated with the space, your heart is open to everything new that will come and everything old that has been left behind. In this article, you will find the different ways to arrive to The ARK.
Self-sustaining villages start here
At The ARK, we’re pioneering a new way of living by creating regenerative communities without relying on traditional investor-driven models. This approach allows us to prioritize the well-being of our residents while embracing energy independence through solar power and innovative infrastructure. Learn how we’re building a sustainable future, one that puts community first and leaves behind the constraints of conventional real estate development.
Using Gene Keys as a community building tool
The journey to self-awareness is ongoing. It’s not about reaching a final destination where we’ve “figured it all out,” but about continuously exploring who we are and how we show up in the world. This is why we believe in integrating tools like Gene Keys into our community — a framework that encourages self-reflection and growth.
The future is rooted in community and accountability
The ARK is about changing the mindset of living. It’s about reconnecting with the roots of life, finding true belonging for our authentic selves, and collectively creating massive change, often without even realizing it.