Authentic Relating Village in Chapala, Mexico, is an intentional community focused on deep connection practices (Authentic Relating and Circling), health & well-being, and conscious entrepreneurship. We are currently (Jan. 2024) just two people, renting units at a residential hotel in a beautiful location in the hills above Chapala Mexico, and have room to expand to 5-6 or more people by renting additional units. We have strong connections with the global Authentic Relating and Circling community and we have room for both month-long (or more) residential retreat intensives focused on personal exploration and healing, and spaces for permanent members.
Our goal is to establish a kind of human transformational utopia through deep connection practice, public service and conscious entrepreneurship. We are one of the very few intentional communities in the world practicing the very powerful tools of Authentic Relating and Circling. Once the community is established and we have critical mass, we may move out of the residential hotel and acquire our own property which can operate as an eco-village and begin agricultural operations. By beginning with the human relationships and building out the infrastructure later, we eliminate the financial risk of moving into a new community. Additionally, in the startup phase the physical location here is great. Pricing is very affordable as well (in the $400-600/mth range) and we have no capital requirements for joining.
We are very close to Ajijic, which is a famous retirement destination on the shores of beautiful lake Chapala, and which attracts many spiritual seekers, “transformational geeks”, artists and intellectuals, etc. There are also a number of other intentional communities in the area which are part of our network.
There is much more information on our website https://authenticrelatingvillage.com/
Deep connection practices known as Authentic Relating and Circling
If you are potentially interested in becoming a permanent member, you may come for a 30-day trial which starts at the beginning of each month. The trial includes a program called Practical Relational Leadership through Authentic Relating which is required to all new members. Afterwards there will be a mutual assessment. If the assessment is positive you can join immediately after your first month.
Please review the instructions at https://authenticrelatingvillage.com/
One person or partnership has ultimate authority.
A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.
Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).
As we are still quite small, Marco makes the major decisions. As we grow we will develop more sophisticated governance models. Note that there is currently no financial risk to join which makes the governance much more simple. Our main focus right now is on creating a good relational field, healthy lifestyle and entrepreneurship.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Regular fees: $600
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
There are various housing options in the $400-600 range. We encourage people to share the larger units which reduces cost and creates community.
Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Workshop, Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Internet
Smaller municipalities with local services but rural character.
Private homes with shared common facilities, designed for neighborly
interaction while maintaining independence.
Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
kitchens, dining, and social areas.
Connecting people and communities through an intentional online marketplace
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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