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The Essence

  • Communities

About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Spiritual

Founding year

  • 2024

What we do

We are a conscious community united in a life of connection, awareness and simplicity.
Through daily meditation and conscious movement practices, we deepen our self-awareness and connection with ourselves. We support each other through daily activities, reflections, and challenges. Together we inquire into the nature of the mind to remember the root cause of our suffering and pain. We create a space where we can be vulnerable and authentic. By sharing our struggles and reactions openly and honestly, we bring clarity to doubts and find peace with who we are and each moment as it is.
We are grounded in slow living, sharing plant-based meals, and living close to nature and to ourselves. Life here is about being rather than doing. Together, we’ve cultivated a sanctuary where you can stay present, be conscious, and build resilience.
We are 5+ members plus a two-year old and a baby who are currently based in Tulum, Mexico, where we focus on building our inner foundation and strengthening our connection through shared living and daily practice. We host life-awareness retreats and welcome those interested in joining our conscious community. As we grow together, we envision settling on a piece of land in the coming years. We are looking to build a space to nurture a conscious way of life for generations to come, and stay awake.

Our Mission

Our Vision: “Sharing the light of awareness with all beings, to support and be supported, now and for generations to come”
Our Mission: Creating a space where awareness, connection, and presence form the foundation of a conscious way of living.
Through daily practice, reflection and guidance, we cultivate clarity and resilience, supporting the journey of self-realization, self-transformation and a life in harmony.

  • Purpose
  • Spiritual
  • Community type
  • Coliving
  • Commune
  • Spiritual Retreat Centers
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Experiences
  • Networking
  • Services Business

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2024
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2024
  • Started living together

Video

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  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
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How to join

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 we expect from our members:
100% vegan lifestyle
No drugs, smoking, or alcohol
Participate in all daily practices and community events
Take initiative and contribute your energy
How to Join
Becoming a part of our community is a highly individual process that looks different for everyone. Please apply to join us through our website and book a call with us to get in contact. Once we meet you, we can find the best way for you to become a part of The Essence Family.

Basic expectations or agreements for members

If you would like to visit us, we welcome you to join us through one of our retreat programs or come as a volunteer. Have a look at our website for more information and use the “apply now” button to get in contact with us and find the best solution to welcome you here.

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Decision-making process

  • Leadership Decides

A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Conflict resolution approach

We hold daily meetings where all members can share ideas and doubts, ensuring collective decision-making. At the same time, we consciously choose to follow a clear, skilled, experienced, and non-emotional leader who holds the main responsibility for group decisions. On a smaller scale, everyone has their own responsibilities and is encouraged to initiate and co-create. Our decisions are guided by practicality, simplicity, and alignment with our values, vision, and agreements.

Economic model

  • Partial Income-Sharing

Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation

Additional economic information

Regular fees: $2000
Labor: Yes

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Vehicle Share, Library, Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Fire pit, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately all meals

Dietary type

  • Vegan Only

Dietary restriction

  • These restrictions are throughout the community

Community activities and engagement

  • School, Educational Institute or Experience
  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
  • Ethical Business, Investment Group, or Alternative Currency
  • Organization, Resource, or Network

Substance use culture

  • Substance use is prohibited in the community

Gender composition

  • Roughly balanced (no group over 60%)

Age demographics

  • Multi-generational (all ages well represented)

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Location

  • Quintana Roo, Mexico

Promoted Needs and Offers

Offer
  • Housing For Rent + Shared
4 weeks ago

Cohousing Home for Rent in Snohomish WA

Beautifully maintained and spacious home in the woods! The first floor features an open-concept kitchen with granite countertops and island off the great room, which includes a river rock wood fireplace in the living room. Large windows and skylights let the light shine in year round. Walk out the French doors onto a covered patio and pavered area for outdoor living. A bonus room is included on this floor in addition to the single-car garage. A large laundry room with lots of storage and a 3/4 bathroom complete the first floor. Solid oak flooring is throughout the home. The second floor includes 3 nicely sized bedrooms and a bathroom with a large soaker tub, dual sinks, and newly remodeled shower enclosure. Walk out the second floor to a large grassy area that is part of the shared community space. The top floor is a spacious room with skylights and a full bathroom. Total rooms is 3-4 bedrooms + office and 2-3/4 bathrooms. This home is part of the Sharingwood Cohousing community. The neighborhood incudes 23 acres of greenbelt where a stream flows during fall and winter. The common areas include a common house, play structures, a greenhouse, and community garden. Get to know your neighbors in this community of 29 single-family homes. Residents join teams and volunteer a few hours a month as participants in the community. Applications are subject to qualification requirements. Additional terms and conditions apply. Reach out to request a viewing! Owner pays HOA fees. Renter pays all utilities including water, garbage, electric, gas, and internet/cable. Renter maintains plants and gardens around home. Renters are expected to sign a cohousing agreement that outlines community expectations (available in advance upon request). Rent is $4500 per month, deposit $4500. Pets negotiable for additional damage deposit fee.
Offer
  • Communities with Openings
2 months ago

Do you feel called to help co-create a small, newly forming eco-spiritual community?

Old structures are crumbling. New ways of living are calling. We are answering that call. Wild Grace is an eco-spiritual community located in the Sierra foothills 30 minutes from Grass Valley, California. We recently completed new homes for those who feel called to our vision. Currently there are four of us living on this sacred 80 acres of land although we are a hub for an expanded neighborhood community. Many join us weekly for potlucks, expressive dance, Qi Gong, monthly musical gatherings, and seasonal celebrations in our temple, as well as tending to our orchard. We are excited to welcome others to join us on the land who are dedicating their lives to spiritual growth and ready to live in a more focused and intimate heart-centered lifestyle. Might that be you or someone you know? The fundamentals are simple. Spirit. We listen personally and collectively together most mornings, usually starting with a musical offering, a prayer, or a short reading, followed by about 40 minutes of what we call “sacred silence.” Heart Circles. About once a week we gather to share and listen. We are informed by authentic and compassionate communication practices. Nature. The land itself—an 80-acre oasis of field and forest perched above the wild and scenic South Yuba River—calls for our stewardship in the gardens, orchard, greenhouses, and general care. In turn, nature feeds us abundantly, both literally and spiritually. Interbeing. We join with others to share inspiration and connection as we host monthly gatherings of song, story and prayer that draws from the larger community in addition to other events we share with our closer neighbors. As we attend to these fundamentals, Grace flows to and through us—often in “Wild” or unexpected ways. Grace catalyzes through us, but is not something we possess. Because we all are connected, we feel that Grace actively transforms n

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