Santosha Village

(COMING IN 2029)

aN RV park & campground | a sustainable Farm | A transformational space

Creating a more fulfilling life for ALL, especially those who find themselves in a cycle of poverty.

Today, due to poverty, lack of affordable housing, oppressive systems, demanding jobs, un livable wages and our efficiency and profit based economy, many Americans across the spectrum are feeling a sense of overwhelm, stress, disgust and dissatisfaction. They feel that the system is stacked against them or plainly rigged.
Many are rejecting the current lifestyle and housing options as either inadequate or not accessible. They want a radically different solution, which holds at its center the wellbeing of the individual and the collective.

“40% of Americans a single paycheck from homelessness”

— report by the Federal Reserve on economic well being

Solution: Santosha Village

Santosha Village is a unique nature centered village of RVs, Tiny Houses and Yurts of about 40 residents, who pay a very affordable all inclusive rent and help maintain the village. In return they get a supportive community & environment which they can call home.

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How it works?

Each resident gets:

Housing: An individual private space (3,500 sq ft) with a basic RV
Utilities: Water, Electric & Sewage & Free Wifi
Meals: Cooked and Groceries included
Transportation: Access to our Vans and Cars
Personal cell phone service included
Well Being : Onsite access to Wellness and Micro-Business Assistance programming
Free Laundry Facilities & Soap
House Maintenance Included

Each resident gives:

600/month *
4 to 6 hours/week
Attend monthly village meeting
Desire to help ones self and others

Reasons to reside at Santosha

$600/mo Rent is all inclusive!

We believe to break the cycle of poverty and provide stability to all, 'Rent' should not only be affordable, but also include all major expenses (and any maintenance). Thus our ‘Rent’ will include Housing, Utilities, Food, Transportation, Phone, Wifi, Laundry and even Cleaning Supplies. At Santosha even if you are earning little, your money goes a long way to creating freedom

$3,000 Resident savings Account

We believe that without money in the bank, unforeseen expenses & life events create serious stress. Thus each household, that earns less than 50,000/yr will have a respectable savings & empowerment account available to them, as soon as they become residents.

an uplifting & connected environment

Keep your connection to nature. Feel the peace and joy of nature. The village will be deeply rooted in nature and the outdoors. Enjoy our farm, our outdoor spaces. Get lost and be alone or hang out in family. There will be plenty of space

Real Well Being Included

We believe that everyone should have access to emotional wellness tools, refined communications, healing modalities and the ability to follow ones interests. Therefore each village will have onsite activities dedicated to these topics included in the rent.

Become part of an uplifting Chosen Family

If you live at Santosha, it will be your chosen family. Family means people care about you and your well being. They care about how you can not just live but thrive. If someone is in trouble, the others try to help them. We will run Santosha together and for the betterment of each individual and the whole. We will commit to resolving our own issues and conflicts. Live with people, who also want to live more meaningfully and intentionally.

Live life as an example

One village is not enough to create deep change. At Santosha, you are not only living for yourself but your very act of living is helping others. Every village will help through its monthly contribution and through its residents, create another so that others may also have the foundations of a more fulfilling life.

Resident Profiles

Santosha is a chosen family for a diverse set of individuals

Bill

Job: N/A

Income $850/Month

Bill has been on permanent disability since 2009. He lived in New Orleans but with a tight income has found himself barely making it. He lived with family until his mom passed and was on the streets for a while. He loves the freedom and quality of life that Santosha has to offer. He loves to work in the garden and wants to volunteer at our farm and find working in the soil healing

Desiree

Job: Artist/Mom

Income $1500/Mo

Desiree is an customer support operator that works for a Home Depot. Her work on mostly online but does have to go into the office twice a week. She has a 9 year old that does home schooling and she loves the support of community and the idea that her rent includes cooked meals for her and her son which saves her a ton of time.

Jeffery

JOb: N/A - Veteran

Income $550/Mo

Jeffery is a formerly un housed veteran. He was unhoused for about 3 years before getting into a a housing program. Jeffery wants to be a resident because he wanted a better environment and quality of life. He receives a small stipend from the VA for his service. He particularly appreciates all the wellness activities on site and regularly goes to Yoga and Group Therapy. Mr Jefferson is a faithful Christian and loves his faith

Hazrat

JOb: ONline Bus.

Income $4,000/Mo

Before Santosha Hazrat, a Trans Man, had been on the streets for about 8 months. After going through rehad, they have been enjoying the peace and family of Santosha Village. They have been actively involved with the farm. They also help manage the few RV rental spots that the village runs.