Geoship Resilient Community Proposal

Tree of Life Regenerative Village – Sarasota County, Florida

Executive Summary

This proposal outlines the development of an innovative resilient community featuring 9 Geoship personal bioceramic domes and 1 large entertainment/production center dome, arranged in a sacred Tree of Life (Kabbalistic Sephirot) pattern in Sarasota County, Florida. The community will operate as a profitable venture with 50% permanent residents and 50% short-term rentals (minimum 3-day stays), leveraging the growing demand for unique, sustainable accommodations and resilient living solutions.

Project Overview

Community Design:

• 10 total Geoship bioceramic domes arranged in the Tree of Life pattern
• 9 personal residential domes (ranging from 600-1,200 sq ft each)
• 1 large central entertainment/production center dome (2,000+ sq ft)
• Sacred Plant Medicine Integration: The 3 top domes (Kether, Chokmah, Binah) dedicated to the three master plant teachers – Ayahuasca, San Pedro, and Iboga – prepared as legal ancient spagyric preparations for healing and reflection
• Sustainable infrastructure including solar, water collection, permaculture gardens
• Shared common areas and walking paths connecting all structures

Location Strategy:

• Target areas: Kensington Park, Gillespie Park, or Fruitville Road corridor
• 2-4 miles from downtown Sarasota (bikeable distance)
• Direct access to Legacy Trail system connecting to downtown
• Urban-adjacent for premium guest experience and resident convenience

Financial Projections

Initial Investment Breakdown

Geoship Dome Costs (Based on Current Pricing):

• 9 Personal Domes @ $127/sq ft (avg 900 sq ft): $1,030,500
• 1 Entertainment Center Dome (2,000 sq ft): $254,000
• Total Dome Construction: $1,284,500

Land Acquisition:

• Estimated need: 8-12 acres for closer-in development with efficient spacing
• Near-downtown Sarasota land: $80,000-$150,000/acre
• Target budget: $960,000 for 12 acres (Kensington Park/Gillespie Park area)

Infrastructure & Development:

• Site preparation, utilities, roads: $400,000
• Solar system (community-wide): $150,000
• Water/septic systems: $120,000
• Landscaping, gardens, common areas: $100,000
• Sacred plant medicine preparation laboratory: $75,000
• Permits, legal, contingency: $200,000
• Project management fee (24 months @ $6,000/month): $144,000

Total Project Cost: $3,373,500

Revenue Projections

Rental Income (5 units as short-term rentals):

• Average nightly rate: $450/night (premium urban eco-resort pricing)
• Occupancy rate: 80% annually (higher due to downtown proximity)
• Annual rental revenue: $657,000

Permanent Resident Income (4 units):

• Monthly rent: $2,800/month average (premium for downtown access)
• Annual resident revenue: $134,400

Entertainment Center Revenue:

• Event hosting, workshops, retreats: $60,000/year
• Production rental (film/photo): $24,000/year
• Sacred plant medicine healing sessions and workshops: $180,000/year

Total Annual Revenue: $1,055,400

Operating Expenses

• Property management (15%): $158,310
• Maintenance and utilities: $55,000
• Insurance: $45,000
• Property taxes: $48,000
• Marketing: $50,000
• Sacred plant medicine supplies and compliance: $35,000
• Miscellaneous: $25,000
• Total Annual Expenses: $416,310

Net Annual Income: $639,090 Return on Investment: 18.9%

Crowdfunding Strategy

Campaign Structure:

• Target raise: $3,700,000 (includes 10% buffer)
• Minimum investment: $1,000
• Investment tiers with corresponding returns/perks:
  • $1,000: Annual community newsletter, virtual tours
  • $5,000: 3-day annual stay privileges
  • $25,000: Week-long annual stay + profit sharing
  • $100,000: Co-ownership stake with voting rights
  • $500,000: Named dome with permanent usage rights

Platform Options:

• Regulation Crowdfunding (SEC compliant)
• Real estate crowdfunding platforms
• Community-supported agriculture model adaptation

Market Analysis & Trends

Favorable Market Conditions:

• Sarasota rental market strong with median rents at $2,900/month
• Home prices showing slight cooling with median around $496K, creating opportunities
• Growing demand for unique, sustainable accommodations near urban centers
• Legacy Trail extension completed to downtown in March 2022, improving bike connectivity
• Increased interest in resilient living post-climate events
• Wellness tourism market expanding, especially for urban-accessible retreats

Competitive Advantages:

• Geoship domes designed for 500-year lifespan with ultra-low maintenance
• Hurricane-resistant construction (critical in Florida)
• Energy-efficient design reducing operating costs
• Sacred geometry appeal to wellness/spiritual tourism market
• Unique offering: Legal ancient spagyric plant medicine preparations in dedicated healing spaces
• Bikeable downtown location – unique positioning for eco-conscious urban guests
• Direct Legacy Trail access for recreational cycling
• First comprehensive plant medicine healing center integrated with sustainable community
• Appeals to growing psychedelic therapy and consciousness exploration markets

Logical & Practical Benefits

Environmental Benefits

• Bioceramic construction uses earth-friendly materials
• Minimal construction waste compared to traditional building
• Integrated renewable energy systems
• Water conservation through collection and recycling
• Permaculture food production reducing carbon footprint

Economic Benefits

• Diversified revenue streams reducing risk
• Lower maintenance costs than traditional construction
• Energy independence reducing operating expenses
• Property appreciation potential in growing market
• Job creation for local community

Social Benefits

• Demonstrates sustainable living practices
• Creates intentional healing community model
• Provides access to ancient plant wisdom traditions in legal, safe setting
• Educational opportunity for visitors about plant medicine and consciousness
• Supports local economy through wellness tourism
• Provides affordable housing alternative for residents
• Bridges traditional indigenous healing practices with modern sustainable living

Practical Benefits

• Rapid construction timeline (6-12 months vs 2-3 years)
• Climate resilience in hurricane-prone region
• Scalable model for expansion
• Lower insurance costs due to superior construction
• Reduced regulatory complexity with proven dome designs

Land Acquisition Strategy

Target Areas & Pricing

• Kensington Park area: Near Fruitville Road – $100,000-$130,000/acre
• Gillespie Park vicinity: East of downtown core – $80,000-$120,000/acre
• Fruitville Road corridor: Direct Legacy Trail access – $120,000-$150,000/acre

Key Location Benefits

• Bikeable to downtown: 2-4 miles via Legacy Trail system
• Legacy Trail access: Direct connection to the 18.2-mile paved trail that now extends from downtown Sarasota to Venice
• Urban amenities: Walking/biking distance to restaurants, cultural venues
• Premium positioning: Higher rental rates due to downtown proximity

Acquisition Tactics

1. Direct seller negotiations: Target family-owned agricultural land
2. Tax lien opportunities: Research properties with delinquent taxes
3. Estate sales: Monitor probate proceedings for land sales
4. Agricultural exemption transfers: Maintain farming use to reduce taxes
5. Owner financing: Negotiate favorable terms with motivated sellers
6. Land contracts: Lower down payment options
7. Partnership with local realtors: Exclusive access to off-market properties

Site Selection Criteria

• Accessibility: Within 2-4 miles of downtown Sarasota core
• Bike connectivity: Direct access to Legacy Trail or protected bike lanes
• Utilities: Existing city water, sewer, electric preferred
• Zoning: Residential or mixed-use allowing short-term rentals
• Topography: Suitable for dome construction with good drainage
• Natural features: Preserve existing trees and natural landscaping

Implementation Timeline

Phase 1 (Months 1-6):

• Crowdfunding campaign launch
• Land acquisition
• Permits and approvals
• Infrastructure planning

Phase 2 (Months 7-18):

• Site preparation
• Dome construction (4-6 months per Geoship timeline)
• Infrastructure installation
• Landscaping

Phase 3 (Months 19-24):

• Interior finishing
• Marketing and booking system setup
• Staff hiring and training
• Grand opening and operations launch

Risk Mitigation

Construction Risks:

• Partner with experienced general contractor familiar with dome construction
• Maintain 15% contingency budget
• Weather delay insurance

Market Risks:

• Diverse revenue streams (permanent + temporary residents)
• Flexible pricing model
• Strong marketing emphasizing unique value proposition

Regulatory Risks:

• Early engagement with county planning department
• Professional permit expediting services
• Legal review of short-term rental regulations

Success Metrics

Year 1 Targets:

• 75% occupancy rate for rental units (higher due to location)
• $800,000+ gross revenue (including plant medicine services)
• 4.5+ star rating on booking platforms
• Establish reputation as premier consciousness and healing destination
• Break-even on operations including debt service

Long-term Goals:

• Expansion to additional healing communities
• Educational partnerships with consciousness research institutions
• Training programs for plant medicine facilitators
• Research collaboration on therapeutic applications
• Carbon-neutral certification
• Become a model for integration of indigenous wisdom and sustainable living

Conclusion

The Tree of Life Geoship Community represents a unique opportunity to create a profitable, sustainable, and socially beneficial development in the rapidly growing Florida market. With innovative construction technology, strong market demand, and multiple revenue streams, this project offers investors both financial returns and the satisfaction of supporting regenerative community development.

By leveraging crowdfunding, we can democratize investment in sustainable housing while creating a replicable model for resilient communities nationwide. The sacred geometry design adds a unique selling proposition that differentiates this project in the competitive vacation rental and intentional community markets.

Investment Recommendation: Proceed with crowdfunding campaign targeting $3.7M raise over 12-18 months, with construction beginning upon reaching 75% funding milestone. The integration of legal ancient plant medicine practices with sustainable community living creates a unique market position with exceptional revenue potential and social impact. The downtown-proximate location enhances accessibility for the growing consciousness and wellness market while maintaining the sacred geometry and regenerative living vision.