Projekt Alive-Village

Kick-Off: 2026–2028
Locations:
Menorca (Mao/San Lluis) and/or South Africa (Plettenberg Bay), possibly elsewhere

Vision & Goal

The Alive-Village Camp is a place of peace and strength, open to everyone seeking rest and inspiration—without dogmatic guidelines or obligations. A sustainable project that combines closeness to nature, community, and individual development

Offers & Target Audience

  • Relaxation & Nature: A retreat for those in need of a break
  • Creativity & Self-Expression: Space for art, dance, music, writing
  • Sports & Movement: Cycling, hiking, swimming, yoga, meditation, massage, etc.
  • Seminars & Workshops: Available for Advaita, meditation, yoga, dance, art, sports, and more
  • Timeout Program: For individuals seeking a longer break (up to 6 months)

Location & Infrastructure

  • Land area of approximately 3 to 10 hectares
  • Accommodation: A main house with group spaces and several tiny houses, apartments, and group lodgings
  • Seminar & Sports Facilities: Yoga rooms, movement spaces, meditation areas
  • Leisure Activities: Swimming pool, hiking trails, cycling routes
  • Sustainable Production: Aloe Vera, Rooibos/Honeybush tea, sustainable natural products, fashion, etc.
  • Social Integration: Possible cooperation with nearby senior living facilities

Operation & Organization

  • Most services provided by local professionals
  • Open to closed groups and external seminar leaders
  • At both mentioned locations, I know good architects
  • Languages spoken on-site: German, French, English, Spanish, Afrikaans

Project Management & Expertise

Reto brings extensive experience:

  • Certified hotelier & care home manager with international professional background
  • Certified quality manager and marketing planner
  • Expertise in project management for large Swiss enterprises
  • Specialist in assisted living, social work, and second labor markets
  • Management of a social enterprise with 200 employees & 1,550 clients

Financing & Investment Opportunities

The project seeks start-up capital of 2 to 4 million CHF/Euro/£/$, which can be secured in various ways. Reto can contribute some personal capital. Participation options include:

  • Direct company investment
  • Sustainability certificates
  • Alternative financing models (rent as a % of revenue)
  • The property can remain in the buyer’s portfolio (in this case, a fixed operating period with extension options must be established)

One thing is clear: The business will be run according to Reto’s understanding of hospitality and gastronomy, a field he has known for over 40 years

Support & Contact

Beyond financing, we are also looking for dedicated people who want to contribute. If you would like to support this project, please contact us via email:
retoschaffer@yahoo.co.uk or reto.schaffer@pearlgreen.ch

Alive-Village Camp – Simply a Place to Be.