Rahao Village
A Self-Sustaining Healing Community & Eco-Ashram
Cultivating conscious living, earth architecture, and holistic entrepreneurship.
01. The Manifesto
Redefining the Human Habitat
The Vision
To replace congested, fragmented city living with a mindful “10-minute village”. Here, food forests replace food courts, and true neighbors replace digital notifications.
It is a purposefully designed spiritual haven for founders, artists, and creators to execute their highest life’s work without sacrificing physical health or inner peace.
Core Values
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Regenerative Stewardship Healing the earth and restoring local soils.
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Symbiotic Community Decentralized support and collective abundance.
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Holistic Wellness Integrating mental, physical, and spiritual healing.
02. The Masterplan
The Canvas
20 Acres
Scale & Location
Situated in the serene Shivalik foothills near Anandpur Sahib, offering ample space for eco-cottages, healing centers, and permaculture.
₹8 Crore
Land Cost
Estimated initial land acquisition cost. Strategically sourced to ensure optimal natural resources, soil quality, and water tables.
Secure
Asset Protection
Land is purchased directly by Core Members. The asset remains strictly in their names, distributed precisely by proportional financial share.
03. Core Functions
Purpose of Rahao Village
Eco Community Space
Offering individuals the profound opportunity to integrate into a conscious society and settle permanently by purchasing a private eco-cottage.
Eco Healing Space
Curated courses and therapies including sound healing, trauma-informed somatics, body/breathwork, and holistic life-based curriculums.
Cottage Rentals
Providing premium, short-to-medium term eco-friendly cottage rentals for people to come, stay, and immerse themselves in the community.
Organic Farm Produce
Generating high-yield organic produce to sustain Rahao Village internally, while selling the premium surplus to external markets.
04. Systems
Governance & Earth Infra.
Sociocratic Governance
We move beyond traditional hierarchies. Grounded in participatory governance via community councils, we utilize principles of Sociocracy 3.0.
- ✓ Consent-based, inclusive decision-making.
- ✓ Decentralized operational circles.
- ✓ Rotating duties for community upkeep.
Regenerative Infrastructure
🛖 Earth Architecture
Built using CSEB (earth blocks), rammed earth, and mud to ensure zero-carbon footprints.
☀️ Energy Grid
100% powered by robust, off-grid renewable solar energy systems.
💧 Water Systems
Rainwater harvesting, greywater SBT recycling, and zero-waste biogas.
🧘 Communal Zones
Centralized Community Kitchen, Healing Hall, and Meditation Center.
05. Phase 1 Setup
Phase 1 CapEx
₹10.94 Cr
Total Phase 1 Cost
Capital required to acquire the 20-acre land and establish the foundational, off-grid eco-infrastructure.
Cost Breakdown (@ ₹2,000/sq.ft for build)
06. Execution
Development Phases
Foundation & Launch
Land acquisition + First 10 Cottages. Completion of the 70-pax Meditation Hall, Kitchen, Solar, and Water systems. Official launch of operations and retreats.
Expansion & Scale
Addition of 10 Cottages. Scaling of solar capacity, water networks, permaculture, and expanding retreat offerings.
Completion & Full Scale
Final 10 Cottages (Total 30 units). Staff quarters finalized, full campus landscaping complete, and running at max capacity.
07. Agriculture
Permaculture & Food Forests
Regenerating Punjab
We are shifting away from Punjab’s history of chemical-heavy farming. Guided by advanced permaculture principles, we create closed-loop systems that restore topsoil resilience without synthetic inputs.
Zonal Development
Dedicated multi-layered food forests, active organic gardens, and curated medicinal herb zones to support holistic farm-to-table dining.
Hands-on Education
The land serves as a live learning ground for residents, researchers, and retreat guests to master sustainable farming and self-reliance.
08. Integration
Pathways to Belonging
Full-Time Residents
Cottage Owners
- ✦ Private ~150 sq. yard eco-cottage plot.
- ✦ Built strictly with earth architecture & natural materials.
- ✦ Grants full-time living rights & voting privileges.
Sevak Program
Volunteer Core
- ✦ Includes a dedicated room on campus.
- ✦ Covers all daily meals from the Community Kitchen.
- ✦ Commitment to contribute time to farming & operations.
Vision Supporters
Benefactors
- ✦ For HNIs or individuals who believe deeply in the mission.
- ✦ Support the vision through meaningful financial contributions.
- ✦ Enables long-term sustainability and scholarships.
09. Economics
Annual Revenue Projection
Total Projected Impact
Fully diversified model ensuring long-term sustainability.
Cottage Rentals
8 cottages rented daily @ ₹6,000 for 365 days.
Curated Retreats
8 retreats per year. Average profit: ₹1.5L each.
Farm Produce Sales
Target annual external sales of premium organic crops.
Therapy Sessions
150 sessions per year @ ₹2,500 per session.
Meal Savings (Efficiency)
4,000 meals per year generated internally, saving ₹50/meal.
10. Operations
Annual Staffing Cost
Total Staff Overhead
Fully supporting operations, hospitality, and agriculture.
Kitchen Staff
₹8.4 L1 Chef (@₹25K/mo) + 3 Support Staff (@₹15K/mo)
Cleaning & Laundry
₹7.2 L5 Staff members (@₹12K/mo)
Admin Staff
₹6.0 L2 Admin Personnel (@₹25K/mo)
Permaculture Team
₹5.4 L3 Agricultural Staff (@₹15K/mo)
11. The Legacy
The Triple Bottom Line
Rahao Village isn’t just an eco-resort; it is a regenerative asset. We deliver returns that go far beyond standard financial metrics, offering a legacy of healing for the land and its people.
Financial Return
Asset-backed security through proportional land ownership. Diversified, high-margin revenue streams (retreats, rentals, produce) driving a ₹1.98 Cr annual economy.
Ecological Return
Pioneering soil regeneration in Punjab. Achieving a zero-carbon footprint through earth architecture, 100% solar power, and closed-loop water systems.
Spiritual Return
Creating a lifelong sanctuary for mental health and conscious living. A legacy project that fosters deep human connection and purposeful entrepreneurship.
12. The Opportunity
Phase 1 Allocation
Securing the Vision
To break ground at Anandpur Sahib and execute Phase 1, we are opening our Founding Circle to the first 10 visionary families or individuals.
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Goal Raise ₹2.94 Crore for Building 10 Cottages & Infra
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Availability Strictly 10 Cottage plots for Phase 1
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Timeline Land acquisition and earthworks begin upon commitment.
Secures proportional land rights and 1 private Earth-Architecture Cottage on campus.
Sevak Program (₹25K/mo) & Philanthropic Benefactors
Join The Founding Circle
Step out of the hustle.
Step into harmony.
Are you ready to claim one of the 10 Phase 1 cottages? Reach out to review the prospectus and secure your place.