Aging as a stage for life, where the "golden years" are real gold.
A science-backed longevity sanctuary where adults 65+ live as performers, farmers and artisans, with measurable healthspan.
Why community extends life
We design every day around three pathways that research links to healthier aging. We frame these as what we measure, not as guaranteed outcomes.
Vagus-nerve activation
Music, movement, laughter and connection engage the parasympathetic nervous system, associated with lower chronic inflammation.
HRVWhat we measure: heart rate variabilityGut-brain axis
Social connection and a varied, garden-to-table diet are linked to a more diverse microbiome and a stronger gut barrier.
MicrobiomeWhat we measure: microbial diversity samplingPurpose-driven longevity
Contribution, recognition and belonging are associated in the research with better wellbeing and resilience in later life.
PurposeWhat we measure: validated wellbeing scalesImpact and access, on purpose
The Cumbaya pilot is the on-thesis impact play: world-class design made genuinely reachable, in a region with rising demand and almost no dignity-centered care.
- Income-scaled membership, designed for accessibility rather than exclusivity.
- An Andean setting of fertile land, temperate climate and spacious grounds.
- A living research agenda, informed by published longevity science and built with academic collaboration in Quito.
- Members engaged as contributors: the cafe-bar stage, the gardens, the workshops.
Pilot Economics - Cumbaya, Ecuador (rented)
A rented pilot: very little capital to launch and cash-positive from Year 1. All figures in USD.
Minimum capital to launch
USD 290,000
Rented building, no land purchase or construction.
Cash-positive from Year 1
+USD 172,000
Lowest cash balance across the plan. Break-even at ~73% occupancy.
10-year NPV
~USD 1.12M
~USD 2.03M with a 6x terminal value.
Capital to launch
Revenue & EBITDA
| Year | Revenue (USD) | EBITDA (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 324,000 | 43,000 |
| Year 2 | 661,000 | 221,000 |
| Year 3 | 674,000 | 199,000 |
| Year 5 | 877,000 | 331,000 |
| Year 10 | 968,000 | 423,000 |
Impact and capital efficiency
Approximately USD 500,000 per year in healthcare savings per site, a Latin American longevity research dataset, and alignment with IDB / IFC silver-economy impact capital. Because the rented model needs very little capital up front, the return on invested capital is high relative to the cash required.
Impact capital with a measurable thesis
The Cumbaya pilot is structured for impact-aligned capital: an affordable, replicable model positioned for the Latin American silver economy, with measurable health and wellbeing outcomes and savings to local healthcare systems. We share the full financial model, assumptions and research design on request.
Request the investment memoThe figures above are planning assumptions. Full detail and the underlying model are shared on request.
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