Proposal for Partnership: PCIS Project

We propose a cooperative effort called the PCIS Project to establish a sustainable community with an integrated retreat center. The vision is to create a thriving, transparent, and self-sustaining environment where members live, work, and grow together.

Community Structure

Membership:

  • 20 members (initial phase)
  • One-time fee of $50,000 per member (deposited into community bank)
  • Transparency in all financials is mandatory

    • Member Responsibilities:

  • Each member contributes 3 trades/skills
  • Work hours: 6 AM – 6 PM (Monday-Friday, Saturday Cleaning day, Sunday Rest day)
  • Members own their residences and contents

    • Governance:

  • 5 board members oversee all community and retreat operations

    • Agriculture:

  • Designated food forest and vegetable garden areas

    • Retreat Center Facilities (Phase 1) (Built Time: 6 months)

  • 5 Dome-Style Earth-Bag Guest Houses: 20’D with 10’D bathroom & shower
  • Cost: $6,000 per dome (4 workers, 1 month)
  • 1 Dome (20’D) – Group Meditation, Yoga, Sound Bath
  • Cost: $6,000
  • 1 Dome (10’D) – Private Yoga, Meditation, or Sound Bath
  • Cost: $4,000
  • 1 Dome (15’D) – Massage, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Energy Healing
  • Cost: $4,000
  • 1 Dome (20’D) – Administration Office with Bathroom & Shower
  • Cost: $6,000
  • 1 Dome (20’D) – Attached Office
  • Cost: $6,000

    • Community Facilities Built (Built Time: 8 months)

    Cabins & Common Areas:

  • 20 Cabins (20’x30’) furnished with bathroom, bed, fridge, table & chairs
  • Cost: $40,000 each (Already built) = $800,000 (Phase 2)
  • 1 Cabin (40’x20’) – Dining & Kitchen Area with Outdoor Patio
  • Cost: $22,000 (Phase 1)
  • 1 Cabin (40’x20’) – Workshop & Tool Shed
  • Cost: $10,000 (Phase 2)
  • 1 Wood Shed (10’x8’) – Solar & Electrical Room
  • Cost: $3,000 (Phase 2)
  • 1 Wood Shed (10’x8’) – Gardening & Storage
  • Cost: $3,000 (Phase 2)

    • Future Expansion:

  • 1 Cabin (12’x50’) – “8 students” Student Dormitory ($12,000, Phase 3)
  • 1 Dome (20’D) – Classroom ($6,000, Phase 3)

    • Utilities & Infrastructure

  • Solar System: Built Time: 2 weeks
  • 50kW system with battery backup & generator
  • Cost: $80,000 (Phase 4)
  • Water System: Built Time: 1 weeks
  • 3 x 1000-gallon tanks near well
  • Cost: $6,000 (Phase 4)
  • Swimming Lake: Built Time: 1 weeks
  • Size: 100’x40’ with man-made waterfall near restaurant
  • Cost: $7,000 (Phase 3)

    • Production Domes (Future Expansion – Phase 3) (Built Time: 45 days)

  • 1 Dome (20’D) – Production of Soap, Candles, Shampoo ($6,000)
  • 1 Dome (20’D) – Baking, Jams, Pickles, Hot Sauces, Preserves ($6,000)
  • 1 Dome (20’D) – Fruit & Vegetable Harvest Processing, Juices ($6,000)

    • Outdoor Activities & Wellness Structures (Phase 2) (Built Time: 3 months)

  • Zen Meditation Garden – 30’x30’ round, 7’ tall wall ($5,000)
  • Personal Soaking Area – 30’x30’ round, 7’ tall wall ($5,000)
  • Mud Bath – 20’x20’ ($3,000)
  • Love Maze – 100’x100’ ($5,000)
  • Labyrinth Walking Meditation – 100’D ($1,000)
  • Rose Garden – 80’x80’ with 10’D Dome Library ($2,000)
  • Benches Across Property ($4,000)

    • Budget Breakdown

  • Phase 1: $78,000
  • Phase 2: $816,000
  • Phase 3: $44,000
  • Phase 4: $86,000
  • Total Project Expenses: $1,024,000 BZD (≈ $512,000 USD)

    • Income Projections

    Membership Fees:

  • 20 members × $50,000 = $1,000,000 USD

    • Retreat Guest Rates (per 5-day stay):

  • Singles: 5 domes × $2,500 = $12,500
  • Couples: 5 domes × $4,000 = $20,000
  • VIP/Executive (Single): 5 domes × $5,000 = $25,000
  • VIP/Executive (Couple): 5 domes × $7,500 = $37,500
  • Celebrities (Single): 5 domes × $6,000 = $30,000
  • Celebrities (Couple): 5 domes × $9,000 = $45,000

    • Future Income

  • 8 Student $2,000 per student per week
  • Product Sale: Jams, Hot Sauces, Pickled, Soap, Shampoo, Candles
  • Farmers Market sale: Fruits and vegetables
  • Open for birthdays, wedding and other events

    • Duties of the 20 members:

    (Each member must be qualified with at least 3 of the following trade)

  • 5- Board of Directors
  • 2- Gardener
  • 2- Cook
  • 2- Social media persons
  • 2- Landscapers
  • 1- Office Manager
  • 2- Administration personnel
  • 4- Security personnel
  • 2- Medical personnel
  • 2- House keepers
  • 2- Event organizer
  • 4- Builders (Electrical, Plumbing, Framing, Roofing and General Technician)
  • 1- Driver, delivery person

    • Community Activities:

  • Drum circle night
  • Bingo Night
  • Movie Night
  • Social Gathering Night
  • Local Concert/play night