Costa Rica (or Latin America) · 3–5 Year Vision

A different way
of living.

A future vegan village rooted in compassion, community, and connection to the earth. We weren't meant to live this disconnected: from nature, from animals, from each other.

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The Vegan Village

A sanctuary-based community

Where humans and animals can thrive together, built, not just imagined.

Where you fit in

Three ways to help build this

This is still early. The village doesn't exist yet, but it becomes real through the people willing to help build it now.

Stay close

Just want to stay close?

Join the waitlist and get updates on the vision, the land, and future ways to help build the village.

Join the Waitlist
For future residents

Want to live here?

Build your A-frame or tiny home on the land and become one of a small number of people who call the village home.

Apply to Live Here
Application-based · capped at 10 A-frames
For stewards & partners

Have capital and skills to invest?

Help build this from the very beginning. Shape the land, the sanctuary, and the systems that hold it all together. This is application-based, and Kris personally talks with everyone who applies.

🌱 Apply to Partner
Best for: capital investment, land stewardship, or hands-on building skills.
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Wellness & Community

What We're Building

Click each piece to see more.

Thoughtfully designed spaces for simple, intentional living in harmony with nature. Capped at 10 homes total, built with natural materials and a light footprint on the land.

A safe haven for rescued farm animals, street dogs, and cats to live freely and heal, with real space to roam, proper shelter, and lifelong care.

Regenerative gardens and food forests grown using permaculture principles, so the soil gets healthier every season instead of depleted.

A dedicated space for meditation, breathwork, and care rituals, built for guests and residents to slow down and reconnect with themselves.

Daily wellness rituals that support the nervous system and physical recovery, open to residents, retreat guests, and volunteers alike.

Wholesome, plant-based meals made with ingredients grown on site where possible. A gathering spot for the community and a small ongoing revenue source for the village.

Fire circles, shared meals, and gathering areas built for real connection, where residents, guests, and volunteers actually get to know each other.

Structured ways to learn, contribute, and reconnect with what matters, from short visits to multi-month volunteer stays once the village is running.

How AOHE Works

Two branches. One mission. Click a card to see how each one is funded.

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Non-Profit

AOHE Foundation

Purpose: protect and support animals.

  • Animal sanctuary
  • Rescue initiatives
  • Education & awareness
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Community outreach
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Funded By

Non-profit revenue, reinvested in the mission.

❤️ Donations
🤝 Sponsorships
📢 Fundraising Campaigns
🌱 Grants (eventually)
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Social Enterprise

AOHE Living

Purpose: create experiences that sustain the mission.

  • Retreats & stays
  • Guest accommodations
  • Wellness experiences
  • Plant-based café
  • Future resident programs
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Revenue Supports

Every stay and retreat funds the animals first.

🐄 The Animal Sanctuary
⛰️ Land Stewardship
🌿 Operations
🌱 Future Growth
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Care. Heal. Inspire. Grow stronger.

The AOHE Ecosystem

"Each step
fuels the next."
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1. Retreats

Guests rest & reconnect.

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2. Support Land

Revenue protects land.

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3. Support Sanctuary

Funds animal care.

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4. Transformation

All beings heal together.

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5. Attract People

Impact draws more in.

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6. Grow Village

A thriving community.

Coming as the land comes online

Once the village is live

AOHE is already alive through yearly retreats and animal rescue work. These three paths open up once the land itself is ready.

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1–14 days
Visit

Meet the animals, work remotely, and slow down for a while.

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1wk – 3mo
Volunteer

Feed, clean, garden, and build alongside the community.

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1–6 months
Seasonal Stay

Live the rhythm of the village for a season, remote work included.

🌱 We haven't found the land yet. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know the moment we do.

Where We Are Now

AOHE is more than a dream, it's already in motion. Click any stage to see more.

Mapping out land requirements, budget, and the first partnerships needed before searching for property.

Studying enclosure design, vet access, and intake standards from sanctuaries already doing this work well.

Sketching layouts for tiny homes and shared spaces that stay light on the land.

Building the core team, scouting local partners, and growing a values-aligned community online first.

Every waitlist signup, share, and application moves this from vision to plan.

The Journey Ahead

"Every step brings us closer."

2026
Building the Foundation
  • Launch AOHE publicly
  • Share our story and mission
  • Grow a community of compassionate humans
  • Visit sanctuaries already doing the work
2027
Retreats Begin
  • Host our first wellness + service retreats
  • Create experiences rooted in healing
  • Continue supporting sanctuaries
2028
Finding the Land
  • Secure land aligned with regenerative practices
  • Turn the vision into a physical place
2029
Breaking Ground
  • Develop the sanctuary and retreat spaces
  • Build with the earth, not against it
2030+
Welcoming All Beings Home
  • Rescue and care for animals in need
  • Host transformative retreats
  • Grow a global community

A Note From Kris

Hey, I'm Kris.

If you're reading this, thank you. It means you care. That alone gives me hope for the world.

I started AOHE because I believe we can live differently: a place where animals are safe, people can heal, and compassion is at the center of everything we do.

This vision didn't come from a business plan. It came from my heart, from a deep knowing that we're meant to live in harmony with each other, with animals, and with the earth.

I can't do this alone. But together, we can build something truly extraordinary.

Thank you for believing in this. Let's build AOHE, together. ♡

Kris with a rescued calf

Join the Vegan Village Waitlist

Building a new way to live.

Get updates on the vision, the land, future stays, and ways to help build the village.

Want to invest or build your tiny home on the land? Use the Apply links above instead. Prefer a one-time gift? Donate on Ko-fi.