COMMUNITY
A Community Designed for Connection
Shift is designed for people who want to live closer to nature, closer to their values, and closer to one.
Belonging Does Not Happen by Accident
At Shift, community is not an afterthought.
It is part of the design.
Shared spaces, walking trails, the farm, gatherings, and everyday rituals create opportunities for connection without forcing it.
Room for Privacy
Community does not mean constant exposure. The design balances belonging with personal.
Shared Spaces
Places to gather, work, eat, move, and spend time with neighbors.
OUR COMMUNITY
Daily Life at Shift
Nature as a Daily Rhythm
Trails, open air, and preserved land make nature part of everyday life.
A Values-Aligned Circle
Residents are drawn by shared values around nature, wellness, regeneration, and intentional.
Environmental Stewardship
COMMUNITY VALUES
Shared Values, Lived Daily
Interconnectedness
Shift is shaped around principles that support trust, accountability, environmental stewardship, play, giving back, and interconnectedness.
These values guide how the community is designed, how decisions are made, and how residents relate to the land and one another.
Accountability
Play
Giving Back
Self Inquiry
The benefits of community living
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Cultural Exchange & Diversity
Immersing yourself in an international, intergenerational community is like a non-stop cultural festival—every day brings new foods to taste, holidays to celebrate, and languages to learn. It's a crash course in global living that teaches tolerance and deepens empathy in ways a textbook never could.
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Social Connection & Community Support
Being part of such a diverse community means never feeling alone; you've got a network that spans the globe and the generations. It's about sharing laughs, lending hands, and having shoulders to lean on, creating bonds that feel more like family ties.
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Educational & Learning Opportunities
The learning never stops when your neighbors range from tech-savvy toddlers to wise nonagenarians, each offering unique insights and life lessons. It's an everyday classroom where knowledge and experiences are the teachers, and curiosity never retires.
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Personal Development & Empathy
Living amidst a mix of ages and cultures challenges you to see the world through multiple lenses, sparking personal growth and a broadened perspective. It's about becoming the best version of yourself, enriched by the stories and strengths of those around you.
THE COMMUNITY
Experience Shift through the eyes of our founding members…
Josh Van Kampen
FOUNDER & LEADER OF VAN KAMPEN LAW
“This is how I want to live in the future with my family”
Chip Webster & Sarah Boyce
ARCHITECT // BREATHWORK FACILITATOR // LOT #9
“Everything about the community— its values, its principles, are completely aligned with our own”
See If This Community Feels Like Home
Explore the ownership paths and learn how to become part of Shift Esperanza.
Explore:
Our Vision
Ownership Options
Designed Homes
Learn More:
Community
Location
Impact
FAQ
belong@shiftliving.com
+506 8669 4571
+1 949 306 1991
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Office #33 (Second Floor)
Nosara.com - above surfing nosara
Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica

