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The Basics
How does the governance work?
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We operate using a Sociocratic model — decisions are made by consent within specific circles of responsibility. Our circles are Land & Nature, Community Life, and Governance & Finance. Every resident participates in at least one circle, and major decisions require community consensus, ensuring transparency and fairness.
Is the village open to visitors?
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Yes. Once we’re established, we plan to open a hotel zone with guest domes — a place where people can stay, attend workshops, and experience village life before deciding if it’s for them. Based on our current timeline, the hotel zone is expected to open between 2030 and 2032. In the meantime, we’re focused on building the residential village and welcoming our founding members.
Is this actually happening?
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Yes. We’ve secured land in Catalunya, completed the legal structure, and are building toward our first residential domes in 2027. This isn’t a vision board — it’s a construction project with a schedule, a legal entity, and a founding team that has committed to making it real.
Joining the waitlist costs nothing. No deposit, no obligation. When a dome becomes available and you say yes, that’s when the financial commitment begins. Until then, you’re simply telling us you’re interested — and we’re telling you we’re serious.
Can I live here part-time?
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Yes. The Explorer tier is designed for people who aren’t ready to commit fully — you pay nightly or monthly rates, no upfront contribution required. You have access to the same community, the same shared spaces, the same daily life. Many people start as Explorers before deciding to become full members. There’s no pressure to escalate. If you love it and want to stay, that option is there.
Is this connected to other villages?
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Catalunya is the first — but it’s designed to replicate. Once this village is running and the model is proven, the same structure can be set up elsewhere: Portugal, Greece, Costa Rica, wherever a community forms. Each new village is independent under local law but connected through the global Happiness Foundation network. A member here can visit, stay, and contribute at any village in the network. The thread connecting all of them is shared membership and shared values.
Membership & Investment
Do I own my dome?
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No — and that’s intentional. We use cesion de uso, a housing cooperative model under Catalan law. You contribute €15K–€120K upfront (depending on your tier) and pay a monthly fee of €300–€1,400. In return, you hold use-rights to your dome for as long as you choose to stay.
When you leave, we return your contribution adjusted for inflation, and your dome passes to the next person on the waitlist. Nobody can flip their home for profit. No landlord takes a cut. The dome is yours to live in — not to speculate on.
How much does it cost to live here?
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We have six membership tiers — all giving you the same dome, the same community access, the same governance vote. The difference is how much you pay upfront versus monthly. The Standard tier (€35K upfront, €1,100/month) is the most common choice. If you want to arrive with less capital, the Flexible tier is €15K upfront at €1,400/month. If you’re committed for the long haul, the All-In tier is €120K upfront with just €300/month after.
There’s also an Explorer option — nightly and monthly rates, no upfront contribution — for people who want to experience village life before deciding. Joining the waitlist is always free. Financial commitment only comes when a dome becomes available and you say yes.
What if I want to leave?
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We return your upfront contribution, adjusted for inflation, when you leave. Your dome goes to the next person on the waitlist. There’s no penalty, no minimum stay, no locked-in term. We designed it this way deliberately — nobody should feel trapped, and nobody should be able to walk away with more than they put in. You belong when you’re here; when you go, you go cleanly.
What if the project doesn't launch?
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Contributions are held in escrow until construction milestones are met — if we don’t deliver, your money comes back. The legal structure is designed so that no single person controls the funds or the land. A Spanish Foundation holds the land, a housing cooperative holds the contributions, and both are governed by transparent bylaws under Catalan law.
That said, the honest answer is: we’re building this because we believe in it. The founding team has committed real resources to make it happen. The waitlist is free precisely because we don’t want your money until we’re ready to deliver.
Who owns the land?
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The land belongs to the future. A Spanish Foundation holds it permanently — it cannot be sold, mortgaged, or developed for private profit. The Foundation grants the housing cooperative a 99-year surface right, long enough to build a home and plan a life across generations. The BioCoin Foundation acts as the global land treasury, funding new foundations as the network expands.
In practical terms: no developer can buy us out. No investor can flip the land. It’s held for the people who live here, and for the people who come after them.
What are my rights as a member?
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As a member of the housing cooperative, you have one vote — equal to every other member’s vote, regardless of how much you contributed upfront. Major decisions require a community vote: new construction, rule changes, financial commitments above a threshold. Day-to-day decisions happen through the circle system. Your rights are protected by Catalan cooperative law, not by our goodwill. The legal structure is the guarantee.
Community & Life
How do I contribute to the community?
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A worker cooperative employs members who contribute their skills — farming, cooking, teaching, building, maintaining, designing. Proper contracts, real wages, social security. Every hour worked earns SWEAT tokens: a reputation system that tracks your commitment to the village. SWEAT has no cash value and can’t be traded. It marks your tier in the community — Seed, Sprout, Bloom, Canopy, Elder — and unlocks certain benefits over time.
It’s simply how the community sees and honours the work people do. If you earn your living outside the village, that’s fine too. Contribution isn’t mandatory — but for most people, it becomes one of the things they love most about being here.
What about children and education?
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Children thrive here. We have a forest kindergarten in the rewilded zone, run by parents and educators through the worker cooperative. Older children have a learning pod in the community hub — hands-on projects alongside standard curriculum: soil science, cooking, measuring the solar array’s output. The whole landscape is a classroom.
And because the village is built for presence over performance, parents aren’t choosing between career and kids — they’re doing both, together, surrounded by people who give a damn.
What is the environmental commitment?
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Half of our 300 hectares is being rewilded — native forest restored, ecological corridors reconnected, biodiversity returning. A third is regenerative agriculture: permaculture food forests, olive groves, vegetable gardens, beehives, a small vineyard. The domes are bioceramic: carbon-negative, built to last 500 years. We run on renewable energy. The goal isn’t just to reduce harm — it’s to actively restore the land we’re on.
General
How can I join Happiness Village?
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We are currently in the early interest phase. You can join our waitlist by entering your email at the top or bottom of this page. We review applications on a rolling basis, prioritizing individuals and families who share our regenerative values and community-first mindset.
What is a Geoship dome?
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Geoship domes are bioceramic geodesic structures designed to last for centuries. They are fireproof, flood-proof, and earthquake-resistant, emitting zero toxic off-gassing. Their unique geometry promotes natural air circulation and energy efficiency, making them ideal for sustainable living.