Aerial study of a Costa Rican property

Services

ASSET MANAGERS

Real Estate

We treat land acquisition like portfolio management: criteria first, data always. Many projects succeed or fail based on this very decision, the first decision, so we take it slowly and seriously, with a deep respect for the process.

  • A written real estate criteria document before any showing
  • Vetted brokers in each region, on and off market. A team, not one firm
  • Site visits and land study: topography, water, access, soil, boundaries
  • Due diligence and risk analysis with our lawyers and engineers
  • Negotiation, contract terms and closing support
  • Early masterplanning during acquisition to confirm what the land allows
  • Pricing guidance on purchase and resale, set by data
Land at sunrise in Costa Rica

Studying the land before any offer.

Working session with architects and counsel

Working session with architects and counsel.

OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVES

Development

From vision to opening day we protect capital, timeline and intent through the phase where most mistakes are made. Things take longer and cost more, very often in our industry, so we factor that in and account for it carefully.

  • Vision, concept and strategy aligned to land, market and stakeholders
  • Feasibility and financial models, stress-tested. Reality, not fantasy
  • Legal structures, permits, water and infrastructure
  • Masterplanning and design with VOID, Forma Fatal, Jacobson, Ocho and others
  • Team assembly and management: lawyers, engineers, architects, builders
  • Contractor selection, bidding and construction oversight
EXECUTION PARTNERS

Operations

A beautiful asset that does not perform is a liability. We install and run full management solutions so the property opens ready.

  • Complete operating setup: staffing, training, SOPs, property management
  • Revenue management, pricing, direct and OTA channels
  • Marketing, brand and sales: retreats, groups, long stays, events
  • Experience programming with facilitators and local partners
  • Monthly owner reporting: P&L, occupancy, ADR
  • Operator and brand search when in-house is not the answer
Operating resort grounds

Grounds we have operated ourselves.

How an engagement runs

01

Pre-development

  • Vision & concept
  • Financial model
  • Land analysis & legal structure
  • Masterplanning & design standards
  • Architect & builder selection
02

Development

  • Construction oversight
  • Contractor management
  • Operational & staffing plans
  • Marketing & sales structure
  • Technology & pre-opening
03

Operations

  • Staff & property management
  • Revenue & channel management
  • Experience programming
  • Events & retreat sales
  • Owner reporting

Engage us for one phase, or keep us for all three.

Ways to work together

ASSESSMENT

A structured first look at your project, land or portfolio. Strategy, risks and a clear recommendation on the next step.

PRE-DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT

Defined deliverables covering vision, feasibility, land, legal structure, masterplanning and team. The complete package before building.

OWNER’S REPRESENTATION

Retained representation through development. Your advocate in every meeting, negotiation and decision.

OPERATIONS MANDATE

Full management installation and ongoing operation, with monthly owner reporting.

Scope and fees are defined per engagement.

START THE CONVERSATION

Planting a tree on site

Regenerative by practice. Additive, not extractive.

We pay close attention to the Story of Place, listening to the land and aligning the vision to what the land calls for, instead of imposing on it. That vision has to tie into a sound strategy. We work at the intersection of integrity and feasibility, of reality and possibility, so that you and your team are in right relationship with local stakeholders, nature and yourselves before the project begins.