The Bwiti Village Project
Not a retreat center. A way of living.
We are building a living Bwiti village.
A space rooted in ancestral knowledge, community, and connection to the land.
This is not a place people come to consume an experience. It is a place to live, to contribute, and to return to something deeper.
The Vision
The Vision
This village is inspired by the structure of traditional Bwiti communities in Gabon.
It is built on three core foundations:
It is a place where life is lived collectively, in relationship with the land, the ancestors, and each other.
A place where we move away from extraction, and return to contribution.
Beginnings
Where This Begins
The first Bwiti Village Project is currently being developed in Europe.
We are in the process of identifying the right location — a place that allows the village to be established in alignment with the land, the values of the project, and its connection to Gabon.
This is a careful process, as the land itself is a fundamental part of the village.
This is the beginning of a model that is intended to grow over time. In the long term, we aim to see this way of living expressed in different places, always adapted to the land, while remaining faithful to the Bwiti village blueprint.
The location will be chosen not only for practicality, but for its ability to support the life of the village in the long term.
The Temple
The spiritual heart of the village.
A sacred space where Bwiti ceremonies are held, where connection with the spirit world is maintained, and where the deeper work takes place.
The Nzimba
The space of the people.
Where the community gathers to speak, to resolve, and to listen. There is no hierarchy here. Every voice has a place. It is also a space of spiritual communication, where guidance is sought collectively.
The Traditional Medicine Clinic
A place of healing and initiation.
Rooted in ancestral knowledge, this space allows for the transmission and practice of Bwiti medicine in its proper context.
The Way
A Different Way of Living
What do I bring, rather than what do I take?
This village is built on a simple principle. Each person contributes to the life of the community through their skills, presence, and energy.
There is no hierarchy. Only roles. Life is shared, responsibilities are collective, and decisions are made together.
We live in relationship with the land — growing food, respecting natural cycles, and giving back to what sustains us.
The village is designed to be fully self-sufficient and off-grid. This includes autonomy in food, water, and energy, allowing the community to function independently while remaining deeply connected to the land it is built on.
Self-sufficiency is not approached as an ideal, but as a practical foundation for long-term living.
Ancestral
Returning to the Roots
At its core, this project is about returning to a way of living that is ancestral.
Living in community. Living in connection with the land. Living in relationship with the visible and the invisible.
This is not about creating something new. It is about remembering and re-establishing what has always existed.
At the same time, the village will be built with care, beauty, and attention to comfort. The intention is not to recreate hardship, but to create a space where ancestral ways of living can exist in a grounded, sustainable, and supportive environment.
The structures, the land, and the spaces will follow the Bwiti village blueprint, while allowing for a level of comfort that supports long-term living and integration.
Comfort is not used for escape, but to support presence.
Access
Who This Is For
This is not an open-access community.
The village is open by application only, and primarily to those who have already sat in ceremony with us.
This ensures a shared foundation, understanding, and respect for the work.
We are not building a place for consumption. We are building a place for contribution.
Tradition
Rooted in Tradition
This village is not a reinterpretation of Bwiti.
It remains directly connected to its roots in Gabon.
Elders, Nimas, and community members from the village will be involved in the creation and life of this space.
The structures, the temple, and the practices will be established with the same care and integrity as in the village itself.
This is how we ensure that what is built here remains alive, not diluted.
Retreats & Gatherings
The village will also host retreats, ceremonies, and gatherings. These moments allow others to connect with the work, and support the sustainability of the community. However, the village itself is not built around events. It is built around life.
Join Us
Founding Circle
This village is currently in its creation phase. We are bringing together the land, the people, and the resources needed to build it in alignment with its roots.
What This Means
The Founding Circle is made up of individuals who choose to support the creation of the village at its earliest stage.
This is not simply a financial contribution. It is a commitment to the vision and the values it is built on.
What You Receive
- Close connection to the development of the project
- Priority access to the village
- Invitation into key moments of its creation
Founding Circle
Financial Contributions
Towards land and infrastructure.
Skills & Expertise
To support the development of the project.
Long-term Involvement
Direct participation in the community.
Each contribution helps lay the foundation for something intended to last for generations.
The intention is to build a relationship, not a transaction.
Important: This is not an investment scheme, and there are no promised financial returns. It is a contribution towards the creation of a living, ancestral-rooted community.
If you feel aligned with this vision and would like to support or be part of the Founding Circle, you can reach out to us directly. Further details will be shared with those who are genuinely interested.