Built with care. Grown with time.
About WuWei Village
Nestled on 3 hectares of lush forest in Tzununá, Guatemala, WuWei Village is a regenerative eco-village designed to harmonize human living with nature and with each other. Inspired by the principles of syntropic agriculture, natural building, and conscious community, WuWei is a space where creativity, sustainability, and spirituality converge — not as aspirations, but as a way of life.
The story behind WuWei Village
WuWei Village was founded by a core group of dreamers and builders who believed deeply in a different way of living — and were willing to do the hard work to make it real.
Starting in 2021 with raw land and a shared vision, the founding team secured 21,000m² of land in the Tzununá Valley, installed water and energy infrastructure, initiated agroforestry systems, and completed the village's first three homes.
Phase 1 is complete. The proof of concept is built. We are now in Phase 2 — the most dynamic growth window in the project's lifecycle — raising capital to complete the retreat centre, additional residences, renewable energy systems, and the full agroforestry vision.
The name 'WuWei' comes from Taoist philosophy — the principle of effortless action, of moving in harmony with the natural order rather than against it. It is the spirit that guides everything we build here: working with the land rather than imposing upon it, cultivating community rather than manufacturing it, and allowing a thriving village to emerge through patient, intentional effort.
Our mission
To steward the land while inspiring spiritual lifestyle and artistic expression for our residents
Our vision
A regenerative world where humans live in harmony with nature, dedicating their lives to self-actualisation, creative expression, and collective well-being.
Meet the team
Silvère Joly
Co-Founder & General Manager
With expertise in energetic physics, renewable energy, and blockchain, Silvère brings technical rigour and holistic vision to WuWei. Since 2016, he has explored decentralized systems and sustainable design, leading permaculture and regenerative land stewardship across the project.
Monica Carr
Co-Founder & Brand Storyteller
Monica holds a BA in Journalism from Hunter College and brings 16 years of experience in alternative education, community organizing, and mother-centered culture. She is the voice of WuWei’s story, shaping its narrative through writing, content, and community engagement that invites people into the vision.
Stefan Bird
Advisor & Investor
Real estate developer and managing partner at Atitlán Properties and Atitlán Build, Stefan holds a Master’s in Real Estate Development from MIT and specializes in project delivery, sustainable community design, and construction. His knowledge of the Lake Atitlán market supports WuWei’s long-term development.
Mayra Tobias
Legal Counsel & Notary
Mayra is a Guatemalan attorney and notary with 25+ years of experience and a Master’s in Civil and Commercial Procedural Law. As WuWei’s authorizing notary, she established the Sociedad Anónima structure and oversees legal integrity through contracts and compliance, bringing clarity, trust, and professionalism.
What makes WuWei unique?
- Built and led by those who live on the land — ensuring a genuine, lasting community culture
- Share-based co-ownership model through a Guatemalan Sociedad Anónima — collective stewardship, individual participation
- Syntropic agriculture practices that actively restore degraded land
- Natural building using local materials — bamboo, limestone, cypress, and teak
- One of the largest continuous parcels in the Tzununá Valley — structural scarcity protects long-term value
- Three protected waterfalls, year-round river, and volcanic soil — irreplaceable natural capital
- A community model that bridges retreat hospitality with long-term residency — the only one of its kind at Lake Atitlán