Regenerative Development:
Resilience and Wellness for Communities and Ecosystems
PART OF THE “BLUEPRINTS OF WELLBEING” WEBINAR SERIES
Join us for a compelling 60-minute webinar featuring Sarah Livia Brightwood and Martin Goebel, will discuss their insights, successes, and challenges as some of the earliest makers of wellness real estate and communities. Hosted by Amy McDonald, this session will illuminate pioneering examples like 84 years of the world-renowned Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico, and 15-year-old Playa Viva located south of Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Sarah and Martin will discuss the lessons and insights from these and other projects Martin and Legacy Works have been involved with. They will share their commitment to generating long term, regenerative and generative outcomes for the community, residents, stakeholders and the environment, and how these experiences and insights can be used as a model for wellness communities globally.
Drawing on a rich background in environmental and community projects, our speakers will discuss their journey through innovative initiatives that have strengthened community health across the globe. From the regenerative practices at Playa Viva, south of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, to community-focused projects like Xala in Costa Algre, Jalisco, to LegacyWorks Group activities in Baja and Oaxaca, learn how sustainable development can create thriving environments and understand the applications of this approach with examples such as Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland, Canada.
Designed for visionaries, changemakers and anyone interested in the intersection of real estate and community wellness, this webinar will dive deep into how integrating wellness can redefine real estate and resilience. Perfect for those curious about the future of community development and sustainable living and wellness, our speakers will provide actionable insights and examples of how regenerative practices can be implemented to promote long-term community health and vitality.
About the Speakers
Sarah Livia Brightwood – Sarah is a champion of regenerative, earth-centered practices and a passionate steward of the land. She is President of Rancho La Puerta, the pioneering 4,000-acre resort and spa founded in 1940 and located in Tecate, Baja California (Mexico). For 30 years, Sarah designed the gardens and many buildings at the resort and created its organic farm and culinary center. She has led campaigns to restore the Tecate River and is an advocate for water reuse and water conservation in the region.
Martin Goebel – Martin is director for Mexico and Latin America at Legacy Works Group, a nonprofit that advises, invests, and supports community and developer-focused programs. With over four decades of experience, Martin has been a pioneer in advancing place- and community-based sustainability and regeneration efforts.
He has held leadership roles in natural resources management and sustainable development with The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, the Oregon Sustainability Board and more.