A Truly Sustainable Development

Investment Overview

• Tropical eco-paradise where mountain rainforest meets the beach

• Beyond sustainable: regenerative

• Strong financial fundamentals

• Progressive business model: reinvest 51% of profit in 501(c)(3) nonprofit sibling, Natura Village

• Investors are NOT REQUIRED to do so

Natura51 Model

Traditional Business Model

Traditional Business Model

“The laws of Congress and the laws of physics have grown increasingly divergent, and the

laws of physics will not likely yield.”Bill McKibben

Best of Capitalism• Creativity, imagination• Ambition, drive• Human potential• Entrepreneurship• Innovation• Value creation

Worst of Capitalism• Climate crisis• Unacceptable poverty• Housing crisis: slums• Food/Water Crises• Pollution, toxins, cancer • Corruption/Cronyism

Sustainable Business Model

• Whole System Design• Balance• Responsible use of natural and

human resources• Prudence• The Middle Way

Regenerative Business Model

PROFIT

Costa Rica

• Northern Pacific Region– Tropical dry forest– First-wave infrastructure– Highest density

• Central Pacific Region– Tropical moist forest– Second-wave infrastructure– High density

• Southern Pacific Region– Tropical wet forest– Impending infrastructure– Low density

Dominical: Value Drivers

• Land discount– Quepos: $500-$1,500/m2

– Dominical: $15-$25/m2

• New highway (Dec. 2009)– Link to Manuel Antonio/Quepos,

CR’s top destination: 1 million visitors per year

– $94 million, funded by CABEI & CR Government

• New international airport (2010)

• New modern hospital (open)

Costa Rica

High End ($/sf) Mid Level ($/sf)

• Topography

• Vertical Comps

Dominical: Gateway to the Osa Peninsula

• Regional hub for nature & water sports

• Existing fishing village charm

“The Osa Peninsula is the most biologically intense place on Earth.”National Geographic

Looking North to QueposLooking South to Osa

Osa Peninsula in background

Looking North to Barú RiverLooking South to Punta Dominical

Playa Dominical

Natura Costa Rica

Natura Costa Rica

Natura Costa Rica Land

• Playa Dominical: 75 acres of beachfront and ridge

• Dominical Hills: 580 acres above the beach– Masterplan entire village

• Pacific Coast Highway frontage

• 3 owners in 20 years

• Escaleras: 30 acres for amenities, farm, horses

The Development

• 325+ units:– Beachfront Stilt Homes– Hillside Homes– Hillside Villas

The Development

• 1 to 3 boutique hotels• Rare opportunity to masterplan

gateway to South Pacific region• Shops, restaurants, galleries,

performance venues, all around central plaza

• Sale, JO, lease, fractional• Price points: from 300k to $1.2 MM• Prices/sq. ft. comps with Manuel

Antonio

The Market: Who will buy...

• Affluent Greens– Ecotourism is fastest-growing segment of

travel industry (Source: N. Y. Times)

• Foodies– Food tourism = $8 billion per year

(Source: BBC)

• Naturalists• Outdoor Sports Enthusiasts

...and why: Nature Experiences

• Discovery Center• Canopy tour through primary

rainforest• Mangrove canoe ride• Watch migrating humpback,

pilot, orca whales• Release turtles from egg

hatchery• Birding: spot a toucan• Learn about ancient plants

for food and remedies from Marcos

Outdoor & Sports Experiences

• Learn to surf• Horseback ride to waterfall and

picnic• Rock climbing• Go fishing with Ticos, eat

sashimi on the boat• Mountain biking• Whitewater rafting• Sea kayak• SCUBA dive off Cano Island• Excursions to the exquisite Osa

Peninsula

Cultural Experiences

• Watch Boruca Indians weave and make dye

• Buy fresh Mahi-Mahi for dinner from local fisherman

• Pick mamonchino with local children

• Artist Colony: gallery tours, poetry readings, outdoor movies, world music festival…

• Pick-up soccer match

Wellness Experiences

• Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates

• Meditation retreat on top of Diamante waterfall

• Spa Treatments and massage

Sustainability Experiences

• Organic polyculturefarming and cooking school

• Pick mountain cacao • Energy generation:

learn about solar farm, microhydroturbines

Investor Value Proposition

• Land deal + infrastructure = security and upside:– Discount from insider knowledge– New highway complete in late 2009– New int’l airport 40 minutes away, opening in 2010– New hospital 30 minutes away

• Convergence of megatrends– Green revolution– Travelers seeking authenticity, life of significance– Baby Boomers retiring

Investor Value Proposition (continued)

• Leverage Costa Rica brand

• Critical mass of attractions; hit all key Costa Rica experiences from one place; stay longer, spend more

• Unique story = media buzz, viral word of mouth

• CR government loves project: easy permitting, Project of National Importance

ˆMinimally developed and staggeringly lush, Dominical is an unspoiled paradise. The town is uniquely Costa Rican, authentic without being quaint and exciting without being exhausting.˜L. A. Times, Sept. 2007

PEOPLE / PLANET

Sustainability

• Partners are global experts/pioneers

• Net energy producer• Net carbon sequester• Net oxygen producer• No waste• Non-toxic• All FSC-certified wood

Organic Polyculture Farm

• Inspired by Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma• Delicious, seasonal heirloom produce; free-range meats• Home owners receive credits for fresh food from farm• Minimizes food transport costs• Restores soil• Aquaculture

Dwellings: Natura Home

• 75% the cost and 50% the time

• Wood species selection • No middlemen• Easy assembly• Sustainable, serene,

casually elegant• System tested on 4

prototypes• Factory 20 minutes away• Carbon sink

• FSC is an international nonprofit organization that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, viable management of the world’s forests.

• All houses are constructed from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified tropical hardwoods.

Housing System & Joinery

Single story, 2 bedroom unit1,637 sf

NONPROFIT

ˆSetting an example is not the main means of influencing others, it is the only means.˜

Albert Einstein

Social & Environmental Reinvestment

• NCR architects, engineers, and sustainability partners work pro bono

• Low-income housing adapted from Natura Home• Bamboo plantation: building material, jobs, revenue• Polyculture farm: food, jobs, revenue• Both biomasses yield revenue via carbon markets• Microcredit finance programs

Financials: Series A

Series A: Valuation and General Terms (000’s)Beginning project (land) valuation for Series B:TkTkTkTkTk