The Vision

JungleGuys exists to answer a simple question: where, and with whom, do we want to grow older? For many LGBTQ+ people, conventional retirement options mean going back into the closet, or growing old far from people who understand our lives. We want something better: a community of friends and allies, in a beautiful natural setting, with the practical things—healthcare, comfort, accessibility—taken seriously.

A chosen family for the long term

A community is not a declaration. It is a practice. Trust is built through shared meals, small kindnesses, reliability, and the ability to enjoy ordinary days together. We value warmth, steadiness, and honesty over grand promises.

Aging well, together

Growing older is not a problem to hide; it is the reality we plan for. That means accessible homes, proximity to quality medical care, and a culture of mutual support—looking in on each other, sharing rides, helping through illness and recovery. Care is not charity here; it is the fabric of the place.

Living with nature, not against it

We want to wake up to trees and birdsong, not traffic. We treat the place as a living system: protecting biodiversity, minimizing disturbance, and working with the terrain, water, and climate. Nature is a big part of why we are doing this—and we intend to be good stewards of it.

Comfort, built responsibly

Comfort is welcome here. We want homes that are pleasant to live in—cool in the heat, easy to move around in, reliable in their utilities— and built with sustainable methods and local materials wherever possible. Built well once, maintained with care.

Participation, each according to ability

Community life involves shared activities: gardening, cooking, organizing, welcoming visitors, looking after common spaces. Everyone contributes in the way they can—nobody is measured by physical output. Showing up for each other is what matters.

A thoughtful membership process

Living together works when values align. Membership is progressive: a conversation, a written application, trial stays, then longer commitments. We take the time to make sure it is a good fit—in both directions.