Goal – Raise $900,000 from a group of mission-aligned investors who want to support nature-based retreats, regenerative land stewardship, and meaningful experiences.
Nelson’s brings 20+ years of experience in storytelling, biology, education, and filmmaking to help market, sell and fill the farm stays.
Brings operational oversight, vision, content creation
Will contribute sweat equity, ongoing media content, and day-to-day operational oversight.
Retains 33% equity in the retreat business.
Retains exclusive rights to a 15-acre parcel at the south end of the land for personal homesteading so as to maintain the land.
Raise $900K across 10 investors (or fewer, depending on appetite).
Each $90K investor receives:
6.25% equity in Indian Creek Retreat, totaling 62.5% of the business across 10 investors
Profit sharing based on net Airbnb and treehouse income
1 week per year stay at any retreat property (treehouse, farmhouse, cabin, etc.)
Early access to booking and events
Invitation to annual investor retreat / seasonal farm event
Optional resale of their stake back to the business or new investors after 7-9 years, at a 1.5x return goal if the business performs
If Indian Creek nets $100K in Year 3:
Each 7.44% stake receives $5,580/yr
Plus ~$2,500 in stay perks
That’s ~8.08% ROI in year three plus lifestyle value
By Year 5, as new treehouses come online and brand momentum grows, profits could increase significantly.
Nature lover
Believes in regenerative land use
Wants a peaceful getaway every year to stay with family
Cares more about finding meaning than pure profit (although we’ll have profits to share)
Ideally friends, family or supportive followers
50% average occupancy across 3 units
Yearly growth of ~25%
Efficient management and minimal debt
Equity Available to Investors: 67%
Capital Raised: $900,000
Investment Per Partner (example):
6 investors: $150K each → ~11.17% equity each
9 investors: $100K each → ~7.44% equity each
| Year | Net Profit | Investor Share (67%) | Return Per $100K Investment (7.44% Equity) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,000 | $20,100 | ~$2,238 |
| 2 | $50,000 | $33,500 | ~$3,730 |
| 3 | $75,000 | $50,250 | ~$5,595 |
| 4 | $100,000 | $67,000 | ~$7,430 |
| 5 | $125,000 | $83,750 | ~$9,290 |
🌲 These returns are in cash flow only and don’t include:
Free annual retreat stays (~$2,500 value per investor)
Equity appreciation if the business is sold or refinanced
Optional buyback or sale to another investor at 1.5x in 8-9 years.
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Cash Returns | $65,472 |
| Stays Value | $22,500 |
| Final Buyout | $150,000 |
| Total Return | $237,972 |
