The Villas The Villas ~ on ~ on TronconesTroncones Beach ~Beach ~

EcoEco--Conscious Beachfront CommunityConscious Beachfront Community

The Villas MissionThe Villas Mission

Ecologically oriented beachfront Ecologically oriented beachfront community incorporating innovative community incorporating innovative technologies and green building with an technologies and green building with an emphasis in promoting economic emphasis in promoting economic sustainability and providing a unique sustainability and providing a unique environment for relaxation, environment for relaxation, rejuvenation and renewal at the deepest rejuvenation and renewal at the deepest level for the community and humanity.level for the community and humanity.

Description of The VillasDescription of The Villas

~ 25 one, two and three ~ 25 one, two and three bedroom ecobedroom eco--residence residence Villas on 1 Villas on 1 ½½ acre of acre of prime beachfront prime beachfront property on the pristine property on the pristine Pacific Ocean in the upPacific Ocean in the up--andand--coming town of coming town of TronconesTroncones, Mexico , Mexico ––just 30 minutes north of just 30 minutes north of IxtapaIxtapa--ZihuatanejoZihuatanejoInternational airport.International airport. Pre-existing B&B

will be Building 3Eco-residences Site of Buildings 1 and 2

Parking, Laundry and Operations across street on ½ acre lot

The Villas Building SiteThe Villas Building Site

Eco-residence Buildings 1 & 2 site looking North from the existing B&B

Residence building site from East hillside shown in picture to the left, looking West

The Villas Building SiteThe Villas Building Site

Property View from BeachProperty View from Beach

More Beach Shots of PropertyMore Beach Shots of Property

The Villas EcoThe Villas Eco--Community ModelCommunity Model

David McLaughlin, Travis Robinson and Chris Ketterhagen David McLaughlin, Travis Robinson and Chris Ketterhagen have spent several years researching opportunities for living have spent several years researching opportunities for living and lifestyle in Mexico, Costa Rica and Hawaii based on the and lifestyle in Mexico, Costa Rica and Hawaii based on the concept of community and sustainable development within a concept of community and sustainable development within a realistic and mutually beneficial economic structure.realistic and mutually beneficial economic structure.Their experience has led to a sustainable model of an Their experience has led to a sustainable model of an owner/investor founded community that is supported owner/investor founded community that is supported economically by generating cash flow based on rental income economically by generating cash flow based on rental income of the investor property of the investor property –– if each owner so desires. if each owner so desires. Designed and operated to encourage extended occupancy by Designed and operated to encourage extended occupancy by owners in the community, as well as generate revenue when owners in the community, as well as generate revenue when they are away.they are away.The design and operation of the community will be premised The design and operation of the community will be premised on strict sustainability principles and combine the best green on strict sustainability principles and combine the best green design with local architectural themes.design with local architectural themes.

Investment ScenarioInvestment Scenario

25 eco25 eco--residences priced from the low $300residences priced from the low $300’’s to s to over a million for a beachfront Villa and amenities over a million for a beachfront Villa and amenities of the property, including Infinity pool, landscaped of the property, including Infinity pool, landscaped gardens, beach club, laundry and facilities. gardens, beach club, laundry and facilities. $1,000 refundable deposit secures priority choice of $1,000 refundable deposit secures priority choice of Villa on a first come Villa on a first come –– first served basis. first served basis. 25% down payment of selected Villa price due at 25% down payment of selected Villa price due at project commissioning, expected to be on or around project commissioning, expected to be on or around February 1February 1st.st.

Remaining investment will be paid in increments Remaining investment will be paid in increments over time of project construction, expected to be over time of project construction, expected to be completed 18 completed 18 -- 22 months from start date. 22 months from start date. Revenues from rental of individual Villas will Revenues from rental of individual Villas will average $300 average $300 -- $600 per night and can provide $600 per night and can provide additional income to owners. additional income to owners.

Villa Rental RevenueVilla Rental Revenue

Owners can choose to rent their units through the The Villas Management Company when their Villa is unoccupied. Management company will handle all aspects of renting units for owners. Nightly rates are expected to start at $300 for a one bedroom Villa to $600 and up for a three bedroom Villa.Villa rentals can easily offset HOA fees and generate significant revenue.

Community EcoCommunity Eco--InfrastructureInfrastructure

25 25 sustainablysustainably built beachfront ecobuilt beachfront eco--villasvillas800 to 1800 sq ft of living space800 to 1800 sq ft of living spaceOne or two floor units and penthouses with a rooftop deckOne or two floor units and penthouses with a rooftop deckInterior furnishings from local and sustainable suppliers Interior furnishings from local and sustainable suppliers whenever possible whenever possible Incorporating aspects of green building, energy efficiency Incorporating aspects of green building, energy efficiency and renewable energy (including solar PV and solar and renewable energy (including solar PV and solar thermal)thermal)Private beachfront amenities and club house Private beachfront amenities and club house Private / Public bar and restaurant and private event Private / Public bar and restaurant and private event available for Villa ownersavailable for Villa ownersInfinity pool with ecologically landscaped grounds and Infinity pool with ecologically landscaped grounds and inspired community gathering space for yoga, movement, inspired community gathering space for yoga, movement, meditation, etcmeditation, etc……

Key Project Partners Key Project Partners

Enrique Zozaya – Architect & BuilderDavid Connelly – Legal & AccountingChris Ketterhagen – Project Manager Dewey McMillin – Listing Agent

Enrique Enrique ZozayaZozaya~ Architect & Builder ~~ Architect & Builder ~

One of Southern Mexico’s most renowned architects and builders, particularly in the Pacific Coast areas of Ixtapa – Zihuatanejo in the State of GuerreroZozaya’s focus on “Architecture for Earth Citizens” has won him awards and accolades for both premium hotels and magnificent private residences along the Pacific Coast of MexicoRead more about Enrique and see many examples of his work at: www.ezozaya.com

Projects of Projects of ZozayaZozaya

Inspired EcoInspired Eco--DesignDesign

David Connell & David Connell & AssoAsso~ Attorneys and Accountants ~~ Attorneys and Accountants ~

One of the few, if not the only, Mexican law firms with US citizens licensed to practice law in Mexico on STAFF, something that allows the firm to offer unparalleled service to foreign clients in Mexico. Understand what it means to be truly bilingual and bicultural in dealings with current and future foreign clients. A Mexican law firm with offices in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico City, and Puerto Vallarta. The firm is not only comprised of attorneys but also a business support staff that includes accountants, consultants and business administrators, all with bilingual capabilities. David Connell is also a long-time resident and business owner in Troncones

Chris KetterhagenChris Ketterhagen~ Project Manager ~~ Project Manager ~

Chris brings over 15 years of building, construction and real estate development experience to the Villas community development, as well as at least 15 extended trips to Central America and Mexico. Chris has lived and studied in Mexico and speaks fluent Spanish.He is finishing a showcase, upscale “Brownstone” development in Boulder, CO in February of 2008, and will then be the on-site project and construction manager for The Villas on Troncones Beach.

Projects of KetterhagenProjects of Ketterhagen

Dewey Dewey McMillinMcMillin~ Listing Agent ~~ Listing Agent ~

First foreigner to settle in the village of Tronconesover 20 years ago.Currently opening the first real estate office in Troncones with Prudential Realty of Mexico.Defacto “Mayor” of the coastal area and credited with many of the improvements in water, roads and infrastructure in Troncones.Opening a showroom for The Villas within the new Prudential office, which is located adjacent to the property on the coastal road.

TronconesTroncones CommunityCommunity

Blossoming community with eclectic blend of Mexican culture and progressive residents interested in yoga, healing arts, surfing, outdoor adventure and fine food.Adjacent neighbor to the South is Present Moment Retreat Center, with daily yoga classes, Tai Chi, massage and a fine dining restaurant. Next phase of retreat center will include a full service spa and raw food restaurant.

Adjacent Property Adjacent Property ~ Present Moment Retreat Center ~~ Present Moment Retreat Center ~

Why Mexico ?Why Mexico ?Foreigners can now own land in Mexico with Stewart Title Foreigners can now own land in Mexico with Stewart Title Insurance, and US banks are creating financing options.Insurance, and US banks are creating financing options.Incredibly beautiful and dynamic landscape, from Copper Incredibly beautiful and dynamic landscape, from Copper Canyon Canyon -- asas grand as our Grand Canyon grand as our Grand Canyon -- to Orizabato Orizaba Peak, Peak, aa snow capped volcano and the third highestsnow capped volcano and the third highest peak in peak in NorthNorth America to sun drenched tropical beaches andAmerica to sun drenched tropical beaches and warm warm crystal bluecrystal blue ocean waters.ocean waters.Ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures with hundreds of sacred Ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures with hundreds of sacred sites, pyramids and mystic ruins. Historical colonial towns withsites, pyramids and mystic ruins. Historical colonial towns withcobblestone streets alive with markets and street fairs. cobblestone streets alive with markets and street fairs. Friendly, hospitableFriendly, hospitable locals welcoming travelers, tourists and locals welcoming travelers, tourists and transplants from America and beyond. transplants from America and beyond. The Government of Mexico is investing Billions into the much The Government of Mexico is investing Billions into the much wanted and invited tourist industry. It's easy to get to; drive,wanted and invited tourist industry. It's easy to get to; drive, fly, fly, boat or train, whatever mode of travel you prefer, Mexico awaitsboat or train, whatever mode of travel you prefer, Mexico awaits. .

Maps of Southern MexicoMaps of Southern Mexico

TronconesTroncones Beach, Guerrero, Beach, Guerrero, MexicoMexico

TronconesTroncones is a small village at the end of a paved road 3 km off is a small village at the end of a paved road 3 km off Highway 200, 25 minutes north of Highway 200, 25 minutes north of ZihuatanejoZihuatanejo, which has a small but , which has a small but charming international airport. Several direct flights a day frocharming international airport. Several direct flights a day from the US m the US are inexpensive, averaging $300 round trip. There are a few smalare inexpensive, averaging $300 round trip. There are a few small l tienda'stienda's (shops), beachfront restaurants, small hotels, B&B's, and a (shops), beachfront restaurants, small hotels, B&B's, and a variety of retreats from surfing to yoga. The surfing is considevariety of retreats from surfing to yoga. The surfing is considered some red some of the best in Mexico in and around of the best in Mexico in and around TronconesTroncones. There are beach breaks . There are beach breaks on the 5 km of beach in on the 5 km of beach in TronconesTroncones, a fantastic left point at , a fantastic left point at ManzanilloManzanillobay 3 km north of town center. bay 3 km north of town center. SaladitaSaladita (10 km north) and The Ranch (10 km north) and The Ranch (20 km north) make it a year round surfing destination. The coas(20 km north) make it a year round surfing destination. The coast is t is also known for some of the best also known for some of the best sportfishingsportfishing in Mexico with world class in Mexico with world class Marlin and Sailfish. Marlin and Sailfish. There's also great scuba diving and snorkeling for those who enjThere's also great scuba diving and snorkeling for those who enjoy the oy the underwater world. Unlike many beaches in Mexico, underwater world. Unlike many beaches in Mexico, TronconesTroncones has has many calm, safe beaches for children and nonmany calm, safe beaches for children and non--swimmers. There's swimmers. There's beautiful hillsides stretching down to the ocean and big mountaibeautiful hillsides stretching down to the ocean and big mountain n ranges in the distance for a dramatic landscape.ranges in the distance for a dramatic landscape.

The Costa Grande The Costa Grande

The Costa GrandeThe Costa Grande

The Costa GrandeThe Costa Grande

Sol Tierra CoSol Tierra Co--FoundersFoundersDavid McLaughlinDavid McLaughlin: David is an entrepreneur, : David is an entrepreneur, networkernetworker, investor, , investor, surfer and lifelong international traveler who has been to all 5surfer and lifelong international traveler who has been to all 50 states 0 states and 40 countries. He now lives in Boulder, Colorado during the and 40 countries. He now lives in Boulder, Colorado during the summer months and was living in Kauai during the winter while summer months and was living in Kauai during the winter while searching for that special place where family and friends can cosearching for that special place where family and friends can come me together. He has invested considerable time, money and energy together. He has invested considerable time, money and energy searching all of Central America for that special place. He's spsearching all of Central America for that special place. He's spent ent numerous winters in Mexico and watched a sleepy, small surf townnumerous winters in Mexico and watched a sleepy, small surf townnamed named SayulitaSayulita turn into a destination location over the last few years. turn into a destination location over the last few years. Now he sees Now he sees TronconesTroncones having that same draw with many more having that same draw with many more benefits in an area prepared for rapid yet sustainable growth. benefits in an area prepared for rapid yet sustainable growth. TronconesTroncones is the special place he has been searching for and the is the special place he has been searching for and the perfect spot for The Villas.perfect spot for The Villas.

Travis RobinsonTravis Robinson: Travis brings 15 years of experience in international : Travis brings 15 years of experience in international business operations and upper level management. His first job abusiness operations and upper level management. His first job abroad broad was in 1992 as a resort manager in training for Stouffer Resort was in 1992 as a resort manager in training for Stouffer Resort on St. on St. Thomas, USVI. Travis has envisioned creating an economically viThomas, USVI. Travis has envisioned creating an economically viable able community lifestyle in a tropical location since this early expecommunity lifestyle in a tropical location since this early experience. It rience. It wasnwasn’’t until after a dozen trips to Costa Rica, Hawaii and Mexico that until after a dozen trips to Costa Rica, Hawaii and Mexico that t he felt he felt TronconesTroncones would be the ideal location for an ecowould be the ideal location for an eco--community community oriented project like The Villas. oriented project like The Villas.

The VillasThe Villas~ on ~ on TronconesTroncones Beach ~Beach ~

EcoEco--Conscious Beachfront CommunityConscious Beachfront Community

La Vida La Vida eses cortacorta…… Disfrutala !Disfrutala !Life is shortLife is short…… Enjoy !Enjoy !

Contact: Contact: David McLaughlin David McLaughlin Travis RobinsonTravis Robinsonresidualincome@hotmail.comresidualincome@hotmail.com traviskr@comcast.nettraviskr@comcast.net303303--619619--41004100 303303--579579--26292629