Arriving
Reception, orientation and guidance for new visitors and participants.
Portugal · A vision in development
A vision for New Earth
A learning and teaching sanctuary for the future of humanity. Futurology, human mental wellbeing and ecological sustainability shape the New Earth society we want to help create. Portugal is the intended starting point.
New Paradise · architectural imagination
A landmark for a different way of living.
The Prior Pyramid brings creative work, living, shared meals and Spirit+Studio into one planted, light-filled structure. Around the Pacific Dome, a landscape of ateliers, yurts, gardens and river paths connects the wider community.
A sanctuary along the water
River paths connect the Prior Pyramid, Pacific Dome, yurts and forest.
When the whole place comes alive
The Light Market, shared tables and illuminated dome bring the evening together.
Many levels. One shared vision.
A conceptual cutaway explores a market atrium, co-living and coworking, movement studios, dining, a summit garden and underground parking.
AI-generated architectural concepts by direction of Wim Prior Van Gucht. These images explore a future vision; layouts, scale and construction details are illustrative.
The person behind the vision
Art, learning and the way we live.
Wim Prior Van Gucht
Wim Prior is an Antwerp-based artist and concept creator. Through Hermanos Sanctuary, he brings together his work around art, personal development, community and the environments we share.
His vision connects Spirit+Studio and Art Spa with the cultural possibilities of Kunstmarkt and ART+NOW. Shared tables, creative practice and teaching become ways to explore how a future society might support human wellbeing and a sustainable life.
Known within the community as “New Paradise”, the sanctuary starts with a question we can explore together: what kind of world helps people thrive?
Futurology · a living learning environment
What kind of world
helps humans thrive?
Hermanos Sanctuary explores that question through learning, teaching and shared daily life. “New Paradise” is the community’s name for this vision: a place to develop New Earth societal principles through real encounters and collective practice.
We imagine a mentally healthier world for people and a sustainable future for humanity. The programme connects self-understanding, creative expression, dialogue and ecology with the practical ways we live, work, share resources and care for one another.
Everyone can bring knowledge, become a learner and, in time, share what they have learned. These principles remain open to reflection, evidence and the experiences of the community.
Explore the learning programme ↗From arrival
to connection
A welcoming entrance leads to the heart of the property: a meeting place with shared facilities. Around it, space opens up for stays, creativity and everyday life.
The property plan provides a repeatable foundation, adapted to the landscape, existing buildings and local possibilities.
The parts of the sanctuary
Gathering
A communal table, cultural space and places for conversations and activities.
Stays
A possible mix of existing homes, yurts, tiny houses, domes and camper pitches.
The final design depends on the chosen location, available resources and local approvals.
Development
Step by step towards the first location
Exploration
Property criteria, partner conversations and an initial project dossier.
Assessment
Comparing locations and developing technical, local and financial feasibility.
Realisation
Funding, a local team and a phased fit-out of the property.
Learning & growth
Evaluating initial operations and laying a foundation for other European locations.
A European perspective
In the longer term, we want to develop a network through licensing and local operators. A mentoring and training model supports the transfer of the concept.
This is a direction for growth. Franchise and investment terms have not yet been established.
Connected initiatives
A shared ambition for human wellbeing.
EMHO.org - European Mental Health Organization ↗ is a major project partner connecting the sanctuary vision with a wider ambition for mental wellbeing.
Spiritguide.info ↗ connects the wider Spirit+ vision, with learning, personal exploration and community at its heart.
Hermanos gives these ideas a place to develop through creative encounters, shared daily life and a programme that follows the seasons.
Explore partnerships ↗A conversation can be a beginning
Share an idea.
Ask a question.
Talk to Wim about the sanctuary, a creative collaboration, a location or a partnership.
You can use WhatsApp directly ↗ or prepare your message here.
Business presentation / 21 slides
The plan behind the vision.
Explore the updated community pathway, Doorman connections, financial scenarios and European growth approach.