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Outdoor Adventure Series

Discover The ARK: Regenerative Village Community in Costa Rica

August 19, 2025 • Howard A Fox • Episode 7057

Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series—Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to Marat Omarov, the visionary founder behind The ARK, a regenerative village nestled in the stunning landscape of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

Marat unpacks his extraordinary journey: from growing up in Kazakhstan under strict Soviet influence, to breaking free from programming, and ultimately discovering his calling to design a new kind of community rooted in authenticity, human connection, and harmony with nature.

Marat shares the inspiration behind The ARK, a place where residents and visitors alike can unplug, reconnect with the land, and experience true regeneration—not just of the local environment, but also of mind, body, and spirit.

DISCUSSION

00:00 Journey from Kazakhstan to Costa Rica

06:24 Igniting the Self-Discovery Spark

07:09 Tulum: Pandemic and Paradise

12:34 Dreaming a Regenerative Future

13:56 Embracing Regeneration in Costa Rica

17:16 Costa Rica's Reforestation Initiative

22:49 Holistic Health Cooperative Community

24:14 "Rediscovering Roots in Nature"

27:39 Adventure and Wellness Activities

32:21 Embracing Slow Hiking

34:39 Nature's Constant Motion