Spending a day at one of the Veritas Villages is a unique experience. It’s more than just a development project; it’s our home and part of a global vision for self-sufficient, freedom-oriented communities. Veritas Villages are being established in multiple countries, forming a network of like-minded individuals dedicated to independent living. This is not a new idea for my husband Patrick; it has been an ongoing evolution since he first started creating off-grid, self-sufficient luxury communities with Milagro Verde almost two decades ago.
Finding the Right Location
Patrick and his son Spencer, the founders of Veritas Villages, have always been passionate about living in a self-sustainable way. After COVID, I realized how important that was. At first we thought of creating one just for our family, but we quickly realized this was a vision we could dedicate our lives to, for many others who share the same desire: “to have a place where we can make our own decisions, where government doesn’t call all the shots.” The key lies in owning and controlling the essentials: shelter, power, water, and food.
Panama offered many ideal locations, but the site for Veritas Village Coronado, our first, stood out. It’s just 1 hour and 20 minutes from Panama City and 10 to 15 minutes from Coronado, with convenient access to grocery stores, restaurants, and healthcare while maintaining a sense of privacy and freedom. It’s also only 25 minutes from Laguna San Carlos and Picacho Mountain, perfect for hiking, fishing, and camping, and a similar distance from tropical Pacific beaches. From the start, we knew this was the right place.
Daily Life at Veritas Village Coronado
Mornings start early. From the upstairs bedroom of our Welcome Center, we watch the sunrise before making breakfast in our outdoor kitchen. The Welcome Center, built using wood, rock, and bamboo from the property, is fully off-grid with solar power and community mountain spring-fed well water. It has two bedrooms, a barbecue area, and a large terrace overlooking the pool.
Some days we cook at home, enjoying the natural sounds of the environment. Other days, we drive to Coronado for breakfast at The Bench, where the eggs Benedict is always a delicious choice.
Most of the day is spent working on the community. We’ve started building the first of many homes, are developing roads and the potable water infrastructure, and are regularly testing solar equipment. We’ve even set up a Bitcoin miner powered by solar energy to demonstrate how residents can use similar technology to generate income and potentially cover their HOA fees.
Some afternoons, we stroll through the community orchards. With well over 40 different types of fruit trees and hundreds of trees planted, there’s always something new to discover. Recently, we’ve been picking fresh limes and bananas.
One of the best things about Veritas? No utility bills. The Welcome Center and all the upcoming homes in the community operate entirely on off-grid solar power, with a water tower supplying fresh water to all residents.
Evenings in the Community
Afternoons are for relaxing on the terrace, working with an incredible view, or taking a swim. As the sun sets behind the mountains, the sky transforms into shades of orange, pink, and purple. We often walk through the property, checking on the lots and envisioning the homes that will soon be here.
We’re usually in bed pretty early, maybe it’s all the fresh air. The nights are dark, quiet, and peaceful, with just the sounds of nature in the background.
The Future of Veritas Villages
Each day, Veritas Village Coronado continues to grow. Soon, this community will have more solar-powered homes, community garden beds and hydroponic gardens, a school, medical center, restaurant, tennis and pickleball courts, a gym, and even a tilapia pond (which my husband is especially excited about).
This is just one of our Veritas Villages, part of a larger vision spanning multiple countries. Through the Veritas Village Club, residents have access to a network of freedom-oriented, self-sufficient communities, providing opportunities to travel, connect, and meet like-minded people throughout beautiful spots in Latin America.
For us, it’s already home: a place full of opportunities and a sense of peace that the outside world often lacks.
If this vision resonates with you, Veritas Village Coronado or one of our other locations might be worth exploring. Let us know if you’d like to visit.