About CARLL Village
A New Way to Think About Retirement Living
Why CARLL Exists
Created for a More Meaningful Retirement
CARLL Village was created for active seniors from the age of 60 who want a more practical, affordable and connected way to retire. The model gives members privacy and independence, while also creating opportunities to share resources, contribute skills and enjoy daily companionship.
- For active retirees from age 60 to life’s end
- A non-profit, member-managed structure
- Designed to support independence and reduce loneliness
Our Mission
Creating a Caring Community for Meaningful Retirement Living
Our mission is to create a small, sustainable and eco-conscious community where elderly people can live with comfort, dignity and purpose. CARLL Village encourages members to share their talents, support one another, reduce costs wherever possible and enjoy life together in a warm, family-like environment.
Comfort & Dignity
A peaceful retirement lifestyle where seniors feel safe, respected and supported.
Purpose & Participation
Members are encouraged to share their skills, experience and interests within the community.
Care & Connection
A family-like environment where people look after one another and reduce loneliness.
What Makes CARLL Different
A Retirement Village Built Around People, Not Profit
CARLL Village is designed to be more than accommodation. It is a non-profit, member-focused concept where residents share resources, contribute their skills and help shape a more affordable, meaningful way of living. The focus is on sustainability, dignity, participation and community support.
Non-Profit by Design
Created around affordability and long-term sustainability, not private profit.
Member-Managed Living
Members are encouraged to participate in the running of the village where they can.
Shared Costs & Resources
Facilities, responsibilities and buying power are shared to help reduce everyday expenses.
Purposeful Community
A warm, family-like environment helps reduce loneliness and create daily purpose.
Member Participation
Everyone Has Something Valuable to Contribute
At CARLL Village, members are encouraged to stay involved in the life of the community. Whether through administration, maintenance, hobbies, social activities, catering, gardening or care support, each person can contribute their skills and experience in a way that brings purpose and value.
This shared participation helps reduce costs, builds trust between members and creates a stronger sense of ownership and belonging.
Share Your Skills
Members can contribute according to their experience, interests and abilities.
Stay Involved
Being involved helps create daily purpose, confidence and connection.
Support the Community
Shared responsibilities help reduce costs and strengthen the village as a whole.
From the Founders
A Vision Built on Care, Community and Experience
CARLL Village was created after years of thought, research and lived experience around communal living, elderly care and affordable retirement. The vision is to establish a village where seniors can live with dignity, friendship, purpose and the support of a caring community.
The founders hope to establish the first CARLL Village as an example of affordable, meaningful and community-based retirement living for others to follow.
Founding Members
Help Shape the First CARLL Village
CARLL Village is looking for like-minded people who believe in affordable, community-based retirement living. Founding members will help define the needs, processes and practical steps required to establish the first CARLL Village.
This is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful from the beginning — a warm, sustainable and supportive village created by members, for members.
A Model for Small Towns
A Retirement Lifestyle That Can Grow Across South Africa
The CARLL Village lifestyle has the potential to be adopted in small towns across South Africa, including off-the-beaten-track towns and agricultural areas where retiring farmers and other seniors may want a peaceful, practical and community-based retirement option.
Affordable Retirement Living
A non-profit structure designed to help reduce living costs and make retirement more accessible.
Reduced Loneliness
A family-like community where members can share daily life, companionship and support.
Healthy Social Living
Activities, hobbies, shared meals and social spaces help members stay active and involved.
Security & Peace of Mind
A ring-fenced village environment can offer greater safety, support and independence.
Member Involvement
Members can contribute their skills and time, helping to lower costs and strengthen the village.
Local Income Opportunities
Community-based initiatives can support the village while creating useful local products and services.
Have a Question About CARLL Village?
We would love to hear from you and help you learn more about the CARLL Village concept.