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    Live Sumba

    Return to the land · Embrace the culture · Preserve the magic

    How It Works

    Land to Legacy

    We make it simple to invest in West Sumba. From sourcing certified, tourism-zoned land to delivering a fully operational hospitality business — we handle everything.

    01Source Land
    02Certify & Zone
    03Incorporate Investor
    04Design · Build · Launch
    01

    Land Acquisition

    Tourism-Zoned Parcels

    We source and wholesale verified, tourism-zoned land directly from native landowners across West Sumba's most sought-after coastlines and hilltops.

    • Direct-to-owner sourcing
    • Verified tourism zoning
    • Transparent market pricing
    02

    Land Certification

    Adat → SHM Certificate

    We guide native landowners through the full certification process — from traditional Adat documentation to a registered SHM certificate.

    • BPN coordination
    • Surveyor & notary management
    • 60-day compliance
    03

    Investor Incorporation

    PT PMA Setup & Licensing

    We handle PT PMA formation, investment licensing, tax registration, and ongoing compliance so foreign investors can acquire land legally.

    • Company formation
    • OSS / BKPM licensing
    • Bank & tax setup
    04

    Turnkey Development

    Design → Build → Launch → Manage

    From architectural concept to operating business — design, construction, marketing, branding, and business management in one integrated service.

    • Pre-planned villa & retreat packages
    • Modern Sumba Tribal design DNA
    • Full business operations
    Invest in the Land

    01

    Invest in the Land

    This isn't conventional real estate. It's a chance to become a guardian — to hold land that feeds communities, shelters biodiversity, and funds regenerative development that heals rather than extracts.

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    Seed to Harvest

    02

    Seed to Harvest

    From incorporation to operations — we build boutique retreats and nightly villas from the ground up. One partner, every phase, on one of the last wild coastlines on earth.

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    Our Projects

    03

    Our Projects

    From certified land parcels to operating wellness brands — our ecosystem delivers end-to-end value for investors seeking purpose-driven returns on Sumba Island.

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    Discover Sumba

    04

    Discover Sumba

    Step into one of the last places where the rhythm of life is still set by the land. Sumba's ancient Marapu traditions, megalithic villages, and untamed coastlines invite you to remember what it means to live in communion with the earth.

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    What the world is saying about Sumba

    VOGUE
    Forbes
    Harper'sBAZAAR
    Condé NastTraveler
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICTRAVELLER
    DESTINATION DELUXEJOURNEY · WELLNESS · LUXURY
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    TRAVEL + LEISURE

    Our People

    The Team

    Dedicated professionals with deep roots in Sumba, guiding you through every step of your journey.

    Ky Wolf

    Ky Wolf

    Director

    Russell Simmons

    Russell Simmons

    Strategic Advisor

    Jovian Mandagie

    Jovian Mandagie

    Design & Marketing Director

    Diah Ripa

    Diah Ripa

    Real Estate Agent

    Sutrisno

    Sutrisno

    Land Acquisitions

    Rini Lelengboto

    Rini Lelengboto

    Architectural Design

    Sim Lee

    Sim Lee

    Legal Compliance

    Loebaloe

    Loebaloe

    Land Use Compliance

    João (Jo) Romana

    João (Jo) Romana

    Investment Partner & Client Relations

    Portfolio & Partners

    Our Projects

    From certified land parcels to operating wellness brands — our ecosystem delivers end‑to‑end value for investors seeking purpose‑driven returns.

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