The Marigold Lifestyle is an innovative solution to the challenges posed by a globally rising cost of living.

All too often, older, single women find themselves on the margins of society, struggling to afford a place to live, dealing with being emotionally discarded by their families, and feeling unfulfilled by their careers. Their purpose in life has suddenly changed, they’re often exposed financially. In response, single women in their Autumn years are actively seeking alternative options, affordable living arrangements, and a new way to relish life.

OPTIONS

Since 1981, the rule of thumb has been that accommodation should account for between 25-30% of your monthly budget. These days, its likely to be more like 40 to 80%. That’s simply not affordable for older, single women on a fixed (small) income. If you add to that the other costs of living (power, water, etc), the budget gets rather precarious.

So what are your options?

Co-share a home with others (rent a room), like you did wen you were a student,
Co-live on a parcel of land in a tiny home or a trailer home, sharing amenities and costs,
Move in with the kids,
Permanently house-sit,
Become a global nomad who lives in ‘Marigold’ communities.

OUR VISION

The Marigold Lifestyle includes a growing portfolio of pop-up communities located in some of the most beguiling locations around the world. We source boutique accommodations in countries where the cost of living is lower.

We create opportunities for single women to live safely in comfortable surrounds, and have the space to rediscover themselves while exploring all that the world has to offer. We do so at affordable rates that make budgeting simple.

Some ‘Marigolds’ offer a staggering 50% off the rack rate, with low and peak season differences applying. Budgeting is made simple as the monthly rate includes: power, water, WiFi, cleaning, linen, and grounds maintenance. In some cases, daily breakfast is included too!

WHATS IN A NAME?

Although we refer to our properties as ‘Marigolds’, that’s not the true name of the accommodation providers. We leverage the existing infrastructure of boutique 3 and 4 star hotels, to create our pop-up communities to protect their retail business, we don’t reveal the actual name of the property until you have a booking. that’s because the rates you pay are heavily discounted rates are not available to short-stay guests.

Although you may be able to find ‘cheaper digs’ if you look hard enough, accessing long-stay rates for periods of less than 12 months is very rate and difficult. Moreover, landlords require a fixed term lease and payment up to a year in advance. Add the rent, the cost for power, water, Internet, cleaning, and groundskeeping, and ‘cheaper’ may not remain actually be the case.

SAFE, AFFORDABLE, BEAUTIFUL

We want women to live in communities that are safe, welcoming and serene. We want their homes to be clean, functional, comfortable and attractive. We need their costs to be manageable, so they have enough left over to eat out nightly, explore amazing places, and do things they never imagined possible.

Members of our ‘Tribe’ can stay for periods of as little as one month, with the maximum duration only limited by the country’s visa requirements. Our monthly rates vary according to the affordability of each country, but are less expensive than you’re currently paying to live in country such as Australia, New Zealand, the US, the UK, or Canada. We don’t require a lease to be signed and, although stays must be in multiples of 1 month, you can leave whenever you choose.

INTERESTED IN PARTNERING?

If you’re interested in having a conversation with us regarding your hotel or one that you feel would be suitable as a Marigold, then please click here. Thank you