Sustainable Eco-Resort Investments: Returns and Future-Proofing
Sustainable eco-resort investments are investments in recreational parks designed with energy efficiency, integration with nature, and long-term value in mind. Sustainability is not just a principle here, but increasingly a factor in returns: sustainable parks better meet guest demand and retain their value more effectively. In this article, you’ll learn why sustainability pays off in recreational real estate, and how Goldberg Gardens I was designed as an eco-resort.
What are sustainable vacation park investments?
Sustainable vacation park investments are investments in recreational parks where sustainability is integrated into the design, construction, and operation. Examples include energy-efficient accommodations, integration into the natural environment, and consideration for the local community.
So this isn’t about a label that’s retroactively applied to an existing park, but rather about parks that are designed to be sustainable from the ground up. That distinction is important because a park’s sustainability determines its future viability and, consequently, its long-term return on investment.
Specifically, Goldberg Gardens consists of two eco-resorts with virtually energy-neutral lodges and a food forest, integrated into their natural surroundings.
Why are sustainable parks better equipped to face the future?
Sustainable parks are better equipped to face the future because they are designed to meet stricter regulations, rising energy costs, and changing guest preferences. A park that is designed with these factors in mind from the outset will require fewer costly modifications later on.
Energy-efficient properties are less vulnerable to rising energy costs, which makes their operation more stable. In addition, regulations regarding the sustainability of real estate are becoming stricter. A development that was built sustainably from the start is at lower risk of having to make mandatory, costly retrofits later on. This contributes to long-term value retention.
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How does sustainability affect guest demand?
Sustainability influences guest demand because modern vacationers are increasingly opting for sustainable accommodations and natural surroundings. Parks that respond to this trend increase their appeal and, as a result, their occupancy rates.
An eco-resort that offers this experience meets that demand and stands out on booking platforms. Greater appeal translates to better occupancy rates and, consequently, higher returns. To learn how amenities and quality further drive returns, read our blog about investing in central facilities.
Why is sustainability also a factor in returns?
Sustainability is a factor in returns because it influences both revenue and value retention. A sustainable resort attracts more guests and is less vulnerable to rising costs and future regulations, which supports long-term returns. On the revenue side, sustainability increases appeal and occupancy rates. On the cost side, energy-efficient accommodations make operations more stable. And in terms of value, a future-proof resort retains its value better than one that will need to become more sustainable later on. For an investor, this means that sustainability and returns reinforce each other rather than being mutually exclusive.
How sustainable is Goldberg Gardens I?
Goldberg Gardens I of two eco-resorts that were designed with sustainability in mind from the outset, featuring nearly energy-neutral lodges and a focus on blending into the natural environment. Sustainability is therefore at the core of the fund. Goldberg Gardens Vorden is located in the Achterhoek region of Gelderland and comprises 80 nearly energy-neutral lodges, a food forest, a wellness center, and a central farmhouse. Goldberg Gardens Bleijenbeek is located next to De Maasduinen National Park in Limburg, has 35 lodges, and shares facilities with the adjacent golf club. Both parks are integrated into their natural surroundings.
Through a tax-transparent fund, you will become a co-owner of both resorts, including all accommodations and amenities. Landal is responsible for rentals, while Orange Investment Managers handles fund and asset management.
What is the return on investment for a sustainable vacation park investment?
The target yield for Goldberg Gardens I an average of 6.5% per year, distributed quarterly, with a 6% annual yield already during the construction phase. The target total return, including capital appreciation, is an average of 7.5% per year over a 7- to 10-year term. Sustainability and returns go hand in hand here: the eco-friendly design contributes to the future-proofing and value retention of the parks. You can read more about this broader investment category in our blog on investing in recreational real estate.
Invest sustainably in two eco-resorts
Sustainable vacation park investments combine returns with future-proofing. Through Goldberg Gardens I , you Goldberg Gardens I a co-owner—in economic terms—of two eco-resorts in Gelderland and Limburg, featuring virtually energy-neutral lodges and designed to blend seamlessly with nature.
Frequently asked questions
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Sustainable vacation park investments are investments in recreational parks where sustainability is integrated into the design, construction, and operation, such as energy-efficient accommodations and integration with nature. Goldberg Gardens consists of two eco-resorts with nearly energy-neutral lodges and a food forest.
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Sustainability makes a park more future-proof. Energy-efficient accommodations are less vulnerable to rising energy costs, and a sustainably built park is less likely to require costly modifications due to stricter regulations. In addition, it better meets guest demand.
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Yes. Sustainability affects both revenue and value retention. A sustainable resort attracts more guests and is less vulnerable to rising costs and future regulations. At Goldberg Gardens I , the targeted average direct return Goldberg Gardens I 6.5% per year, with a targeted total return averaging 7.5% per year.
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Goldberg Gardens I of two eco-resorts that were designed with sustainability in mind from the outset, featuring virtually energy-neutral lodges, a food forest, and nature integration. The park in Vorden has 80 lodges, while the park in Bleijenbeek has 35 lodges adjacent to De Maasduinen National Park.
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