Great read, Grace. I'm very new to running retreats, and the first two I'm doing (in Wales and Tuscany - chefs kiss) are expensive but absolutely brimming with things that cost a lot to make happen. But I am *very* aware that they aren't affordable to most- and have plans in place to make sure it's way more accessible next time. It's front of mind. You make good points here -- it is a glorified holiday with like-minded peeps. which isn't actually a bad thing in essence - but that's what it is!
Thanks Emma - great to hear that cost is something on your mind! There are always going to be a range of price points when it comes to this bit of the market, I guess I just feel a bit frustrated when the marketing of these retreats is *also* framed as something that's important for our mental health and spiritual wellbeing. x
Great read, Grace. I'm very new to running retreats, and the first two I'm doing (in Wales and Tuscany - chefs kiss) are expensive but absolutely brimming with things that cost a lot to make happen. But I am *very* aware that they aren't affordable to most- and have plans in place to make sure it's way more accessible next time. It's front of mind. You make good points here -- it is a glorified holiday with like-minded peeps. which isn't actually a bad thing in essence - but that's what it is!
Thanks Emma - great to hear that cost is something on your mind! There are always going to be a range of price points when it comes to this bit of the market, I guess I just feel a bit frustrated when the marketing of these retreats is *also* framed as something that's important for our mental health and spiritual wellbeing. x
The "investment" language gives me pyramid-scheme vibes. Every time I see the cost of one of these my jaw drops!
I know, it sets my teeth on edge.