Financial structure: Working Creatively with Money

Integrating inclusion with sustainability
Moving from Scarcity to Abundance...

It’s our desire that this program be accessible to all those who want to come, irrespective of their financial resources, especially those who have been systemically denied access to them. We would like the costs of organising the program to be covered – and the organising team who is putting in their heart, time and energy – to be nurtured and taken care of. We are wanting to look for creative ways to be inclusive as well as sustainable.

The attempt to make things work for all of us is an integral part of our values and also what this event is about, and corresponds to specific parts of the content of the event itself: it’s about having difficult conversations where we can hold the needs of all the concerned with consent and a spirit of collaboration, shifting from negotiations to dialogue; from an individual perspective to an interdependent one and from Scarcity to Abundance. In our own ways, we are trying to live with collaboration as we want to build a ‘Teal’ Family' or a larger 'Teal Community' and are also integrating the consciousness of Nonviolent Communication(NVC) as it becomes even more exciting to to explore diverse strategies as we work with money.

This attempt to being inclusive and having equity does take some time and effort from us too, however we gain your presence with this effort. We get a much diverse participants who come here to co-create this rich and meaningful event.

We wish to move from a scarcity mindset to abundance mindset when looking at money, and also from individual to collective care for each other and hope to create a new relationship with money through these engagements.

In this instance, we are utilising a variety of approaches with the aim to reach enough sustainability, enough clarity, enough ease, enough self-responsibility, and enough accessibility for all.

We have settled on the contributions that are calculated to cover all associated costs, including ongoing sustainability for the organising team and the facilitator, and supporting exemptions/scholarships.
We invite any participant who can contribute more than the requested amount to consider giving more, as it will help us organise the events well and allow us to welcome more people to attend while offering them discounts.
We aim to find a way to also accommodate everyone who is unable to contribute at the level we requested through a variety of strategies as you can see below. Since we may at times not offer to support every one we are giving preference to people who have been on the margins due to structural and systemic imbalances, as well as those who are choosing to work on social change projects or are community contributors. If you wish to apply for the discounts and exemptions please fill the form

Pricing Structure: International & Regional Prices

1. INTERNATIONAL PRICE

International Price, which is a bit higher than the regional price as it is meant for people from High Income Countries(Europe, North America, Japan and some other countries with equivalent per capita incomes). This is to take into account the general income levels and value of currency of such countries. We trust that you understand that this idea is not to create differences but to offset some of the differences that exist in the world. If you have any challenges with this you can still reach out to us for dialogue. Those paying the international price can avail only the room option and not the tents. If you are from a high income country and want the tent options, please write to us.

2. REGIONAL PRICE

Regional prices are meant for residents of South Asia, Africa and South America and other countries which have similar per capita incomes. Especially those who have been staying in these regions for at least last five years.

Pricing for Children

Children are welcome to join the Retreat. There is no associated cost for children below 3 and no extra bedding will be provided for that.
For children from 3 to 14 years the price will be Rs 6000 for attending the retreat. Extra bedding will be provided in the Room or Tent for them.
For children above 14 years the price will be Rs 9000 for attending the retreat. Extra bedding will be provided in the Room or Tent for them.

Pricing options and stay categories

*Early Bird Prices are available till December 25th, 2024', after that regular price will be applicable.
*All Rooms are double seaters and if you are joining as an individual you would need to share it with someone.
*We can support you to have the person of your choice for sharing the room.
*If these amounts are challenging for you please go through the 'Financial Flexibility and Discounts' sections and feel free to reach out to us. We will try our best to find ways to support you to attend the event.
*Dorm Facility is available only for women, while for men who want a low paying option, they can choose to opt for tents.

Accommodation Category - INR

Individual (International) -67,500
On Twin Sharing of Double Rooms

Individual (International) -1,04,000
As a Single Seater in a Double Room

Couple (International) - 1,14,000

Individual Price for Regionals - 45,000
On Twin Sharing of Double Rooms

Individual Price for Regionals - 69,500
As a Single Seater in a Double Room

Price for Regional Couples - 76,500

Individual Fee for Women's Dorm Accommodation - 40,200

Couple Fee for Tent Accommodation - 66,900

Individual Fee for Tent Accommodation - 33,500
On Twin Sharing

Bring Your Own Tent & Bedding(BYOT) for Individuals - 27,000

Bring Your Own Tent & Bedding(BYOT) for Couples - 48,000

Food and Stay charges for children above 14 - 9,000

Food and Stay charges for children from 3 to 14 years - 6,000

*The rooms and other accommodations will be on a first come first serve basis, so once you Pre Register, you can after that make the agreed payment amount and confirm your booking with the coordination team to ensure that you have a seat and accommodation confirmed at the Retreat.

Financial Flexibility and Discounts: Instalments/Discounts/Work Exchange/Fund Raisers

1. INSTALMENTS

For those who are not able to contribute the given amount in any of the categories right away and are able to do it over time, we offer a way to contribute in 3 instalments. This is a way for you to be able to have more ease, and for us to have the full sustainability we are hoping for. The installment facility is available even for those who are offering less than the full amount.

2. DISCOUNTS & EXEMPTIONS

We have identified certain criteria to navigate the discounts by trying to offset the structural imbalances which deny people access to resources. We believe that this denial at the structural level is also a kind of violence and we would like to try our best to counter it with some kind of affirmative action. Our criterion may be limited and may not address everything but it’s an humble attempt to bring more access and equity in this world.

Since processing the exemptions takes effort, we would not want to leave it for the last minute. Thus we want you to apply for Discounts by filling the form floated for it as early as possible and latest by 15th December as the seats are limited and they may get full very soon.

Please feel safe in making requests for the discount. We may not be able to offer discounts to all but it will be a sincere ways to have people included in the program irrespective of their financial resources.

3. WORK EXCHANGE

For those who find it difficult to contribute the full amount, an option is that you may contribute towards creating this event and/or for supporting Ahimsagram in its work. Ahimsagram is putting its time and energy into making this event happen and if we get support in our work, it will allow us to offer this and other such events in the future for the community. You can offer your skills and time and we can engage on it. It takes effort for us to figure out these things.

4.FREE COACHING FOR FUND RAISING

According to Miki Kashtan, "Power is our capacity to mobilise resources to meet our needs. Sometimes we underestimate the power we have to mobilise those resources. We encourage you to find ways to fund raise and can guide you for it. We will even share your requests in our community so if there are people who enjoy supporting some one who can join this program, can come forward to contribute towards your fee for the program. We can also request to our benefactors to offer support for you to attend the program by contributing for your fee in part or full.

Discount Form

We are aware that the conversations around discounts will take a lot of our energy but we are willing to stretch ourselves to some extent. Despite our serious intention we may not be able to support each one of you in the way that you may wish to be supported and there may be some disappointments too. We are hoping that you see the sincerity of our effort and trust us for our intentions, even when we are not able to find a solution that is fully satisfying for you.

To apply for applicable discounts please fill the form below, before you have a dialogue with one of our team members. These responses will help us get a better understanding of your situation and will help us make the choice to support the person who is most eligible for the discount. We may not be able to satisfy everyone but trust that we will be seen for our intentions. Our preference is to support people who are on the margins because of the structural imbalances in the society and economy, or those who are community contributors or are in social change projects.

For applying for discounts please fill this form to help us choose people who we think need this discount most.

Steps for registering and making payments

Step One — Pre-Registration (Zero Obligation)

This is to connect with people who want to know more and explore the possibility of joining the Retreat. Once you fill this, our team will reach out to you to clarify any questions and give a detailed picture of the event. In these conversations you can share about the number of people joining with you including about children and discounts and come to a comprehensive amount for attending the event.

Step Two — Registration and Payment

This is to connect with people who want to know more and explore the possibility of joining the Retreat. Once you fill this, our team will reach out to you to clarify any questions and give a detailed picture of the event. In these conversations you can share about the number of people joining with you including about children and discounts and come to a comprehensive amount for attending the event.

Step Three

Confirmation of Registration and receive additional info about the specifics of the Retreat. Also you can then get info about arrival, venue and also get in touch with our support team member to help you book cabs from Pune to The Hidden Oasis(Saswad) and get other info needs to reach the venue.

Step Four

Welcome, Orientation and Settle down in the accommodations. You will be received by our team members at the venue, get your room or tent allotted and guided to reach there by the support team. They will orient you a bit about the venue and share the facilities for you and your children.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that life can be unpredictable, and plans may change. Here’s how we aim to support you while balancing the cost of our efforts for the retreat’s preparations:

If we cancel You have the option to get a 100 percent refund. Besides, we plan to organize such retreat round the year so you can transfer your money for any future Retreat. If there is a price difference between this and the new retreat, then you need to pay just pay 50 percent of the price difference between this and the future retreat.
Up to 30 days before the retreat: Full refund minus a 15% administrative fee to cover costs.
15–29 days before the retreat: 50% refund.
Less than 15 days before the retreat: Unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund, but you’re welcome to transfer your spot to someone else and get them to pay the fee to you or gift it to them.
In case of emergencies: Please reach out to us, and we’ll do our best to find a compassionate solution.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Safety Policy

Your safety and well-being are our top priority throughout this retreat.

We maintain a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants—men, women, and children. Physical and emotional safety or all is paramount for us and especially that of children and women. Any behaviour that impacts the safety will be taken seriously and the person will be asked to leave.
Trained facilitators and support team are available to listen and support you during sessions and activities, in any challenging moments.
Physical activities and close contact are optional, and we encourage participants to listen to their bodies and set their own boundaries.
Confidentiality is respected to create a safe space for sharing.
We request you to minimise use of phones so we prioritise in person connection over connection through tech.
Please be mindful about taking pictures and take consent before taking pictures.
If you are not comfortable getting someone to take your picture, either raise your hand to let the person know that you dont want your pic to be taken or say it upfront during the opening circle or morning circles.
Please don't consume alcohol or any drugs at the venue. If any one found doing this may be asked to leave or stop it.
Medical assistance is on standby for emergencies, and we’re happy to accommodate specific needs with prior notice. There will be a few people who are practising alternative healing modalities and you can reach out to them too.

We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment for meaningful connections and growth. We request you to minimize the use of phones so we can prioritize in person connection over connection through tech.