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Iโd say about half of the time I decide not to use a venue is because of the beds and the room configurations. Lots of times, potential retreat leaders will get caught up in how cool a venue looks like from the outside and donโt consider how their clients will be spending 33% of their time: ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐.โฃ
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There are a lot of venues that want to cram as many people into their space as possible, but they only have so many rooms to offer. Many places have โdorm roomโ options where theyโll put two or three sets of bunk beds in there. They also might not have single room options forcing people who donโt know each other to room together. โฃOr share a bed (this happened to me once ๐ณ) and you can be sure that this will anger someone whoโs not expecting it.
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Other places Iโve looked at only have single beds 30โ x 74โ (last time you were in one of these you were probably a child) and three or four of them in a space.โฃ
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Maybe when I was in my early 20s and had lower standards for sleeping arrangements would I have been ok with this (maybe), but nowadays none of the above options would call my name and would actually be a deterrent for me going on a trip- this is also true for many peopleโs clientele.โฃ
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Bottom line: if you have actual grown ups coming on your retreat, give them grown up options. Pick a place that theyโre feel comfortable, have their desired privacy and sleep well.โฃ Ask for the exact room configurations, the measurements of the beds and be honest with yourself about whether or not your participants will be happy with the rooming situation.
Thereโs so much to keep in mind when looking for a venue that will ensure your retreat will be a smashing success and Iโve already done a lot of the footwork andย made a lot of the mistakes on my own so you donโt have to (thank god, right?).
Letโs get on a quick call and get your next retreat in the planning stages this month!