Vetting Venues: Questions First-Time Retreat Leaders Forget to Ask

Dreaming of leading your first yoga retreat? Save yourself time and potential headaches by following this two-step retreat center vetting process that covers everything from communication red flags to the fine print on cancellations. In this episode, you’ll hear exactly how I narrow down my options for retreat venues, compare apples to apples, and read between the lines to find the best venue for your first yoga retreat. If you aren’t sure exactly what questions you need to ask a retreat center before booking with them, tune in for practical advice for choosing the venue for your first or next yoga retreat.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:00:00 Why retreat leaders get stuck at step one01:06 Start with the geographic region, but don’t get attached02:30 Dedicated retreat centers vs hotels vs vacation rentals06:07 Phase One: The non-negotiables07:36 How to compare prices08:59 Communication red flag10:15 Phase Two: The fine print and extras16:26 What to do when the choice isn’t clear18:14 Contracts, deposits, & next steps

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