A transparent look at the real costs behind our retreats.
An experimental look at how work exchanges and paid facilitators affect ticket prices for everyone else.
| Scenario (Based on 20 people) | Event Costs | Cost Per Payer |
|---|---|---|
|
Scenario 1: Equal Split 20 people paying equally. No exchanges. |
£3,000 | £150 |
|
Scenario 2: Work Exchanges 15 people paying, 5 people on work exchange (free ticket). |
£3,000 | £200 |
|
Scenario 3: Exchanges & Paid Staff 15 people paying, 3 on work exchange, 2 paid facilitators (£200 each). |
£3,400 (£3000 base + £400 facilitators) |
£226.66 |
This is exactly why we structure Real Awake as a true co-creation where everyone contributes financially. By avoiding "free" entries, volunteers, or paid facilitators, we are able to keep the experience as affordable as possible for the entire community.