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Living Discipleship Program Cost Calculation Form

  • Please note that the purpose of this form is two-fold, to give you an estimated cost of the full program, as well as to notify the Meditation Retreat of your housing preferences. You do not secure your housing through submitting this form, nor does this lock you into anything. This is simply the first step in the process of communicating with the Meditation Retreat and determining your best accommodation option.

    Please select the SUBMIT button at the end to pass along the information to Nayaswami Susan at the Meditation Retreat. She will not be able to move forward with your housing reservations and deposit until this form has been submitted to her.
  • Accommodations Request

    Please select your accommodation preferences below to calculate your estimated cost of lodging at the Retreat. Accommodations range from $25 per night to $95 per night, depending on the type of amenities you desire.

    Private accommodations are highly recommended for the duration of the program, and are required for the last 6 nights. Please refer to the Meditation Retreat Website for descriptions of accommodations, while noting that prices on website do not reflect special prices offered to program participants.
  • Please select your preference for private accommodations for the full duration of the program.
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  • Please select your preference for the first 18 nights of the program. Shared is only available for the first 18 nights, after which you will need to move to a private space for the seclusion period.
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  • Please select your preference for private accommodations for the last 6 nights of the program.
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  • Please keep in mind that this request does not secure your choice for you, as your housing preference may have already been booked by someone else.
  • Please keep in mind that this request does not secure your choice for you, as your housing preference may have already been booked by someone else.
  • Program Fee and Sliding Scale Eligibility

  • The regular program fee is $1,200 for all participants.

    Kriyabans who can demonstrate financial need or who are working for Ananda (Church, School, or other Ananda entity) at devotee wages, who are without another source of income or financial cushion are offered a sliding scale program fee of $600 - $1200. Please note that Deluxe or Standard housing options are not available if you are approved for the sliding scale program fee.

    To take advantage of this sliding scale, please contact Atman Goering who is handling this aspect of the application process. Thank you.

  • For the sliding scale Program Fee, please input an amount between $600 -$1,200 that you would like to commit to. When selecting this amount, consider your own unique situation, and what feels to be appropriate and dharmic for you.
  • Meal Fee (Same for all participants)

  • Payment Options

  • Note that you will save 2.5% from the total if you pay by cash or check. You will NOT be asked to pay now. We simply want to anticipate your payment preferences.
  • Total Estimated Cost of Program

    Below is a running total of the estimated cost of the program. It defaults to $1,924 before you have made any above accommodation selections or changes on this page, reflecting the fixed costs of the Program and Meal Fee.

    By submitting this form, you WILL NOT be asked to pay online now. This will simply submit your inputted information to Nayaswami Susan at the Meditation Retreat, who will help you secure your accommodations and pay your deposit ($350) to finalize your program registration process.
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    Remember, by selecting submit, you are not committing to pay now, but simply submitting the form to the Meditation Retreat.
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