Changes to the Feast
of Tabernacles
Several
important changes have been made to the cost, sign-up, etc. for the
Feast of Tabernacles. Anyone
who is interested in attending the Feast should re-read the
Feast announcement page to understand this update.
To
summarize the changes: The cost to attend the Feast is now
$295 or $995, depending on how many people attend. If more than
ten people sign up to attend, the cost will be
$995. This
amount is needed to rent a beautiful retreat, with rooming, meals, good
air and hopefully
scenery, etc.
If less than ten people sign up to attend, we will hold the Feast
in the Center (which is a regular house), and refund each attendee $700
(making the cost $295).
However, in this case each attendee would have to pay for their own
lodging (hotel room, etc.), transportation between their lodging and the
Center, etc.
Also, if we hold the Feast in the Center, it will be limited to people
who are known and trusted by us.
This is for security and privacy reasons, as the Center is also
our home at this time.
We are
asking everyone to pay the higher price up-front so that we can be sure
to have the resources to rent a place, if many people sign
up. We feel the price is
more than fair, as most spiritual groups/centers ask for much more for
just a weekend retreat (3 days; the Feast is 8 days).
Also, it will allow us to truly create a wonderful environment
and schedule, and celebrate the Feast as it should be celebrated!
Any
questions about these changes,
or the Feast in general, can be sent to
feast@maitreya.org.
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