UNDERSTANDING REGISTRATION FEES
When setting registration fees for a retreat, I factor in two types of costs:fixed & adjustable.
Fixed Costs
These expenses include the accommodations and any other cost that doesn’t change, no matter how many guests attend the retreat. Fixed costs are divided amongst each registration fee with the most desirable slots (single oceanfront rooms in this case) covering a slightly higher percentage versus guests in double rooms & the smallest beds. When shifting a Double Room to a Single, the fixed costs for the intended second guest still need to be accounted for, which is why the price of the room increases. I’ve also taken on a significant chunk of these fees myself to make this option more feasible.
Adjustable Costs
Adjustable costs are exactly that: for most of the retreat experiences and meals, the cost is per person. The total is the same for each guest. Adjustable fees are not added to the registration fee that converts this room from Double to Single.