Financial Information ~ Fees
IMS course fees are on a sliding scale basis that allows participants to pay according to individual means. The Forest Refuge has three rates - Sustaining, Mid and Base, with some financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the entire cost.
Sliding scale fees for 2008 and 2009 are outlined below.
Payment at the Base rate covers less than 50% of what is needed to run our centers. To balance our budget and to provide wise stewardship of our resources, donations must supplement any fee income received at this level.
The Sustaining rate represents the actual cost to IMS to operate our programs. Payment at this rate lets us direct income from donations towards helping those with lesser means to attend our retreats. If you can afford this level or higher, you assist our efforts to offer lower sliding-scale rates and ongoing financial subsidies.
Regrettably, we have had to raise our fees for 2009, due to the rising costs of basic necessities such as fuel, insurance and food.
Any amount paid above the Base rate is a tax-deductible donation.
Deposits
A deposit of approximately one-third of your total retreat cost is due once your application has been approved. (The minimum deposit for anyone on a 'You Choose' fee option is $50.) Deposits are accepted online, by mail, by phone or in person. Please make your check or money order payable to IMS, or include Visa or MasterCard information.
Cancellations
Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel. If you let us know more than 60 days before your retreat begins, fees are: $100 (or full deposit if less than this was paid). Your full deposit is forfeited if you cancel 60 days or less before your starting date.
2008 Rates
Length of Stay Sliding Scale Amount (per night)
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| |
Sustaining |
Mid |
Base |
| 7-21 nights |
$98 |
$82 |
$66 |
| 22-30 nights (effective from 1st night) |
$98 |
$77 |
$55 |
| 31-90 nights (effective from 31st night) |
$98 |
$74 |
$49 |
| More than 90 nights (effective from 91st night) |
$98 |
$64 |
$29 |
2009 Rates
Length of Stay Sliding Scale Amount (per night)
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| |
Sustaining |
Mid |
Base |
| 7-21 nights |
$105 |
$87 |
$69 |
| 22-30 nights (effective from 1st night) |
$105 |
$82 |
$58 |
| 31-90 nights (effective from 31st night) |
$105 |
$78 |
$51 |
| More than 90 nights (effective from 91st night) |
$105 |
$68 |
$30 |
All Forest Refuge fees include an honorarium for the teachers.
Any amount paid above the Base rate is a tax-deductible donation. |
