August 7th, 2008 FindtheDivine
The US economy has been in trouble with high gasoline prices and record high home foreclosures. People are trying to make “ends meet” financially and many are working two jobs if they can find them. Many are depressed and need the respite and time with God offered at retreat centers. However, they can not afford the time or money to attend the events and places that offer them hope and answers. What can retreat centers do? Is there a way to reach these people with new technology or scholarships? We invite your suggestions!
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March 28th, 2008 FindtheDivine
After six years of experience representing buyers and sellers of retreat centers, we have gained a unique knowledge of this niche market. Our completed projects are listed on our web site.
At the bottom of the list are the completed transactions, of which we played a variety of parts, from web-based marketing to attracting the buyer to the facility.
Please contact Peter Tennis in Marietta, GA at 770-421-9780 for testimonials and other information.
Please feel free to submit comments and/or add new suggestions on how to market a retreat center that is for sale.
How to Market Your Retreat and Conference Center
1. Know your property : its strengths, its market niche and its competitors.
2. Ask for advice from commercial investment real estate professionals, but this does not mean you have to sign anything.
3. Have an up-to-date, quality web site, with top notch pictures and accurate and positive text.
4. Be sure to have supporting data concerning revenue, expenses, taxes, insurance and debt.
5. Prepare a summary of the property including, legal, a survey, the zoning, the name of the city and county.
6. Be able to explain the condition of your water and sewer or septic systems.
7. Interview and retain a local commercial investment real estate firm through the expertise of FindtheDivine.com.
8. Hire a local broker that will “show and tell” for you.
9. Advertise your property both nationally (through web sites like FindtheDivine) and locally (newspapers, church bulletins etc)
10. Be flexible with respect to financing! Offer to take back some debt if need be.
11. Target potential buyers like churches, schools, associations and corporations and send then an announcement.
12. Focus on why your property location is excellent for a recent center.
13. Why is this the time to sell or buy?
- Low Mortgage rates
- Depressed Real Estate Values in general
- Increased interest in retreats during recessions
- Increased interest in spirituality and religion
- Increased population of those over 55 who are on the spiritual journey
By Peter Tennis, FindtheDivine LLC and Tennis Development, LLC - March 28, 2008
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March 3rd, 2008 FindtheDivine
We are interested in learning the best type of spiritual retreats to conduct as warm weather approaches. A couple of suggestions:
- Labyrinth praying
- Being with the Divine in nature
- Religious Seasonal - Lent, Easter
- Hiking
- Family retreats
Can you suggest more?
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October 19th, 2007 FindtheDivine
This is the season that many choose to go on retreat. Retreat centers are planning retreats and workshops to meet the needs of seekers throughout the year. However, why is this season special? Many faith traditions celebrate spiritual mysticism during December while many individuals are seeking an environment to recommit their journey to peace and wholeness in January. As a seeker or provider of the retreat experience, we are interested in what you believe is important during this magical time of the year. Our calendars include events with themes like:
- Silent Advent Retreat
- Twelve Steps
- Personal Growth, Re-commitments
- The Kabbalah Connection
- Praying with Ignatius
- Yoga, Meditation and Exercise
- New Year’s Retreat
- Spiritual Discipline
- World Peace
- Creativity Workshops
- Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day and Eid-Al-Adah
- Contemplative Prayer
- Couples, Singles Retreats
What do you suggest?
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October 16th, 2007 FindtheDivine
Many groups are seeking space to conduct retreats, meetings and workshops. They include church groups, wedding parties, family reunions and spiritual seekers. They all look for an economic, pleasing and attractive facility that will accommodate their meeting and sleeping needs. However, they primarily look for a facility that invites spiritual and religious groups to visit, meet and retreat. FindtheDivine has a database of spiritually oriented conference centers that can be searched by various parameters, including location. Can you recommend any retreat centers, conference centers, hotels, spas or universities that welcome spiritual groups to visit?
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July 16th, 2007 FindtheDivine
Welcome to FindtheDivine. This is our first post.
Many visitors to FindtheDivine have expressed interest in sharing their experiences at various retreats. We welcome your views on retreats and retreat centers on our web site. Were your expectations met? Can you recommend a retreat center to visit?
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