Come and recharge your batteries in Colombia's Sierra Nevada !
Unusual jungle stay in indigenous accomodation with waterfall.
Investment to date (in US dollars)
- 3 huts: $17500
- 5 bathrooms: $11600
- Collective space for 10 people, kitchen, dining room, living room : $5800
- Hydrolic turbine: $7000
- Campsite: $3500
- Workshop: $1100
- Tools (chainsaw, generator, etc.): $2300
- Hen house (30 free-range hens): $2300
- Gardens (20 terraces): $3500
- Water system: $3500
- Equipment (beds, tables, kitchens, etc.): $3500
- Trails: $2300
- Salary for the 2 years of work required to create the project: $75000
Proposal
- 50% of Minca Retreat shares for the same amount
Return on investment
End of construction in December 2025.
Start of retreats in January 2026
Retreats last 1 week, from Saturday to Saturday.
Estimate: year 1 = 10 retreats
year 2 = 20 retreats
year 3 = 30 retreats
The center Will be close in October and November because of the raining season.
Each retreat should generate sales of around $8,000, 8 people on average x $1,000 (all-inclusive price per week).
Expenses per week $2000 € (food, teachers, shamans...), profit = $6000 ($8000 - $2000).
Based on these estimates, here are the projected profits :
First year = 6000 x 10 = $60000
Second year = 6000 x 20 = $120000
Third year = 6000 x 30 = $180000
Therefore, with 50% of the shares, the return on investment is achieved in les than 3 years: $30,000 the first year + $60,000 the second year + $90,000 the third year = $180000
Additional information
There's a caretaker all year long who takes care of the site : maintenance, chicken coop, gardens, etc.
The constructions are built by an experienced team of Wiwas, indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada.
The plan still requires completion of the yoga shala, hut 4, and the hydraulic turbine.
Self-sufficiency and ecology
In a society that favors consumerism, it seems important to propose alternative solutions, such as producing one's own food and energy.
All the buildings have been designed with respect for the environment, using sustainable materials and eco-friendly construction techniques.
Projection
The surrounding 10 hectares are for sale with a view to expand the project.
There is also the possibility of buying the surrounding 100 ne hectares to protect the sacred lands of the Sierra Nevada from deforestation.
Why is organizing retreats a niche market?
Organizing retreats (spiritual, wellness, professional, sports, etc.) is a niche market. Here's why:
1. targeted and specific audience: retreats are aimed at a well-defined audience, interested in an immersive and often transformational experience.
2. specialized offering: each retreat offers a specific program (yoga, meditation, personal development, leadership, etc.), which differentiates it from conventional travel.
3. growing but limited demand: although the popularity of retreats is growing (particularly in the wellness and coaching sectors), demand remains targeted and does not reach the general public.
4. premium positioning: Most retreats are in the high-end segment, with higher prices and a clientele willing to invest in a unique experience.
5. specific distribution channels: promotion often involves specialized networks (social networks, word-of-mouth, dedicated platforms like BookRetreats).
Conclusion :
Minca Retreat surfs a grownth market with a unique location.
The project also offers an alternative to today's societal problems by being self-sufficient and offering a return to nature. Finally, it helps local communities by giving them work and preserving the land of the Sierra Nevada.