Two booking models, very different feels. Pick the one that matches how you actually run retreats.
Date-based cohorts
Fixed start/end dates, everyone arrives and leaves together. Best for: group-cohesion retreats (silent retreats, intensives, leadership programmes). Predictable scheduling.
Open-ended retreats
Guests can arrive any day, stay any length. Best for: longer wellness stays where the structure is a daily routine, not a programme. More flexible, less group bonding.
Which to pick
Cohorts: when group dynamics are central to the offering.
Open-ended: when guests can drop into a daily rhythm at any point.
Many hosts run both: cohorts for marquee events, open-ended for everyday operations.