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Who is it for ?The current Prem-a-Culture retreats are for Singles seeking long-term, meaningful and authentic heterosexual relationships. Single parents, divorcees, singles who have never dated before, singles with a long dating history, we welcome you all. We are location agnostic and welcome singles from all parts of the country/world. We do not believe in selecting on the basis of religion, caste or class and welcome singles from diverse cultural backgrounds. Singles who are tired of online chats and are looking for in-person interactions in a safe environment. Singles who are looking for open yet sincere dates. Feeling fatigued and unmotivated in your dating life and wanting to get better experiences and understanding on dating. We invite everyone to show up as who they are.
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What is Prem-a-Culture? (Tum karte kya ho?)We facilitate beautiful connections! Prem-a-Culture is India’s first and only conscious dating service. We do dating retreats and events for singles who are willing to seek romantic possibilities in a conscious and mindful way. These retreats are facilitated spaces curated to support all kinds of personalities and people, those who never dated, those that got divorced or are widowers, those that find it difficult to open up to new people, and those that connect easily in a group. We invite anyone to show up as who they are, engage in forming deep, meaningful friendships, and have conversations that matter. We believe a friendly connection is the backbone of any (romantic) relationship.
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What is Conscious DatingConscious Dating is a process where an individual is making a mindful choice of exploring the possibility of a romantic relationship. It involves practices that help them to stay in touch with their own truth and lead to self growth. When we date consciously, we enter into a much different, and kinder, agreement. We agree that it's okay to be alone. We agree that we're enough. We agree we will be there. Dating no longer remains just a search for a partner, it becomes a joyful adventure of deeply knowing and loving ourselves and others. This helps nourish a bond that is authentic, open, curious, playful, mindful and creative.
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What is a Conscious Dating Retreat? What happens in it?The conscious dating retreat is a playground to learn and practice conscious dating with an intentional group of singles. It is a facilitated safe space for them to connect in an immersive and fun-filled environment over a weekend. The group spends time talking, connecting, moving, breathing, introspecting, reflecting, playing, drawing, painting and dancing together! They get equipped with tools to date better and together. They form bonds, from and with their most authentic and real selves. Do check out our events page for more details.
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Why an in-person retreat on dating?“Aren’t you dissatisfied with dating apps and bored of texting?” Dating is like shopping these days. You swipe, and you approve or discard humans, not things! Endless swiping, judging largely on the basis of appearance or assets, and chatting routinely with different people in the same way, becomes a mindless and heartless activity. It is dry, boring, tiring and brings fatigue more than anything else. So we bring an alternative never done before in India! A place where you can meet, eye to eye, face to face, heart to heart in various ways and situations that are curated for the retreat experience. Do check out our events page for more details.
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Why should I choose your dating service and how are we different?You meet an exclusive curated group of potential partners. You actually ‘meet’! in-person, not online. you enhance your dating life much more. Using our tools and practices you can have easy conversations and make mindful decisions. You celebrate singledom and nourish yourself with self love You become a member of Prem-a-Culture conscious dating community and have easier access to future gatherings and events All this happens with a lot of FUN! So, we are asking you, “Why not!”
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What is the fee?There are two kinds of conscious dating retreats, residential and non-residential. For residential retreats: ₹16,000 to ₹36,000. These retreats are being offered on a sliding scale and you can pay anything between the two amounts. This is in order to accommodate and respect people from different economic backgrounds, and at the same time, acknowledge the worthiness of this work. We encourage you to pay the highest you can by stretching slightly above your paying capacity so that we can continue to feel nourished enough and offer this to everyone.
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What is the difference between residential and non-residential retreats?A residential retreat is designed with a stay of 3 days and 2 nights at a naturally serene and beautiful location. You experience the real Prem-a-Culture conscious dating flavor and feel in this one, as you get to go deeper into dating each other and building a better understanding of relationships. A non-residential retreat is designed for 2 full days (without a stay) in a city. A speedier version of residential retreats, it has the quirkiness and pace of a city. The participants would be expected to attend the sessions each day and head back to their respective homes. Both the retreats are usually hosted on a weekend and are followed by two online one-on-one sessions as well.
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What is the accommodation like (in a residential retreat)?We have chosen a beautiful serene farm, in the abode of nature with trees, birds and lake. The accommodation will be modest, clean, and airy. It will be a shared accommodation, not individual rooms. Women and men will have separate spaces.
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How do I apply?All you need to do is fill in the application form sincerely. Our team will go through your form and will reach out to you shortly for a get-to-know-you-more call and clarify mutual expectations. If you are selected, you receive a formal confirmation from us and a payment link to confirm your seat.
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How do you select people? What is the selection criteria for these dating retreats?What we are looking for is a balanced group of singles from diverse backgrounds who are willing to come with an open mind and connect to themselves and others authentically and mindfully. To be able to curate better groups and create better experiences, we invite you to fill the application form with all your heart and truth, and nothing less! We do not turn away an application because of any kind of discrimination on the basis of caste, community, or class. We do not take applicants who have strict and specific demands around caste, religion and class.
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Who is it for?The current Prem-a-Culture retreats are for Singles seeking long-term, meaningful and authentic heterosexual relationships. Single parents, divorcees, singles who have never dated before, singles with a long dating history, we welcome you all. We are location agnostic and welcome singles from all parts of the country/world. We do not believe in selecting on the basis of religion, caste or class and welcome singles from diverse cultural backgrounds. Singles who are tired of online chats and are looking for in-person interactions in a safe environment. Singles who are looking for open yet sincere dates. Feeling fatigued and unmotivated in your dating life and wanting to get better experiences and understanding on dating. We invite everyone to show up as who they are.
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Can I find a partner through Prem-a-Culture?Short answer is, Yes you may! Long answer starts with the question, how does anyone find their partner? Well, when we ‘meet’ people, of similar age, similar mindset, similar seeking, in a safe and fun environment, with an open mind, something Clicks! At our retreats, we are doing just that. Creating an environment of openness, vulnerability, authenticity and safety for a heartfully and carefully selected set of singles to come together and try it all out.
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Can Prem-a-Culture find a partner for me from my caste/community? Or a partner of my preference?No. We don’t select people on the basis of their caste/community. We select them because they are willing and open to date consciously. We don’t ask for preferences either. Preferences are super malleable and can change completely if the situation/circumstances change. Preferences, thus, become barriers (instead of structures) in finding a partner.
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What happens after the retreat?You go home, take some rest and continue the journey with Prem-a-Culture. We offer two online one-on-one listening sessions to share and process anything around your dating journey. This will happen with a trained counselor and you can avail of this offer in the month post the retreat. You will have everyone’s contact details (with consent) and access to a WhatsApp group (with consent) to continue engaging with the group, deepen friendships and sharpen healthy flirting techniques. You will become a Prem-a-Culture conscious dating community member and get access to a larger pool of consciously dating singles in the upcoming months. We will also keep you updated on upcoming retreats and events.
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So, are you matchmakers?No, we are not matchmakers and we do not believe in matchmaking. Research says that there is no algorithm or system (yet) that can ascertain whether two people will like each other or not. So, we just bring together a set of wonderful singles, who align with our values and belong to similar age groups, and facilitate a safe and connecting space for them to let the magic happen!
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How do I avail the early bird discount?Fill out the application form before the last date of the early bird discount.
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How do you ensure safety?We have a thorough in-depth selection process. We also take official ID proofs. We do not tolerate violence, abuse or harassment in any form. No such behavior and will call for immediate removal from the retreat without any refund.
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