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What you can expect from a MindVentures experience

-  programs based on a wide variety of subjects ranging from history and literature to science and the environment; in the case of the longer programs they focus on both the natural environment and the people and their activities of the region in which programs are held;

-  a specially arranged and stimulating series of lectures, presentations, meetings, visits and related activities;

-  expert and entertaining presenters, drawn from universities, government, the media and local communities;

-  a small and diverse group of between 10 and 20 participants, aged from 50-something upwards (though there's no age limit, up or down) who enjoy exchanging ideas and interacting with other people;

-  groups consisting of couples, friends and singles... all are welcome;

-  high quality venues (such as motels, resorts and conference centres) that provide comfortable facilities for meetings; good food; and (where required) high quality accommodation with private facilities and the option of single accommodation;

-  all meals and refreshments included in the cost of the program; and in the case of the longer programs an informal get together and complimentary drinks before dinner every evening;

-  all transport associated with a program itself (participants arrange their own travel/transport to and from programs and can take advantage of any concessions to which they are entitled); and

-  experienced MindVentures hosts present throughout to ensure that each participant's experience is comfortable and enjoyable.

The cost of programs ranges from around $100 for the one-day programs to $600 upwards for the longer programs depending on the nature of the program and the venues at which they are based. These costs are all inclusive (that is, of the program itself; meals and refreshments; transport that is part of the program; and where relevant, accommodation). Participants do not have to pay anything extra.

Regular participants in the one day programs may claim a 10% discount for every third program while a subscription of $267 entitles a person to participation in any three one-day programs in a two-year period plus a flat rate discount of $30 on any one of the 'Short Breaks' during that period.