The circle costs €65 per month. Here's the honest reasoning behind that number.
Every session happens in a private, comfortable room — not someone's living room, not a café. Renting a proper space in Leipzig costs €50–€150 per session. By pooling contributions, we keep the circle self-sustaining without relying on grants, sponsors, or anyone's generosity running out.
When the group grows to 6–8 members, we can reduce the fee or put extras toward refreshments and guest facilitators.
A circle only works if the men in it show up consistently. Missing sessions disrupts the trust and continuity the group depends on.
A modest monthly contribution is a commitment device — research in behavioral psychology shows that when we invest financially in something, we follow through more. Think of it like a gym membership that actually makes you go.
This isn't gatekeeping. It's protecting the quality of the space for everyone in it.
When you pay for something, you take it seriously. When something is free, it's easy to half-attend, zone out, or skip when life gets busy. The €65 primes you to arrive fully — to give and receive more honestly.
This mirrors something deeper: growth has a cost, and acknowledging that cost — even symbolically — changes your relationship to the process.
€65 is due at the start of each month via bank transfer or Revolut. This covers all sessions in that month (typically 4–5 meetings).
Sliding scale: If finances are genuinely a barrier, reach out. No one should be excluded because of money. We can discuss what's possible.
First session is free. Come once. See how it feels. If it's right, you'll know.