Terms of Use
Sacred Voyages Group Retreat
What is Included
All activities, teachings, exercises, healing, adventures and time in nature are included. Brown bag lunch each day and (mostly) organic catered meals in the evenings. Some snacks will be provided.
What is Not Included
Accommodations, transportation to the retreat and during the retreat, breakfast (suggested accommodations often serve breakfast & retreat facility kitchen is available for your personal use at designated times in the morning), and anything not listed as what is included in the retreat.
Agenda/Schedule
There is no agenda, plan or schedule on retreat. The retreat leader will be asking for guidance from his higher self in every moment and leading the retreat from that place, the void. This is likely different from any retreat you have experienced in the past.
What Happens on the Retreat
On most days, the bulk of our day will be in nature in specific Sacred Site vortexes. On these days, the group will go out into nature so that participants can commune individually directly with nature. The retreat leader will also be providing daily spiritual teachings, healing, exercises, activities and transmissions based on awakening, unconditional love, truth, authentic self-expression, inner guidance, clarity, non-dual reality, and other teachings from the east and west. He has no plan in advance for what to do in any given moment or what to teach on any given retreat. He will be guided by spirit according to what is present for the group, in the moment. Accordingly, the possibilities for what will be taught are broad and vast. We will also spend some time at the retreat center (The Retreat House) in leisure and integration time as well as for teachings and some meals.
Nature Experience
On most days, the bulk of our day will be in nature in specific Sacred Site vortexes. These sites can have various levels of physical difficulty and be a variety of topography and climates including but not limited to lakes, rivers, streams, meadows, mountains, hiking trails, caves, lava tubes, waterfalls, oceans, volcanos, deserts, lava, or other locations. Please plan accordingly. You will have ample time to connect with and meditate with the land in your own unique ways.
Physical Ability
While we do not typically go on long hikes or activities that are physically demanding, some Sacred Sites do require some hiking and physical exertion to reach and enjoy. If you have any physical limitations, remember to note them on your Retreat Registration Form and mention your concerns to the Retreat Manager upon arrival so we can share with you possible adaptations. There are almost always other options and adaptations if we know about your needs, concerns and limitations. Please never push your limits and always take responsibility for your safety.
Safety
While we will not be venturing to attitudes that most experts consider dangerous, Mount Shasta is a high alpine mountain. As such it is naturally hazardous and requires your attention and consciousness to safety. Please read up on your own about how to stay safe in the mountains and always do so.
Retreat Facility
We typically hold the retreat in a comfortable facility, retreat center or private home or estate. We will spend some time at the retreat center/home in leisure and integration time as well as for teachings, exercises, meditations, dinners and perhaps some lunches. You are responsible for your accommodations off site.
Accommodations
You are responsible for your own accommodations. To further the group experience, we do suggest, but do not require, that retreat participants stay at the recommended near-by hotel(s). We require participants to obtain single occupancy accommodations (unless traveling as a couple) so that they rest, integrate and sleep in their own energy field. Single occupancy also prevents the need to quarantine if a roommate were to become ill. We have a block of rooms reserved at a local hotel. You will receive info about that hotel so you can book a room upon registration. Do not try booking online as the hotel will show sold out (it is sold out to Sacred Voyages).
Transportation
You are responsible to provide your own transportation to, from and on the retreat. You will need a vehicle to get to and from the Sacred Sites we venture out to.
Out of Communication
Plan to be out of communication with the modern world during the retreat. This means no cell phones, tablets, laptops, emails, texting, calling, internet surfing, video streaming, social media etc. This is a requirement that really helps to deepen our experience.Please plan accordingly. On a practical level, there are exceptions. For example, there are some people who have critical business or children to communicate with, or other contingencies. Please share if you have communication needs during the retreat on the “Retreat Participant Registration Form” (which will be provided to you once you give your deposit for the retreat). Once you arrive at the retreat, you will be advised on how you can connect while honoring the integrity of the Sacred Container. Notwithstanding the above, please keep your cell phone on you at all times (off or in airplane mode) in case of emergency.
Mental Health
Participants must be in good mental health and not experiencing a mental health crisis to attend the retreat. If you are in active treatment for a mental health condition, you agree to speak to your mental health professional before coming on the retreat. The retreat leader is not a mental health professional and no activities on the retreat are providing mental health services.
Alcohol & Drugs
We have nothing against teacher plants as they can be quite expansive for some people under the right circumstances, but we do not use them on our retreats. We require that you refrain from using “teacher plants”, recreational drugs & alcohol during the retreat. If you feel it’s important for you to imbibe please talk to the retreat leader in advance of the retreat. Please continue to take any prescriptions or over the counter drugs your doctor has prescribed or recommended, or that you feel you need to be safe and healthy. Please do not take any illegal substances.
Respecting Various Viewpoints
Please refrain from discussing the following on the retreat as we have found these divisive issues to be counter productive to our intent for the retreat:
Respecting Spiritual Teachings
On retreat, spiritual teachings based on many of the world’s wisdom traditions and modern spirituality will be shared. Some of these teachings may be familiar to you, some of them may be new to you. You may agree or disagree with any/all of them. By attending the retreat, you agree to display an attitude of tolerance and open-mindedness and not in any way interfere with the ability of other retreat participants to engage in the teachings.
Food Sensitivities and Allergies
We cannot guarantee our ability to meet your food sensitivity and allergy needs. If you have food sensitivities and we know in advance of your needs, our catering service will attempt to accommodate gluten-free, vegetarians and vegans. Please let us know at least 30 days in advance of any food requirements. You will be provided with a Food Survey form to fill out upon the confirmation of your retreat registration.) If you have enrolled in the retreat inside of 30 days then let us know immediately; this may not be enough notice to accommodate, but we will do our best. Often if you have lots of food sensitivities or allergies, or serious sensitivities or allergies, you may need to supplement our catering and food supply with your own. Ultimately, you are responsible to care for yourself to be sure you get the safe food you need. Please let us know how we can help.
What to Wear
We may be in a variety of weather and climates so please be prepared for all conditions, including but limited to hot and cold, wet and dry, sunny and rainy. We are happy to make suggestions but everyone is very different as to what is comfortable for them so ultimately, it is your responsibility to determine what clothes to wear in what conditions.
What to Bring
A list of important items to bring on the retreat will be emailed to you in the Confirmation Email. Please bring all indicated items.
What Not to Bring
All kinds of weather are possible. The retreat will happen and continue in whatever the weather conditions may be, including but not limited to rain, snow, fog, smoke or sunshine, hot or cold conditions. So please be prepared so you can be as comfortable as possible in any conditions. We do not provide refunds for natural or man-made disasters, weather, road closures or loss of utilities.
Early Arrival or Late Departure
The retreat does not start until the designated time and date and is over on the designated time and date. Please do not arrive at the retreat facility early or plan to stay later than the retreat end time.
Late Arrival on First Day
On the first day, you can arrive any time after the start of the retreat. If you plan to arrive after 7pm, please contact the retreat leader in advance. You cannot arrive later than the first day. If you arrive later than the first day, you will not be admitted to the retreat and you will be considered a “no show.” Refunds are not given for no shows.
Early Departure from Retreat
You may choose to leave the retreat early for any reason at any time. However, if you leave by your own choice, for any reason, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable, and if you owe a balance, it is still due and payable in full. On the day the retreat ends, you can leave early if you need to. Please contact the retreat leader prior to the start of the retreat to inform us of any planned early departure.
Illness or Covid Prior to Retreat
If you have had a positive COVID 19 test within 10 days of the start of the retreat, you will not be admitted to the retreat. Under these conditions, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable. If you owe a balance, it is still due and payable in full.
If you are ill with a fever or other contagious condition that is not COVID 19, you must be symptom-free for at least 24 hours prior to the start of the retreat in order to attend. If you are not symptom-free within 24 hours of the start of the retreat, you will not be admitted to the retreat. Under these conditions, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable. If you owe a balance, it is still due and payable in full.
Early Departure from Retreat Due to Illness or Covid
If you become ill with a fever, contagious condition, or COVID 19 while on retreat, you will not be admitted back to the retreat facility or to group activities and outings. When possible, at the sole discretion of the retreat leader, you may attend the group meetings that are conducted at the retreat facility via zoom and go out to Sacred Sites suggested by the retreat leader (not the ones the group is visiting) on your own. Whether you can attend by zoom or not, under any of these circumstances, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable. If you owe a balance, it is still due and payable in full.
Right to Refuse Service
At the retreat leader’s sole discretion, we reserve the right to expel any individual from a retreat at any time for being rude, reckless, disruptive, unruly and/or uncooperative, or if you seem to be having a mental health event or crisis that is beyond the professional purview of the retreat facilitator to support. If you are asked to leave the retreat, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable, and if you owe a balance, it is still due and payable in full.
Liability Waiver
Please read the Liability Waiver prior to the retreat. You will be asked to sign a printed copy upon arrival. If you have questions or objections, it is imperative that you contact us prior to the retreat to discuss. Participants who have not signed the Liability Waiver will not be allowed to attend the retreat or be present at The Retreat House property.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
The initial payments, up to $1200, paid toward a group retreat are considered a non-refundable, non-cancelable, deposit. Any additional funds paid towards a group retreat are fully refundable up to 45 days prior to the start date of the retreat at which time they become non-refundable and the retreat becomes non-cancelable. Payment
If you have not paid in full already, please note that we will reach out to you by phone or email to collect the balance.
Taxes
Customer agrees to be responsible for any state, county, and local sales & use taxes or other taxes not shown on your invoice but is due and payable. We do collect sales tax in all states which require us to such collection.
Countries Outside the US
Sacred Voyages only accepts payments in U.S. dollars. All duties, customs, fees and taxes are the sole responsibility of the customer.
Chargebacks
Customer is responsible and must pay a fee of $35, per transaction, for any charge back, NSF or collection fee as result of their purchase.
Guarantee Disclaimer
While we will do everything we can to create an environment that catalyzes the greatest potential for your evolution and awakening, your specific results are dependent on many factors including but not limited to your openness, various skill sets and abilities, dedication, willingness, resourcefulness, psychological conditioning, self-honesty, self-responsibility, patience, connection to source, learning capabilities, communication skills, psychic abilities, listening skills, tenacity, persistence, and ultimately grace. Because these factors differ according to individuals, we cannot guarantee your results.
Applicable Law
These Terms of Use, your rights and obligations, our rights and obligations, and all actions contemplated by these Terms of Use, will be governed by the laws of the United States of America and the State of Texas, without regard to principles of conflicts of law and as if these Terms of Use were a contract wholly entered into and wholly performed within the State of Texas.
Misc. Terms
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms of Use or respond to a breach by you or others shall not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce any other provision of these Terms of Use as to that breach or any other. If any provision of these Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.
Contact
Sacred Voyages, LLC can be contacted in writing via email at: SacredVoyages@gmail.com
All activities, teachings, exercises, healing, adventures and time in nature are included. Brown bag lunch each day and (mostly) organic catered meals in the evenings. Some snacks will be provided.
What is Not Included
Accommodations, transportation to the retreat and during the retreat, breakfast (suggested accommodations often serve breakfast & retreat facility kitchen is available for your personal use at designated times in the morning), and anything not listed as what is included in the retreat.
Agenda/Schedule
There is no agenda, plan or schedule on retreat. The retreat leader will be asking for guidance from his higher self in every moment and leading the retreat from that place, the void. This is likely different from any retreat you have experienced in the past.
What Happens on the Retreat
On most days, the bulk of our day will be in nature in specific Sacred Site vortexes. On these days, the group will go out into nature so that participants can commune individually directly with nature. The retreat leader will also be providing daily spiritual teachings, healing, exercises, activities and transmissions based on awakening, unconditional love, truth, authentic self-expression, inner guidance, clarity, non-dual reality, and other teachings from the east and west. He has no plan in advance for what to do in any given moment or what to teach on any given retreat. He will be guided by spirit according to what is present for the group, in the moment. Accordingly, the possibilities for what will be taught are broad and vast. We will also spend some time at the retreat center (The Retreat House) in leisure and integration time as well as for teachings and some meals.
Nature Experience
On most days, the bulk of our day will be in nature in specific Sacred Site vortexes. These sites can have various levels of physical difficulty and be a variety of topography and climates including but not limited to lakes, rivers, streams, meadows, mountains, hiking trails, caves, lava tubes, waterfalls, oceans, volcanos, deserts, lava, or other locations. Please plan accordingly. You will have ample time to connect with and meditate with the land in your own unique ways.
Physical Ability
While we do not typically go on long hikes or activities that are physically demanding, some Sacred Sites do require some hiking and physical exertion to reach and enjoy. If you have any physical limitations, remember to note them on your Retreat Registration Form and mention your concerns to the Retreat Manager upon arrival so we can share with you possible adaptations. There are almost always other options and adaptations if we know about your needs, concerns and limitations. Please never push your limits and always take responsibility for your safety.
Safety
While we will not be venturing to attitudes that most experts consider dangerous, Mount Shasta is a high alpine mountain. As such it is naturally hazardous and requires your attention and consciousness to safety. Please read up on your own about how to stay safe in the mountains and always do so.
Retreat Facility
We typically hold the retreat in a comfortable facility, retreat center or private home or estate. We will spend some time at the retreat center/home in leisure and integration time as well as for teachings, exercises, meditations, dinners and perhaps some lunches. You are responsible for your accommodations off site.
Accommodations
You are responsible for your own accommodations. To further the group experience, we do suggest, but do not require, that retreat participants stay at the recommended near-by hotel(s). We require participants to obtain single occupancy accommodations (unless traveling as a couple) so that they rest, integrate and sleep in their own energy field. Single occupancy also prevents the need to quarantine if a roommate were to become ill. We have a block of rooms reserved at a local hotel. You will receive info about that hotel so you can book a room upon registration. Do not try booking online as the hotel will show sold out (it is sold out to Sacred Voyages).
Transportation
You are responsible to provide your own transportation to, from and on the retreat. You will need a vehicle to get to and from the Sacred Sites we venture out to.
Out of Communication
Plan to be out of communication with the modern world during the retreat. This means no cell phones, tablets, laptops, emails, texting, calling, internet surfing, video streaming, social media etc. This is a requirement that really helps to deepen our experience.Please plan accordingly. On a practical level, there are exceptions. For example, there are some people who have critical business or children to communicate with, or other contingencies. Please share if you have communication needs during the retreat on the “Retreat Participant Registration Form” (which will be provided to you once you give your deposit for the retreat). Once you arrive at the retreat, you will be advised on how you can connect while honoring the integrity of the Sacred Container. Notwithstanding the above, please keep your cell phone on you at all times (off or in airplane mode) in case of emergency.
Mental Health
Participants must be in good mental health and not experiencing a mental health crisis to attend the retreat. If you are in active treatment for a mental health condition, you agree to speak to your mental health professional before coming on the retreat. The retreat leader is not a mental health professional and no activities on the retreat are providing mental health services.
Alcohol & Drugs
We have nothing against teacher plants as they can be quite expansive for some people under the right circumstances, but we do not use them on our retreats. We require that you refrain from using “teacher plants”, recreational drugs & alcohol during the retreat. If you feel it’s important for you to imbibe please talk to the retreat leader in advance of the retreat. Please continue to take any prescriptions or over the counter drugs your doctor has prescribed or recommended, or that you feel you need to be safe and healthy. Please do not take any illegal substances.
Respecting Various Viewpoints
Please refrain from discussing the following on the retreat as we have found these divisive issues to be counter productive to our intent for the retreat:
- Politics
- Covid 19
- Vaccines
Respecting Spiritual Teachings
On retreat, spiritual teachings based on many of the world’s wisdom traditions and modern spirituality will be shared. Some of these teachings may be familiar to you, some of them may be new to you. You may agree or disagree with any/all of them. By attending the retreat, you agree to display an attitude of tolerance and open-mindedness and not in any way interfere with the ability of other retreat participants to engage in the teachings.
Food Sensitivities and Allergies
We cannot guarantee our ability to meet your food sensitivity and allergy needs. If you have food sensitivities and we know in advance of your needs, our catering service will attempt to accommodate gluten-free, vegetarians and vegans. Please let us know at least 30 days in advance of any food requirements. You will be provided with a Food Survey form to fill out upon the confirmation of your retreat registration.) If you have enrolled in the retreat inside of 30 days then let us know immediately; this may not be enough notice to accommodate, but we will do our best. Often if you have lots of food sensitivities or allergies, or serious sensitivities or allergies, you may need to supplement our catering and food supply with your own. Ultimately, you are responsible to care for yourself to be sure you get the safe food you need. Please let us know how we can help.
What to Wear
We may be in a variety of weather and climates so please be prepared for all conditions, including but limited to hot and cold, wet and dry, sunny and rainy. We are happy to make suggestions but everyone is very different as to what is comfortable for them so ultimately, it is your responsibility to determine what clothes to wear in what conditions.
What to Bring
A list of important items to bring on the retreat will be emailed to you in the Confirmation Email. Please bring all indicated items.
What Not to Bring
- Synthetic cologne / perfume or strong-smelling essential oils-
- Clothing and other items with profanity or any kind of political statements
- Alcohol, tobacco & drugs (see policy above)
- Weapons
All kinds of weather are possible. The retreat will happen and continue in whatever the weather conditions may be, including but not limited to rain, snow, fog, smoke or sunshine, hot or cold conditions. So please be prepared so you can be as comfortable as possible in any conditions. We do not provide refunds for natural or man-made disasters, weather, road closures or loss of utilities.
Early Arrival or Late Departure
The retreat does not start until the designated time and date and is over on the designated time and date. Please do not arrive at the retreat facility early or plan to stay later than the retreat end time.
Late Arrival on First Day
On the first day, you can arrive any time after the start of the retreat. If you plan to arrive after 7pm, please contact the retreat leader in advance. You cannot arrive later than the first day. If you arrive later than the first day, you will not be admitted to the retreat and you will be considered a “no show.” Refunds are not given for no shows.
Early Departure from Retreat
You may choose to leave the retreat early for any reason at any time. However, if you leave by your own choice, for any reason, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable, and if you owe a balance, it is still due and payable in full. On the day the retreat ends, you can leave early if you need to. Please contact the retreat leader prior to the start of the retreat to inform us of any planned early departure.
Illness or Covid Prior to Retreat
If you have had a positive COVID 19 test within 10 days of the start of the retreat, you will not be admitted to the retreat. Under these conditions, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable. If you owe a balance, it is still due and payable in full.
If you are ill with a fever or other contagious condition that is not COVID 19, you must be symptom-free for at least 24 hours prior to the start of the retreat in order to attend. If you are not symptom-free within 24 hours of the start of the retreat, you will not be admitted to the retreat. Under these conditions, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable. If you owe a balance, it is still due and payable in full.
Early Departure from Retreat Due to Illness or Covid
If you become ill with a fever, contagious condition, or COVID 19 while on retreat, you will not be admitted back to the retreat facility or to group activities and outings. When possible, at the sole discretion of the retreat leader, you may attend the group meetings that are conducted at the retreat facility via zoom and go out to Sacred Sites suggested by the retreat leader (not the ones the group is visiting) on your own. Whether you can attend by zoom or not, under any of these circumstances, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable. If you owe a balance, it is still due and payable in full.
Right to Refuse Service
At the retreat leader’s sole discretion, we reserve the right to expel any individual from a retreat at any time for being rude, reckless, disruptive, unruly and/or uncooperative, or if you seem to be having a mental health event or crisis that is beyond the professional purview of the retreat facilitator to support. If you are asked to leave the retreat, the full amount paid for the retreat is not refundable, and if you owe a balance, it is still due and payable in full.
Liability Waiver
Please read the Liability Waiver prior to the retreat. You will be asked to sign a printed copy upon arrival. If you have questions or objections, it is imperative that you contact us prior to the retreat to discuss. Participants who have not signed the Liability Waiver will not be allowed to attend the retreat or be present at The Retreat House property.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
The initial payments, up to $1200, paid toward a group retreat are considered a non-refundable, non-cancelable, deposit. Any additional funds paid towards a group retreat are fully refundable up to 45 days prior to the start date of the retreat at which time they become non-refundable and the retreat becomes non-cancelable. Payment
If you have not paid in full already, please note that we will reach out to you by phone or email to collect the balance.
Taxes
Customer agrees to be responsible for any state, county, and local sales & use taxes or other taxes not shown on your invoice but is due and payable. We do collect sales tax in all states which require us to such collection.
Countries Outside the US
Sacred Voyages only accepts payments in U.S. dollars. All duties, customs, fees and taxes are the sole responsibility of the customer.
Chargebacks
Customer is responsible and must pay a fee of $35, per transaction, for any charge back, NSF or collection fee as result of their purchase.
Guarantee Disclaimer
While we will do everything we can to create an environment that catalyzes the greatest potential for your evolution and awakening, your specific results are dependent on many factors including but not limited to your openness, various skill sets and abilities, dedication, willingness, resourcefulness, psychological conditioning, self-honesty, self-responsibility, patience, connection to source, learning capabilities, communication skills, psychic abilities, listening skills, tenacity, persistence, and ultimately grace. Because these factors differ according to individuals, we cannot guarantee your results.
Applicable Law
These Terms of Use, your rights and obligations, our rights and obligations, and all actions contemplated by these Terms of Use, will be governed by the laws of the United States of America and the State of Texas, without regard to principles of conflicts of law and as if these Terms of Use were a contract wholly entered into and wholly performed within the State of Texas.
Misc. Terms
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms of Use or respond to a breach by you or others shall not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce any other provision of these Terms of Use as to that breach or any other. If any provision of these Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.
Contact
Sacred Voyages, LLC can be contacted in writing via email at: SacredVoyages@gmail.com