retreat Contract

WAIVER:

I agree that I am solely responsible for my own health and safety at all times during the Autumn Awakening Retreat.

Neither the facilitators Tiffany Lee Gillis, Lydia Lizano, Arohma Therapy, Om Joyful Yoga nor Indigo Nature Retreat, shall be held liable for any injury related to this retreat.  I agree to assume all risks associated with the program in any way. 

I agree to inform the teachers, therapists, practitioners, and/or assistants of any limitations or medical conditions that may affect my participation in any activity, practice, or treatment.  Furthermore, I also agree to inform the appropriate person(s) of any activities that I feel may injure me and I will not perform any activity or engage in any treatment which I feel may cause me to injure myself.  I agree to treat my body with patience, compassion, and respect during any activity.  I understand I can stop and rest anytime.

My signature indicates that I release Arohma Therapy, Om Joyful Yoga, Tiffany Lee Gillis, Lydia Lizano, and any of their guest teachers or assistants, as well as Indigo Nature Retreat and their employees, from all liability for any injuries sustained as a result of my participation.

PARTICIPANT RELEASE AGREEMENT:

The participant, by signing this agreement, agrees that the Retreat Organizers (Tiffany Lee Gillis & Lydia Lizano), Arohma Therapy, Om Joyful Yoga, Indigo Nature Retreat, their employees, and their respective representatives, will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may be occasioned for any reason, including, but not limited to any defect in a vehicle, the acts or default of any company or person engaged in conveying a participant, acts of God, terrorism, acts of war, or detention; delays or expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force of nature, civil disturbance, government restrictions or regulations, accidents by aircraft, boat, rowboat, train, bus, motor vehicle of kind, bicycle, or in any restaurant, place of visit or accommodation; failure of any means of transportation to arrive or depart as scheduled or changes to transit; missed airline or other transportation connections; or additional expenses resulting from changes in exchange rates, tariffs, or itinerary.

The participant agrees to assume all risks associated with the retreat and agrees that no liability will attach to the retreat organizer(s), their employees or agents, or to any member of the trip in respect of death, personal injury, illness or delay of the passenger, or for any loss of or damage to the property (including luggage) of the participant during the course of the retreat, howsoever caused.

By signing this Retreat Participation Agreement, the participant releases the retreat organizers as well as the Retreat Center and their representatives from any such responsibility or liability, except as herein above set forth. The liability of common carriers is generally limited and, therefore, it is suggested that participants purchase their own cancellation, property damage (including luggage), and accident insurance.

For the benefit of everyone on your trip, the retreat organizer reserves the right to accept or reject any trip participant at any time without liability, and in the event it determines, in its sole and exclusive discretion, that a participant is disruptive to the harmony of the Retreat, it may without any obligation to pay a refund or any other amount whatsoever, expel such participant from the retreat. The retreat organizer will have no responsibility or liability for any participant who leaves the retreat prior to its conclusion or for any activity undertaken by any participant that is not included on the retreat itinerary.

AUTUMN AWAKENING RETREAT INCLUDES:

Lodging for 4 days, 3 nights

Meals Include: 3 Dinners, 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches

All activities on the itinerary will be included and based on weather permitting. In the case the weather interferes with outside activities, they will be moved inside to the best of our ability into the main home yoga room, outdoor patio or yoga barn.

Autumn Awakening Ritual Kit

LODGING:

All accommodations are booked based on availability and preference of space. If you are traveling with a friend, you can share a room! In the event you are traveling alone, you will be matched with another single traveler. There are two double occupancy cabins and two quad occupancy cabins. Each bedroom has two twin beds, each cabin has its own kitchenette with coffee maker, refrigerator and cooktop so you are welcome to load your individual fridge with any special snacks and beverages. We do request that this is an alcohol and drug free retreat. Each cabin has a bath with shower and deck for outdoor seating.

CONDUCT:

It is Arohma Therapy and Om Joyful Yoga’s responsibility to ensure that all participants have a safe and positive travel experience. Guests are expected to behave in an orderly and socially acceptable manner during the event. Arohma Therapy and Om Joyful Yoga and its organizers reserve the right to remove any guest from the event if they behave in a manner unreasonable or disruptive towards the well-being of other guests, Tiffany Lee Gillis and Lydia Lizano, Indigo Retreat Center and staff, the staff of our partner venues, or any person related or unrelated to the implementation of the event.

THE RETREAT DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Airfare to/from Asheville, North Carolina, Transportation to/from Asheville Airport to Indigo Nature Retreat Center, Uber/Lyft/Taxi/Bus Fares for per personal travel, Hotel and Travel Incidentals.

NUTRITIONAL REQUESTS AND SPECIAL NEEDS:

Our meals will be fully catered with a menu inspired by the Fall Season, our caterer uses mainly Farm to Table ingredients and will work closely with anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies.