Retreats
Can I cancel my retreat booking and get my money back?
Yes you can, (subject to an administrative charge) if you cancel before the cut-off point specified in our booking and cancellation conditions.
Can I camp when I attend a retreat?
Some camping space is available at some venues but it is not always possible.
If you prefer to sleep in a tent instead of the bed-space allocated to you and can bring your own tent then contact the guestmaster of your retreat to enquire whether it is possible at the venue for your retreat. The guestmaster contact details will be found in your booking confirmation email or by logging in to the website and checking your retreat booking details. The retreat fee is the same whether camping or not.
Where tent camping is not possible another option may to bring a campervan (either your own van, or a van borrowed from a friend, or a hired van). Most venues cannot accommodate large vans/buses, but smaller vans may be acceptable. Again, check in advance with the retreat guestmaster.
Can I arrive late or leave retreat early?
Late arrivals and early departures disturb the retreat and so we expect participants to attend the whole retreat, arriving in time for the start and staying until the end. If you have special circumstances which you feel justify an exception to this rule then please ask the permission of the retreat leader before booking.
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