Retreat Terms & Conditions + Participant Waiver
By booking your place at the Spring Nervous System Retreat (October 3–5, 2025 at King Parrot Cottages, VIC), you agree to the following terms and conditions.
🔹 Payment & Deposit
If paying by bank transfer:
- A non-refundable deposit of AUD $500 is required to secure your spot.
- The remaining balance is due by September 3rd 2025 (4 weeks prior to the retreat).
If paying by payment plan:
- You are committing to a 2 month payment plan.
- The first payment is non-refundable and required to secure your spot.
🔹 Cancellations & Refunds
We understand that life happens, and we’ll do our best to support you if plans change. However, because we commit to venue, catering, and facilitation costs in advance, the following applies:
- Cancellations more than 60 days prior: Deposit is non-refundable, but any additional payments will be refunded.
- Cancellations 30–60 days prior: 50% of the total payment (minus deposit) will be refunded.
- Cancellations less than 30 days prior: No refunds unless your spot can be filled. If we fill your spot from the waitlist (or you are able to find someone to take the space, we’ll refund all payments made (minus the deposit).
- If we (the facilitators) need to cancel the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances, you’ll receive a full refund.
🔹 Travel
- Travel to and from the retreat is your responsibility.
🔹 Your Responsibility
- By joining the retreat, you agree that you are physically, mentally, and emotionally able to participate in yoga, breathwork, somatic movement, and related reflective practices.
- All practices are optional, and you are always encouraged to honour your own boundaries.
- Some offerings may not be suitable during pregnancy—please notify us in advance so we can adapt accordingly.
- This is a drug- and alcohol-free retreat.
🔹 Participant Waiver
By attending this retreat, you acknowledge and accept the following:
I understand that participation in the Spring Nervous System Retreat includes activities such as yoga, somatic movement, breathwork, nature-based practices, and bushwalking on uneven terrain.
I acknowledge that these activities involve physical and emotional experiences, and I take full responsibility for my own wellbeing during all sessions, free time, meals, and movement throughout the retreat.
I release and hold harmless the facilitators—Rachel Rosenberg and Steph Ellen—and any associated staff or contractors from any claims, injuries, or damages arising out of my participation.
I understand that all reasonable care will be taken, and I accept full responsibility for my own choices and experiences during the retreat.
I have read and understood these terms and agree to them voluntarily.
🔹 Health & Dietary Information (Intake Form)
After booking, you’ll be asked to complete a brief intake form so we can:
✔️ Learn about any relevant injuries, mental health considerations, or accessibility needs
✔️ Understand your dietary requirements for our chef
✔️ Ensure we create the safest, most supportive space possible
All information is kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of your retreat experience.