RETREAT CANCELLATION POLICY AGREEMENT & WAIVER
Guatemala – Sacred Water Retreat
With Kathleen Chavoor, Shivam Gosai, Michelle Kucera-Jewell and Michael Jewell of the nook
November 9-14, 2025
By registering for the retreat you agree to these terms. Thank you!
For and in consideration for being permitted to participate in the retreat that you have selected (hereinafter the “Retreat” as defined herein), you understand and agree to accept and be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Cancellation & Registration Policies
Cancellation/travel insurance is suggested to protect you and your investment.
In the event of your cancellation:
Cancellations on or before July 1, 2025: Your payment will be refunded minus a $200 administrative processing fee.
Any cancellations made after August 1, 2025 are 50% non-refundable. Your registration can be transferred to another person.
Any cancellations made after September 1, 2025 are 100% non-refundable. Your registration can be transferred to another person.
In the event of cancellation by The Nook:
You will be refunded your entire payment minus a $100 servicing fee.
Please confirm that the retreat has reached minimum capacity before purchasing your airline tickets if required.
Finalization/cancellation of retreat may occur up to 30 days prior to retreat.
I understand that there are no refunds if I choose to cancel, change or opt out of any part of my trip based on the cancellation policy above.
I understand any changes to my accommodation choices must be requested by September 1, 2025, are limited based on availability and must be paid for immediately if there are any additional costs.
We recommend that you come prepared with your own health and/or travel insurance.
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Waivers & Release
Yoga, Ceremony and Other Activities Waiver
I agree that I am solely responsible for my own health and safety at all times during the 2025 Sacred Waters Retreat with Kathleen Chavoor, Shivam Gosai, Michelle Kucera-Jewell and Michael Jewell of the Nook. Neither the facilitators nor, their employees, nor any of their assistants shall be held liable for any injury related to this Retreat. I agree to assume all risks associated with the program in any and all way. Furthermore, I also agree to inform the appropriate person(s) of any movements, practices, activities that I feel may injure me and I will not perform any activity or movement, or engage in any treatment which I feel is likely to cause me to injure myself. I will inform the teachers, therapists, practitioners and/or assistants of any limitations or medical conditions that may affect my practice. I agree to treat my body with patience, compassion and respect during my practice.
I understand I can stop and rest anytime. My signature indicates that I release Kathleen Chavoor, Shivam Gosai, Michelle Kucera-Jewell and Michael Jewell of the nook, their assistants, guest teachers, from all liability for any injuries sustained as a result of my participation.
Retreat Participant Agreement
Release/Responsibility
The participant, by signing this agreement, agrees that the Retreat Organizers (Kathleen Chavoor, Shivam Gosai, Michelle Kucera-Jewell and Michael Jewell), The Nook, retreat support staff and contractors 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, 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, auto or 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 understands the risks of international travel politically and health-wise, and agrees to consult a health care provider/Travel Nurse regarding travel plans.
The participant agrees to assume all risks associated with the Retreat and agrees that no liability will attach to the Retreat Organizer, 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 Organizer 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.
Retreat Price includes: your accommodations, opening day dinner, breakfast on closing day and brunch and dinner on all full days, daily classes with retreat facilitators, use of Casa Floresta’s amazing facilities, and all events included with the retreat itinerary.
Retreat Price does NOT include: Airfare, airport shuttle to/from the retreat venue, spa treatments, optional excursions, tips, alcoholic beverages, any food or drink not included in package, passports or visas, any items of a personal nature or any other expenses other than those expressly described in the brochure and above, meals during travel days, overweight baggage charges, hotel and travel incidentals, shopping, COVID testing on or offsite, travel/health insurance, etc.
Photo Waiver
I agree to grant to the nook and its authorized representatives permission to record with photographs and/or video, pictures of my participation in the retreat. I further grant the the nook permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. I understand and agree that all photos will become the property of the nook and will not be returned. I hereby irrevocably authorize the the nook to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.
Conduct
It is the retreat organizers from the nook’s intention 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. The Nook and their 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, The Nook’s staff, the staff of our partner venues, or any person related or unrelated to the implementation of the event.
***This retreat is not a substitute for personal therapy. Participation requires a foundation of self-responsibility and provides limited external support. It is not suitable for individuals currently navigating intense emotional, physical, or traumatic challenges. By joining, you affirm that you have a stable emotional, physical, and mental state, equipping you to engage with and integrate any experiences that may emerge during the journey.***
By registering for the retreat you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree to these terms. Thank you!