The heART of Ritual
EVENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
RETREATS
Group wellbeing is paramount at all events, and our retreat, workshop and training locations are internet/tech free zones. As such we ask that any phone, tablet, ipad/ipod, computer and/or any other mobile device usage be kept within your own private space, and IF you must bring a phone, please ensure it is switched to silent mode at all times. If you choose to listen to music, we ask that you please do so in your own room using headphones so that the stillness in the house (and gardens) can continue to be enjoyed by the rest of the group.
REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
Payments are non-refundable unless the course/event/retreat is cancelled by the organiser.
In extenuating circumstances, such as bereavement or serious illness, your participation on the course/retreat/event can be deferred to the next available event date, subject to availability and deferral fee.
Deferrals must take place within twelve months of original event date and cannot be deferred a second time.
If you have selected to pay by deposit/installments, and you fail to pay make payment(s) on the mutually agreed dates, this is considered a cancellation on your part and therefore payments made up to that point are non refundable.
No refunds, credits or transfers are available on cancellation prior to, during, or after the start date of any of our events.
All cancellations need to be made in writing and sent to niamh@theheartofritual.com
GENERAL
As much as we appreciate participants and students might wish to photograph their experience and share it with others, the focus here is on being present in each moment as opposed to experiencing this offering through a lens. We ask for your consideration in this regard.
We ask participants to please be respectful of other people's personal belongings and space. So as to clearly mark boundaries, photography is not permitted during active group/class times, and not permitted in our dedicated silent spaces or therapeutic group spaces at any time. We ask this so as to maintain the integrity and sacredness of the spaces that we are working within as well as participants' peace of mind. If you are taking photographs in shared spaces, please do so respectfully and ask permission first from anyone who may be in that space during that time. If you wish to photograph another participant's creative work, please ask first. Do be prepared to hear 'no'.
If you have a medical condition, psychological condition/disorder(s), and/or are on medication that we need to know about, please let us know at the time of booking. If diagnosed after booking, please ensure we are made aware of this before event start date so that we can prepare accordingly.
There is a strict no drugs/alcohol policy on all of our gatherings and we respectfully ask that you not consume drugs or stimulants of any kind during this time. This is both for your own good and for the good of the group. If you arrive under the influence, or are are found to be under the influence at any point during the gathering, you will be asked to leave immediately. Smoking is not permitted at any of our locations.
Please note that if any part of our retreat/teaching venue, its contents, or grounds, are damaged by you during your visit, you will be held financially liable for the cost of cleaning and/or repair/replacement, as directed by the property manager/owner.