Terms and Conditions for Forest Retreats Limited

Please ensure you read the following Terms and Conditions before booking a retreat, yoga class or massage treatment with Forest Retreats Limited.

Organiser: Forest Retreats Limited

Client: Event attendee

Event/activity: Yoga class, retreat, workshop, massage treatment, Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing)

Retreats

  • By making a booking you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.

  • A minimum group size of 6 people is needed for events to go ahead. In the rare occasion the group size is not met, a full refund or suitable alternative will be given.

  • A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.

  • The 75% remaining balance is due 4 weeks before the retreat (non-refundable). A replacement may be considered on the discretion of the Organiser.

  • In the unlikely case of Forest Retreats Limited cancelling the event, as much notice will be given as possible, and a full refund issued. Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for third party costs in relation to the original booking.

  • Clients need to have a reasonable level of fitness to attend retreats. Taking part in activities such as yoga, forest bathing and the eco-spa is at your own risk. We will do everything reasonably possible to mitigate any risks but can’t eliminate all risks due to the nature of the activities.

  • It is the Client’s responsibility to fill out all the information on the booking form, including health and safety information. If you are booking on behalf of someone else, the person making the booking has responsibility to make sure all information is sent to the person attending the retreat or inform the Organiser to do so.

  • Forest Retreats Limited are not medical professionals and therefore please be mindful of your own capabilities, and do not attempt to do anything you feel uncomfortable with.

  • Prices of weekend retreats/events are based on sharing the Yurts (2 or 4 persons per yurt) and the Room With A View (2 persons).

  • All events are currently operated from Hill Farm, Tintern (Hill Farm Tintern Limited). The ground at Hill Farm is uneven and suitable walking shoes are advised for walking around the site. A kit list will be sent out before the start of the retreat.

  • Events are not recommended for pregnant women due to risks associated with the eco-spa, the style of yoga and the uneven ground at Hill Farm. If you find out you are pregnant after booking, a credit for another event will be given.

  • Holistic treatments on events are carried out by therapists who are not employed by Forest Retreats. Therefore, it is the Client’s responsibility to inform therapists of any injuries or illnesses and pay the therapist directly for the treatment.

  • Travel insurance is advised for all weekend retreats.

Yoga

  • By making a booking you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.

  • Please ensure you inform us of any injuries or illnesses when booking.

  • A reasonable level of fitness is required to attend yoga classes.

  • Forest Retreats Limited are not medical professionals and therefore please be mindful of your own capabilities, and do not attempt to do anything you feel uncomfortable with.

  • In the unlikely case of Forest Retreats Limited cancelling the event, as much notice will be given as possible, and a full refund issued. Please note we cannot accept responsibility for third party costs in relation to the original booking.

  • If you cannot attend a yoga class after booking, please cancel through the website.

  • You can cancel or move classes up to an hour before the start time.

  • Failure to attend without cancelling will not result in a refund.

Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing)

  • By making a booking you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.

  • A 25% deposit is required to secure the booking, and the remaining balance is to be paid 2 weeks before (non-refundable).

  • In the unlikely case of Forest Retreats Limited cancelling the event, as much notice will be given as possible, and a full refund issued. Please note we cannot accept responsibility for third party costs in relation to the original booking.

  • Clients need to have a reasonable level of fitness to practice Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) and taking part is at your own risk. We will do everything reasonably possible to reduce the risks but can’t eliminate all risk due to the nature of the activity.

  • It is the Client’s responsibility to inform Forest Retreats Limited of any injuries or illnesses before attending. If you are booking on behalf of someone else, the person making the booking has responsibility to make sure all information is sent to the person attending the retreat, or inform the Organiser to do so.

  • Forest Retreats Limited are not medical professionals and therefore please be mindful of your own capabilities, and do not attempt to do anything you feel uncomfortable with.

  • All events are currently operated from Hill Farm, Tintern (Hill Farm Tintern Limited). The ground at Hill Farm is uneven and suitable walking shoes are advised for walking in the forest.

Massage

– solely for massage therapies with Hayley Court of Forest Retreats. Please note this does not cover treatments on events.

  • All bookings to be made directly with Hayley Court of Forest Retreats via email info@forestretreats.co.uk or call/message 07826-557211.

Liability and Data Protection covering all events

  • We do not accept any responsibility of loss or damage to personal equipment of Clients.

  • Clients are responsible for any damage caused to the property at events by paying for repairs or replacements.

  • We are not liable for any injuries that may occur. Activities are undertaken at own risk.

  • We take no responsibility for any third-party costs incurred when booking event including missed/cancelled transport.

  • All data is collected, processed and held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.