Healing Trauma Retreats

Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions apply to all bookings for Healing Trauma Retreats held at San Flaviano, Località Palombara 5, 06030 Sellano (PG), Umbria, Italy, and operated by Tess Hunneybell / Tess and Me Pte. Ltd.

By paying a deposit or retreat balance, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

1. Nature of the Retreat

Healing Trauma Retreats are educational and experiential retreats. They are not a replacement for psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, medical treatment, or crisis care.

Participation does not establish a therapeutic or clinical relationship.

Participation is voluntary. Guests remain responsible for their own physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing throughout the retreat.

2. Eligibility & Suitability

Retreats are designed for women who are emotionally stable and able to participate safely in a small-group reflective environment.

Guests must disclose relevant medical and psychological information prior to attendance.

The facilitator reserves the right to decline or discontinue participation, without refund, if:

  • The retreat environment is not appropriate for a guest’s level of stability or safety; or

  • A guest’s behaviour compromises the safety, wellbeing, or respectful atmosphere of the group or staff.

Any decision to decline or discontinue participation is at the facilitator’s sole discretion.

3. Booking & Payment

A non-refundable deposit secures your place.

The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days prior to the retreat start date.

Failure to pay the balance by the due date may result in cancellation of your booking and forfeiture of your deposit.

Prices include accommodation, meals, and scheduled retreat sessions unless otherwise specified.

Flights, transfers, travel insurance, and personal expenses are not included.

4. Cancellation by Guest

Deposits are non-refundable.

If you cancel:

  • More than 30 days before the retreat start date: all payments made beyond the non-refundable deposit will be fully refunded.

  • 30 days or less before the retreat start date: no refund.

If your place is filled from a waitlist, a discretionary partial refund may be considered.

Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly advised.

5. Cancellation by Organiser / Force Majeure

If the retreat cannot proceed as planned due to circumstances beyond reasonable control — including but not limited to war, civil unrest, natural disaster, government restrictions, public health events, travel disruption, or other force majeure events — the organiser will make reasonable efforts to:

  • Reschedule the retreat to a later date;

  • Offer transfer to an alternative retreat;

  • Change venue if feasible; or

  • Provide a suitably qualified substitute facilitator if necessary.

If rescheduling or transfer is not suitable, any refund offered will be limited to the portion of payments remaining after deduction of non-recoverable costs and expenses already incurred.

The organiser is not responsible for travel costs, accommodation outside the retreat, insurance, or other personal expenses.

6. Health & Participation Responsibility

Guests confirm that:

  • They are physically and psychologically stable.

  • Any medical or psychological condition they live with is managed.

  • They are taking prescribed medication as directed.

Guests participate in yoga, movement, breath practices, group discussion, and optional bodywork at their own risk.

Healing Trauma Retreats are educational and experiential retreats. They are not a replacement for psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, medical treatment, or crisis care.

7. Conduct

Guests are expected to engage respectfully with facilitators, staff, and other participants.

Behaviour that is disruptive, unsafe, aggressive, or disrespectful may result in removal from the retreat without refund.

8. Travel & Insurance

Guests are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the retreat.

Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly advised and should include cover for:

  • Cancellation or curtailment

  • Travel disruption

  • Medical expenses

  • Personal liability

  • Personal belongings

The organiser is not liable for losses arising from failure to obtain adequate insurance coverage.

9. Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tess Hunneybell and Tess and Me Pte. Ltd. shall not be liable for:

  • Injury, illness, or loss arising from participation in retreat activities;

  • Travel disruptions or delays;

  • Loss or damage to personal property.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for gross negligence or wilful misconduct where legally prohibited.

10. Data Protection

Personal and health information is collected solely for retreat administration and participant safety.

Information is stored securely and handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

11. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Italy.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Italian courts.