Payment Policy:
A $625 deposit is payable upon application and fully refunded immediately if the retreat is full.
Full payment is due two weeks prior to commencement and participants agree to pay any outstanding balance no later than this date.
Waitlist Policy
If the retreat is full, we can add your name to our waitlist upon request in writing, or advise of other available dates.
If we’re able to confirm your place on retreat, we will contact you and full payment will be due immediately.
Refund Policy
If the participant withdraws or transfers from a retreat, the following refund policy applies:
If the balance of the retreat fee is not received by the notified due date (six weeks prior to retreat commencement), a participant’s place may be offered to someone on the waiting list. The participants will forfeit the deposit paid.
a) If the participant withdraws 30 days or more prior to retreat commencement the participant will receive a full refund of all monies paid, minus an administration fee of $50.
b) If the participant withdraws 14-29 days prior to retreat commencement the participant will receive 75% of the full retreat fee, minus an administration fee of $100.
c) If the participant withdraws 1-13 days prior to participant commencement the participant will receive 50% of the full retreat fee.
d) If the participant withdraws after the retreat commences, the full retreat fee is non-refundable.
e) If the participant books and pays for any additional treatments or program options (e.g. massage, surfing, kayaking etc), cancellation by the participant within 7 days of program commencement will receive a full refund of the added option. Cancellation of added options by the participant within 6 days of program commencement are not eligible for a refund. Any activity (e.g. surfing or kayaking) cancelled by the operator due to weather conditions is fully refundable.
A specific cancellation policy applies for FULL and HALF Day retreats:
a) If a massage is booked for your full or half day retreat we will require more than 24 hours notice for cancellation, otherwise the massage is non-refundable.
b) Out of respect for our therapists, if you are unwell on the day of your massage, you will not be able to attend your massage.
Transfer Policy
If circumstances arise that require a transfer from the retreat on which you have a confirmed booking you will need to supply us with a request in writing.
If a waitlisted participant can fill the space then you may be able to transfer your place to another applicable retreat at a cost of $200. This option is limited to one transfer only (after this, the regular refund policy applies) and depends upon a case by case assessment of your situation.
If there are no waitlisted participants to fill the space the regular refund policy applies to your transfer.
The following conditions apply for International Retreats:
The administration fee increases to $200 in relation to refunds.
Byron Yoga Centre will advise re visa and travel requirements, however it is your final responsibility to ensure your travel documents are in order.
As it is the requirement of most countries, please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months after return date.
Byron Yoga Centre strongly advises that you have adequate travel insurance to include full cover for the duration of your journey. Although we offer full care, we cannot accept any responsibility if you choose not to cover yourself appropriately.
Use of Written and Photographic Material
Any written material provided to Byron Yoga Centre in the form of feedback forms may be used by Byron Yoga Centre for marketing purposes. Any photographs taken by Byron Yoga Centre of attendees on our yoga classes or retreats may be used by the Byron Yoga Centre for marketing purposes.
If you would prefer we do not use any of the above material written by you or containing your image it is your responsibility to advise Byron Yoga Centre of this in a written document.