By signing these Terms and Agreements or/and making a payment,  I hereby acknowledge that I have been advised of the contents and outline of this Retreat and of my stay at Pura Vida Eco Retreat Center, as described on the websites barbarablum.com, puravidaecoretreat.com. 

I have been advised that the retreat includes deep energy work along with other potential modalities such as massage, bodywork, watsu/janzu water therapy, acupuncture, spiritual counseling, yoga and meditation instruction, all as part of a spiritual and personal transformation process. As a previous recipient of the outlined energy work, I have read through the general Informed Consent and Release of Liability specific to this work, and may revisit that information here. 

I understand that I accept full responsibility for my healing, spiritual growth and participation in this retreat. 

I further understand that this energy work, massage, bodywork, acupuncture, watsu/janzu water therapy, yoga, meditation instruction and any other form of alternative healing should not be construed as a substitute for medical/psychiatric examination, diagnosis or treatment, and that I should see a physician or other qualified medical specialist for any mental, psychological or physical ailment or condition that I am aware of or concerned about. I freely enter into all activities at my own risk and with full responsibility. 

I expressly and voluntarily waive and release facilitators Barbara Blum and/or Pura Vida Eco Retreat Center, its owners, agents, employees and assigns, from any and all liability for any claims, demands, and/or actions of any kind, including but not limited to, personal injury and/or property damage that may occur as a result of or in the course of my retreat and/or arising out of the use of the lodging premises. 

I further agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Barbara Blum and/or Pura Vida Eco Retreat, and its owners, agents, employees and assigns, from any and all claims, actions or demands by any other party or individual which may arise out of or result from my participation in any retreat activities. I hereby warrant and represent that I am in good enough health and have no physical condition or disability which would be aggravated by or give rise to risk of harm to me by my participation in any retreat and activities.

The services provided are intended to enhance my own innate wisdom in order to heal myself and to further my understanding of my spiritual being. As it is recognized that the source of all healing lives within me, Barbara Blum and all Pura Vida staff and practitioners are here to support and assist that which is already whole, vital and in balance. 

I further understand that with my deposit and by signing this agreement I fully commit to complete the retreat, and if I decide to leave or cancel before the term of this agreement or the completion of the retreat, I waive my right to receive any refund or transfer of credit. 

Any physical, mental or emotional difficulty that may arise during the retreat will be held in the utmost sanctity, and Barbara Blum, any of her support staff as well as the staff at Pura Vida will assist you to the best of their capacity in moving through this difficulty with greater ease so you may complete your stay.

Payment and Terms of Agreement

Please read through these terms carefully. They are non-negotiable.

1. Your deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
2. Upon reserving a spot with your deposit, you will receive a request for full payment.
   1. This payment is due within 4 weeks of the request OR 10 weeks prior to the start of the retreat  – whichever date comes first.
   2. Payment not received within this time frame is subject to reservation cancellation by the host and loss of deposit.
3. Reservations made within 10 weeks of the retreat date require full payment upon booking.
   1. Upon reservation with your non-refundable deposit, you will be invoiced for the full balance due.
   2. Payment not received within 48 hours of this request is subject to reservation cancellation.
4. Cancellation policy:
   1. Cancellations made prior to 6 weeks before the retreat will receive a 50% refund.
   2. Cancellations made 3 to 6 weeks before the retreat will receive a 25% refund
   3. Cancellations made less than 3 weeks before the retreat are non-refundable.
   4. Any non-refunded portions retained by the host are non-transferrable.
   5. Refunds may take up to 2 weeks to process and complete.
5. All bookings that request double occupancy will be fulfilled to the best of the host’s ability, however, if the second space cannot be filled you will be responsible for the single occupancy rate.
6. If available as an option, and you requested a dorm bed, a minimum of 3 out of 4 beds must be filled to receive the advertised dorm-room rate, otherwise you will be moved into a double-occupancy room at the double occupancy rate.
7. The host reserves the right to increase or decrease the price of the retreat at any time. This will not affect or alter the price you have agreed to pay at the time of your reservation.
8. You are strongly encouraged to purchase travel/cancellation insurance to cover any illness, injury or other emergency or situation that may prevent you from attending the retreat after booking.
   1. We strongly recommend that you purchase a policy that includes a “cancel for any reason” rider option. 
   2. Typically, trip insurance must be purchased the same time you register for the retreat in order to be valid.