By signing this Waiver & Release of Liability and these Terms of Agreements and/or by making a payment,  I hereby acknowledge that I have been and am currently being advised of the contents and general outline of this Energy Immersion Retreat and of my stay at Villa Sumaya Retreat Center, as described on the websites barbarablum.com and villasumaya.com, by inquiring directly with the retreat host, Barbara Blum, and/or by way of this document.

I have been and am currently being advised that the retreat includes deep energy work along with other potential modalities such as yoga, meditation and breathing practices, and on this retreat, traditional indigenous ceremonial practices, all as part of a spiritual and personal transformation process. As a previous recipient of the LBA (Light Body Activation) modality I have read through the general Informed Consent and Release of Liability specific to LBA and/or similar energy work, and if needed, I may revisit that information here. 

I further understand that LBA, Transmissions of Cosmic Consciousness, yoga, breathing practices, meditation 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. 

This work is generally not suitable for people who currently have or have had in the past, any sort of mental instability, such as (but not limited to) mania, delusion, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis or any other sort of unstable mental state. If you have active suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts or are generally prone to unstable mental conditions, receiving these energies, particularly in an intensified retreat environment, may increase this instability and is not advised.

I freely enter into all activities at my own risk and with full responsibility, and I agree to disclose any and all information around any mental health issues, past or present, to the facilitator (Barbara Blum) BEFORE entering into the retreat space.

I expressly and voluntarily waive and release facilitator Barbara Blum, her assistants and/or helpers, and/or Villa Sumaya 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, her assistants and/or helpers and/or Villa Sumaya Retreat Center, 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 activities, and any potential issue or questions about my ability to participate have been discussed with host, Barbara Blum, prior to making my commitment.

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 any associated assistance and/or 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, or if some situation arises where I feel I no longer wish to participate, 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 Villa Sumaya will assist you to the best of their capacity in moving through this difficulty with greater ease so you may complete your stay.

I also commit to speaking directly with Barbara Blum about any issue or concern that may arise before seeking assistance and/or resolution through other persons or avenues.

PLEASE NOTE: Part of this retreat may be filmed and recorded for future use as well as promotional purposes. Please speak with the host if you have questions or concerns.

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 (January 31, 2026)  – 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 (on or after January 31, 2026) 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 and loss of deposit.
4. Cancellation policy after full payment has been received:
   1. Cancellations made prior to February 28, 2026 (6 weeks before the retreat) will receive a 50% refund of funds excluding the non-refundable deposit.
   2. Cancellations made between March 1, 2026 and March 21, 2026 (3-6 weeks before the retreat) will receive a 25% refund of funds excluding the non-refundable deposit.
   3. Cancellations made after March 22, 2026 (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 double-occupancies 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. The host reserves the right to increase or decrease the price of the retreat at any time. This will not affect or alter the advertised price you have agreed to pay at the time of your reservation.
7. 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.

I have read the Full Waiver and Release of Liability, and I consent to the above Terms of Agreement