Notice: Acceptance of this Agreement is required to register. By checking the box at checkout, you agree to the terms below.
Payment Options
Retreat fees can be paid in full, or over 3 installments: $1,500 deposit, and two additional payments (+$100 convenience fee). Payment installments are due, and become non-refundable based on the following schedule:
September 30, 2025 – $1500 deposit + 50% of remaining balance is due and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
October 30, 2025 – Full payment is due and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you pay in full at the time of booking, the refund policy follows the same schedule.
Agreement of Release and Waiver of Liability
I hereby agree to the following:
1. I am participating in the Yoga Retreat offered by Dr. Julie Hutsell-Starling and Beacon of Light Spiritual Community, COPAL RETREAT, Janet Willis (Copal Retreat Owner) and Villa COPAL RETREAT, during which I will partake in yoga, qigong, and other physical activities. I recognize that yoga and activities within the retreat require physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause physical injury to myself and others, and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.
2. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Yoga Retreat. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical conditions that would prevent my full participation in the Yoga Retreat and activities related.
3. I understand that if I am pregnant, I will take necessary steps to ensure my doctor and health care providers know I am participating in this Yoga Retreat. I assert that I am of fit health to participate in the Yoga Retreat.
4. I acknowledge that the risks associated with the practice of yoga and excursions are increased when impaired or under the influence of medication, prescription or otherwise, and I hereby agree not to participate if I am impaired in any way.
5. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Yoga Retreat, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the retreat, including any and all activities done with the Yoga Retreat group, or as an individual at Villa COPAL RETREAT.
6. I acknowledge that Dr. Julie Hutsell-Starling, Beacon of Light Spiritual Community, COPAL RETREAT and its respective employees, agents, directors and officers, helpers and assistants and each of them and their respective insurers, heirs, successors, assigns, administrators and executors (the “Releasees”) are not responsible for any loss, damage, personal injury or death to me arising from my participating in or merely attending the Yoga Retreat for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation, negligence on the part of the Releasees or any of them.
7. I hereby remise, release, discharge, waive, indemnify and save harmless the Releasees and each of them from any and all liability, costs (including without limitation, legal costs), claims, demands, damages, actions and causes of action at law and/or equity arising as a result of any loss, damage, personal injury or death suffered by me or any third party as a result, directly or indirectly, of my participating in, and/or merely attending the Yoga Retreat for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation, negligence or partial negligence on the part of the Releasees of any of them.
Acceptance: By checking the required box at checkout, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to this Agreement of Release and Waiver of Liability. I understand I was invited to consult legal counsel before indicating my acceptance.