Feminine Embodiment Retreat

• Welcome Gift pack
• Group workshop program with individualised hands-on attention
• All course materials.
• Kundalini yoga/meditation classes.
• Yoga Nidra workshop
• Emotional intelligence workshop
• Group sound healing session
• Free recordings of your workshops for you to keep forever
• 30-minute essential oils massage on arrival to get you relaxed and open.
• Shared group accommodation
• All meals, appetisers, and snacks
• House chef prepared meals using seasonal and local produce
• Heated outdoor salt swimming pool
• Traditional barrel sauna
• Ice bath
• Meditation Cave & outdoor fireplace
• Tea & coffee
• Virtual attendees receive a dedicated 1:1 session with Alexis, our founder
• Optional added spa treatments or massages
• Free 2-month subscription to Sanctuary TV
• Complementary 30 minute 1:1 support call with Alexis

Sydney International Airport is only 35 minutes from The Sanctuary. You will be asked to share your travel itineraries upon booking. Loftus Train Station is the closest at only 5 minutes drive away. Sutherland is the main train station, only 10 minutes drive away. You can catch the train from the airport to either Sutherland or Loftus train station taking about 40 minutes. From Bondi Beach enjoy a direct train line to either station taking only 50 minutes.

ACCOMODATION & VENUE

Our expansive & comfortable suite will ensure you reconnect back to yourself including up to triple share with two double beds & one single bed. Our homely venue provides the ideal backdrop for a deep and transformative retreat with your own ensuite, patio, lounge room & pool view.

Valley views, reverse cycle air conditioning, three bathrooms in the property, heated pool, gazebo, garden, fountain, sauna, hammocks and more. Spacious bedrooms fully furnished, light, bright and with a modern homely feel. Relaxing, peaceful environment, bird noises, fresh valley air and large sun exposure.

There are plenty of nature walking opportunities just outside the property, through the Woronora Valley and beautiful Camp Wanawong just below the property. The Sanctuary is situated in an intimate setting, perfect for smaller retreats of up to 11 guests and 3 staff, which allows a richer experience, more personalized attention, and authentic friendships to form between retreat-goers.

FOOD

All meals are included & your suite will be stocked with freshly ground coffee & other morning beverages with all of the unique retreat fixings & healthy snacks. Our team prepares homemade vegetarian meals and herbal ayurvedic tea to focusing on cleansing & detoxing. We also love providing you with the recipes for our healing retreat dishes so you have the support to become a practitioner of this sattvic lifestyle.

Conditions of Sale (Retreat Programs)

1.0 Booking Policy

1.1 A booking at The Sanctuary Australia is confirmed when 100% of the total amount is paid.

1.2 Every client must provide The Sanctuary Australia with a signed copy of the participation and liability waiver form. Failure to do so results in a cancelation of the booking and forfeiting the paid amount.

1.3 Guests must be at least 18 years of age to attend any Retreat. Guests under 18 may be allowed to attend provided they are accompanied by a guardian 18+ years old and are approved by management.

1.4 By making payment for any program for The Sanctuary Programs, you are accepting The Sanctuary Australia’s Terms and Conditions.

2.0 Payment Policy

2.1 Payment of a non-refundable deposit of 100% of the total amount can be paid to secure your seat, and must be made at the very latest 7 days before your arrival.

2.2 Bank fees incurred by transferring money are the sole responsibility of the guest.

2.3 The guest is responsible to pay for all extra services not included in The Sanctuary Retreat, on hiking down to The Boat Shed for example you may want to buy a drink. The Sanctuary Australia accept cash, in the local currency (AUD) or where facilities allow, credit card payments can be accepted.

Cancellation Policy

3.0 Guest cancellation

3.1 If a guest cancels the booking, The Sanctuary Australia will not issue a cash, cheque or credit card refund for any reason. As per cancellation schedule below, a portion of your payment can be used as credit for another retreat to be taken within twelve months from original booking. If you would like to transfer your booking to another guest, we would be more than happy to do so. All cancellations and booking transfers must be received in writing via email and minimum 7 days before the start of the retreat.

3.2 Cancellation fees –

• If a guest cancels 30+ days from the start of the booked retreat date, 100% of the payment (less non refundable deposit – 50% of full amount) can be applied to another retreat to be used within one year from the date of booking.
• If you cancel 14-30 days before the start date of your booked retreat, 75% of the booking fee (less non refundable deposit – 50% of full amount) can be applied to another retreat date to be used within one year from the date of booking. With 25% of the overall price being forfeited.
• If you cancel 3-14 days before the start of the booked retreat date, 40% of your payment (less non refundable deposit – 50% of full amount) can be applied to another retreat date to be used within one year from the date of booking. With 60% of the overall price being forfeited.
• If you cancel 3 days or less before the start of the booked retreat, you will forfeit the full amount of the retreat package price.

3.3 Exceptions to The Sanctuary Australia Retreats guest cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason. We do not offer any credit for arriving late or departing early, missing activities or not utilising any part of the program. You must submit your signed participation agreement and liability waiver form 14 days prior to the retreat start date. Guests who fail to do so, may be subject to an automatic cancellation and the above policy will apply.

3.4 The Sanctuary Australia Retreats Cancellation policy

3.5 If The Sanctuary Australia Retreats cancels or changes a scheduled retreat date for any reason, excluding force majeure (see clause 3.6) you The Sanctuary Australia Training Retreats is not responsible for any expenses incurred in preparation of the cancelled retreat, i.e. airplane tickets, illness, loss of work etc.

3.6 The Sanctuary Australia Retreats will not be liable for cancellation, failure of, or delay in performing its obligations under this agreement due to force majeure events (Earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flooding, volcanic activity or other natural disasters, or in the case of war, action of foreign enemies, terrorist activities, labor dispute or strike, government sanction, blockage, embargo or epidemic) or if certain conditions present unacceptable danger to the participant.

3.7 In the event of a cancellation or refund, The Sanctuary Australia Retreats will not be responsible for any currency fluctuations and will refund the original amount that was invoiced.

4.0 Prices and Services

4.1 Prices and services are subject to change. The invoiced price includes the services as stated on the invoice and the booking confirmation connected with that invoice. Any additional agreements will be communicated via written form. The Sanctuary Australia Retreats reserves the right to change its prices without prior notice.

4.2 The Sanctuary Australia Retreats reserves the right to change its offer or individually agreed services due to extraordinary circumstances s (e.g. external forces, governmental regulations, delays of third parties, weather and oceanic conditions, etc.). If any essential contract paragraph is changed, the customer will be informed as soon as possible. The retreat schedule and inclusions can change at any time without notice. The program listed on the website is always applicable.

4.3 The Sanctuary Australia Retreats reserves the right to change its location or dates due to unforeseen issues (e.g. third party delays or problems, construction, etc.) The Sanctuary Australia Retreats will ensure the standard be kept the same in all the partnering villas / resorts / boats.

4.4 The Sanctuary Australia Retreats reserves the right to change or amend this policy at any time. The current policy is always applicable.

COVID-19

The health and safety of our participants is our top concern. All gatherings are in a large, well ventilated indoor & outdoor space. Accommodations are low occupancy and meals are prepared and shared with heightened food safety protocols. In the case of a government mandated shut down, you will receive a credit for the rescheduled event. We recommend securing your own private travel insurance as an additional precaution.