Terms and Conditions

Payments
  • There is a $450 non-refundable deposit requested.  The balance of your retreat fees will be charged to your account 6 weeks prior to the start of the retreat. ​
  • For Scholarship requests see

Cancellations
  • If you need to cancel, please email us as soon as possible.  If you cancel 6 weeks prior to the start of the retreat your non-refundable deposit can be transferred to another retreat for up to one year. All other fees will be refunded. If you cancel within 6 weeks prior there are no refunds.  $300 can be transferred to another retreat if taken within one year.

Pacifica Graduate Institute Covid Requirements  
Arrival Instructions
  • Orientation, necessary for all participants, starts at 4pm promptly. 
  • We do not accept guests later than 6:00pm.
  • Drugs and alcohol are not allowed.
  • In order to provide a deeper retreat for everyone, there are no cell phones in the facility or in your room. Please leave them in your car.  In the unlikely event of a family emergency, your family may call Silent Stay Admin at:  805.329.1553 and we will find you. 
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What to Bring
  • Very important: Guests are asked to leave their cell phones in their cars.  Initially you need your cell  phone to use for the Covid check-in at the administration office.  After that you do not need your phone.  Direct any family emergencies to Ruth @ 805 329 1553.  And we will notify you. 
  • Since you will not have your cell phone to use as an alarm clock or reminder please bring: 
           Personal Alarm clock and Personal Watch (dumb watch)​
  • Meditation Supplies:  The Barrett Hall Sanctuary only provides chairs for meditation.  If you prefer you can bring your own meditation bench or cushion with you.  You can also bring a yoga mat.
  • Bathroom Supplies:  Bring your own toiletries.  Towels are provided but soaps and shampoos are not.  
  • Other:  You may wish to bring a journal that can be very helpful in gathering inspirations during your retreat.  Any reading material brought with you should be about philosophy, awareness practices, meditation.  No magazines or newspapers.

Verbal Silence
  • You can speak to admin or kitchen staff for personal needs (or pass them a note). Otherwise, we are holding verbal silence throughout the retreat period, on the grounds and in your room. There will be an opportunity to speak with the teachers during sessions, or when question and answer periods arise, and at the end of the retreat. 

Adjustments to program 
  • We reserve the right to adjust the program and retreat leader as necessary for the successful operation of the retreat. 
  • We reserve the right to ask you to leave if you are causing a disturbance.

Is a silent retreat appropriate for me ?
  • If you are on medication for psychological issues or experiencing large emotional swings, a silent retreat may not be appropriate.  We do not provide counseling or therapy. ​ You can email us before attending for advice.