Terms and Conditions

Cancellations
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  • If you need to cancel, please email us as soon as possible.  If you cancel 6 weeks before the start of a retreat your paid funds are transferrable to another retreat in the future and is good for up to one year

Pacifica Graduate Institute Covid Requirements  
  • Everyone must provide proof of a negative Covid Test.

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. 

Payments
  • All fees are due in full upon registration.  If you need to apply for a partial scholarship, please reach out to ruth@silentstay.com.​

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, 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.