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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  
  • Masks are optional. Present photo on phone of your Negative Covid Home Test upon arrival.
  • Please see latest info here

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.

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We are a non-profit organization (501 c3) serving people since 1983..  We support people of all religions, countries and backgrounds to live a deeply meaningful life.


Your donations help us transform people's lives.
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Contact Us

Lodging & Program:
801 Ladera Lane

Home Office & Sacred Garden:
​750 Ladera Lane

Montecito, California 93108


Ruth@SilentStay.com
805-329-1553​
  • Home
    • Site Map
    • Links
  • Silent Retreats
    • DATES | COSTS | REGISTER
    • Residential Retreat Program & Registration
    • Resources After Your Retreat
    • Seasons Catering
    • The Healing Effects of Silence
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Heartfulness
    • Heartufulness Meditation
    • Heart Mind Integration Private Instruction
    • History of Heartfulness
  • About Us
    • Non-Profit 501c3 Scholarship Fund >
      • Applying for a scholarship
    • Founders & Community of Interfaith Retreat Leaders
    • News & Reviews
    • Books & Writings >
      • Books by Bruce Davis, PhD and Ruth Davis
      • Contributions by Bruce Davis Ph.D online
      • Book & DVD, Mary Prayer Flags by Ruth Davis
    • Our Locations >
      • Assisi, Italy
      • Northern California >
        • Retreat Center Photos
      • Southern California
    • Meditation BLOG
    • Little Flower Community
  • Sacred Journeys
    • To Assisi, Italy
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook Live
  • PHOTO Albums
  • Guest Shares
  • Yoga Centered in the Heart
    • Hatha Yoga with Nicole Becker
  • Gift Certificates