TERMS OF SERVICE
It is your responsibility to fully understand the terms and conditions for the retreat. Please read carefully what is and is not included in your retreat package and view all encompassing on the website. Should you have questions regarding the terms and conditions, we are available and would be happy to clarify any areas in advance of signing.
PAYMENT TERMS & CANCELLATIONS
1. RETREAT PRICING
All prices are per person and are set well in advance of the retreat start date. Prices include retreat costs only; they do not include travel costs to and from the retreat.
2. RETREAT PAYMENT & DEPOSIT
Payment can be made by credit card, check, or transfer via the website. If a non-refundable deposit is made, the remaining balance will be due on dates agreed upon during registration. Participants will receive a reminder email one week prior to the due date. If full payment is not received by this deadline, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and fill your spot. We will make every effort to avoid this situation by contacting you prior to and on the day of the balance due date.
Cancellation more than 60 days before the retreat: Full refund
Cancellation less than 60 days and more than 30 days before the event: 50% refund
Cancellation less than 30 days, but more than 14 days: 25% refund
Cancellation 14 days or less: No refund
3. STRICT CANCELLATION POLICY
If you wish to cancel your retreat you must notify The Lama Dorje Foundation (“The Host”) via email at events@lamadorje.net. There are no refunds on deposits. There are also no refunds paid after the payment deadline mentioned in section 2 above. Exceptions to our cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather, civil unrest, health changes, personal emergencies or otherwise. That being said, we will consider any situation on a case by case basis. There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a trip early.
4. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
U.S., all Ameran passport holders are required to have at least 6 months validity on their passport at time of travel. Information regarding necessary documentation is provided as necessary in our informational packets or you can contact us for more detailed information.
5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I acknowledge that I have voluntarily enrolled to participate in this retreat. In consideration of The Host allowing me to participate, I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risks. On behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, successors, administrators and any other person who may have an interest at common law or by operation of statute, I hereby waive any and all claims I or such parties may have now or in the future. I release from liability The Host and any teachers, employees, guides, agents or representatives (“the releasees”) for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss or any nature suffered by me as a result of participation in any activity on the retreat. I release from liability The Host for any cause whatsoever including those arising out of, or in any way connected to or occasioned by the negligence of the releasees.
6. MEDIA: PERMISSION FOR CAPTURE AND USE
Media is defined as photography, video, written or verbal testimonial, or any other form of capturing likeness. For valuable consideration received, I grant to The Host the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission concerning any captured media that she/he has taken or may take of me or in which I may be included with others, to use, reuse, publish, and republish in whole or in part, individually or in connection with other material, in any and all publishing platforms now or hereafter known, including the Internet, and for any purpose whatsoever, specifically including illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, and trade, without restriction as to alteration; and to use my name in connection with any use if she/he so chooses. I release and discharge The Host from any and all claims and demands that may arise out of or in connection with the use of the media, including without limitation any and all claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy. This authorization and release shall also inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, licensees, and assigns of Photographer, Videographer, Interviewer, Editor, as well as the person(s) for whom he/she captured the media. I am a legally competent adult and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read this document and fully understand its contents. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.
7. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
I hereby agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue or attach the property of The Host, their affiliates, teachers, employees, agents or volunteers or any of their affiliated organizations for injury or damage resulting from acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, or contractor, or any of their affiliated organizations, as a result of my participation in The Host’s retreats. I hereby release The Host, and any of their agents or affiliated organizations from all actions, claims or demands that I, my assigns, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury, damage, or death resulting from my participation in The Host’s retreats. I am medically, physically, emotionally and in all respects fit and able to participate in The Host’s retreats. I agree I will be fully and financially responsible for my own physical condition and well-being during the retreat and will follow the safety precautions and instructions prescribed by The Host. I acknowledge that The Host may make suggestions from time to time that are intended to help me and my well-being. However I take ultimate responsibility for my choices and realize that The Host is not licensed medical provider and that I must consult my doctor. By agreeing to the terms outlined here and elsewhere on the The Host’s website I hereby release and discharge my rights and claims for damages or liabilities that may occur as a result of participation on a The Host’s retreat.
ABOUT DEWACHEN
Dewachen World Peace Sanctuary is a living and evolving sanctuary, gently being built as the home and land of the Lama Dorje Foundation. Set on a vast mountainside that unfolds like a green carpet, Dewachen is a place where the natural world quietly supports inner stillness and contemplation.Here, birdsong accompanies the day, mist moves slowly through the forest, and wildflowers and native trees emerge naturally from the land. The air is fresh and spacious, inviting deep breaths and a sense of clarity. Rather than dramatic distractions, the environment offers simplicity, openness, and a steady rhythm that supports meditation and silence.Dewachen is also held by a community rooted in trust, kindness, and service. Those who steward the land and support the retreats do so with care and humility, creating a container where participants can feel safe, supported, and gently guided back to the beauty and wisdom within themselves.Located at approximately 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) above sea level, Dewachen enjoys cool, restful nights and warm, pleasant days. This balanced mountain climate naturally supports both physical comfort and sustained meditation practice, making it an ideal environment for retreat and inner renewal. We are located in the region of Perez Zeledon- 45 min South and into the mountains from San Isidro de General. (4 hours south of the capital San Jose).
Dewachen is not yet a finished place—it is a place in the making, growing step by step alongside the sangha and the aspirations of peace, wisdom, and compassion it is meant to serve.
I understand Dewachen is a masterpiece in progress in the middle of the jungle in Costa Rica. I understand it is common in rural situations for electric or water to go out temporarily. I understand bugs and critters co-exist in the jungle. Though preventative measures are taken by the hosts, it is possible I may see them in and around personal or shared spaces. (Our service team will happily help you.)