THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF MATERIALS

At our launch in January, you are able to to either place a deposit, or play in full.

If you pay in full, you receive a 10% discount with the code THRESHOLDBEGINNING

This offer runs from January 1st through March 1st!

If you pay a deposit of $1500 at the time of booking, you will then receive an invoice for the balance due 6 weeks after your deposit is received. The funds for the balance due must be received by the due date, otherwise your spot will be released to the next person on the waitlist. Your deposit will not be refunded.

If a booking is made within 6 weeks of the start date, payment of the full retreat fee is required at the time of booking; a deposit option is not available.

If you have paid the deposit, the remaining balance must be paid in full 6 weeks after the initial deposit, or at least 6 weeks before the retreat begins.

See the cancellation policy complete policy information.

Initial Cancellation Window

When you book a retreat, you automatically get a 48-hour free cancellation window - just for your peace of mind. 

​That means if anything unexpected comes up, you can cancel within those first 48 hours and receive a full refund - no questions asked.

After the 48-hour window ends, the cancellation policy will kick in and apply to your booking from that point forward.

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Payment options and cancellation policies that apply to both means of payment

A place on the art retreat is secured by completing the online booking form and either:

• submitting a $1000 deposit - or - 

• paying in full

If a booking is made within 6 weeks of the start date, payment of the full retreat fee is required at the time of booking.

If you have paid the deposit, the remaining balance must be paid in full 6 weeks after the initial deposit, or at least 6 weeks before the retreat begins.

If the outstanding balance is not received by the payment deadline, the organizer reserves the right to cancel the booking with written notice. The payment deadline will be stated in the invoice that will be sent digitally. In this event, the entire deposit will be retained.

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If you cancel your place on the retreat at any time, this is the structure for receiving a refund:

First step - your cancellation must come by email to the Retreat Curator and you must receive an acknowledgment that it has been received.

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​Deposit Refund Policy

– 80% deposit refund for cancellation 42+ days before retreat start date. A 20% cancellation fee will be retained to cover administrative costs and credit card fees.

– 40% deposit refund for cancellation 28-42 days before retreat start date.

– 0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-28 days before retreat start date.

Remaining Balance Refund Policy

– Remaining balance is due 42 days before the retreat start date.

– If paid at the time of booking, a full refund of the remaining balance is available up to 30 days before your retreat start date.

– If you cancel 0-29 days before your retreat start date remaining balance is not refundable.

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Retreats paid in full (no deposit) Refund Policy

• 6 weeks before the retreat start date: If you cancel your reservation more than 6 weeks before the retreat start date, you will be refunded 80% of the total amount paid. A 20% cancellation fee will be retained to cover administrative costs and credit card fees.

• 4 to 6 weeks before the retreat start date: If you cancel 4 to 6 weeks before the retreat start date, you will be refunded 40% of the total amount paid.

• Less than 1 month before the retreat start date: No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 1 month before the retreat start date.

Cancellations made more than 4 weeks prior to the retreat start date will receive a refund of all fees paid, excluding the non-refundable deposit. Cancellations made within 4 weeks of the retreat start date are not eligible for any refund.

Should the retreat or workshop be cancelled by the organizer for any reason, all payments received, including the deposit, will be refunded in full. This refund applies only to retreat fees and does not cover travel, accommodation booked independently, or other third-party expenses. Please note that our retreats have a minimum participation requirement of 5 people for the retreat to occur.

Participants are responsible for obtaining appropriate travel insurance, including coverage for trip cancellation, personal liability, personal belongings, and medical emergencies. These matters are not covered under the organizer’s insurance.

Any personal expenses incurred during the retreat, including transportation, shopping, medical visits, prescriptions, or similar costs, must be paid by the participant prior to departure.

Please contact us for any clarifications or questions! Our contact information is in the footer of the website.

By booking a retreat, below is everything that is included:

• Transportation from and to the venue on the first and last days of the retreat from

• 5 nights accommodation

• 5 days of instruction

• 5 days of yoga and/or sound bowl sessions

• 2 meals a day, prepared by either the Hosts, or by the Chateau Cheffe)

• Wine and aperitifs

• Coffee

• Excursions

• Private guided tour of the historic gardens and chateau, including a bit of the rich history of the artists Henry and Marie Clews

• Unlimited access to the chateau and gardens for relaxing, inspiration, and for curiosity seekers.

After you purchase a retreat, you will be contacted personally by the Retreat Curator, who will be able to answer any immediate questions you may have. You will also receive a brief inquiry about how we can best support you during your retreat such as food restrictions, if you plan to partake in the yoga and sound bowl healing sessions, and if you plan to bring your own materials or if you'd rather us have them ready for you when you arrive. You will also receive a welcome packet with additional information about the town and it's essential amenities.

We are excited to welcome you to our magical Chateau de La Napoule!