Private Retreat Terms & Conditions

Ladies Who Lit – Private Reading Retreat Terms & Conditions

1. Booking & Payment

• To secure your private retreat, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total retreat cost is required at the time of booking.
• The remaining 50% balance is due no later than 30 days before the retreat start date.
• All payments must be made via Stripe. We do not currently offer payment plans.
• Retreats are priced as a flat fee, which includes accommodation, meals, activities, and any requested extras agreed upon at booking.
• There is no minimum or maximum group size, but venue availability and cost may vary depending on your group needs.

2. What’s Included

• Your retreat package may include accommodation, a private chef, book club sessions, activities (e.g. murder mystery, workshops, yoga), and a dedicated Ladies Who Lit host — depending on the custom proposal created for your group.
• All additions and extras will be agreed upon upfront and included in your flat rate.

3. Cancellations & Changes

• The 50% deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances.
• If you cancel your booking more than 90 days before the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund of any additional amount paid beyond the deposit.
• If you cancel within 90 days of the retreat, no refund will be issued.
• We do not offer date changes or postponements once the booking is confirmed.
• If Ladies Who Lit is unable to deliver the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. illness, travel restrictions, force majeure), you will receive a full refund.
• We do not offer refunds for individual guests who drop out after the booking has been confirmed.

4. Travel & Insurance

• Guests are responsible for arranging and covering all travel to and from the retreat location.
• It is a condition of booking that all guests have valid travel insurance, including cover for cancellations, medical expenses, and personal belongings.
• Ladies Who Lit is a licensed travel agent and may support with travel logistics upon request.

5. Retreat Hosts & Assistance

• Depending on your retreat package, a Ladies Who Lit host may or may not stay onsite with your group. This will be confirmed during booking.
• We offer guest assistance between 9am and 5pm throughout the duration of your retreat. Emergency contact details will be provided in advance.

6. Guest Responsibilities

• We ask all guests to uphold a standard of respectful behaviour throughout the retreat.
• Smoking is not permitted indoors at any of our venues.
• Guests are responsible for any damage to property during their stay.
• Alcohol is not provided as part of the package, but guests are welcome to bring their own unless otherwise stated in the venue policy.

7. Liability & Legal

• Ladies Who Lit is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage incurred during the retreat. All guests will be asked to sign a waiver/disclaimer in advance.
• Personal data provided during the booking process will be handled in accordance with GDPR regulations.