Policies
Cancelation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it is not meeting the trip minimum (if we do so your retreat cost is refunded in full).
Apart from above, this retreat is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Mesquite Garden encourages all participants to purchase travel insurance and strongly recommends choosing a “cancel for any reason” policy >14 days before travel to reimburse you for your retreat, airfare, and other non-refundable expenses. Some travel insurance agencies
require purchase within 24 hours of placing a deposit so please do your research. Exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather, hospitalization, global emergencies, pandemics, political crises, business emergencies, personal/family emergencies, personal/family illnesses, or any other unforeseen circumstance.
There are no discounts for arriving late or leaving the retreat early.
Cancellations will result in loss of any add-ons you may have placed (VIP, Transportation, Etc).
Travel Insurance
Mesquite Garden strongly encourages all participants to purchase travel insurance and strongly recommends choosing a “cancel for any reason” policy >14 days before travel to reimburse you for your retreat, airfare, and other non-refundable expenses. This is often required to be purchased within 24-hours of placing a deposit.
Travel protection insurance is used for any unexpected additional travel expenses that may occur before, during or after your trip, based on the package you choose. Mesquite Garden is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellation or illness, etc. Please review the cancellation policy.
Transportation Information
Private VAN transportation from/to Cancun Airport may be applied to your package.
Round trip Service: $300.00.
- Please choose option with "RDTP" to purchase at check out.
- If sharing transport only one person needs to purchase the roundtrip option.
You are welcome to set up your own transportation.
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Participant Agreement, Release & Assumption of Risks
Participant Agreement
In consideration of the services of Mesquite Garden, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Mesquite Garden"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge Mesquite Garden, on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative, and estate as follows:
I acknowledge that my participation in retreat activities involves known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. The risks include, but are not limited to:
- Exposing past and/or current trauma
- Discussing "trigger warning" topics
- Physical manifestations of unknown emotional wounds
- Physical injury due to yoga and other movement activities
Purchase of this retreat requires agreement to the following:
- I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all risks associated with this experience.
- My participation in this experience is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate despite the risks.
- I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mesquite Garden from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action related to my participation in this experience or my use of Mesquite Garden equipment or facilities, including claims alleging negligence.
- Should Mesquite Garden, or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.
- I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating. If I do not have such insurance, I agree to bear the costs myself. I also acknowledge that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.
- If I file a lawsuit against Mesquite Garden, I agree to do so solely in the state of California, and that California law shall apply. If any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
By providing my signature on the reservation form, I acknowledge that if I am injured or my property is damaged during my participation, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against Mesquite Garden based on any claim from which I have released them.
By signing this reservation form, I confirm that:
- I am aware of and understand the potential hazards and risks.
- I voluntarily choose to participate.
I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.
Release of Liability
The undersigned assumes all responsibility for and all risk of damage, injury, or loss of property that may occur as a participant in Mesquite Garden Retreats, including the use of facilities and equipment. Activities include, but are not limited to:
- Yoga
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Sound healing
The undersigned hereby releases and discharges Mesquite Garden, its faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, and employees from all claims, demands, and causes of action, whether known or unknown, arising from participation in the above-stated program.
Media Release Form
I acknowledge that I may be photographed or videotaped and that these images may be used in various formats, including but not limited to:
- Books
- Displays
- Publications
- Newspapers
- Advertisements
- Websites
- Press releases
- Articles
- Promotional videos
This footage may also be released to Mesquite Garden affiliates for similar use.
By signing my reservation form, I release all liability from Mesquite Garden, including independent contractors, staff members, accommodations, outside vendors, and Mesquite Garden ownership.