Terms & Conditions

for the retreat Alchemy of Lament – A Pathway of Liberation

with Alexandra Derwen & Tuomas Rounakari
November 1–4, 2025

Organizer

By registering for this retreat, you enter into an agreement with:
Za Prahem z.s.
Registered non profit association, IČO: 21243123
Registered office: Budovatelů 1149, 432 01 Kadaň, Czech Republic, e-mail: info@zaprahem.cz, +420 723 316 635

Registration & Payment

  • Your registration is valid once you:

    1. Submit the registration form

    2. Pay a deposit of 10,000 CZK (approx. 400 EUR) upon receiving an invoice

  • The balance (retreat fee minus the deposit, plus food & accommodation) is payable in cash on-site at arrival

  • Retreat price (based on registration date): 15,500–16,500 CZK

By submitting your deposit, you agree to these terms and conditions.
If the payment is not received in time, your reservation may be cancelled and offered to another participant.

Cancellation Policy

  • 60–30 days before retreat: Cancellation fee – 1,500 CZK

  • 29–15 days before retreat: Cancellation fee – 3,000 CZK

  • 14 days or less before retreat: Cancellation fee equals the full deposit – 10,000 CZK

💡 You may send a replacement participant at no extra cost.

Once the retreat has begun, no refunds are available.
If the retreat is cancelled by the organizer, your deposit will be fully refunded.

Health & Responsibility

Participation is voluntary. Each participant is fully responsible for themselves and their actions, including any damage they may cause to themselves or others.
Za Prahem z.s. assumes no liability for participant conduct.

This retreat may be emotionally and psychologically demanding.

If you are undergoing psychiatric or psychological treatment, taking psychotropic medication, or living with a serious physical or mental condition, you must contact the retreat coordinator Zuzana Spoustová in advance:
📞 +420 723 316 636

By signing the liability agreement at the retreat, you confirm that:

  • You are not currently taking psychotropic medication

  • You are not carrying any serious infectious illness

  • You understand the potential psychological demands of the retreat and take full responsibility for your participation

Important Notice

This retreat is not recommended for individuals who have experienced the recent death of a loved one.
If you still feel called to participate, please contact the facilitator in advance for a personal consultation.

Substances & Safety

During the retreat, you agree:

  • Not to use illegal psychoactive substances or consume excessive alcohol

  • Not to provide consciousness-altering substances to others (regardless of legality)

  • To refrain from any physical violence or disruptive behavior

Confidentiality

All participants agree to maintain confidentiality regarding personal stories and group processes shared during the retreat.

Accommodation & Meals

Accommodation and vegetarian meals are included by default.
If you do not wish to use them, notify us at least 14 days before the retreat.
Otherwise, payment for these services is required at check-in.
No refunds for food and accommodation once paid.

Organizer's Right to End Participation

The facilitator may, in consultation with the organizers, ask any participant to leave the retreat if they repeatedly violate the rules or disturb the safety and respect of the group space.
In such cases, no refund will be provided.

Retreat Structure

The retreat takes place in a circle-based setting and includes:

  • Vocal and physical practices

  • Ritual and ceremonial work

  • Meditation, guided imagery, and movement

Activities may be emotionally, mentally, and physically intense.
You are invited to honor your own rhythm and take care of your boundaries.

Purpose of this Document

By signing the Liability & Consent Form upon arrival, you confirm that:

  • You are fully informed about the nature of this retreat

  • You accept the potential impacts on your emotional and physical well-being

  • You understand that this agreement serves to protect the organizers and facilitators from future misunderstandings or legal disputes

⚠️ Note

Without a signed Liability & Consent Form, participation in the retreat is not possible.
Thank you for your understanding.

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