Holistic Bodyworker Retreat Agreement

1. About this agreement

This agreement is between you, the participant, and The Vellora Method, ABN 87 205 687 759 ("we", "us"). It covers your place at the Holistic Bodyworker Retreat, held at 81 Litfin Road, Verrierdale QLD 4562, in the Noosa hinterland, from Wednesday 28 April to Monday 3 May 2027.

2. What your booking includes

Your booking includes six days and five nights of shared accommodation with your own single bed, the full Holistic Bodyworker training with Bailey, a Certificate of Completion, daily yoga and breathwork, evening sound baths or circles, all meals and drinks, use of the property's facilities and your anatomy colouring book. Flights, airport transfers, travel insurance and personal expenses are not included.

3. Payment

You can pay for the retreat in full at checkout, or choose a payment plan with no deposit: six monthly payments of $916.67 AUD, or 24 weekly payments of $229.17 AUD. On a payment plan, your first payment is taken when you book and your place is held from that point. You authorise us to charge the card you provide for the remaining payments. If a scheduled payment fails, we will contact you, and your place may be released if your payments are not brought up to date before the retreat.

4. Cancellations, transfers and refunds

Due to the nature of retreats and the advance planning required, the following cancellation terms apply to the amount you have paid:

• If you cancel more than 60 days before the retreat, you will receive a 90% refund.
• If you cancel between 15 and 60 days before the retreat, you will receive a 50% refund.
• Within 14 days of the retreat start date, payments are non refundable.

If you are on the payment plan and cancel, any remaining scheduled payments will stop once your cancellation is confirmed. Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected].

If you are unable to attend, your place may be transferred to another person, allowing someone else to take your place. Places cannot be transferred to a future retreat, as retreat planning and accommodation are secured well in advance and late places can be difficult to refill.

If we need to cancel or reschedule the retreat, we will offer you a place at the rescheduled retreat or a full refund of the fees you have paid to us. We are not responsible for flights or other travel costs, so we strongly recommend booking flexible fares and taking out travel insurance. Nothing in this agreement limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

5. Accommodation and shared living

Rooms are shared between two participants, each with a single bed. We will do our best to accommodate room requests but cannot guarantee them. You agree to respect the property, your roommate and the privacy of others, and to follow any house rules provided by us or the venue. You may be asked to cover the cost of any damage you cause.

6. Health, safety and consent

The retreat involves giving and receiving hands on bodywork, as well as yoga, breathwork, sound baths and use of the pool and steam room. Please tell us before the retreat about any health condition, injury, pregnancy, allergy or dietary requirement that may affect your participation or meals. You may decline any technique or activity at any time, and we ask that you respect the consent and boundaries of every person on the retreat. Participation in all activities is voluntary and at your own pace.

7. Certification and scope of practice

To receive your Certificate of Completion, you need to attend the training sessions and complete the practical requirements. The certificate confirms completion of training with The Vellora Method and is not a nationally accredited qualification. It is your responsibility to check what your insurer, health fund or local regulations require before you treat paying clients. The techniques taught are for wellbeing and are not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.

8. Intellectual property and no retraining

All retreat and course content, including workbooks, sequences, protocols and the name The Vellora Method, belongs to The Vellora Method. You receive a personal, non transferable licence to use what you learn to treat your own clients. You agree not to teach, train, mentor or certify others in The Vellora Method techniques, and not to create, sell or deliver any course, workshop or retreat based on or substantially similar to our content, without our prior written agreement. Course materials may not be copied, recorded, shared or resold.

9. Photos and video

We may take photos or video during the retreat for teaching and promotion. We will ask for your consent before using any image in which you can be identified, and you are welcome to decline. Please do not film or record any training session without our permission.

10. Conduct

We ask every participant to treat others with care and respect. We may ask a participant to leave the retreat, without refund, if their behaviour puts the safety or wellbeing of others at risk.

11. Liability

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss, injury or damage to property arising from your participation in the retreat or your travel to and from it, except where caused by our negligence. Nothing in this agreement excludes any guarantee or right you have under the Australian Consumer Law.

12. Events outside our control

If the retreat is affected by events outside our reasonable control, such as severe weather, natural disaster, venue closure or public health orders, we may change the venue, dates or program. If the retreat cannot go ahead, we will offer you a place at a rescheduled retreat or a refund of the fees you have paid to us.

13. General

This agreement is governed by the laws of South Australia. If any part of it is found to be unenforceable, the rest remains in effect. We may update these terms from time to time, and the version in place when you book applies to your booking.

Questions

If you have any questions about this agreement, email [email protected] before you book.

Last updated: 29 October 2026