CONDENSED RADIANCE RETREAT

GROUP AGREEMENTS

This retreat is an intentional gathering and an opportunity for collective experience. To facilitate a meaningful, safer, more joyous group experience, here are some group agreements and values for our consideration:

We value Connection
Brené Brown’s definition of Connection:
“the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”

During our time, there will be opportunities for us to converse and connect with one another including; during communal meals at our long dining table, sharing stories around the fire pit, at the beginning of some of our asana and movement classes, and relaxing around the pool or by the spring water dam.

Our value of connection in action looks like:
Listening to Hear, not to Speak
Speaking from our personal experience (using ‘I’ statements)
Holding each other in unconditional positive regard (suspending judgement, comparison or criticism and instead doing our best to receive one another graciously)
Appreciating vulnerability and authenticity in others

We value Quiet
This retreat also represents an opportunity for you to connect inwardly and a time for you to enjoy some Peace, rest thoroughly and restore. As such there will be periods and spaces where we honour silence. 
We’ll kindly request quiet when entering the dome, especially for meditation or quiet personal practice. We may also ask for quiet after 9:30pm and until breakfast.
During the day, those looking for space and time for conscious relaxation in a quiet location, may find it in the dome, under the fig trees or in any other secluded spot on the property not designated as a place for connection. We’ll do our best to make clear when and where silence is kindly requested.

We value authenticity and vulnerability
There is no preference for, or expectation that you, ‘keep it all together’ or that this experience should at all times be nothing less than perfect. We acknowledge that life is messy and that the messiness is part of the whole beautiful experience. So while there will be much beauty and the environment is sublime, we don’t strive for or expect perfection but rather we value authenticity. (Oops! And Ouch! are part of our vocab)
Understanding that, we commit to coming as we are and to showing up to the experience as it is.  We acknowledge that we’re here to experience all that arises - that it’s okay to cry, move and feel it all - and we commit to holding compassionate space for one another as whatever unfolds, unfolds. 
 
We value clarity
This ‘Details and Agreement’ information is provided to facilitate clarity and transparency with regards to the expectations and terms and conditions of our time together.
We will communicate any further information or updates via the website or email in the lead up to the event. 
A retreat schedule and booklet to support practices will be provided for our time on retreat and we’ll make announcements as needed at meal times.
We commit to reading/listening to all communications and asking for more information if it’s needed. 

We value self-responsibility
We participate in the asana classes, meditations et al practices to the degree that feels right to us and will take rest when needed.
We have read and agree to the liability waiver.
We will read the schedule (provided on retreat) and show up to the practices, prepared and on time. If we choose not to  participate in a practice, we will communicate that in advance respecting the group.
We agree to the terms and conditions of the retreat center and conduct ourselves honourably and respectfully.
If we need assistance or support, we reach out.

We value self - care
We prioritize rest and integration. If time out is needed, or desired, we take it, without apology.
We communicate our needs. 

We value fun
If an opportunity for fun arises, we take it. If there’s a way to make the experience more fun - we do it.  

We value confidentiality and privacy
We respect your right to not be in any photos or videos if you do not wish to be. We respect each other’s right to space and quiet time. What is shared in the intimacy of our group or in private conversation between members of our group, will not be shared with others outside the conversation or group without permission.