BOOKING & PAYMENT POLICY – SANTOSH RETREATS

At Santosh Retreats, we believe in clear, honest communication so you feel confident and cared for throughout your journey. Please read this policy carefully before securing your place.

1. Reservation & Deposit Requirements

To confirm your spot on any Santosh Retreat, a non-refundable deposit of $500 USD per person is required at the time of booking. This deposit guarantees your reservation and is applied toward the total retreat cost.

No booking is considered confirmed until the deposit has been received and you receive a confirmation email from us.

2. Balance Payments

The remaining retreat balance is due in full no later than 60 days prior to the retreat start date.

  • If you are booking within 60 days of the retreat, full payment is required at the time of booking.

  • Failure to pay the remaining balance by the due date may result in your booking being canceled without refund.

3. Payment Methods

We accept the following payment options:

  • Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx)

  • Stripe (international secure payments)

  • Bank wire transfers (subject to additional bank charges)

  • Payment plans via Stripe or third-party financing (available upon request)

If you need a custom payment schedule, please reach out before booking — we’re happy to work with you when possible.

4. Cancellation by Guest

We understand that life happens and plans may change. Below is our refund structure for guest cancellations:

Time Before Retreat Start Refund Amount
120+ days Full refund minus $500 deposit and any transaction fees
90–119 days 50% refund of the total amount paid (deposit non-refundable)
60–89 days 25% refund of the total amount paid (deposit non-refundable)
Less than 60 days No refund available
No-shows or early departure No refund

Note: All refunds exclude the non-refundable $500 deposit and any Stripe or bank fees incurred.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that includes trip cancellation and medical coverage.

5. Transfer to Another Person

You may transfer your booking to another person up to 30 days before the retreat begins, pending our written approval. A $75 administrative fee will apply.

6. Retreat Cancellation by Santosh

In rare situations where we must cancel a retreat (e.g. low enrollment, political unrest, natural disaster, or pandemic-related travel bans), you will receive either:

  • A 100% refund, OR

  • A full credit toward a future Santosh Retreat

Santosh is not responsible for additional costs incurred by you, such as flights, insurance, visas, or other non-refundable travel expenses.