The agreements that hold the container. Please read before you book.
LAST UPDATED: MAY 2026
This retreat is a small, founder-led container. Twelve women, seven days, one house in Puerto Escondido. Because the group is intimate and the partners we work with are committed to far in advance, these terms aren’t fine print – they’re the structure that lets the work be real. Read them slowly. Book from a clear yes.
01 — THE CONTAINER
Booking & Your Spot
Your place is reserved when we receive your deposit and a signed registration. Spots are limited and held in the order they’re paid — not the order you express interest. Joining the priority list secures earlier access and founding-circle pricing where available; it does not, on its own, reserve a seat.
The retreat is for women, 21+. By booking, you confirm you’ve read these terms, the retreat description, and the inclusions on the Soft Wildness page, and you’re choosing this with a clear yes.
02 — HOLDING YOUR PLACE
The Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 USD is due at the time of booking. The deposit holds your seat in the circle, allows us to commit to our local partners and protects the integrity of a small group.
The deposit is non-refundable under any circumstance initiated by you. If you have paid in full, the $1,000 deposit portion remains non-refundable. The deposit is, however, transferable under the terms in Section 05.
03 — THE LAST STEP
Balance Payment
The remaining balance – $2,800 USD for shared room or $4,400 USD for private room – is due 90 days before the retreat start date, which for Wild Softness 2027 is January 2, 2027.
Missed payments without communication may result in the cancellation of your reservation and the forfeiture of any funds paid, including any portion already remitted to vendor partners.
Pricing is in USD. Currency conversions, foreign transaction fees, and any bank surcharges are the participant’s responsibility.
04 — IF PLANS CHANGE
Cancellation by You
Life moves. If you need to cancel, please notify us in writing at hello@liveintruth.com. Your cancellation date is the day we receive your written notice – not the day you decided.
The refund schedule below reflects the prepaid, non-recoverable commitments we make to host the retreat:
- More than 60 days before the retreat start date (i.e., on or before January 2, 2027): 50% refund of the balance paid. The $1,000 deposit remains non-refundable.
- 60 days or fewer before the retreat start date (i.e., from January 3, 2027 onward): 100% non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for any portion of the payment, including the balance.
- No-show or early departure: 100% non-refundable. The retreat is a closed container; partial attendance is not refunded or pro-rated.
All refunds are subject to a 3% administrative processing fee to cover payment-processor charges, which are not returned to us when a refund is issued.
05 — A DIFFERENT WOMAN, SAME SEAT
Transferring Your Spot
If you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another woman, provided she meets the retreat’s basic criteria (21+, willing to sign the same terms) and we are notified in writing at least 30 days before the retreat start date. A $100 USD administrative re-listing fee applies.
The transfer is a private arrangement between you and the woman receiving your spot — we do not mediate the exchange of funds between participants. Once the transfer is approved in writing, the new participant assumes all rights and obligations under these terms.
06 — YOUR REAL PROTECTION
Mandatory Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance is required for every participant. This is not optional and not a formality. It is your primary protection if life intervenes – illness, family emergency, flight disruption, lost luggage, medical evacuation – and it is the structure that lets our refund policy stay clean.
Your policy must cover, at minimum:
- Trip cancellation and trip interruption
- Emergency medical and emergency medical evacuation
- Lost or delayed baggage
- Flight delays and missed connections
Proof of insurance is required no later than 30 days before the retreat start date. We reserve the right to refuse participation without it, with no refund. Choose a policy that includes “cancel for any reason” coverage if you want the broadest protection – it costs more, and it’s worth it.
07 — GETTING YOURSELF THERE
Flights & Personal Expenses
Flights are not included. Each participant is responsible for booking and paying for her own travel to and from Puerto Escondido (PXM) or Huatulco (HUX), as well as any personal expenses during the retreat – souvenirs, additional spa or surf sessions outside the program, alcohol on town night, and any extension nights before or after the retreat dates.
We strongly recommend booking flights only after the retreat is confirmed (minimum group size met – see Section 08) and your insurance is in place. Wild Softness is not responsible for any cost associated with flight cancellations, delays, changes, or rebookings, including in the event of retreat postponement or cancellation.
08 — WHEN WE CANCEL
Cancellation by Wild Softness
We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the retreat in the following cases:
- The minimum group size is not met by 90 days before the retreat start date
- Unforeseen safety concerns at the destination, venue, or in transit
- A force majeure event (see Section 09)
- Serious incapacity of the lead facilitator that cannot be reasonably covered
If we cancel for reasons within our control (e.g., minimum not met), you will receive a full refund of all monies paid to Live In Truth, less any non-recoverable third-party costs already committed on your behalf. You may also choose to apply your credit to a future Live In Truth retreat within 24 months.
We will provide written notice of any company-led cancellation at least 30 days before the retreat start date whenever reasonably possible. Live In Truth is not responsible for any non-refundable flights, visa fees, or personal travel costs you have incurred. This is what your insurance is for.
09 — BEYOND OUR HANDS
Force Majeure
Force majeure refers to any event or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of Live In Truth that prevents, delays, or materially affects the ability to deliver the retreat as planned. These events include, but are not limited to:
- Acts of God or natural disasters (earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, storms)
- War, armed conflict, terrorism, or threat of terrorism
- Civil unrest, political instability, riots, or insurrection
- Government actions, travel advisories, border closures, or travel restrictions
- Airspace closures, airport shutdowns, or major transportation disruptions
- Pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies
- Strikes, labor disputes, or critical supplier failure beyond our control
- Any other unforeseeable circumstance that makes it unsafe, illegal, or impossible to operate the retreat
In the event of force majeure, Wild Softness may:
- Modify the itinerary, accommodations, or included experiences as needed
- Postpone the retreat to a later date with credit applied to your registration
- Cancel the retreat if it cannot safely or reasonably proceed
Financial terms under force majeure
By booking, you acknowledge and agree that all payments are subject to the terms of our third-party partners (venue, ceremony leaders, local transport, chefs, healers), and in many cases funds are prepaid and non-recoverable once committed.
In the event of a force majeure disruption:
- Refunds will be strictly limited to funds we are able to recover from third-party suppliers
- Where suppliers issue credits rather than refunds, those credits will be passed on to you where possible, or held against a future retreat date
- Live In Truth is not liable for unrecovered costs caused by force majeure events
This, again, is what comprehensive travel insurance is for.
10 — HOW WE HOLD EACH OTHER
Code of Conduct
This retreat is a closed container of women doing real work. The integrity of that container depends on every participant. By booking, you agree to conduct yourself with respect, integrity, and consideration for every other woman in the room — including the facilitators, the staff at the venue, and the local partners and community.
The following are grounds for immediate removal from the retreat, without refund:
- Harassment, intimidation, aggression, or discriminatory conduct of any kind
- Theft, damage to property, or unsafe behavior
- Repeated disruption of the program or the rest of the group after a private conversation
- Use of recreational drugs on the retreat premises or while participating in retreat activities
- Any conduct that compromises the physical safety, emotional safety, or well-being of others
In the event of removal, the participant will be required to leave the retreat immediately and will be solely responsible for any onward travel, accommodation, or related expenses. No refund will be issued.
Alcohol is not part of the retreat program. The container itself is alcohol-free. Town night, where applicable, is at each woman’s personal discretion and at her own cost.
11 — HONEST ABOUT THE WORK
Health, Medical & Therapy Disclaimer
Soft Wildness is a somatic, embodied, trauma-informed retreat. It includes yoga, breathwork, meditation, ceremony, cold exposure (optional), traditional temazcal, and group process work. It is not psychotherapy, not medical treatment, and not a substitute for either.
By booking, you confirm that:
- You are in reasonable physical and mental health to participate, and you have disclosed any condition that could materially affect your safety or the group’s, including pregnancy, cardiovascular conditions, recent surgeries, seizure history, severe mental health diagnoses, or current substance dependency
- You are not currently in active crisis, and you have an existing support system (therapist, doctor, or trusted practitioner) you can return to after the retreat
- You will participate in practices at your own pace, listen to your body, and opt out of any activity that feels unsafe – opt-out is always available and never penalized
- You are responsible for your own medications, dietary needs, and any medical decisions you make during the retreat
The facilitators will hold the container with care, training, and presence. They are not, in this setting, your therapist or physician. If you are uncertain whether this retreat is right for your current life chapter, please write to us before booking. An honest conversation now is worth more than a forced fit later.
12 — WHAT STAYS IN THE CIRCLE
Confidentiality of the Circle
What is shared in circle, in dyads, and in private conversation with facilitators or other participants stays in the circle. By booking, you agree not to share – by name, by identifying detail, or in any public forum – what another woman discloses on this retreat. This includes social media, podcasts, group chats, and casual conversation back home.
Your own story is yours to tell. Others’ stories are not. This is the floor that lets the depth happen.
13 — PHOTOGRAPHS & STORY
Media & Presence
We document the retreat thoughtfully – landscape, food, group images in non-vulnerable moments, occasional candid portraits — for use in Wild Softness’s marketing, website, and social channels. By participating, you consent to appearing in this imagery.
If you prefer to remain off camera, let us know at the opening circle or at any point during the retreat, and we will honor that for the duration. No image taken during a ceremony, somatic practice, or private sharing will be used publicly without explicit, separate written consent.
14 — THE LIMITS OF OUR ROLE
Professional Responsibility
Wild Softness acts as the facilitator and host of this retreat. We curate and coordinate the program, the venue, the local partners, and the schedule. We choose our partners with care, and we hold ourselves to a high standard of professional conduct.
However, Wild Softness is not liable for the acts, omissions, or failures of independent third-party providers – including but not limited to airlines, ground transport, the venue’s staff, independent ceremony leaders, healers, surf instructors, or excursion vendors — except where required by applicable law. Participation in any activity (yoga, breathwork, cold exposure, temazcal, ocean swimming, excursions) is at each participant’s own risk.
Wild Softness operates as a TICO-registered agency, registration #__________, and adheres to the standards of professional conduct required under Ontario travel-industry regulation.
15 — YOUR INFORMATION
Privacy & Data
Your personal information is held with care. We collect only what is necessary to register you, keep you safe during the retreat, and stay in touch where you’ve asked us to – name, contact information, emergency contact, dietary needs, relevant health information, and proof of insurance.
We do not sell or rent your data. We use standard analytics on our website (page views, referral source, broad geography) to understand what is and isn’t serving the community. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email from us, and you may request deletion of your personal data by writing to hello@liveintruth.com.
16 — THE LAST WORD
Governing Law & Contact
These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and any dispute arising from or related to your booking will be addressed in good faith first by direct communication, then through mediation in Ontario before any further action.
If anything in these terms is unclear, or if your situation feels like an edge case the language doesn’t quite cover, please write before you book. Clarity now is part of the practice.
Live In Truth
Email:
hello@liveintruth.com
Web:
liveintruth.com/retreats