Calvin2024 Retreat Registration Retreat with Shaila Catherine

Guidelines for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19

We are taking many precautions to keep everyone safe from the spread of illness, and we need your cooperation both before and during the retreat. Our guidelines to prevent the spread of illness will be adjusted based on the current and changing conditions. We intend to be very cautious. To attend this retreat, all retreatants must agree to abide by our guidelines, remain on the property after arrival until the end of the retreat, wear a mask in indoor common areas unless the teacher specifically announces that mask-wearing is optional, test for COVID-19 prior to traveling and at designated times during the retreat and disclose the results of the tests to the retreat teacher/staff. Isolation on site may not be available, so participants must agree to leave the retreat immediately if they become ill (even if it is not COVID), test positive for the coronavirus (even if symptoms are mild), or if for any reason they are asked to leave by the staff or teacher. Refusal to wear a mask, test for COVID-19, or comply with the teacher’s instructions will necessitate an immediate departure. Do you agree to comply with these measures?*

Yes
No
Unsure (contact the registrar if you need more information to decide)

Read our current COVID prevention statement here.

Transportation to and from the Retreat - Important

To protect the health of others, you will likely be asked to leave the retreat as soon as possible if you become ill during the retreat, whether the illness is a slight cold or COVID-19. Therefore, everyone should have an exit plan in case of illness.

The Calvin Center is easily accessible by taxi or ride-share services from the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Rides

We encourage everyone willing to offer a ride or who needs a ride to communicate these offers and needs. More information will be provided about transportation after you register. About a month prior to the retreat, but we will do our best to match participants who need rides with those offering rides.*

I will drive myself.
I will drive myself and can offer other participants a ride.
A friend or family member will drop me off and pick me up.
I intend to arrange a ride with a professional ride service or taxi.
I will be arriving by air and would like to reserve a seat on a shared van or town car service. The cost would be shared between the passengers.
I anticipate needing an arranged ride to the retreat center.
I do not know yet, but will make appropriate arrangements.
Other

You selected 'Other'. Please explain.*

If you’re offering a ride to others, please indicate from which area, route, or airport.*

Can they contact you directly?*

Yes
No

Phone and/or email (if different from the ones provided earlier)

Where would you need to be picked up?*

Do you have a plan for how you will depart and where you will go should you feel ill and need to leave the retreat early?*

Yes
I am working on it and will develop my departure plan before I arrive at the retreat.

You selected 'Yes'. Please describe.*

What questions or comments do you have about rides, precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or dealing with illness?

Diet

Three full meals are included in the retreat program. We will work with the kitchen staff to meet necessary dietary restrictions, but we do not have control over the menu or access to cooking facilities. There is a standard residential kitchen-sized refrigerator available to store some supplementary foods for those with special needs. If you have unusual dietary needs, contact the registrar.

Please indicate the category of food you will eat:*

Omnivore (includes meat/chicken/fish)
Pescatarian (vegetarian but will eat fish)
Vegetarian
Vegan (no animal products such as eggs, dairy, meat)

If there are certain ingredients that you cannot eat under any condition for medical reasons, please explain below. For example, please indicate if you have food allergies, are dairy-free or gluten-free, etc.

If you do not eat three meals each day, please indicate which mealtimes you will NOT attend.

No Breakfast
No Lunch
No Dinner

Retreat Option

Please check the option you are signing up for. Priority will be given to participants signing up for the full retreat.*

Full retreat: 10 nights, Thursday, November 7 - Sunday, November 17, 2024
Partial retreat, starting on Thursday, November 7

Additional nights are not available at this retreat for either early arrivals or late departures.

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Do you wish to add early arrival at the retreat center on Thursday, Oct 5 (add $180)?*

Yes
No

You may arrive a day early (August 21) to be assured that you are onsite before registration closes at 4:00 PM on August 22. Alternatively, you may arrange for a hotel or other accommodations in the area.

Early arrival on August 21 (after 4pm) is an additional $180 and includes only accommodations and lunch on August 22. You will be responsible for your own dinner August 21 and breakfast August 22 before the retreat formally starts.

Partial Retreat

Enter the number of nights you will be staying (minimum of 3)*

Enter the date on which you plan to leave*

Enter the approximate time that you plan to leave*

Calvin Center Accommodations, Bedding, and Towels

Accommodations at the Calvin Center are primarily in modest hotel-style double rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Most rooms have one twin and one double bed. In addition, we may have access to a couple of dorm-style bunk rooms. To accommodate requests for single occupancy rooms, we must leave beds empty. Therefore, we have adjusted the rates along two sliding scales—for single and double accommodations. If you request a single, please be sure to explain your needs and preferences to facilitate rooming assignments.

The retreat center provides all sheets, blankets, pillows, and bedding for all accommodations.

What is your sex? This information is needed for potential room assignments.*

Male
Female

Please select your rooming preference*

Single
Double with my spouse, partner, or friend
Double with another participant of the same sex

Name of person you will be rooming with:*

Couples may room together if both parties agree to practice in silence. Our experience, however, is that couples usually will go deeper in their meditation practice if they room separately. Please consider this before requesting to room with an intimate partner.

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What is your camping option?*

These options require you to provide your own camping gear, tent, bedding, pillow, mattress pad, and sleeping bag. Nights can be quite cold. If you stay in a tent you should bring extra blankets and protection from the cold ground.

Personal RV with hookup
Personal VAN or RV without hookup
Personal Tent

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Do you wish to request an ensuite bath (additional fee of $250)?*

Yes
No

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Does your participation depend upon getting an ensuite bathroom?*

Yes
No

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The assignments of rooms with ensuite baths will be made shortly before the retreat and cannot be guaranteed in advance. Is there a medical or other reason that we should prioritize your request? Please explain:*

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Experience

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References

Medical Needs

Teacher Dana

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Deposit/Retreat Fee

Guidelines for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19

Transportation to and from the Retreat - Important

Rides

Diet

Retreat Option

Partial Retreat

Calvin Center Accommodations, Bedding, and Towels

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