Terms and Conditions – Art & Painting Retreats
Corinne Loxton | Blue Mountains Artist | Retreat Facilitator
Issue Date: 1 May 2026
Thank you for your interest in joining one of my retreats. These notes are here to help everything run smoothly and ensure a positive experience for everyone.
By booking your place, you’re agreeing to the following.
Booking Options
To keep things simple, there are two ways to book your place:
Pay in full
You may pay the full retreat fee at the time of booking and receive a 5% discount. Your place is confirmed immediately.
Deposit + balance
Alternatively, you can secure your place with a deposit, with the remaining balance due two months prior to the retreat.
Payment Timing
If you choose the deposit option, the remaining balance must be paid no later than two calendar months before the retreat.
If full payment is not received by this time, your place may be released and offered to another participant.
A $50 late payment fee may apply if you wish to retain your place after the due date.
Changes, Cancellations and Transfers
Retreat places are limited and require advance planning. The following applies to all bookings.
All cancellation terms are calculated against the full retreat fee, regardless of the amount paid at the time of cancellation.
More than two calendar months before the retreat
You will receive a full refund, less a $50 administration fee.
Between two calendar months and five weeks before the retreat
You will receive a refund equal to 50% of the total retreat fee. A $100 administration fee will be deducted from this refund.
Within five weeks of the retreat
No refunds are available.
These terms apply equally to full payments and deposit bookings. Deposits form part of the total retreat fee and are not treated separately.
Transfers
You may request to transfer your booking to another retreat date up to two calendar months prior to your scheduled retreat.
After this time, transfers are only possible if your place can be filled. If your place cannot be filled, the request will be treated as a cancellation and the above terms will apply.
A $50 transfer fee applies to all approved booking changes.
What’s Included
Each retreat outlines what’s included, but generally this covers:
Tuition and guidance throughout the retreat
Optional group activities such as walks or reflective sessions
Lunch and refreshments (where stated)
Access to shared spaces including the group studio and kitchen
Your selected accommodation option
If a Retreat Needs to Be Cancelled
In the unlikely event that I need to cancel a retreat (for example due to illness, extreme weather, or insufficient numbers), you’ll receive a full refund of your retreat fee.
Please note that I’m not able to cover any external costs such as travel or accommodation you’ve booked independently.
Travel and Insurance
Travel to and from the retreat is your responsibility.
I strongly recommend taking out travel insurance, particularly if you’re travelling from interstate or further afield. This can help cover cancellations, illness, or unexpected changes.
Meals and Kitchen
Meals and kitchen facilities are shared as part of the retreat experience, supporting a sense of connection and community.
Given the remote location, catering is thoughtfully sourced and planned in advance. While we take care to accommodate dietary needs where possible, we’re not always able to meet all requirements.
If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact Corinne on 0432 922 653 before booking.
Shared Experience
These retreats are built around a sense of community, generosity, and shared experience.
I ask that everyone participates with respect and care for others and the space. If behaviour becomes disruptive or impacts the group, I may need to ask you to leave the retreat.
Creative Work
All teaching material shared during the retreat remains my intellectual property and isn’t to be reproduced or shared without permission.
Any artwork you create during the retreat is, of course, entirely your own.
A Note on Responsibility
While every effort is made to create a safe and supportive environment, participation in the retreat is at your own discretion.
Contact
If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out:
Corinne Loxton
corinne@corinneloxton.com.au
0432 922 653