Frequently Asked Questions
General Retreat Information
How do I register?
Click the links below for the registration form. Print out and complete the registration form and send it, with your check, to La Dolce Vita Retreats at:
La Dolce Vita Retreats, LLC
3350 Watermarke Place
Irvine, CA 92612Registration form in Word DOC format
Registration form in PDF formatWhat is included in the retreat cost?
RATES: La Dolce Vita Retreats are scheduled for 6 nights, with arrival beginning Sunday after 3 p.m. and departing the following Saturday morning by noon. Your retreat includes the following:
- 6 nights in gracious accommodations in magnificent locales
- 6 fresh and healthy breakfasts; 3 to 5 delicious lunches (see specific retreat details) featuring the cuisine of the region; 5 or 6 sumptuous gourmet dinners (see specific retreat details) showcasing the local delicacies and delighting your palate
- Use of all gym facilities, where applicable.
- Spa treatments package, where applicable (see specific retreat details)
- Fitness classes (see specific retreat details)
- Daily yoga, meditation or other mind-body disciplines (see specific retreat details)
- Daily journaling, visioning and life coaching incorporated into scheduled activities
- Educational presentations and workshops by our guest faculty
- Studio Arts and Crafts (see specific retreat details) – classes or on your own
- Cooking demonstrations, where applicable
- wine tastings, where applicable
- Sporting activities – i.e. sailing,cycling,hiking– depending on location
- One individual lifestyle consultation with Janice Briggs
- Planned group excursions, as noted on the detailed itineraries, including transportation
- Airport tranfer from the European gateway city airport, as indicated on individual itineraries.
Rates are per person and may fluctuate with the exchange rate of the Euro.
Rates do not include international airfare or national flights within the designated region/country or any taxes.
The following are NOT included: International and domestic airfares; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; travel insurance; meals, wines, or sightseeing not included in itinerary; personal expenses such as laundry and communication charges; gratuities, email/fax/telephone charges, and hotel minibar
When will the actual hotel locations, retreat prices and specific activities and excursions be published?
HOTELS, PRICING and ACTIVITIES:
The final detailed itineraries including selected hotel venues, retreat costs and specific activities are listed on the retreat pages.
When will the guest faculty for the individual retreats be published?
GUEST FACULTY:
Guest faculty biographies will be posted on an ongoing basis beginning September 2008. The biographies will include education, areas of expertise and interest, any programs created, centers established and any authored publications. In addition, if applicable, links to their websites will be included.
What is the cancellation policy?
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Reservation and cancellation policy is specified in our Terms and Conditions. We accept checks, cashier’s checks and wire transfers. We accept credit card payments through PayPal. Registration forms can be downloaded and the completed form mailed with your check or credit card information to:
La Dolce Vita Retreats
3350 Watermarke Place
Irvine, CA 92612As we are unable to transfer deposits and/or payments to other scheduled retreats, we strongly encourage you to obtain trip insurance as injury or illness does not exempt you from the cancellation policy.
Is transportation available from the airport to the retreat site?
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION TO RETREAT:
Your retreat begins when you are greeted at the gateway city listed on the itinerary and transported to the hotel via private luxury car.
