Terms & Conditions
This is a slow, sensory experience - not a hike or a fitness walk.
It is not therapy or a medical treatment.
You are responsible for your own well-being during the session, including any physical limitations or health conditions.
For women, 18+ only
Participation is at your own discretion and risk.
In the event of severe weather, sessions may be rescheduled.
Your Safety Is Paramount
Please Read Carefully
COVID-19 Protocols
There are currently no government restrictions in England relating to COVID-19. However, as it remains a feature of our lives, we are currently maintaining relevant precautions to manage the risk to ourselves and others.

I therefore ask that you do not attend an event if you are feeling unwell, or have COVID-19 symptoms, unless you have a clear PCR test. If you cannot attend due to COVID-19 please speak to me about moving your booking to an alternative date.

Weather
I run Forest Bathing sessions in all conditions with the exception of high winds, lightning, or other extreme weather (where it would not be possible to keep participants comfortable and/or safe). There are additional benefits of doing a session in wet weather (all will be revealed on the day) and often the tree canopy protects participants from inclement weather. If we do need to cancel a session I aim to give you as much advance notice as possible and rebook the session on an alternative day.

Clothing and Equipment
Please note: you may get cold even in summer!

Please wear long trousers and tops with sleeves and walking shoes or similar with good grip and ankle support ideally waterproof. Your body temperature can significantly reduce as we move slowly in the forest and stop regularly so bring extra layers of clothing and a coat. Please also bring water and sun protection if required and any food or medications you might need. We will use the picnic area for lunch. There are benches, I cannot guarantee they will be free. You can bring a waterproof rug (a large bin bag will do) or a small foldable chair if being on the ground will not be suitable for you. (You will be responsible to carry it throughout the forest.)

I reserve the right to refuse participation in the session if you are not wearing appropriate clothing. This is for your own safety.

Possible risks
Forest Bathing involves breathing deeply, walking slowly through a wooded area, standing and sitting/lying.

Potential physical risks of doing Forest Bathing are associated with the walking and breathing exercises and certain natural hazards (e.g. roots, branches).

Forest bathing can be an emotional activity: you may find that certain emotions surface during the exercises (for example, relating to your understanding of yourself or your relationship with the environment). This is a normal reaction and happens when our bodies relax and release tension.

Participation is at your own discretion and risk.

Medical conditions/medications/pregnancy
If you are in the first trimester of pregnancy, I recommend that you wait to book a session. If you would like to attend during this time, please provide written confirmation from your medical team that they are happy for you to take part.

If you have any medical conditions or health-related concerns, or are on a prescribed medication, please see your GP and discuss attending with them. If you currently experience or have a history of serious health issues (including mental health issues, operations, medical procedures, seizures, implants, special needs, severe allergies etc), please let me.

Minors
My sessions are currently for women 18+.



Consent to Photography/Filming

By ticking the box on the participant registration form consenting to photography/filming you are deemed to have understood and agreed to the following:

The Radiant Retreat may use photographs and/or video recordings of you taken by Sally O’Hara for the purposes of promotional activity. These images could be used in any media (existing or later created or made available) including print and digital media formats such as websites, e-marketing and social media.

If used on websites, images can be viewed throughout the world and not just in the United Kingdom. Some overseas countries may not provide the same level of protection to the rights of individuals as EU/UK legislation provides.

Some images or recordings may be kept permanently once they are published.

You will not be paid a fee in respect of any use made of the photograph(s) and/or video recording(s).

Copyright in the image(s) and/or video recordings will be retained by The Radiant Retreat.

The Radiant Retreat has the right to edit, modify, crop, add to or subtract from the photographs and/or video recordings at its entire discretion and without your approval.

You can ask The Radiant Retreat to stop using your images at any time, in which case these will not be used in future publications but may continue to appear in publications already in circulation.

Refund & Cancellation Policy


Please note that I only refund sessions no later than 7 days prior to the start of the session. If you cancel more than 7 days before the session then you will be refunded in full, less admin fee of £25. If someone in your group can’t make it, the session will still go ahead - no partial refunds are available. No refunds will be issued in case of no shows. If we have to cancel the session for any reason you will be offered an alternative date or, if a suitable date cannot be arranged, a full refund less admin fee.