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Destination:
What airport do I fly into?
You can fly into Rome or Florence. Florence is the closest major airport. Pienza is approx. 2:30 by car from FCO (Rome’s international airport) and 1:40 by car from FLR (Florence’s international airport).
Arrivals:
The retreat starts at noon on August 30th. For those arriving into Florence, we will arrange for a shuttle service from the main Florence train station, Santa Maria Novella. at 10:00 on August 30th. The precise location will be provided. The shuttle costs of 400 to 450 euro would be shared by up to 8 people taking the shuttle.
Arriving into Rome:
Colleen and Howard will be arriving on the direct flight from Denver into Rome on August 28th and driving a 9 passenger van to Pienza. For those who want to share the ride from Rome let us know. You’ll need to book a room in Pienza for the nights of August 28th and 29th but we can help with that.
Departures:
The retreat ends at 10:00 a.m. on September 6th. For those interested, there will be a shuttle from the hotel in Pienza to Santa Maria Novella (the main train station in Florence) at 10:00 and should arrive around noon. Once again, the cost of between 400 and 450 euro would be shared by up to 8 people taking the shuttle.
Howard will be taking the van back to Rome airport on the 6th, departing around 11:00. Let us know if you are interested in sharing that trip back to Rome.
Important Numbers:
PASSPORT!
Now would be a good time to check your passport! You must have at least six months left on your passport from your time of departure! If not, visit the State Department’s website
(http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html) or visit your local post office for your renewal. You do not need a visa for your stay
Please send us your travel info by filling up this form:
Payment Policy
To secure your spot on a retreat, a non-refundable deposit is required:
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- $500 for domestic retreats
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- $1,000 for international retreats
Single room reservations require a $950 deposit. Reservations cannot be held without a deposit.
Full payment is due 90 days prior to the retreat. If payment is not received by this deadline, you may lose your reservation. For bookings made within 90 days of the retreat, payment in full is required at the time of registration.
Payment Options:
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- Avoid fees by paying via check or Zelle.
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- Payments via PayPal or Stripe incur a 4% processing fee.
Cancellation Policy
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91+ days before the retreat: Refund of payments (minus your deposit).
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- 90 or fewer days before the retreat: Payments are non-refundable.
Women’s Quest reserves the right to cancel a retreat due to insufficient enrollment. In such cases, all retreat payments will be refunded. In the event a retreat is cancelled due to a natural disaster or other unforeseen event Women’s Quest will return all payments less any fees required to be paid by Women’s Quest to its vendors or other parties for the cancelled retreat. In the event a retreat is cancelled for either of the foregoing reasons, Women’s Quest is not responsible for any additional expenses you may have incurred, including (but not limited to) airfare, lodging, or other travel costs.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in case unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending or completing the retreat.
Travel insurance is particularly important in the event you:
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- Need to cancel due to illness or injury (including testing positive for COVID-19).
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- Require medical care during the retreat.
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- Face trip interruptions, delays, or unexpected quarantine requirements.
We suggest a policy that covers:
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- Trip cancellation and interruption
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- Medical expenses
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- Quarantine costs
For maximum flexibility, consider a “Cancel For Any Reason” (CFAR) policy, which provides additional peace of mind. While this type of coverage is more expensive, it offers the most protection for unforeseen changes.
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Before purchasing any policy, consult a travel insurance agent to ensure it meets your coverage expectations.