The Big Love Retreats: General FAQs
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🍃 We create luxury wellness experiences that actively regenerate both people and place and are rooted in the principles of regenerative travel, where healing yourself also means healing the planet. Each retreat blends bespoke wellness programmes with a deep commitment to local communities and ecosystems - proving that self-care and planetary care go hand in hand. Expect thoughtfully curated spaces where every detail supports your transformation and nurtures our shared world.
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🍃 Absolutely everyone - Whether you're a yoga pro or have never unrolled a mat
🍃 First-timers (with gentle guidance) and advanced practitioners (with challenging options)
🍃 Explorers who prefer hiking, cultural tours or quiet reading nooks over yoga
🍃 Seekers craving deep personal growth
🍃 Professionals needing an authentic reset
🍃 Travellers who care about leaving positive impactAll genders, ages 18+ and experience levels are celebrated here. Come as you are - we'll meet you there.
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Full-circle support with Cody, your Chief Love Officer:
🍃 Pre-retreat planning consultation
🍃 Personalised wellness guidance
🍃 24/7 in-retreat support
🍃 Post-retreat integration resources🍃 Regenerative stays at eco-sanctuaries committed to real sustainability
🍃 Chef-crafted meals - plant-based/vegetarian, locally sourced
Transformative experiences:
🍃 Curated wellness sessions
🍃 Legendary Pyjama Parties
🍃 Impactful community excursionsSeamless logistics:
🍃 Airport transfers (we greet you at arrivals!)
🍃 Pre/post-retreat travel planning tips
🍃 Destination-specific prep guideFrom the moment you book to your return home - consider us your journey partners.
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🍃 Pre-retreat consultation to design your perfect journey
🍃 Private sessions (coaching, energy work + more)
🍃 "Your rhythm" scheduling - join in or bliss out
🍃 24/7 WhatsApp support (even for 2am tea-in-bed requests!)
🍃 Dietary magic - we adapt to all needsEvery detail bends to you – because transformation isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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🍃 45+ days before retreat:
Full refund of all payments except deposit
Your deposit becomes credit for any future retreat
🍃 30-45 days before:
50% refund of payments beyond deposit
Your deposit + 50% balance become future credit
🍃 Less than 30 days:
All payments convert to future retreat credit
(Deposit + full balance protected)
Life happens - we'll always preserve your investment toward another retreat when you're ready.
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🍃 Flexible payment plans - Split your investment into instalments that suit your budget
🍃 Early-bird savings - Founding Circle and Early Love discounts
🍃 Group rewards - Special rates when 3+ friends book togetherPersonal growth shouldn't wait for perfect circumstances - we'll work with you to make it possible.
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Your Safety Matters To Us
🍃 We're unable to accommodate:
Pregnancies beyond first trimester
Recent surgeries (within 6 months)
Unmanaged heart conditions
Other serious medical needs
Why we care:
Our intimate, remote settings mean we can't provide immediate medical care. While we wish we could welcome everyone, your safety and full enjoyment of the experience is our priority.We're honoured you're considering us - this caution is how we show our love.
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Nourishment at Our Retreats
🍃 100% plant-based/vegetarian cuisine crafted for vitality
🍃 Anti-inflammatory focused - featuring turmeric, ginger and omega-rich ingredients
🍃 Always gluten-free & dairy-free options available
🍃 Hyper-local ingredients celebrating each destination's bounty
🍃 Seasonal menus designed around regional harvests
🍃 Signature "Big Love Elixir" – personalised anti-inflammatory blendsFrom Himalayan turmeric lattes to Balinese moringa bowls, every meal supports your wellbeing while regenerating ecosystems.
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🍃 Cody, your Chief Love Officer - Dedicated to helping you connect and feel supported
🍃 Safety-approved venues - Carefully vetted spaces with 24/7 staff
🍃 Flexible socialising - Join in or enjoy peaceful solitude
🍃 Optional shared lodging - Perfect for making new connections
Whether you arrive alone, with a partner or in a group - every guest receives our full care and attention.
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🍃 High staff-to-guest ratio – Personal guidance whenever you need it
🍃 Daily "Intro Sessions" – Gentle, beginner-friendly starts to each practice
🍃 Fluid schedule – Only participate in what feels right for you
🍃 Cody’s daily check-ins – Your Chief Love Officer ensures you’re comfortable and thrivingYou don’t need experience—just an open heart. We’ll take care of the rest.
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Essentials to Bring
🍃 Comfortable clothes for movement & relaxation
🍃 Sturdy shoes for hiking and exploration
🍃 An open heart ready for transformationWe Provide (All eco-friendly)
🍃 Your Big Love journal & pen
🍃 Reusable water bottle
🍃 Personalised herbal eye mask
🍃 Premium yoga mats & wellness tools
🍃 Detailed packing list post-bookingFor The World
🍃 Intentional Packing Initiative (reserve 2kg):School supplies
Hygiene items
Gently used clothing
Small acts, big impacts
Arrive light – we handle the essentials, you bring the wonder.
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🍃 Available throughout our venues - reliable connection in all areas
🍃 Mindful use encouraged - phone-free during group activities
🍃 Optional digital detox - device check-in with Cody, your Chief Love OfficerStay connected when needed, present when desired.
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🍃 Primary language: English
🍃 Local connection: We’ll teach you key greetings and phrases
🍃 Universal practices: Most wellness activities transcend languageWhere words fade, shared experiences speak loudest.
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Before You Arrive
🍃 Personal consultation with Cody, your Chief Love Officer
🍃 Big Love Intention Mapping (our signature preparation tool)
🍃 Curated pre-retreat guideAfter You Leave
🍃 Lifetime access to our alumni community (WhatsApp + private platform)
🍃 Integration Toolkit with practices and reflections
🍃 Exclusive loyalty discountsYour transformation deserves lifelong support.
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🍃 Required for all guests - must include:
🍃 Medical emergencies & evacuation coverage
🍃 Trip cancellation protection🍃 We’ll provide venue details to help select your policy
Journey worry-free – your safety is our shared priority.
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🍃 Yes – and we’re proud to pioneer a better way. Our model:
Collaborating with local leaders to set equitable pay scales
Investing excess profits into community upskilling programs
Ensuring our presence elevates (never disrupts) local economies
True regeneration means every hand that serves our retreats grows stronger.
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This is called regeneration:
🍃 Beyond "do no harm" – We leave places better than we find them.
🍃 Active healing – Coral planting, rewilding forests, restoring soil
🍃 Wisdom-led – Programmes designed & taught by local elders
🍃 Legacy focus – Seed banks, clean water systems and skills training that lastWe don’t just tread lightly - we plant deeply.
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🍃 Eco-friendly = Doing less harm
(Carbon offsets, reusable towels, biodegradable packaging)🍃 Regenerative = Leaving places better
Land: Planting 10x the trees we use
Culture: Paying elders to teach ancient traditions
Economy: Creating jobs that fund community-led projects
We don’t just check ‘sustainable’ boxes – we write new rules.
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🍃 Yes – when we redefine luxury as:
Time (slow, unrushed transformation)
Care (attention to what truly nourishes)
Justice (respect for all beings and lands)
The most precious luxuries can’t be bought – only exchanged with integrity.
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🍃 No – we just charge honestly. What you pay covers:
Thriving wages for all staff (no hidden exploitation)
Eco-materials that won’t cost the earth later
Direct donations to community projects
We’d rather explain our prices than apologise for our ethics.
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🍃 Our alcohol and drug-free environment helps you:
Connect authentically with others and yourself
Deepen your healing with full presence
Rediscover natural joy through adventure and stillness
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🍃 Explore our upcoming retreats
🍃 Connect with Cody for a free 30-minute clarity call
🍃 Secure with a $500 USD deposit (flexible payment plans available)
🍃 Prepare with your tailored Big Love Prep KitYour journey begins the moment you say 'yes' – we’ll handle every step with care.