Guidelines (based on a one week stay)
As Facilitator/Instructor/Group Leader:
- You will receive free accommodation and the same meals as your group if your party numbers eleven or more (including yourself). Please note that you will have to pay for any extra activities booked eg Survival Courses/ Reaction Training.
- You are responsible for booking the centre for your use and advising us on details such as room requirements, names and number in your group in addition to other relevant information i.e. dietary requirements etc.
- You are responsible for liaising with the team at Villa Metta both prior to and during your stay.
- Please note that in order to secure your exclusive use of The Metta Centre, you must bring a group of eleven or more (including yourself). If your party is smaller than eleven, we may accommodate other guests. However, we will never accept a booking from a group whose activities are incompatible with yours.
- You are responsible for ensuring your team have adequate transport i.e. organising getting your group to the airport, arranging meeting points, etc also that you have enough hire cars to cover the numbers you are bringing.(Hire cars are available from all of the airports to which our clients fly).
- For those facilitators requesting us to arrange airport transfers for your group, please note that your own transfer as facilitator will be complimentary if your group numbers eleven or more.
- We strongly advise the hiring of cars during your stay at the centre; this is a retreat centre and - by definition - we are fairly secluded. We are surrounded by towns and villages with plenty of sights, bars, restaurants and shops, but none of them are within comfortable walking distances. Experience has shown that the cost of hire cars (when spread amongst the people sharing them) is not prohibitive, and our clients have all very much enjoyed the beautiful surroundings! Obviously, this need not apply to those groups who do not intend to travel off site.
- Please ensure that all your team/group has adequate travel insurance (whilst we are fully covered for any incidents that may occur on our property unfortunately we cannot be held responsible for liability of your group off site). Please remember too, that you are strongly advised to ensure your clients/students/members are suitably covered by insurance relating to your specific activity eg: martial arts, Yoga etc.
- You must ensure that all members of your group have the same package i.e. all are having breakfast and lunch on site and book accordingly please.
- You will be responsible for making the 50% deposit upon making your booking, and for paying the balance no later than one month before your retreat date. If a member of your group is unavailable to travel following your booking please advise us as quickly as possible. We reserve the right to request full payment if reasonable notice has not been given. (Please see our terms and conditions).
- You will receive written confirmation of your booking together with information regarding making payments. Also you will receive a copy of our terms and conditions.
- You are responsible for deciding your own fee and spreading that cost amongst your students/group. We would very respectfully remind you however of our commitment to make The Metta Centre accessible to everybody and would ask you to ensure that your fees do not make the overall cost prohibitive to members of your group.
- There is always a member of staff present at the centre, so there will always be somebody to help you and your group members. Should you require an English/Italian speaking guide, we do offer this service providing you give us sufficient notice. Your group is responsible for the guide's fee. At busy times such as weekends and holidays we will book tables for you at local restaurants to save disappointment. If you are self catering or need supplies we will be happy to point you to the best places to buy provisions.
We make every effort to ensure organising your retreat is as simple and trouble free as possible, if you have any queries please feel free to contact us at the centre by telephone, fax or email
