Logistics
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Space is limited to a closed group of 16 participants. Placement is granted on a first-come-first-served basis.
An intake conversation is required for each potential participant before approval. Please fill out the application and you will be contacted to schedule an interview and then to register. Once you are approved for admission, the full registration fee is due.
Dress in comfortable clothing and perhaps bring extra clothes with you. If you have specific snacks or blankets that provide comfort, please bring them with you.
For any questions, please contact Xena on WhatsApp at +254794126651
COST:
$2888 (sharing room) *early bird by April 10: $2555
$3333 (single room) *early bird by April 10: $2999
Does not include travel to the venue.
Participants may come early or stay late at the cost of $100 per night including food.
DATES:
May 29 – June 5 , 2025
SCHEDULE:
29th - Arrival
7 pm (dinner)
8:30pm: Welcome
30th-4th: Retreat
9:30-1:30 : Exercises and Practices
1:30: lunch / free rest time
3:30-7:00: Inner work, vulnerability circles
7:00-8:30: Dinner / Break
9:00-10:00pm: de-brief and closure of the day.
5th Closing Day
9:30-11:00: Closing Exercise
12:30: Lunch
2:00: Onwards departure
Note: this is a tentative schedule and is subject to slight changes as we flow.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Accommodation, Retreat, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks
Food will include meat/fish and dairy/gluten-free options.
Special dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please contact us if you have any dietary restrictions after you’ve reserved your spot so we can consider them when preparing your meals.
SAFARI:
One afternoon, we will take a local safari on Lake Naivasha, including a boat ride to Cresent Island, where we will walk with Giraffes and Zebras.
DONATE to AVALON FOUNDATION and ISHQ RETREAT CENTER
With this Avalon, we are raising funds for both the Avalon Foundation and Ishq Retreat Center. There is an open invitation to collectively explore how each participant is called to support these visions both financially and through collaboration.
REFUND POLICY
Once payment is made 25% is non-refundable. If cancellation is made up to two weeks prior to start date of the event a total of 50% will be refunded. If cancellation is made between two weeks and one week prior to start date of the event only 25% will be refunded. For any cancellations one week prior to the event NO refund is applicable.
VISAS:
Most nationalities require a visa when entering Kenya. A visa is generally granted within 3 days. However it is recommended to apply early to prevent any issues. While the cost of the visa is the attendee's responsibility, the Avalon team can provide support if there are any challenges. When applying, please select "tourist". You will need to book your plane tickets in advance as a copy of your itinerary is required for the application. Please apply here: https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en. You will need a receipt for your accomodation for the application which we can provide. Some nationalities may benefit the support of a visa facilitation agent, please talk with us before applying for our recommendation.
MEDICAL:
There are no vaccine requirements to enter Kenya unless arriving from an endemic Yellow Fever country. The retreat center is in the mountains and far outside the malaria zone. Malaria medication is not required nor advised. If you plan to travel to the coast or other parts of Kenya on your trip, medication can most easily be sourced in Kenya.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
Airplane ticket, Travel to Venue, Visa.
LOCATION:
Naivasha, Kenya.
TRAVEL:
Plan to fly into one of the Nairobi airports; for most, this will be Jomo Kenyatta (JKIA). We can arrange for shuttles to the venue, which is approximately two hours drive from the airport. If arriving the evening before, we recommend staying at the Four Points by Sheraton Airport hotel and then taking a shuttle with others to the venue on the day of the retreat.
PREPARING FOR THE WEATHER:
The retreat center is in the highlands at an altitude of 2200m. The temperature is comfortable all year long, but evenings can get very cold. At this altitude, the sun can be very strong during the day, so sunscreen or care is advised. Rain is common. With cool mornings and hot afternoons, make sure to pack clothes that you can easily layer. We will be walking on the land for some of our exercises, so make sure to pack appropriate shoes in case of mud.