The best thing I can say about them is they returned the deposit, but I’d strongly recommend you stay away from these people. After weeks of preparation, I was disinvited from the retreat immediately after I disclosed that I had found the reviews here.

I gave them ample room for them to explain the situation. I am an educator and I know how it feels to receive unfair reviews under cover of anonymity. They quickly sent back a lengthy and patronizing email that essentially boiled down to kicking me out without further discussion. It is ironic they call themselves a “School”. In my profession, I not only expect but welcome questioning. Responding to it with exclusion and condescension is punitive and manipulative and they don’t deserve the name they give themselves.

Good riddance, I guess, but I regret the time, energy and planning wasted, and I honestly feel a little dirty after having shared some very personal information with them. Do your research and be safe, people.