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What is the difference between a SpiritPath Retreat and a Workshop?
What time do SpiritPath Retreats begin?
What time do SpiritPath Retreats end?
What time do Workshops begin and end?
On-Campus Accommodations
Retreat/Workshops Limits/Caps
What to bring?
Bringing a group to a retreat/workshop?
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Do you provide transportation from the airport?
Late Arrivals
Money
Smoking
Special Needs
SpiritPath Cancellation Policy
Online Ticket Purchases with TIX
Other General Questions?
What is the difference between a SpiritPath Retreat and a Workshop?
A SpiritPath Retreat incorporates activities, such as prayer, worship experiences, experiential activities, daily meditation, personal rejuvenation, and a celebration retreat banquet. The SpiritPath Team and the featured speaker work together to design and cocreate the retreat theme and to facilitate the schedule of retreat activities.
During SpiritPath retreats, the program team hosts a banquet celebration. The cost of the banquet is included in accommodations with meals. If you are a commuter, we encourage you to join us for the banquet, which is a fun and exciting way to honor our time together. Commuters who chose not to purchase a meal package will still be able to purchase a banquet ticket when they check in at the Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center. The cost of a banquet ticket is $20. Please note: SpiritPath Workshops do not feature a banquet.
To further broaden and enhance its spiritual offerings, SpiritPath also offers workshops led by world-renowned teachers, authors, and creative thinkers, which are in alignment with Unity's teachings. These workshops are designed, facilitated, and led by the presenter featuring content and a timetable of activities to specifically support the workshop's theme and topic. The SpiritPath Team will be on hand to welcome, orientate, and support you
during your stay.
What time do SpiritPath Retreats begin?
Please note that SpiritPath retreats have a different timetable than workshops. Details are provided below:
SpiritPath Retreats Hotel check-in (for all types of room accommodations on campus) takes place at the Unity Village Hotel Conference Center, located closest to Colbern Road entrance of Unity Village. Whatever entrance you use, you can follow the green line marked on the road to the hotel. Hotel check-in time is 3 p.m. or sooner if your room is ready. If you arrive early, your bags can be held for you until your room is ready.
Retreat check in and welcome typically takes place between 2 to 5 p.m. in the hotel lobby, where you can pick up your retreat packet and submit your release form.
What time do SpiritPath Retreats end?
SpiritPath Retreats that typically end on a Sunday will end by 10:15 a.m. so that guests may, if they choose, have the opportunity to attend the Unity Village Chapel Sunday Service that begins at 10:30 am. Other retreats that do not end on a Sunday typically end by noon the latest. Hotel check-out time is 11 a.m., although a later time can be requested. If necessary, your bags can be held for you until your departure.
On the final day, lunch is included for guests with a full accommodations or meal package. Lunch typically ends by 1 p.m..
What time do Workshops begin and end?
Starting and ending times will vary for each individual workshop, so be sure to check the schedule.
To view the schedule, visit our calendar page and select the workshop you are interested in. A link to the schedule will appear on that page, as soon as it is available. This schedule is a preliminary look at your day's activities and is subject to change.
On-Campus Accommodations
Unity Village Hotel/Motel and Conference Center has a total of 50 hotels rooms, 52 motel rooms, and 28 cottage rooms; pricing varies by amenities. Reservations are made on a first-come first-served basis, and at any given time there could be several different events on campus, where on-campus lodging could be limited. However, we have established relationships with local hotel/motels and would be happy to provide you with their name and phone number should you need off-campus accommodations. *Off-campus accommodations: please refer to Meal Package Section.
Retreat/Workshop Caps
There are times due to the topic or nature of a retreat/workshop/event, in order for participants to fully experience the event, that a limit or cap may be placed on the number of participants. Any limits or caps will be disclosed on the event's Web landing page; www.spiritpathonline.org/calendar.
What to bring?
Retreats: please bring the release form that was enclosed in your participant Confirmation Packet.
Workshops: please bring the workshop pass that was enclosed in your participant Confirmation Packet.
In addition, you might want to consider:
- Swimwear—during the summer months.
- Sweater—presentation room temperature can fluctuate.
- Comfortable shoes—you may find yourself walking our beautiful grounds or walking trails.
- Rain gear—because you just never know!
- Generally, paper and pens are provided.
Bringing a group to a retreat/workshop?
Is there a Group Coordinator incentive?
Yes. For a Group Coordinator to qualify for the incentive, the group must include 20 or more participants. Once that number is reached, there will be one incentive available for each additional group of 20.
Does the 20 participants include the Group Coordinator?
No, the Group Coordinator would be number 21.
What is the incentive?
The Group Coordinator incentive includes the retreat/workshop registration and meals. It will also include lodging, subject to availability. In the event on-campus lodging at Unity Village is sold out, SpiritPath will not be able to reimburse the Group Coordinator for any expenses incurred for off-campus lodging arrangements.
How does the Group Coordinator incentive work?
- Each group member makes their own registration for the retreat or workshop and their on-campus hotel reservations.
- The Group Coordinator compiles a list of all group members who have registered.
- On arrival, the Group Coordinator turns in the compiled list, containing the details for all 20 or more participants to a member of the SpiritPath program team.
- Once SpiritPath has verified the list, a refund for the registration fee, meals and lodging, if applicable, is made to the Group Coordinator's credit card.
Continuing Education Units (CEU)
Some SpiritPath retreats, workshops, and special events may qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEU) through the Department of Health and Human Services at Johnson County Community College for a small additional fee ($12) and will be denoted on the event's Web landing page.
The procedure for participants to obtain credits, if applicable:
- For verification of time, participants will be asked to sign in each day.
- Participants will receive a CEU form, in which they will complete and mail to the JCCC along w/$12 check.
- Based on the daily sign-in sheets, JCCC will verify participation.
- Participants will receive a certificate of completion from JCCC in which the participant will then file/send to their governing board for credit.
Do you provide transportation from the airport?
While we do not provide transportation to/from the airport, the following shuttle services are available:
- BATS: 816-588-4301 e-mail: esther@bats-online.com (Can assist Spanish-speaking guests)
- Quicksilver: 1-800-888-8294 or 913-262-0905 e-mail: reservations@kcquicksilver.com Web site: www.kcquicksilver.com
- Serving You, LLC: 816-522-3582 (Accepts cash payments only) e-mail: glsjds@hotmail.com (Type "Serving You" in the subject line.)
- The Kansas City International airport (MCI), also known as KCI, is approximately a 60-minute drive from Unity Village, so please allow at least 90 minutes between your flight arrival and the time you want to check in for the retreat or workshop.
For your return home, please arrange your shuttle service back to the airport at least three hours before your flight's scheduled departure time.
Late Arrivals
All late arrivals should check in at the front desk of the Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center.
Money
Cash, personal checks, American Express, Discover, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted at the Unity Inn, the Bookstore and Coffee Shop, and the Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center. Please note that there is no ATM on campus.
Smoking
Unity Village is a smoke-free environment. However, there are several designated smoking areas. For a list of the smoking areas, please check with the front desk at the Hotel.
Special Needs
We are continually working to improve our facilities to accommodate guests with special needs. We currently ask that our guests using wheelchairs and walkers be accompanied by responsible companions throughout their visits.
- REGISTRATION FEE REFUNDS
Full refunds are available (less a $40 processing fee) up to eight days before a workshop or retreat. For example: For a Saturday arrival, the refund deadline is Friday, 5 p.m. CST, eight days before the event. Please check the description to see if your event has a special cancellation policy. - REGISTRATION FEE CREDIT
Nonrefundable credit toward a future workshop (less a $40 processing fee) is available with notice that has been given between seven and one day(s) prior to the start of an event. For example: For a Friday arrival, notice must be given by Thursday, 5 p.m. CST, the day before. Credit may be applied to any SpiritPath workshop or retreat registration fee for one year following the date of issue. Credit may not be used toward housing, meals, or amenities. - REGISTRATION CANCELLATION
In order to receive a refund or credit, please notify SpiritPath at Unity Village at least 24 hours prior to the event's arrival day and start time if you do not plan to attend. No refunds or credits toward registration fees will be offered if you cancel within 24 hours of the event, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason. SpiritPath reserves the right to cancel any event at any time. In the instance an event is cancelled, registrants will be notified and offered the option of receiving a refund or credit toward a future event.
- Online tickets may be purchased up to two hours prior to the event and picked up at the Will Call table located in the lobby of the venue one hour prior to the event.
- All purchased tickets will be processed and mailed within two days of purchase; please allow 5-7 business days for mail delivery.
- Tickets purchased within 5-7 business days of the event will not be mailed and will go to Will Call status and will need to be picked up at the Will Call Table the night of the event. Tickets can be picked up one hour prior to the event.
- For tickets purchased in advance of the event and not received in the mail, please e-mail SpiritPathCS@unity.org and be sure to include your name and ticket order number. A SpiritPath representative will contact you.
- Please DO NOT assume tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets sold at the door will be determined event by event and announced the day of the event. If tickets are sold at the door, they will go on sale one hour prior to the event in the lobby of the venue.
- Tickets sold at the door will include the same processing fee as the online tickets. Cash and credit card are the preferred methods of payment.
If an event becomes SOLD OUT, a statement will appear when trying to purchase tickets online. Ticket sales will cease and no more ticket purchases will be allowed. - NO refunds will be issued unless the event is cancelled by SpiritPath. In the extreme circumstance that an event is cancelled, your credit card will be credited within 2-3 business days of cancellation.
- Airport to fly into: Kansas City International Airport, MCI (aka KCI)
- Retreat, Workshop, & Special Events Calendar: A current listing of SpiritPath Retreats, Workshops, and Special Events can be found online at www.spiritpathonline.org/calendar.
- Children: Because our retreat and workshop programs are currently designed for adults, no facilities are provided for the care of children. We recommend that retreat/workshop participants be at least 16 years old.
- Directions to Unity Village: www.unity.org/directions
- Map of Unity Village: To view a map of the Unity Village Campus, visit this Web site: http://www.unity.org/interactiveMap
- Groups can call at 816-347-5530 for extra assistance.
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