TO REGISTER FOR THE RETREAT: The Pacifica at Eranos Writer’s Retreat is limited to 45 participants. We anticipate this program to fill and encourage you to register as soon as possible. To apply, please click on the “Download Registration Form” link above, then print out and complete the form. Send a deposit of $500 per person with the completed and signed registration form, along with a one-page application letter describing your interest in participating in the program. If you are accepted, the balance of $875.00 must be received no later than July 14, 2008. We reserve the right to cancel a reservation if full payment has not been received by this date as we anticipate a wait list and have overseas commitments to finalize.

ACCEPTANCE: You will be notified within a week of receipt of your registration as to your acceptance into the program. If accepted, your deposit will be processed and confirmation materials, including hotel information, will be sent to you. Should you not be admitted into the program, your registration materials, including deposit, will be returned.

THE WRITER'S RETREAT INCLUDES: All lectures with Pacifica faculty, 5 lavish buffet lunches, 5 mid-morning and afternoon refreshment services, round trip boat service from hotels in Ascona to Eranos for 5 days, and continuing education credit. For those participants of The Writer’s Retreat interested in attending Psyche in the World: A Symposium on Engaged Depth Psychology on August 23-24, 2008, a special registration fee of $100.00 is offered (please register separately).

THE WRITER'S RETREAT DOES NOT INCLUDE: Air travel expenses and ground transportation to and from Ascona, Switzerland, hotel accommodations, some meals, optional activities, beverages, items of a personal nature, tips to hotel service staff, and trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended).

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: 25 hours, through the Board of Registered Nurses Provider #CEP 7177, California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider #PCE 2278, and National Board of Certified Counselors Provider #5436.

CANCELLATION, WITHDRAWAL, REFUND: Registrations are not transferrable. All cancellations must be made in writing and received by July 14, 2008 for a refund in full, less a $100 per person processing fee. There is NO REFUND for cancellations received after this date. If you leave the program for any reason, there is NO REFUND for unused services. If the program is canceled or postponed by Pacifica or Eranos due to enrollment level or other unforeseeable circumstances, all fees will be refunded in full. If the program is cancelled or postponed, Pacifica and Eranos assume no responsibility for participant’s cancelled air tickets or other prepaid transportation arrangements.

IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTE: We welcome all travelers, and request that you be in good physical condition in order to enjoy the tour to the fullest. As a participant you must be able to traverse uneven terrain, climb steps, and get on and off boats on your own. Additionally, Eranos is not wheelchair accessible. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance. We reserve the right to remove at any time anyone whose physical condition, in our opinion, compromises the operation of the retreat or detracts from your enjoyment or safety or that of other participants. In that event, Pacifica assumes no financial responsibility for any unused portion of the tour. We require a release of liability for all participants.

TRAVEL: Travel to and from Ascona will be your responsibility. We strongly recommend you consult your travel agent to arrange appropriate travel and trip cancellation insurance. Helpful travel links:http://maps.google.com/ and http://www.eranosfoundation.org/.
Nearby Airports
• Lugano, Switzerland (LUG) 40 km/45 minutes from Ascona; car up to 4 persons 150 Swiss Francs; bus shuttle up to 7 persons 183 Swiss Francs or up to 15 persons 323 Swiss Francs
• Milano-Malpensa, Italy (MXP) 90 km/2 hours from Ascona; car or shuttle up to 4 people 270 Swiss Francs or up to 7 people 380 Swiss Francs
• Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH) 200 km/3 hours from Ascona; train 75 Swiss Francs or car up to 4 persons 592 Swiss Francs or up to 7 persons 700 Swiss Francs
Nearby Train Stations
• Locarno 3.6 km/6 minutes from Ascona (taxi, bus service and shuttle up to 4 persons 25 Swiss Francs
• Bellinzona 24 km/28 minutes; shuttle up to 4 persons 108 Swiss Francs, up to 7 persons 140 Swiss Francs, or up to 15 persons 216 Swiss Francs

RESPONSIBILITY
The potential liability of Pacifica, Eranos, and staff is strictly limited; as an example, there is no liability for any consequential indirect or incidental damages arising from this agreement. Also as examples, Pacifica is not liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, or delay that may be caused by events not within our control, including strikes, the defects of any vehicle, or the negligence or default of any third party. Baggage and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the participant. Pacifica reserves the right to decline to accept a registration or, as stated above, to remove a person from the tour if it is determined to be in the best interest of the health, safety, and general well-being of the group. We will make every effort to operate our tour as planned, but reserve the right to make itinerary changes as necessary.