Thank you for registering for the December 2017 Captivating retreat! Please read the event details listed below.
Important Message from Stasi and the Team
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Click Here to download the Daily Prayer.
Please print them out, read the letter carefully and join us daily in prayer.
Check-In: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm Friday, 1 December 2017
Conclusion: 12:00 noon Monday, 4 December 2017
Event Location:
Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops NSW
Area Map
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Air Travel Information:
Sydney Airport
Transportation
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation. For those flying into the Sydney International Airport, a shuttle option will be made available for a reasonable fee. Details regarding the shuttle option will be emailed to all registrants at a later date.
Roommate Requests
IMPORTANT: Roommate requests can only be honored for standard registrants requesting other standard registrants and premium registrants requesting other premium registrants. We cannot room you together if you are not in the same type of room!
If you used a particular Group name when you registered, we will use that information as your roommate request. If you did not enter a group, but still want to room with someone else who is registered, e-mail [email protected]. In order for us to do all we can to fulfill your request, this needs to be submitted no later than Tuesday, October 31.
Special Needs
If you have dietary restrictions, a medical condition we need to know about, or other special needs that you have not already submitted, please e-mail [email protected]. Special needs should be submitted no later than Tuesday, October 31. Please note that special needs refers to medical conditions, pregnancies, and medically restricted diets; we are unable to accommodate special preferences.
Emergency Phone Number
Please Note: Cell phone access and internet access will not be available during the retreat. Phone access at Captivating will be for emergencies only. Please provide your family with the emergency phone number below and let them know that you will be unavailable until Monday after the close of the retreat.
What To Bring: Weather, Conditions, and Attire
Event attire is casual. Bring light clothing layers, a warm jumper or jacket, a waterproof jacket, hat, sunscreen, and comfortable, weather-appropriate shoes. Dress comfortably and prepare for a wide range of weather. Stanwell Tops weather can be quite changeable.
Please DO NOT OVER PACK! A small suitcase should be sufficient for the weekend. Please note that alarm clocks and hair dryers are not available so bring your own if desired. Also, we suggest you bring a watch. Linens (bedding and towels) will be provided. Please bring your own toiletries; bring a swimsuit if you want to enjoy the pool.
Click Here for the current Stanwell Tops Weather.
Late Arrivals
In the unlikely event that you run into problems with your travel that result in your arriving in the middle of the night, don't worry... we'll still have a place for you. Simply arrive at Tops Conference Centre and go to main reception. You will find instructions there as to how to proceed.
You can download a map of the site here.
Event Specifics
The following activities may be available (pending weather): bushwalking, swimming, tennis, basketball. Please bring appropriate clothing for any of these activities you would like to take part in.
Some of Wild at Heart's books and audio/video resources will be made available for purchase at the retreat.
Phone access will be limited to emergencies only. Mobile phone and laptop/iPad usage is not permitted on site.
Laptop, iPad/tablet, and camera use are not permitted during the sessions.
Schedule
Registration will begin from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm on Friday, 1 December 2017. You do not want to miss Friday's evening session as it sets the pace for the entire experience! The retreat will conclude at 12 noon on Monday, 4 December 2017.
Emergencies and Cancellations
If you have an EMERGENCY that cannot be addressed through our online resources, email the following: [email protected]. If you have a CANCELLATION please email [email protected]
Cancellation Policies:
Cancellation by Registrant
Full payment is required at the time your reservation is made for this event. You may cancel your registration and receive a refund of your registration fee up to 3 weeks prior to the date of the event; provided, however, you will be charged a $75.00 handling fee upon the cancellation of your registration. In the event that you cancel your registration less than 3 weeks prior to the date of the event, you will forfeit the entire registration fee. Regardless of when you cancel your registration, your registration is not transferable to another event, date, or person.
Participation of Stasi Eldredge
While it is our intent that Stasi Eldredge will participate in the event, if for any reason she is unable to participate, the event will most likely continue without her. However, we reserve the right to cancel the event should Stasi Eldredge's participation be prevented if we decide, in our sole discretion, that cancellation is necessary under the circumstances. If we do decide to cancel the event for any reason, we refund your full registration fee to you.
Cancellation by Wild at Heart
If the event is made impossible by any act of God, war, earthquake, fire, strike, sickness, accident, epidemic, act of government, its agencies or officers, or any other legitimate cause beyond our control, we will cancel the event and will refund your full Wild at Heart event registration fee to you.