Learn it. Live it. Pass it on.
At Retreat at Hope Farm, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing space where all guests can relax, reconnect, and grow. This Community Standards reflects the values we uphold and ensures a respectful and supportive environment for everyone.
🌞 1. Come Prepared
Life on the farm is beautiful, but it’s also rustic.
- Bring what you need for comfort and care.
- Pack mindfully. Check the weather.
- Arrive with openness and intention.
🫶 2. Be a Good Neighbor
Whether you’re here with old friends or meeting someone new:
- Treat everyone—guests, staff, and facilitators—with kindness.
- Honor personal space and boundaries.
- Help out. Share what you can. Lift each other up.
💬 3. Communicate Mindfully
- Speak with honesty and compassion.
- Listen without judgment.
- Avoid gossip, criticism, or divisive language.
- Navigate conflict calmly and respectfully.
🤫 4. Respect Privacy
- What’s shared at the retreat stays here.
- Don’t share stories or photos without consent.
- This is a space for vulnerability—protect it.
🧘 5. Be Fully Present
- Limit phone use during group sessions and shared spaces.
- Participate with presence—but honor your need for rest.
- The moment is where the magic happens.
🌱 6. Care for the Land
Hope Farm is our home—for now and for the future.
- Recycle and compost responsibly.
- Stick to designated areas for walking, fires, and camping.
- Leave the land better than you found it.
🌞 7. Radiate Kindness
- Smile. Listen. Offer encouragement.
- A simple act of kindness can ripple across the retreat.
- Show up with heart, and the rest will follow.
🚫 8. Don’t Be That Person
- Have fun, but not at someone else’s expense.
- Your joy should never put others at risk.
- Move with mindfulness. Choose connection over chaos.
🛑 9. Sobriety & Safety
- Hope Farm is a substance-free space.
- No alcohol or recreational drugs permitted.
- Aggressive or unsafe behavior is not welcome.
- Notify staff if you see something concerning.
💚 10. Accountability Matters
- We’re all responsible for upholding this code.
- Violations may result in respectful conversations—or removal without refund.
- Let’s protect this space we’ve built together.
🌍 11. Take the Spirit With You
These values don’t end at the retreat gate.
Bring them with you. Let them guide you in daily life.
Stay rooted. Stay kind. Stay true.
By attending Retreat at Hope Farm, you agree to live by these principles and co-create a space of healing, respect, and shared humanity.
Questions? Need help?
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