Please read all of the descriptions, terms, and conditions of Mt Shasta Goddess Temple Pilgrimages carefully, and then fill out the application below to reserve a seat on one of our 2024 sacred journeys.
Lodging
Prices for all trips are based on SINGLE occupancy for each room, unless otherwise indicated. If you and a friend wish to come together and share a room, this may be possible, and will adjust the fee. Please indicate on your application below if you wish to discuss this option.
Meals
Nearly every day, breakfast will be provided as part of your trip fee. Either breakfast will be included at the hotel or BnB where we are staying, we will go to a restaurant, or breakfast items will be purchased so that you can prepare your own morning meal in a shared kitchen at a BnB or homestay. Breakfast items typically include cereal, milk, yogurt, vegetarian and vegan options, eggs, toast, coffee, tea, and fruit.
Lunch will typically occur while we are out sightseeing, and is your responsibility. Our local hosts will provide us with recommendations for restaurants, or we might choose a restaurant together.
Most nights, we will either eat out, take-in, or cook-in. Depending on the location, sometimes we will have communal dinner, and sometimes we might choose to eat on our own. We can go to a grocery store so that you can pick out your own snacks on the go, and we will also seek out restaurants that feature local specialties and flavors.
Trip Fees
Inclusions
pick-up and drop-off at Airport or Airport Hotel
breakfast most days
lodging in a single room (individual occupancy unless otherwise requested)
ground transportation
goodie bag with items to enhance the travel experience
some admission fees to sacred sites or group activities, as noted in trip description
when necessary, a tour guide and translator
pre-trip planning assistance
Exclusions
flights to, from, and between locations
baggage fees
lunch and dinner expenses (estimate $10-40 per person per day, depending on where we are)
admission to special sites & events (museums, spa visits, and spontaneous excursions)
personal spending money
personal expenses- laundry, toiletries, offerings at sacred sites
Terms of Service
1. Please read the Terms of Service carefully. When you're ready to proceed, use the form below to apply for this pilgrimage, and be prepared to pay your non-refundable deposit to reserve your space.
2. When the form below is received, you will be contacted by email to schedule a meeting to discuss your pilgrimage. The purpose of this meeting is to answer any questions you may have, to collect your deposit, make payment plans, and to discuss ways to optimize your trip.
3. After you have paid the deposit, the remaining fee is due in full at least 30 days before your trip. Payment plans may be arranged.
4. You will receive health and travel guidelines, including safety protocols, cultural sensitivity materials, currency and travel insurance information, some preparatory research material, a packing list, and suggestions for making the most of your pilgrimage in the months before the trip. Yeshe is available to help you with other details or questions along the way.
5. If the pilgrimage is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, your deposit and trip fee will be refunded as much as is possible, depending on availability of refunds from pre-paid hospitality providers and vendors. Cancelling international flights and negotiating reimbursement will be your responsibility. Paying your deposit and reserving your space indicates that you agree to this.
6. Your deposit is your commitment. It is non-refundable. Cancellations after you have paid the deposit for this trip may not be refundable or may only be partially refundable if we cannot fill your space. We regret that we cannot be more flexible with refunds, even in the case of emergency. Paying your deposit and reserving your space indicates that you agree to this.
7. Personal Liability: The Mt Shasta Goddess Temple acts solely as a tour guide for this trip. We are not responsible or liable for problems arising in flights, transportation, itinerary changes or circumstances beyond our control, nor for any loss, injury or damage to your person or property, nor for any delays in transportation. We expect you to provide your own travel insurance. We reserve the right to cancel the trip or any part of it, to refuse to retain any trip member at any time, and to pass on to trip members any unexpected expenses incurred through events beyond our control. Paying your deposit and reserving your space indicates that you agree to this.
8. Please note that Mt Shasta Goddess Temple pilgrimages:
require physical and mental stamina
require mindfulness of ourselves, others, our property, and our environment
require an ability to adhere to cultural protocols, local laws, boundaries, and trip guidelines for safety and security
The Mt Shasta Goddess Temple and its affiliates cannot assume liability for your travel insurance, personal flights, necessary medical treatment, or mental health situations that may arise. Paying your deposit and reserving your space indicates that you agree to this.
9. We will pick you up at the Airport on the day that the trip starts, and drop you off at the Airport on the day that the trip ends. If you would like to arrive earlier or leave later, your taxi and hotel fees will be your responsibility. A flight coordination Zoom meeting will be scheduled, and information will be shared, to ensure that as many members of our groups arrive at the airport on the same flight as possible, but flying with other trip members cannot be guaranteed.
10. Cultural competency and good conduct are required when traveling with the Mt Shasta Goddess Temple. Please be especially mindful in areas where certain types of modesty, topics of discussion, or other sensitive matters apply. If you bring any controlled substance to an area where it is illegal, such as cannabis, you will be asked to dispose of it immediately, and you may be asked to leave the trip with no refund if you put the group at risk. Please do not use dating apps or bring any individual back to your room during the pilgrimage, as this can have a negative impact on group dynamics and present possible dangers. Please check in directly with Priestess Yeshe if you have questions. Paying your deposit and reserving your space indicates that you agree to this.
If you have read the information and Terms of Service above, and you are ready for your adventure with the Mt Shasta Goddess Temple, please fill out the application below, and let’s go with Goddess!