We arrived at the meeting spot and spoke to the facilitator who I’d been messaging a few times. He told us to follow cars to the location which we started to do. The road is winding, single lane with double lines (no overtaking) and when a cyclist was in front of us, we had to slow down and missed a turn because we didn’t see the car in front turn until we passed the street. We weren’t that far behind, maybe an extra 30 metres behind a safe following distance but due to the type of road, we couldn’t see far ahead.
We found a spot to turn around and went down the street and travelled along hoping to see the rest of the group waiting for us but didn’t. I pulled over and tried calling because we had no idea where to go and no one picked up. When trying to pull out of the road my car slipped into a ditch and half of it was in the air. We tried calling the company and still nothing. I was stuck there until just before 9.30am and we’d left the meeting point around 8.45-8.50am.
At no point did the company come back for us. At no point did they contact us to see where we were. I would consider that given we met at their meeting point, that we were under their care and they recklessly abandoned us. They already have our money so there was nothing else to gain from having us there
It’s a meditation retreat!!! We were meant to be relaxed but ended up stressed and upset. Their whole company is meant to be about mental health and self care but it appears all they cared about is care for themselves.
After a stranger helped get my car out of the ditch, we found the location and went down the driveway. Where the sign was for reception was a roped off road with a muddy track that my car wouldn’t have made it through and there was no walking path. Again we tried calling but by that point were so upset by the whole ordeal and left.
I messaged the company and they have seen my message, but chose to ignore me. No care or concern, no offer to come back at another date and have completely failed in their duty of care. I still don’t have a refund.
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About This Deal
The Deal
$119 for a six-hour mindfulness and yoga day retreat for one person (total value up to $190)
$230 for a six-hour mindfulness and yoga day retreat for two people (total value up to $380)
Highlights
Retreat into the Currumbin Valley Rainforest for a six-hour mindfulness in nature experience
Be guided into a state of relaxation and peace immersed in breath-taking natural beauty
Learn positive practices for nourishment, happiness and wellbeing
Learn to de-stress in daily life
Be gently guided in a mindfulness meditation
Experience a day of self-care and self-love
Experience a guided mindful rainforest tour amongst exotic flora
Fine Print
• Limit of 5 vouchers per person
• Purchase up to 5 additional as gifts
• 48-hour cancellation policy or voucher is forfeited
• Retreat format may be subject to change; runs from 9am to 3pm
• Extreme weather conditions may cause classes to be cancelled or rescheduled; merchant will notify the customer in advance
• Must book in advance
• Workshop time: 9am till 12pm
• They will meet you at the Pasture & Co Café in the Currumbin Ecovillage at 8:45am. (more info will be sent on email upon booking)
• Classes may be rescheduled if minimum of 4 people have not booked in for the date you selected
• Check availability before purchase
• Standard fine print for all deals
How to Redeem
• Expiry: 6 months from purchase
• Book online: https://www.anandarainforestretreat.com/min-bookings
• Call 0430 434 417 if you need assistance or to reschedule
• State Voucher and Security Code at time of booking
• Present printed or smartphone voucher on arrival
• Download free Groupon app for Android and iOS.
About Ananda Rainforest Spa Currumbin
Taking their name from the Sanskrit word for bliss, Ananda Rainforest Spa is a spa haven located within the rainforest of Gold Coast's Currumbin Valley. Providing patrons with a range of recuperative treatments including sauna sessions, massages, facials and spa procedures, the experienced team aims to clear worried minds and weary bodies of bad habits and thoughts. Customised packages for pregnant women and their partners are also available, as well as workshops on nature and nutritional wellness.