Covid-19

What safety measures are in place for Covid-19?

Italy currently has the following travel safety measures in place. As of October 25th, 2021 travelers entering Italy from Canada, Japan, Israel and the United States must:

1. Fill in the Passenger Locator Form before entering Italy

2. Present COVID-19 green certification on arrival, issued by the health authority of their country certifying complete vaccination against COVID-19, performed at least 14 days beforehand, using a vaccine recognized by the European Medicines Agency (EMA)

3. Present a document certifying that they have performed a molecular or antigenic swab test in the 72 hours prior to arrival in Italy with negative results.

Green Passes must be in Italian, English, French or Spanish and can be presented in digital or printed formats.

If you are not coming from one of the countries listed above, please check your travel requirements here.

Are masks required on the retreat?

Due to travel requirements, everyone within our retreat bubble will be vaccinated and recently tested negative for Covid-19. Therefore masks will not be required within the villa during the retreat.

When outside the villa all retreat attendees are expected to observe the rules and regulations of the city of Milan as well as each individual business. Please bring enough masks to last you for 7 days.

Do I have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend the retreat?

Yes, vaccination is mandatory to enter the country of Italy without quarantine, and to attend the retreat. You will be asked to send proof of vaccination to Clarity Pilates prior to attending the retreat.

Do I need to get tested for Covid-19 to attend the retreat?

Most people are required to present a negative test to enter Italy. You can check your country’s travel requirements here. However, you will not be asked to present a negative test in order to attend the retreat.

What if I get Covid-19 before the trip?

If you are recovered and test negative before the trip, you are still welcome to join us. If you are still sick at the time of the retreat and are unable to attend, please contact the travel insurance company to begin the refund process.

What if someone on the retreat gets Covid or another illness during the trip?

That person will be tested and quarantined at a hotel paid for by their travel insurance, and will be able to contact their travel insurance company for a full refund.

All remaining retreat members will take an antigen test. Any positives will be retested with a PCR test and quarantined if necessary.

The villa will be professionally cleaned to prevent further spread of illness.

Retreat members who have received a negative antigen test will be able to continue on with the retreat as planned.

What if someone gets ill within two weeks of returning from the trip?

If we hear that anyone has become ill after the trip all retreat members will be notified. If you don’t hear from us, no news is good news!

Cancellation & Refund Policy

What is your cancellation policy?

Travel insurance is included in the price of your trip. Should you need to cancel, you can contact Arch RoamRight to claim your refund. Refund eligibility will be at the discretion of the insurance company. No refunds will be provided through Clarity Pilates.

What happens if the retreat is cancelled?

If the retreat is cancelled by Clarity Pilates you will recieve a full refund of the purchase price.

Clarity Pilates will not be able to refund any additional trip related purchases such as airline tickets, so we highly recommend waiting to book any non-refundable flight or other trip related expenses until you have received confirmation that we have reached the minimum of 6 people for our retreat.

I paid my first installment on the payment plan, but now something has come up and I am no longer able to attend the retreat. Am I eligible for a refund?

All payment plan deposits on the retreat are final, and are not eligible for a refund through Clarity Pilates or through travel insurance. However, please let us know as soon as possible and we will be sure to cancel your 2nd payment.

Something has come up and I no longer want to attend the retreat. Am I eligible for a refund?

Depending on the reason, you may be eligible for a refund through your travel insurance, which is included in the price of your trip. Should you need to cancel, you can contact Arch RoamRight to claim your refund. Refund eligibility will be at the discretion of the insurance company. No refunds will be provided through Clarity Pilates.

What if the person I have planned to attend the retreat with cannot come?

If your travel companion will not be able to make the trip they can seek a refund through the travel insurance company as detailed above. No fees will be charged to you, and you will still be able to attend the retreat as planned.

I’d rather have store credit than use my travel insurance. Can I apply credit to a future trip?

We are not offering store credit for future trips.

Booking

Can I book a spot on this retreat as a gift for someone else?

Absolutely! Please note during your order that this gift is for someone else, and provide their full name, email address & phone number. If you would like this gift to be presented as a surprise, please let us know so we can make you a custom gift certificate.

Can I book a bed in a shared room if I am coming by myself?

Yes! If you book a bed in a shared room you will be assigned a roommate. If you have roommate preferences such as gender, please let us know.

Can I book a suite or room to share with group of 3 or more people?

Absolutely! Please contact studio@clarityclassicalpilates.com to set up your custom booking arrangement.

Can I have a private room and bathroom?

Yes, we have several private rooms available to book. Many of these rooms come with a private bathroom as well. Other bathrooms are shared with up to 3 people.

How does the payment plan work?

The payment plan is available through Wednesday, November 24th, and will split your booking into 2 payments, 3 weeks apart at no extra charge. The first payment is due at the time of booking.

Payment in full is due by December 15th. Failure to pay in full by this date will result in the immediate cancellations of your reservation.

All payments and partial payments are non-refundable. Partial payments will not be refunded through travel insurance.

Retreat Details

What airport should I fly into?

We recommend flying into Malpensa Airport (MXP)

What are the arrival & departure times?

The Villa will be available beginning at 4pm on February 1st, and our final group event will be finished by 11am on February 7th.

For your ease and convienece, we have reserved the Villa an extra night, and the final cut-off for check out is at 10am on February 8th.

Is it possible to extend my trip?

While the Villa is not available for extended booking, you can absolutely extend your stay in Milan! Please let us know if you would like recommendations for our favorite neighborhoods to stay in.

Does the retreat include transportation to and from the airport/train station?

Transportation to and from the airport is not included in the retreat. However, you may be able to use your metro pass for transportation to the airport or train station at the end of your trip.

When should I book my flights?

For the most peace of mind we highly recommend waiting to book any non-refundable flight or other trip related expenses until you have received confirmation that we have reached the minimum of 6 people for our retreat.

What happens if the retreat is cancelled?

If the retreat is cancelled by Clarity Pilates you will recieve a full refund of the purchase price.

Clarity Pilates will not be able to refund any additional trip related purchases such as airline tickets, so we highly recommend waiting to book any non-refundable flight or other trip related expenses until you have received confirmation that we have reached the minimum of 6 people for our retreat.

I’m new to Pilates. Can I still come on this retreat?

Absolutely—this retreat is all levels.

I’m a Pilates instructor. Is this a continuing education retreat?

Absolutely—we’ll be going deep on several topics that you’ll be able to enhance your personal practice as well as the experience of your clients.

Can I attend the retreat without staying at the Villa?

Due to limited space first booking priority is for guests who will be staying full time at the Villa. If you’d like to get on the waitlist to attend workshops and classes, please email studio@clarityclassicalpilates.com.

Can I bring my husband/friend/cousin etc. who doesn’t do Pilates?

Yes! The price is the same but all activities, including Pilates classes, are optional.

Can I prepare my own meals at the Villa?

Yes! In addition to use of the main kitchen, which is available to all our guests, many of our rooms also have access to a kitchette that you can use to reheat food, make tea or coffee, and prepare simple meals.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes! Chef Ian can accomadate dairy free, gluten free (but not celiac), and vegetarian or pescatarian dietary requirements during our continental breakfasts and lunches, as well as the welcome dinner.

If your dietary needs fall outside these catagories, we still may be able to accomadate you. Please send your exact dietary requirements to studio@clarityclassicalpilates.com and wait for our confirmation before booking your reservation.

Can I bring my friend, spouse, roommate etc. on the trip?

Absolutely—guests are encouraged to bring a travel buddy! We have rooms with shared or separate beds.

Will Pilates Mats & equipment be provided?

Part of what we’ll be practicing in this retreat is how to access your practice anywhere, anytime—regardless of rather or not you have equipment. With that in mind you won’t need to bring mats or equipment of any kind.

Does the retreat cost include transportation around the city of Milan?

Yes! Upon arrival you’ll be given an unlimited metro pass to get around the city with Milan’s excellent subway system.

Can I bring my pet on the retreat?

You know we love pets here at Clarity Pilates! However our retreat center is pet free, so no furry friends on this trip.

Is this trip for a specific age group?

This trip is designed to be a time of growth and renewal for all ages 18 and older.

Is this trip for women only?

No, anyone may attend this trip regardless of gender.

Other

Got more questions? Email me at studio@clarityclassicalpilates.com

(Keep in mind I’ll provide a packing list and many other details closer to the trip start date)