What is the difference between a SpiritPath Retreat and a Workshop?
What time do SpiritPath Retreats begin?
What time do SpiritPath Retreats end?
What time do Workshops begin and end?
Do you provide transportation from the airport?
Late Arrivals
Money
Smoking
Special Needs
What is a Facilities Fee?
SpiritPath Cancellation Policy
Other General Questions?
What is the difference between a SpiritPath Retreat and a Workshop?
A SpiritPath Retreat incorporates activities, such as prayer, worship experiences, experiential activities, daily meditation, personal rejuvenation and a celebration retreat banquet. The SpiritPath Team and the featured speaker work together to design and co-create the retreat theme and to facilitate the schedule of retreat activities.
During SpiritPath retreats, the program team hosts a banquet celebration. The cost of the banquet is included in accommodations with meals, and in our commuter meal packages. If you are a commuter, we encourage you to join us for the banquet, which is a fun and exciting way to honor our time together. Commuters who chose not to purchase a meal package, will still be able to purchase a banquet ticket when they check-in at the Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center. The cost of a banquet ticket is $20. Please note - SpiritPath Workshops do not feature a banquet.
To further broaden and enhance its spiritual offerings, SpiritPath also offers workshops led by world-renowned teachers, authors and creative thinkers, which are in alignment with Unity’s teachings. These workshops are designed, facilitated and led by the presenter featuring content and a timetable of activities to specifically support the workshop’s theme and topic. The SpiritPath Team will be on hand to welcome, orientate and support you during your stay.
What time do SpiritPath Retreats begin?
Please note that SpiritPath retreats have a different timetable than workshops. Details are provided below:
SpiritPath Retreats begin with welcome and check-in from 1-5 p.m. in the lobby of the Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center. During this time, we offer tours of Unity Village on our Jolly Wagon for those who would like to ride along and become acquainted with the beautiful grounds. Light refreshments will also be available for our guests.
At 5 p.m. we meet as a group to begin our retreat experience. This is followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m.
As with many hotels, during peak times rooms may not be ready until 3 p.m. If you arrive earlier, you can check in to the retreat, grab a bite to eat and explore the Village. Your luggage will be held for you until your room is available.
What time do SpiritPath Retreats end?
SpiritPath Retreats finish on the final day by 10:15 a.m. If your retreat ends on a Sunday, the Unity Village Chapel Service is included as part of the retreat and takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Hotel check-out time is 11 a.m., although a later time can be requested. If necessary, your bags can be held for you until your departure.
On the final day, lunch is included for guests with a full accommodations package. Lunch ends at 1 p.m. Commuters are also welcome to purchase their meal at the Unity Inn or the Bookstore Coffee Shop.
What time do Workshops begin and end?
Starting and ending times will vary for each individual workshop, so be sure to check the schedule.
To view the schedule, visit our calendar page and select the workshop you are interested in. A link to the schedule will appear on that page, as soon as it is available. This schedule is a preliminary look at your day’s activities and is subject to change.
Do you provide transportation from the airport?
While we do not provide transportation to/from the airport, the following shuttle services are available:
American Luxury Limousine: 1-800-861-1071 or 816-365-1965
e-mail: americanluxurylimo@yahoo.com (Make sure to mention Unity Village)
BATS: 816-588-4301
e-mail: esther@bats-online.com (Can assist Spanish-speaking guests.)
Quicksilver: 1-800-888-8294 or 913-262-0905
e-mail: reservations@kcquicksilver.com
website: www.kcquicksilver.com
Serving You, LLC: 816-522-3582 (Accepts cash payments only)
e-mail: glsjds@hotmail.com (Type Serving You in the subject line.)
The Kansas City International (MCI), also known as KCI, airport is approximately a 60-minute drive from Unity Village, so please allow at least 90 minutes between your flight arrival and the time you want to check in for the retreat or workshop.
For your return home, please arrange your shuttle service back to the airport at least three hours before your flight’s scheduled departure time.
Late Arrivals
All late arrivals should check in at the front desk of the Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center.
Money
Cash, personal checks, American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the Unity Inn, the Bookstore and Coffee Shop, and the Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center. Please note that there is no ATM on campus.
Smoking
Unity Village is a smoke-free environment. However, there are several designated smoking areas. For a list of the smoking areas, please check with the front desk at the Hotel.
Special Needs
We are continually working to improve our facilities to accommodate guests with special needs. We currently ask that our guests using wheelchairs and walkers be accompanied by responsible companions throughout their visits.
What is a Facilities Fee?
A $7 per day nonoptional facilities fee applies to all guests. This fee covers access to campus-wide amenities and light refreshments.
- If you are lodging at Unity Village and have purchased a meal package, the fee is included in your meal package.
- If you are staying off campus, and have purchased a meal package, the fee is included in your meal package.
- If you are a commuter, and do not wish to purchase a meal package, the facilities fee will be collected at the Hotel when you arrive.
SpiritPath Cancellation Policy
- REGISTRATION FEE REFUNDS
Full refunds are available (less a $40 processing fee) up to eight days before a workshop or retreat. For example: For a Saturday arrival, the refund deadline is Friday, 5 p.m. CST, eight days before the event. Please check the description to see if your event has a special cancellation policy. - REGISTRATION FEE CREDIT
Nonrefundable credit toward a future workshop (less a $40 processing fee) is available with notice that has been given between seven and one day(s) prior to the start of an event. For example: For a Friday arrival, notice must be given by Thursday, 5 p.m. CST, the day before. Credit may be applied to any SpiritPath workshop or retreat registration fee for one year following the date of issue. Credit may not be used toward housing, meals or amenities. - REGISTRATION CANCELLATION
In order to receive a refund or credit, please notify SpiritPath at Unity Village at least 24 hours prior to the event’s arrival day and start time if you do not plan to attend. No refunds or credits toward registration fees will be offered if you cancel within 24 hours of the event, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason.
- Airport to fly into: Kansas City International Airport, MCI (aka KCI)
- Retreat, Workshop & Special Events Calendar: A current listing of SpiritPath Retreats, Workshops and Special Events can be found online at www.spiritpathonline.org/calendar.
- Children: Because our retreat and workshop programs are currently designed for adults, no facilities are provided for the care of children. We recommend that retreat/workshop participants be at least 16 years old.
- Commuter Meal Packages: Will be available for purchase during check-in at the Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center. The cost is determined by the number of days and the amount of meals in your retreat or workshop. The non-optional facilities fee is included in all meal packages.
Commuters not purchasing a meal package may buy some meals at the Unity Inn or Unity Village Bookstore and Coffee Shop. The non-optional facilities fee applies to all guests and will be payable at the Hotel upon arrival. - Directions to Unity Village: www.unityonline.org/directions
- Map of Unity Village: To view a map of the Unity Village Campus, visit this website: http://www.unityonline.org/interactiveMap
- Groups can call Patti Busse at 816-347-5530 for extra assistance.
