2021 Gold Retreat

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Qualifications

Where and when is the Gold Retreat?

The 2021 Gold Retreat will be held in Spokane, Washington, USA, and at the St. Maries Lavender Farm and Distillery in St. Maries, Idaho, from August 16–20.

What are the qualification requirements?

Any Young Living member who has been paid as a Gold for three consecutive months between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, and who has not previously attended Gold Retreat is invited to attend one time. This reward is offered for one person per membership.

WHAT IF I WAS PAID AS GOLD ONCE BEFORE BUT THIS IS MY FIRST TIME ACHIEVEING GOLD FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS?

Although you have previously been paid at the rank of Gold, you are invited to attend the Gold Retreat based on the first time you are paid as a Gold for three consecutive months. For example, Dawn was paid as a Gold for the first time in January 2018. However, her three consecutive months of being paid as a Gold were not until January 2021, February 2021, and March 2021. She would be invited to attend the 2021 Gold Retreat, regardless of being paid as a Gold once before, even if it was prior to the current qualification period.

What if my three consecutive qualifying months are not all within the qualification period?

The session you will be invited to attend is based on the qualification period in which your third qualifying month falls. For example, Glen advanced to Gold in April 2017 He was then paid as a Gold again in May and June 2017 Because his third consecutive month of Gold qualification falls within the current qualification period, he is eligible for the 2018 Gold Retreat, even though his first consecutive month began in the previous qualification period.

WHAT IF NOT ALL OF MY THREE CONSECUTIVE QUALIFYING MONTHS ARE WITHIN THE QUALIFICATION PERIOD?

You will be invited to attend the retreat based on the qualification period in which your third qualifying month falls.

For example, Glen was paid as Gold in March 2021, April 2021, and May 2021. He has qualified for the 2022 Gold Retreat. This is due to his third consecutive month of being paid as Gold falling within the 2022 Gold Retreat qualification period.

WILL I BE NOTFIED IF I’VE QUALIFIED?

Yes, the month following your third consecutive month as a paid Gold, you will be sent a qualification email from Young Living.

WHAT DOES “ALL EXPENSES PAID” MEAN?

Young Living will cover the cost of your flights, lodging, provided meals, provided activities, and ground transportation to event activities during the retreat. Incidental costs, such as meals during travel, airline baggage fees, etc., will be at your expense. If the qualifying member invites one eligible guest, then a $500 fee and airfare will be required for that guest..

WHAT IF I QUALIFY FOR MORE THAN ONE RECOGNITION RETREAT IN A YEAR?

You will be invited to attend any and all recognition retreats you’ve earned, even if you have qualified for more than one in a year.

For example, Amanda was paid as Silver in May 2020, June 2020, and July 2020. She then was paid as a Gold in August 2020, September 2020, and October 2020. Amanda will be invited to attend the 2021 Silver Retreat and the 2021 Gold Retreat.

IF I CAN’T ATTEND THE YEAR I QUALIFIED, WHAT DO I DO?

If you qualified for Gold Retreat but are unable to attend the year you qualified, you may defer your qualification one time, to the following year’s Gold Retreat.

To request a deferral, send an email to recognition@youngliving.com before the end of the subsequent qualification period with your name, member number, rank, and reason for the deferral.

Deferrals will not be granted without proper notification and are not automatic. You must notify us if you do not plan to attend, or you will forfeit attendance to that recognition retreat.

Qualifying members may defer their recognition retreat only once per recognition retreat. If you defer, you will receive an email invitation to register for the following year’s recognition retreat once new qualifiers are determined.

CAN I EXCHANGE MY RETREAT QUALIFICATION FOR ANOTHER FORM OF COMPENSAITON?

No, retreat attendance is nontransferable and not redeemable for monetary or other compensation.

Registration

How do I register?

If you have qualified for a Gold Retreat, an invitation to the event will be sent to you via email, once the qualification period for that retreat has closed. Within the invitation email, you will find a link that will direct you to the Gold Retreat registration site.

Registration typically opens three months prior to the retreat start date.

HOW DO I SEE OR EDIT MY REGISTRATION DETAILS?

You can view and/or edit your registration details on the Gold Retreat registration site webpage. On the webpage, click Already Registered? > Modify > Information or Already Registered? > Modify > Registration for you or any of your guests.

All modifications must be completed 30 days prior to the retreat start date.

Guests

WHAT IF I WANT TO BRING MY CO-APPLICANT, BUSINESS PARTNER, OR ANOTHER GUEST?

Only one member per account may attend and be paid for by Young Living, but you may bring a co-applicant, spouse, or business partner as your guest* at your expense.

Qualifiers may invite one guest to attend for a $600 fee, which includes provided meals, accommodations, provided group activities, and ground transportation to event activities. Guests are responsible for airfare or preferred travel method. All flights must be booked at least 30 days prior to the event start date.

*Guests must be at least 18 years old to attend.

MAY MY GUEST ATTEND ALL THE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES WITH ME?

IIf a guest ranks below Gold, they may not attend training sessions. However, guests may attend retreat activities.

I had a baby recently. May I bring my infant with me?

Attendees are permitted to bring an infant within nursing age, but they will be responsible for any additional costs associated with bringing an infant. Young Living is a family company, and as such, we understand that you may want to bring your children with you to the retreat. Please note that while this is allowed, Young Living will not provide activities, meals, lodging, transportation, or day care for children. If you are planning on bringing children with you, a list of day care options will be available on the registration website.

Can I change my guest ticket to another guest?

Yes. To change a guest’s information, please visit our retreat registration webpage and log in to your registration. Once logged in, click Modify > Information or Modify > Registration for your guest. . You can also email events@youngliving.com.

Can I cancel my guest ticket?

Yes, as long as it’s at least 30 days prior to the event start date. If it is at least 30 days prior to the event start date, you will be fully refunded. However, guest tickets cancelled within 30 days of the event start date will be subject to a 50 percent cancellation fee.

Transportation

When should I arrive or depart?

Please plan to arrive before 4 p.m., MT, on the first official retreat date and to depart any time on the last official retreat date.

WHAT IF I WANT TO COME IN A DAY OR TWO EARLY OR STAY A DAY OR TWO LATER?

You are welcome to extend your stay, and we will cover the airfare cost up to the amount of the original flights. However, you must pay for your own hotel accommodations for the additional nights. Young Living will cover the cost of ground transportation, meals, and hotel accommodations only during the retreat.

May I book my own flights?

We prefer to book flights through our partner agency, Christopherson Travel. If you’re travelling with a guest, Christopherson Travel can also assist in booking your guest’s flights. You will be required to provide them with a form of payment for your guest at the time of booking.

If you still prefer to book your own flights, you are welcome to do so. To book your own flights, you are required to get preapproval by emailing travelrequests@youngliving.com. Please email at least 30 days prior to the event date for your reimbursement allowance. When emailing, you must include your departure city.

All flights must be booked at least 30 days prior to the event start date.* Attendees may be responsible for additional charges if their flights are booked after this date.

Reimbursements are processed once the retreat has concluded. This process can take 10–12 weeks.

*Date is subject to change.

WHAT CLASS ARE THE FLIGHTS? MAY WE UPGRADE?

All flights are booked coach. Any upgrades will be at the cost of the attendee.

May I drive to the retreat instead of fly?

You may drive, but you must provide a mileage receipt to travelrequests@youngliving.com, to receive a standard mileage rate reimbursement. Your reimbursement amount cannot exceed the cost of what your flight would have been.

Hotel

May I share a room with a friend?

If you are bringing a guest, you are required to share a room with that guest. You will have the option during registration to request to share a room with another qualified attendee; however, if space is not limited, you will be given your own room. If hotel space becomes limited, we will award you a $300 product credit for sharing a room with another qualifier. This credit will be applied to your account after the event and it is offered only if the necessity for sharing a room arises.

At which hotel am I staying? Do you have my hotel confirmation information?

All attendees will stay at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, Washington.

Hotel room confirmation information will be emailed to you a month before the retreat.

May I book my own hotel room?

You may not book your own hotel room.

Miscellaneous

CAN THE BRANDED GEAR BE SENT TO ME IF I’M UNABLE TO ATTEND THE RETREAT I QUALIFIED FOR?

Any branded gear given to qualifiers is available only to those who attend the event.

What should I bring?

Be on the lookout for packing information via email as the date of the event nears.

Will translation services be available during the event?

Translation services will be provided at the retreat based on attendee needs and the level of demand. Please request translation services or hard-of-hearing headsets during the registration process.

Young Living employees will provide any required translation services during the retreat.