Do I have to cuddle or join every activity?
No. Platonic touch is one of several experiences, alongside conversation, play, rest, and music. Touch and all activities are optional—you can join in, observe, or take a break. Your boundaries belong to you.
Do I need to have been to Cozy before?
Not at all. Many people will be discovering Cozy for the first time. Everything is guided, and you can join in at your own pace.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Many people come solo, and the weekend is designed to help you meet others. You’re equally welcome to come with a partner or with friends.
Do I need to speak both English and French?
No. You’re fully welcome whether you speak only English, only French, or both. The retreat is facilitated in English and French, and you’ll be able to participate fully in either language.
Can I come for just one day or stay elsewhere?
Full-weekend participation and an on-site stay are required. Arrival is Friday, May 14, between 4 and 6 pm; the retreat ends after lunch on Sunday, May 16, around 2 pm. Choose a single, double, or triple occupancy room, or camping, during registration.
How do accommodation and roommates work?
After paying your participation fee, you’ll complete a form to choose your preferred stay option—single, double, triple, or camping—and share any roommate or dietary needs. Options are allocated first-come, first-served based on when your completed form is submitted; full details are in the stay section above. Accommodation is paid directly to Centre Kio-O on arrival.
What about dietary needs?
Meals are included in your participation fee. They are vegetarian, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated through advance arrangements. Share your needs in the post-registration form so they can be discussed ahead of the retreat.
Is the venue accessible?
Accessibility information is still being confirmed. If accessibility affects your decision, please write to us before registering.
How do I get there? Can I arrange a rideshare?
Centre Kio-O is in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, Québec. After completing your registration payment, you’ll be directed to a form where you can let us know if you need a ride or have space to offer.
We’ll do our best to help coordinate rideshares based on these offers and requests. Matches depend on availability and compatible routes and schedules, so we can’t guarantee a ride.
How many people will be there?
We’re planning for approximately 30–50 participants. Final capacity is still flexible.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
| Received by April 14, 2027, 11:59 p.m. (Montréal time) | 100% refund |
| Received April 15–30, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. (Montréal time) | 50% refund |
| Received May 1, 2027 or later | No refund |
The percentage applies to the total amount paid for your retreat registration, including applicable taxes and processing fees. A 100% refund returns that entire amount; a 50% refund returns half. No additional cancellation fee is deducted.
To cancel, send your request through the contact form on this website, including your booking name, booking email, and order number. Eligibility is based on when your request is received, not when we reply. All deadlines are in Montréal local time.
Accommodation is paid directly to Centre Kio-O only when you arrive. If the retreat is cancelled or you cancel your spot, you will not have paid anything for it—so there is nothing to refund on that side.
If we cancel the retreat, you receive a full refund of your registration payment, including taxes and processing fees. We cannot reimburse independently booked travel or other personal expenses.
You may transfer your registration to another adult at no charge by contacting us by May 7, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Montréal time. The new participant must complete the required registration information and agree to the community agreements. A transfer is complete once we confirm it in writing. Accommodation changes remain subject to availability, and registrations must not be sold for more than the original amount paid.
