In consideration of permission to participate in activities during Singing the Trees taking place April 19-21, 2024, on land known as Rolling Ridge Study Retreat, I hereby take action for myself as follows:
1. I agree to indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless Friends of Silence and Rolling Ridge Study Retreat, all retreat staff, volunteers, officers and directors, from and against all claims, judgments, demands, suits, costs, damages, and liability (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and litigation costs) arising from, related to, or in connection with the occupancy of the premises or participation in any retreat program located at Rolling Ridge Study Retreat.
2. I recognize that wilderness retreats by their nature may expose participants to risks inherent in the environment, hence I voluntarily assume these risks and agree to indemnify and hold Friends of Silence and Rolling Ridge Study Retreat, all retreat staff, volunteers, officers and directors, free and harmless, from any liability for any loss, damage, injury or harm made, incurred, or sustained while using and encountering the natural resources of the property and adjoining wilderness areas, including, but not limited to rivers, streams, ponds, trees, wildlife, rocks and trails.
3. I recognize that retreats during the COVID19 pandemic by their nature may expose participants to risks inherent in a pandemic, hence I voluntarily assume these risks and agree to indemnify and hold Friends of Silence and Rolling Ridge Study Retreat, all retreat staff, volunteers, officers and directors, free and harmless, from any liability for any loss, damage, injury or harm made, incurred, or sustained while participating in this retreat.