Trealy Farm: How it works at Trealy
Please Contact Ruth At Least One Month Before Each Module
Everyone will be paying Ruth something, either the venue and facility hire fee, or paying for food, or for accommodation. It really helps her planning to have this all sorted out four weeks before each module. So PLEASE make contact and let her know that:
1) You are staying off site, and so will be paying the ‘venue hire and facility fee’
2) Book accommodation (all the accommodation costs are calculated to include the ‘venue hire and facility fee’). Accommodation is allocated on a first come first served basis.
3) It is really important to let Ruth know if you are planning to eat the catered meals. This is because some of the cooks require a minimum number of people to cook for. When she knows how many people are coming, she can make sure she gets the best cook for the size of group. She does need this information one month before the event. Please let Ruth know about any allergies or food intolerances.
EMAIL: Please contact Ruth by email at ruth.trealy@btinternet.com.
Please Put ‘Pesso Group 10’ And The Date (Month And Day) In The Subject Line When Emailing Ruth
There are a variety of Pesso Groups held at Trealy Farm, so it is not enough to put Pesso March in the subject line as there may be 3 different groups in March!
Please Pay Your Invoices Promptly
Chasing for payment takes time and energy, so please pay your invoice promptly. There is a £25 admin charge for late payments
Meals
You can choose to book some (but not all) meals. For instance if you are staying off site you might have lunch with the group. Or you might choose to stay for supper. This should be arranged with Ruth and paid for at least one month before the module. NB Breakfast is self service and for those who have paid.
Allergies
Please tell Ruth, and also tell the Training Administrator Jacquie about preferences (eg vegan), allergies and food intolerances. This is because the trainers often provide snacks for the breaks (which usually include gluten, dairy, and nuts).
Arrival Time: Please Do Not Arrive Early
Your arrival time is after 5.30pm – unless you have agreed to arrive early to help set up. Otherwise, please try not to arrive early, as the venue may be clearing up after the previous group and preparing the space. HOWEVER, if you need to arrive 10 minutes early because of train times, please wait in the Pavilion Training Room, and only look for Ruth AFTER 5.30 pm. When you arrive at Trealy Farm you can call Ruth on 07495 645222 – but generally she has her mobile switched off until 5.30pm.
If Staying For An Extra Night
If you choose to stay an extra night after the workshop, please note that supper will not be provided, so bring food with you, or you could eat ‘out’. If you are staying for another workshop, you may use the Pavilion room during the day. However, cleaners will require access, so please vacate the Pavilion whilst the cleaners are working, and keep it clean between sessions.
Fridge
Participants are welcome to put food in the ‘small’ under-counter fridge in the kitchen in the Pavilion Training Room. If you leave food in the large white fridge then we will assume that it is available for anyone in the group to eat / use to cook with. Please do not leave any of your food in the fridge when you leave, but take it with you (or throw it away).
Staying Off Site – Venue Hire And Facility Fee
You are welcome to stay off site. There will be a venue and facility hire fee to pay if you take this option. Please make sure you contact Ruth four weeks in advance to let her know that you are paying the venue hire and facility fee.
Close The Doors
This is particularly important in the farm house, to avoid doors slamming and to keep the heat in.
Avoid Rings From Cups On Wooden Furniture
Please be careful not to make any rings on wooden furniture from hot drinks.
Torch, Blanket, Hot Water Bottle
Spare ones are kept in the porch to the main house. Please make sure you return items before leaving so they are there for the next group.
Using The Natural Swimming Pool
Please fill in the disclaimer BEFORE using the natural pool.
Wifi
There is no password for the wifi.
Shoes
Please do not wear shoes upstairs in the farmhouse, or in the Pavilion Training Room.
Animals
There is a dog called Tarka, and horses on the farm. Let Jacquie (Pesso Training Administrator) and Ruth know if this is a challenge for you or you have an allergy.
Walking
The farm is 180 acres. You are allowed to walk freely, and if you get to a gate with grass on the other side, that is Trealy Farm land and you may go through the gate.
Late Bookings, Late Payments & Cancellations of Accommodation
There will be an admin fee of £25 for each of the following: late bookings (not made one month before the module), late payments (not paid one month before the module) and cancellations of accommodation.