2. NO SMOKING inside the cabins or in any building on the premises! Not now or ever! Smoking is permitted outdoors, unless the campground is under a fire ban. Cigarette butts thrown into the water or onto the grounds will not be permitted or tolerated.
3. FOOTWEAR REQUIRED. Wear tennis shoes or appropriate footwear. It is OK to put your feet in the water but there are sharp and slippery rocks. Never go barefoot in our Serenity Creek. The water is generally 1-3 feet deep but occasionally after a heavy rainfall, it can be swift and in places over your head. Small children should NEVER go in the creek unless accompanied by an adult.
4. PETS are permitted on a leash. If your pet is disturbing or hostile to others, you must control it. If the pet is not controlled, the guest will be asked to remove the pet from the premises, and it will not be allowed to return. No pets are allowed in the Hangar. We do have a kennel available.
5. WATCH YOUR CHILD: Keep your child under your supervision at all times. There are numerous hazards to small children.
6. FIRES: Fires are allowed only in fire pits, grills or designated areas. At some especially dry times during the year, we do have fire bans, so only charcoal cooking fires will be allowed at those times.
7. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL is allowed on the premises but all cans/bottles must be placed in appropriate waste containers. Public display of intoxication will NOT be permitted, and a guest who publicly displays this condition and becomes unruly or loud may be asked to leave, if necessary, by legal force. Minors are not permitted to consume alcohol on the premises. TRAILS WEST RETREAT will not be held responsible for infractions of this rule.
8. STAY ON DESIGNATED TRAILS, PATHS OR ROADWAYS. Cutting across gardens or open meadows can destroy the vegetation and wildflowers that grow abundantly here. Do not pick the flowers or walk inside the garden areas! The property on both sides of the creek belong to TWR so feel free to enjoy.
9. BY RESERVATION ONLY: The cabins & campground are available by reservation only. Reservations must be made no less than 24 hours in advance and can be held with a credit card. Cash or check is the preferred method of payment. Unless, you lease the entire campground for an occasion, respect the rights of other guests. Additional guests will be charged a fee of $15.00 per person.
10. DAMAGE AND/OR THEFT. In the cabins of Trails West Retreat, certain amenities such as coffee, tea, cosmetic and toiletry items are provided for the use of the guest(s). Use what you need but please do not remove them from the premises. Destruction to or theft of property belonging to Trails West Retreat shall be prosecuted by law. Damage to property caused by the guest(s) or his/her pets will be charged to the guest.
13. DEPOSITS A credit card number from the guest will be held on file by Trails West Retreat in the advent of damage to property, or excessive clean up requirements. If no credit card number is given, a personal deposit check of $50.00 ($100 deposit during Antigue Festivals) (a minimum of $150 in case of private parties) will be required.
14. NOISE: Soft, easy listening music is great. Noise is not! Feel free, however, to bring your guitars or musical instruments, and play it around the campfire. Keep the volume at a pleasant level. Loud music will NOT be tolerated except in the case of a professional band or musician(s) with approval of Trails West Retreat staff.
15. CANCELLATION POLICY: There is a $25.00 non-refundable deposit/cancellation fee for normal weekdays/weekends per day. If cancelled earlier than 48 hours prior, only the $25 cancellation fee will be charged. Notice must be received by phone 48 hrs before noon of the date of the reservation. If canceled within the 48 hour period, the room rate per diem will be charged to the guest regardless of cancellation time for the dates of reservation.
CANCELLATION POLICY If the reservation is for the Antique festivals in the Spring and Fall, special event dates or holidays, there is a $100 non-refundable cancellation fee. In regard to these weekends, 6 weeks notice must be given for cancellation of the Antique Festival dates. The deposit of $100 will be charged AND the full rate per diem will also be charged if less than six weeks notice is given. If TWR is able to receive a subsitute reservation, we may choose to be nice and not charge the full rate per diem. For other special events and holidays, we must have a two week cancellation notice or the deposit will be forfeited. Deposits must be sent by check in advance to Betty Meischen, 10900 Mayer Cemetery Rd. Burton, Texas, 77835.
16. LIABILITY: Trails West Retreat will not be held liable for accidents or injuries received on the property. Trails West Retreat is a natural area with many different possible hazards including, but not limited to, water, land, animal, insect and plant life, any of which could contribute to an injury or death. In addition, the decks and bridges are built for the enjoyment of the guest(s) but can be a possible source for accidents. Travel the trails at your own risk! The trails and bridges are at times crude and primitive. Always watch for snakes, insects, cacti, vines, sticks, poisonous plants, stinging plants, rocks and limbs. There are several dangerous cliffs on the premises. Trails West Retreat will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal items belonging to guests.
17. TV REMOTE CONTROL: Please do not go into the internal menu of the Direct TV or TV control. $15 re-set up fee will be charged if settings are changed. The remote should be used only to cut on/off the set and control the sound level. Otherwise, use the guide function for menu of the DTV remote or numbers to change channels.
18. LOST KEY: There is a $15.00 lost key charge.
19. CHECKOUT: Checkout time is 12:00 noon (11:00AM during Antique Festivals). You will be charged for another day if you stay beyond the posted time unless by special, advance requested permission. CHECK-IN TIME is 2:00 PM (3:00PM during Antique Festivals) If you wish to arrive earlier, please notify TWR in advance. We want you to stay as long as you like within reason and you may have use of the grounds longer if TWR is notified in advance. When you are ready to depart, there is no need to make beds. Turn off lights, AC, ceiling fan, TV and coffee pot. Leave key on table and do not lock door.
19. CREDIT CARDS: We strongly prefer CASH or CHECK. If the guest prefers to use a credit card, we have a 5% surcharge and the card will be run through a separate business Handy Hardware of Bellville. We take credit card numbers to hold for reservations until the guest can get us a deposit check.
Making a reservation at Trails West Retreat constitutes agreement with the rules stated above and the waiver of liability as stated below.
TRAILS WEST RETREAT
WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
WAIVER: In consideration of permission to use, today and all future dates, the property, facilities, staff, equipment and services of TRAILS WEST RETREAT, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representative or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the owners and/or directors of TRAILS WEST RETREAT, the employees and agents from LIABILITY from ANY and ALL claims, including negligence resulting in personal injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in activities, observation, and use of facilities, premises or equipment.
Assumption of Risks: TRAILS WEST RETREAT is a private park of 15.3 acres located in Washington County, Texas at 10900 Mayer Cemetery Rd, Burton, Texas, 77835. It is in a rural and natural setting, which encompasses all facets of nature such as, but not limited to, the possibility of the existence upon the premises of dangerous animals, snakes, reptiles, insects, poisonous plants, fallen trees, brush, logs, thorns and vines. In addition, there are cliffs, rocky paths, elevation changes and possible water hazards. The person who makes reservations at TRAILS WEST RETREAT takes it upon his/her own risk to hike the trails of the premises with the complete understanding that TRAILS WEST RETREAT has been designed to allow the customer to have a closer look at this beautiful, natural setting, and that TRAILS WEST RETREAT, its owners or employees, will not be held responsible for any accident or illness related to this natural setting.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to indemnify and HOLD the owners and employees of TRAILS WEST RETREAT HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought as a result of my involvement at TRAILS WEST RETREAT and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.
Severability: The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Texas, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. Furthermore, if I am the parent or guardian of a minor under the age of 18 who is accompanying me, or who is attending a function at the RETREAT alone, the said minor is also bound by the same terms of this agreement through my signature. I have read the previous paragraphs, and I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent at TRAILS WEST RETREAT. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all risks.
