Asheville Healing Retreat Booking Agreement

This is a VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT. Under the North Carolina Vacation Rental Act the rights and obligations of the parties to this agreement are defined by law and include unique provisions permitting the disbursement of rent prior to tenancy and expedited eviction of tenants. Your signature on this agreement, or payment of money or taking possession of the property after receipt of the agreement, is evidence of your acceptance of the agreement and your intent to use this property for a vacation rental.

Thank you for making your reservation with Adam Laufer and Erin Everett dba Seeds of Tradition Asheville Healing Retreat (hereinafter "Owner"). If you are in agreement that the rental accommodations are correct and these TERMS AND CONDITIONS are acceptable, please make your initial payment by the date indicated in the payment schedule on your Statement. Your payment serves as a signature and indicates agreement with the TERMS AND CONDITIONS. You may sign and return this agreement, but you are not required to do so.

We encourage you to purchase travel insurance. Coverage includes standard trip interruption due to medical emergencies and mandatory evacuation days due to weather. Policy must be purchased at least 30 days prior to arrival. Please call 866-889-7409 for questions regarding TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS.

1. The Owner hereby rents to Tenant, and Tenant hereby rents from Owner, solely on behalf of the Owner, the vacation property described herein (referred to hereafter as the "Premises") on the terms contained in this Agreement.

2. DISBURSEMENT OF RENT AND THIRD PARTY FEES. Tenant will pay 100% of the rent monies prior to Tenant's occupancy of the Premises or as otherwise permitted under the Vacation Rental Act. Tenant agrees to pay a $45.00 processing fee for any check of Tenant that may be returned by the financial institution due to insufficient funds or because Tenant did not have an account at the financial institution. Tenant also authorizes Owner to disburse prior to Tenant's occupancy of the Premises any fees owed to third parties to pay for any goods, services, or benefits procured by Owner for the benefit of Tenant, including but not limited to any fees set forth herein payable to Owner for reservation, cleaning, transfer or cancellation of Tenant's tenancy.

3. TRUST ACCOUNT. Any advance payment made by Tenant shall be deposited in an account with AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK. Tenant agrees that any advance payment may be deposited in an interest-bearing account and that any interest thereon shall accrue for the benefit of, and shall be paid to, the Owner as it accrues and as often as is permitted by the terms of the account.

4. TENANT DUTIES. Tenant agrees to comply with all obligations imposed by the North Carolina Vacation Rental Act on Tenant with respect to maintenance of the Premises, including but not limited to keeping the Premises as clean and safe as the conditions of the Premises permit and causing no unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the common areas and remainder of the Premises that Tenant uses. Tenant agrees to respect the quiet of the neighborhood by keeping noise to a minimum throughout their stay, and also not to use the Premises for ceremonies or rituals not authorized by Owner or any activity or purpose that violates any criminal law or governmental regulation. All fireworks and firearms are prohibited on the Premises. All illegal drugs or substances are prohibited on the Premises. Tenant's breach of any duty contained in this paragraph shall be considered material, and shall result in the termination of Tenant's tenancy.

5. OWNER OR THEIR AGENT'S DUTIES. Owner agrees to provide the Premises in a fit and habitable condition. If at the time Tenant is to begin occupancy of the Premises, Owner cannot provide the Premises in a fit and habitable condition or substitute a reasonable comparable property in such condition, Owner shall refund to Tenant all payments made by Tenant as required by the North Carolina Vacation Rental Act.

6. CANCELLATION. In the event of a cancellation by Tenant, Tenant will not be entitled to a refund of any rent payment made hereunder. Cancellation is not refunded, but instead, a voucher in the amount of the costs paid by Tenant will be offered by Owner or Agent, with an expiration of six months from the previous reservation. Cancellation must be in writing with proof of delivery to Owner. Tenant, rather than Owner, is responsible for seeking reimbursement for any monies paid to third parties for any services procured by Owner on Tenant's behalf.

7. TRANSFER OF PREMISES BY OWNER.

a) If the Owner voluntarily transfers the Premises, Tenant has the right to enforce this Agreement against the grantee of the Premises if Tenant's occupancy under this Agreement is to end 180 days or less after the grantee's interest in the Premises is recorded. If Tenant's occupancy is to end more than 180 days after such recordation, Tenant has no right to enforce the terms of this Agreement unless the grantee agrees in writing to honor this Agreement. If the grantee does not honor this Agreement, Tenant is entitled to a refund of all advance rent paid by Tenant (and other fees owed to third parties not already lawfully disbursed).

b) Upon termination of the Owner's interest in the Premises, whether by sale, assignment, death, appointment of a receiver or otherwise, the Owner, Owner's Agent, or real estate Agent is required to transfer all advance rent paid by Tenant (and other fees owed to third parties not already lawfully disbursed) to the Owner's successor-in-interest within 30 days. However, if Tenant's occupancy under this Agreement is to end more than 180 days after recordation of the interest of the Owner's successor-in-interest in the Premises, and the successor-in-interest has not agreed to honor this Agreement, all advance rent paid by Tenant (and other fees owed to third parties not already lawfully disbursed) must be transferred to Tenant within 30 days.

8. MANDATORY EVACUATION, INSURANCE. If State or local authorities order a mandatory HURRICANE evacuation of an area that includes the Premises, Tenant shall comply with the order. Upon compliance, Tenant will be entitled to a refund of the prorated rent for each night that Tenant is unable to occupy the Premises because of the order. However, Tenant will not be entitled to a refund from Owner if, prior to taking possession of the Premises: (i) Tenant refused insurance offered by Owner or Agent that would have compensated Tenant for losses or damages resulting from loss of use of the Premises due to a mandatory evacuation order, or (ii) Tenant purchased such insurance, whereby refund would come from insurance. Owner hereby offers to Tenant, an insurance policy that will compensate Tenant for losses or damages resulting from loss or use of the Premises due to a mandatory evacuation order. This insurance can be purchased at https://www.travelguard.com/ Tenant will not be entitled to a refund from Owner. Tenant's sole remedy will be provided by the insurance policy. The insurance policy is the only means available through the Owner of the Premises to cover the Tenant from losses or damages resulting from loss or use of the Premises due to a mandatory evacuation order.

9. EXPEDITED EVICTION. If the tenancy created hereunder is for 30 days or less, the expedited eviction procedures set forth in the Vacation Rental Act will apply. Tenant may be evicted under such procedures if Tenant: (i) holds over in possession after Tenant's tenancy has expired; (ii) commits a material breach of any provision of this Agreement (including any addendum hereto) that according to its terms would result in the termination of Tenant's tenancy; (iii) fails to pay rent as required by this Agreement; or (iv) has obtained possession of the Premises by fraud or misrepresentation.

10. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS; RIGHT OF ENTRY; ASSIGNMENT; NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS; WEDDINGS; SPECIAL EVENTS; GUEST TRANSFERS. Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Agent and the Owner from and against any liability for personal injury or property damage sustained by any person (including Tenant's guests) as a result of any cause, unless caused by the negligent or willful act of Agent or the Owner, or the failure of Agent or the Owner to comply with the Vacation Rental Act. Use of goods and services provided by third parties, whether procured by Owner, their Agent or not, are at Tenant's own risk. Goods and services include, but are not limited to, tents, chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, surfboards, golf carts, fire-pits, wood-burning stoves, bicycles, etc. Tenant agrees that Agent, the Owner or their respective representatives may enter the Premises during reasonable hours to inspect the Premises, to make such repairs, alterations or improvements thereto as Agent or Owner may deem appropriate, or to show the Premises to prospective purchasers or Tenants. Tenant shall not assign this Agreement or sublet the Premises in whole or part without written permission of Owner or their Agent. The maximum number of persons who may use the premises during the rental period shall not exceed the maximum number of occupants allowed by local health department regulations. Weddings and Special Events are strictly forbidden unless expressly authorized and permitted by Owner or their Agent in writing in each instance. Special Events include weddings, receptions, celebrations, corporate retreats, etc. If approved by Owners, additional fees and security deposit apply to Weddings and Special Events. Number of guests for Weddings and Special Events may not exceed 10 unless otherwise specified. Guest transfers from one property to another are not allowed.

11. PETS. Unless otherwise specifically permitted in this Agreement (including any addendum hereto) via paid pet fee, no pets shall be allowed on the Premises. Tenant's breach of this provision shall be considered material, and shall result in the termination of Tenant's tenancy.

12. PAYMENTS. Due dates, the rent, taxes, reservation initial rental payment, balance of rent, insurance fees, and other charges are as indicated on your Statement. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR INITIAL RENTAL PAYMENTS AND BALANCE PAYMENTS, PROVIDED CHECK IS RECEIVED 60 DAYS PRIOR TO LEASE PERIOD. Otherwise, payment must be certified or cashier's check, money order, Paypal to Owner's account, Venmo to Owner's account, credit card payment on ashevillehealingretreat.com or via Owner's third-party booking websites. Make checks payable to "Seeds of Tradition" and mailed to PO Box 2331, Weaverville, NC 28787. Failure to remit payment in full by due dates constitutes Tenant's intent to cancel this lease and may result in loss of rent payments made hereunder.

13. SURRENDER OF PREMISES. Tenant(s) covenants and promises to surrender the premises in as good and the same condition as at the commencement of the rental period, reasonable wear and tear excepted; and to reimburse Owner(s) the amount, including reasonable attorney's fees, of all other damages.

14. APPLIANCES; MAINTENANCE. There will be no refunds given for inoperable appliances, faulty equipment, unfavorable weather, early departure, interruption of utilities, construction in the area or maintenance problems. False or unwarranted maintenance repairs requested by Tenant will be billed to Tenant. Owner, upon being notified of any malfunction, will make every reasonable effort to have any such appliance promptly repaired.

15. DUPLICATE RESERVATIONS. In the event that Owner, by negligence or over-sight of it or its employees, causes the premises to be rented for the rental period of this lease by one or more other leases, Tenant(s) under this lease shall be entitled to the rental period only if; (a) Tenant(s) is placed in occupancy of the premises by the Owner or their Agent, before the parties to any other lease: or (b) assuming no other person has been placed in occupancy of the premises by the Owner or their Agent, this lease became binding on the parties hereto at a time earlier than any other lease became binding thereto. Should Tenant(s) not be entitled to the rental period of the premises as provided herein and should Owner or their Agent not be able after reasonable effort to relocate Tenants(s) to a reasonably comparable property, Tenant(s) shall be entitled to payment by Ownerof all amounts paid by Tenant(s) hereunder. If two or more leases are executed for the same rental period and Owner or their Agent fails to give oral or written notice of such to the Tenant not entitled to the rental period prior to commencement of the lease, then the Owner agrees to pay liquidated damages in the amount that is twenty five percent (25%) of the rental amount herein. The parties hereto agree that the amount of liquidated damages is sufficient and adequate because of the difficulty or impossibility of determining actual damages in such event.

16. CLEAN-UP OR REPAIR. The parties hereto, agree that the Owner, their Agent, or employees for the purpose of clean-up and repair, may enter the premises at 10:00 a.m. on the date the rental period terminates and may remain on the premises until 6:00 p.m. on the date that the rental period commences. Tenant(s) agrees to surrender the possession of the premises hereby leased at the expiration of the rental period peacefully and without delay.

17. PERSONAL PROPERTY. All personal property of the Tenant(s) on said premises shall be and remain his or her sole responsibility and risk, and the Owner(s) shall not be liable for any damages to, or loss of such personal property arising from any acts of negligence of any other persons, nor from the leaking of the roof, or from bursting, leaking or overflowing of water, sewer or steam pipes, or from heating or plumbing fixtures, or from the handling of electrical wires or fixtures, or from any cause whatsoever, nor shall the Owner(s) be liable for any injury to the person of the Tenant(s) or other persons in or about the premises, the Tenant(s) expressly agreeing to save the Owner(s) harmless in all such causes and events. Owner is not responsible for items of personal property left on the premises. Please double check the premises for personal items prior to departure.

18. FIRE OR CASUALTY DAMAGE. If, during the rental period, the building is so damaged by fire, without fault or negligence of the Tenant(s), such that it is rendered wholly unfit for occupancy and cannot be repaired within forty eight hours, then this lease shall terminate as of the date of such casualty, and Tenant(s) shall pay the rent apportioned to the time of the casualty. If such injury or casualty can be repaired within forty-eight hours thereafter, the Owner or their Agent may enter and repair and this lease shall not be affected, except that the rent shall be suspended during repairs.

19. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. Tenant(s) understands and agrees that there are no further, other or additional warranties express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise, hereunder or as a result thereof, that extends beyond the description on the face of the rental agreement and is not expressly stated herein.

20. LOCKED CLOSETS; TELEPHONE USE. Owners have their personal items locked in a closet for their convenience. These areas are absolutely not included in this rental. If telephone service is available, Tenant(s) may use the same free of charge for local calls.

21. PREMISES NOT AVAILABLE. In the event the premises is unavailable for occupancy by reason of a casualty loss, no certificate of occupancy, or an unauthorized holdover by a former Tenant, then, and in that event, the Owner or their Agent shall use its best efforts to remove the hold-over Tenant by action at law, or shall attempt to find other rental property for Tenant, subject to Tenant's approval. In the event Owner/Agent is unsuccessful in the foregoing, then Owner shall return to Tenant all amounts paid by Tenant hereunder, and Tenant shall have no further recourse against Owner.

22. CHECK-IN, CHECK-OUT. Tenant agrees that rental commences no sooner than 4:00 p.m. on the day and date indicated on your Statement. Balance of rent due 60 days prior to check-in. Key code and other pertinent information will be furnished at least three days prior to check-in, provided that the total amount due to Owner or their Agent/Agency has been received. Tenant agrees to vacate the premises not later than 10:00 a.m. on check-out day, remove all trash and place in proper outside receptacles, and leave premises in a clean, orderly manner.

23. OCCUPANTS. The undersigned represent themselves to be an adult 25 years of age or older. In addition, all occupants {"Permitted Occupants"} of the house must be either (1) the Tenants named on the lease (2) 25 years of age or older (3) direct descendants of the occupants {such as children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren}, (4) direct ancestors of the occupants {such as parents or grandparents} (5) siblings of the occupants, and/or (6) a maximum of one {1} additional person for each occupant, direct descendant, direct ancestor or sibling of the occupants. If occupants do not comply with this paragraph Tenant(s) and occupants will be refused entry into the premises and Tenant(s) or occupants will not be entitled to a refund of any rent payment made hereunder. NO EXCEPTIONS.

24. HOUSE RULES SET FORTH IN AGENT'S RENTAL BROCHURE AND WEBSITE. The House Rules set forth in Owner or their Agent's Rental Brochure or website, (www.ashevillehealingretreat.com), currently in effect are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference as if set forth word for word. Tenant hereby acknowledges that Tenant has received a copy of such Rental Brochure or viewed on website. Tenant further acknowledges that Tenant has read such House Rules and Regulations and Tenant does hereby agree that Tenant and Tenant's family and guests shall comply with and follow such House Rules and Regulations.

25. DISPUTES. This lease shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the law of the State of North Carolina, and shall be treated as though it were executed in the County of Dare, State of North Carolina. Any action relating to this agreement shall only be instituted and prosecuted in courts in North Carolina. Tenant specifically consents to such jurisdiction and to extraterritorial service of process.

26. Guest access: Your room comes with shared use of the kitchen, living room, deck, porch and yard areas.

Venturing out of the area of the cabin’s yard is at your own risk. Visiting all areas of the property are at your own risk. Among dangers are poison ivy; snakes; bears; slick or icy asphalt/pavement; steep gravel, paved and non-gravel areas; thorny briars, roots that might trip you and steep drops where you could fall and injure yourself. By accessing our property, you acknowledge these risks and your responsibility for taking care of yourself. Watch your footing and look twice before venturing forth on any path, road or area.

Off-limits areas, unless invited by Owners:

A.Do not enter the workshop at the western end of the cabin’s yard, unless invited to do so by Owners.

B. Any areas outside of the cabin’s yard are off-limits unless you consult with Owners to learn of the risks of your venturing out. Please contact Owners to request permission to access trails, woods or to walk on the road, which, depending on weather conditions, may be dangerously slick, as well as very steep.

Shared areas inside the cabin: For the first floor bedroom, your full bath with shower may be shared by others using the living room and kitchen.

The second floor bedrooms share the full bathroom with tub and shower.

Second floor rooms share the common area with bay window on the second floor.

Other things to note

Your journey to your cabin:

Asheville Healing Sanctuary and our log cabin is located at the sublime heights of Brittain Mountain, 25 minutes from Asheville, NC and 15 minutes from Weaverville, NC.

The mountain road is narrow and steep. It is paved with some lumps and bumps. Please maintain a steady speed. Watch out for potholes, for other drivers and be prepared to pull to the side for passing.

All-wheel drive, 4WD or front-wheel drive are helpful. Rear-wheel drive is not recommended.

If you have a rear wheel drive vehicle, ask your hosts about other options that might be available for access and parking.

If it is snowing or icy in the mountains, call first, as we may need to reschedule your stay to a more weather-supported time or give you specific instructions.

TENANT(S):

DATE: _________________

SEEDS OF TRADITION:

BY:

DATE: _________________

You may sign and return this agreement, but you are not required to do so.