Methodology

Open Retreat publishes listings only when claims can be tied to a source. We do not invent affiliate IDs, invent listings, or claim a visit without visit metadata.

Verification levels

Source checked

A primary public source was opened and the claim matches what that source currently says. Typical for dates, prices, and booking pages.

Cross-source confirmed

Two or more independent sources agree on the same claim. Used when a single page is thin, stale, or promotional.

Owner confirmed

The operator, teacher, or venue confirmed the claim directly. Recorded with a source URL or dated note.

Visited

Someone from Open Retreat attended. A visit claim requires visited: true plus visit_date (and usually visitor and notes). Visit language without that metadata is not allowed.

Refresh states

Each listing carries a refresh state so stale pages are not silently treated as current. The default is manual_check_required.

Corrections

If something is wrong, email hello@openretreat.com.au or use the corrections page.