MANDALA SPRINGS & EMERALD OASIS
PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
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I. PRIVATE ASSOCIATION STATUS
Mandala Springs (the Land) and Emerald Oasis (the Steward) operate exclusively as a Private Membership Association (PMA).
By joining, you acknowledge:
- This is NOT a public accommodation or commercial business
- This is a private contractual community operating under contract law
- Access is restricted to registered members only
- I am voluntarily choosing to become a private member
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II. MEMBERSHIP DUES & CONSIDERATION
Your contribution supports land stewardship and sanctuary infrastructure:
🌞 Weekly — $2 (7 days access)
🌕 Monthly — $4 (30 days access)
🌳 Seasonal — $10 (90 days access)
🌲 Annual — $20 (365 days access) ← Recommended
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III. MEMBER ACCESS
Your membership grants the following privileges:
💧 Spring Water — Unlimited fill-ups (15-min parking limit)
📱 Booking Access — Exclusive ability to reserve Camping, Sauna, and Day Passes
EXTENDED VISITS (Booking Required)
Use your Booking Access to reserve these experiences:
🥾 Oasis Day Pass — Hiking, Swimming, Gardens & Zen Lounge
• Includes access to Trails, Creek, Garden Terraces, and Zen Lounge
• Limited availability — book in advance to guarantee parking
🏕️ Camping — Overnight via booking portal
🔥 Sauna & Cold Plunge — Booking required (check availability)
📅 Classes & Events — See Mandala Springs website
ACCESS RULES:
✓ Camping bookings automatically include Oasis Pass access
✓ Oasis Day Pass, Sauna Booking, or Event Ticket required for all other extended visits
⚠️ PARKING ALERT: Parking is limited and zoned by activity. All extended visits must be booked in advance to guarantee a spot.
GUEST POLICY
- Members are responsible for their guests
- I may not bring non-member guests onto the property unless they also join the Association and sign this agreement prior to entry
- I assume full liability for any guests I bring who have not signed this waiver
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IV. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
🤫 Quiet Hours: 9:00 PM – 9:00 AM (sound carries in the valley)
🚭 SUBSTANCE-FREE & DRY COMPOUND
- We Steward a clear and safe Oasis for our Members
- No alcohol or illicit substances
- No smoking or vaping
- Violation results in immediate removal or appropriate action
🐕 DOGS
- All guest dogs must remain leashed at all times
- Resident dogs are working farm animals — do not approach without staff
- No aggressive or reactive dogs permitted
- Do not leave dogs unattended
- I accept full financial responsibility for any injury or damage caused by my dog to livestock, property, resident dogs, or other guests
👶 Supervise children at all times
📵 Respect privacy — no photography of others without consent
💚 Be kind and respectful — no gossip, drama, or entitlement
🚗 Park in designated areas only
🔊 No amplified music or generators
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V. ENVIRONMENTAL RULES
Mandala Springs is a USDA Certified Organic Forest Farm.
🚶 Stay on marked trails
🦋 Do not feed or disturb wildlife
🍄 No foraging or plant picking without permission
🗑️ Leave No Trace — pack out all trash
🚽 Use composting toilets and portable latrine only
🔥 Fires in designated metal rings only
— No open flames, candles, or incense inside structures or on wooden decks
💧 No soaps, shampoos, or chemicals in streams or springs
🌿 Use natural repellents and cleaners only
☀️ No chemical sunscreens, DEET, pesticides, or sprays
🚫 No single-use plastic water bottles
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VI. LIABILITY WAIVER & ASSUMPTION OF RISK
**AGRITOURISM WARNING (NC Gen. Stat. § 99E-32)**
**"Under North Carolina law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity."**
ASSUMPTION OF RISK (Terrain & Environment)
- I acknowledge this is a working forest farm, not a hotel or resort
- Hazards include but are not limited to: uneven terrain, water hazards, wildlife encounters, poisonous plants, falling branches, steep cliffs, creek crossings, inclement weather, and physical exertion
- I voluntarily assume all risks, known and unknown, associated with hiking, camping, swimming, and all outdoor activities
RAW WATER NOTICE
- I understand the spring water is raw, living, unpasteurized water
- It is regularly tested but not treated or filtered
- I understand this water source is not regulated, inspected, or treated by the County Health Department or the FDA
- I choose to consume it based on my own research and private contract rights
- I consume it at my own discretion and assume all associated risks
THERMAL THERAPY WAIVER (Sauna & Cold Plunge)
- I acknowledge that thermal therapy involves extreme temperature changes
- I affirm I have no underlying heart conditions, blood pressure issues, or medical contraindications
- I assume full responsibility for heat exhaustion, hypothermia, or any thermal-related injury
- I will not use thermal facilities while under the influence of alcohol or substances
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
- I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless Mandala Springs PMA, Emerald Oasis, Emerald Ascent LLC, their owners, stewards, staff, volunteers, and fellow members