Mandala Springs Private Membership Association (PMA)
Agreement & Waiver
Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina · Established: 2015
Type: Faith-based regenerative living and wellness sanctuary
I. Purpose
By signing, you (the Member) voluntarily join Mandala Springs PMA, a private, faith-based association for:
Spiritual & ecological retreat
Regenerative land stewardship & education
Holistic wellness & mutual aid
Non-public gatherings & immersion
⚠️ This is not a rental, ticket, or public business transaction. Membership exists only under private contract law.
II. Membership Rules
Membership is required for all access. Non-members are not permitted.
Options (non-renewing):
$1 – Daily (valid until noon next day)
$3 – Monthly
$20 – Annual
✅ Membership gives you:
Access to the private member booking portal
Eligibility to book activities (camping, sauna, hiking, kitchen, classes, events)
🚫 Membership does not include unlimited use of the property.
👉 Every activity requires a separate booking and payment.
III. Booking & Check-In
All activities must be booked in advance via the member portal.
If you do not book, you cannot enter.
QR Check-In required: scan at arrival to confirm active membership + booking.
Applies to camping, hiking, sauna, swimming, kitchen, lounge, and events.
No walk-ins; no exceptions.
📍 Welcome Kiosk & Spring Water Station: Upon arrival, please stop at the kiosk. Maps, rules, and updated member information are available there.
IV. Permitted Access (with active membership + booking)
Parking lots
Campground & trails
Swimming holes
Sauna (woodfire or cedar, with pass)
Marketplace & kitchen (when booked)
Private events (when booked)
📍 Welcome Kiosk & Spring Water Station: Use this area to refill bottles, review maps, and check posted updates.
🚷 Restricted areas: Residences, barns, and private kitchens are off-limits unless invited.
V. Community Standards
🤫 Quiet Hours: 9 PM – 9 AM
🚫 Substances: No alcohol, smoking, or illegal drugs (unless in guided ceremony)
🐕 Dog Policy: Guest dogs must be leashed at all times. Resident dogs roam off-leash, and children may be present. If your dog is leash-aggressive, unsafe with kids, or reactive to off-leash dogs, they are not welcome. Dogs must not be left unattended in communal areas.
🤝 Respect all stewards, members, and neighbors. Gossip and disrespect are not tolerated.
VI. Environmental Standards
Mandala Springs is a USDA Certified Organic Forest Farm. Our ecological rules are strict:
🌱 Stay on Trails – Do not cut through woods or private areas.
🐾 Wildlife – Do not feed, touch, or disturb animals.
🍄 Foraging – Not permitted.
🚮 Leave No Trace – Pack out everything. No guest use of resident bins.
🚽 Human Waste – Composting toilets only. Pee away from water. No wipes/pads in toilets.
🔥 Fires – Only in designated fire rings. No trash burning.
💧 Water Protection – No soaps/shampoos in streams or springs.
🦟 Bug Spray – DEET/chemical repellents prohibited. Natural only.
🌿 Chemicals – No pesticides, herbicides, bleach, ammonia, or chemical sunscreens.
VII. Waiver of Liability
By signing, you:
Accept all risks (wildlife, terrain, fire, water, hot surfaces, composting systems, etc.)
Release Mandala Springs, its stewards, and members from any liability for injury, loss, or damage
Understand that services are private, spiritual community offerings — not public amenities
VIII. Dispute Resolution
All disputes are resolved privately via the member council.
This agreement exists under private contract law, outside public courts.
IX. Acknowledgment
By signing, I affirm that:
I join voluntarily under private membership contract
I understand that all activities require separate bookings
I agree to all community + environmental standards
I accept all risks and waive liability