Are payment plans available?

Yes! All registrants will be automatically enrolled in a monthly payment plan. You can also use Zip by Quadpay, PayPal Credit, or Shopify Pay in Four to break up your payments even further.

If you’d prefer to pay your balance in full, you’ll be able to do that after submitting your deposit.

What is off-limits during the photoshoots?

Everything Annika shoots is suggestive — meaning no sexual acts are actually happening. Nudity and kink accessories are totally fine, but please keep in mind that no sexual acts will be photographed.

Do we have to share our images?

Your photos are automatically assumed private unless you choose to sign a form giving Ma Chérie Studios permission to use your images. You can also choose to share images anonymously — it’s all based on your comfort level!

How will you plan for our shoot?

All attendees will be asked to fill out a pre-shoot questionnaire to help Annika prepare for your shoot. Annika will provide outfit and styling suggestions based on your preferences, just as if you were planning a regular session with her! All attendees will also be asked to sign a photo session contract.

Do I need to bring my own props and lingerie for the photoshoot?

Annika will bring some kink accessories (including harnesses, handcuffs, whips, collars, gags, satin ties, etc) that you may use during your shoot if you’d like. However, Ma Chérie Studios believes that lingerie is a very personal wardrobe choice, so you should bring your own lingerie and clothing items! And if you want a specific prop to use during your shoot, you should plan to bring that with you (we’ll send you tips for traveling with sexy supplies).

What are the sex ed workshops like?

Many folks think that sex ed is just for teenagers, but sex education is for everyone! Don’t worry — we won’t be spending time in textbooks or demoing anything on bananas. Instead, expect open conversations about pleasure and challenges. The retreat workshops will focus on pleasure, connection, and communication within your relationship.

What are the COVID safety requirements?

COVID-19 guidance varies country-by-country, so all attendees should monitor the entry requirements for their home country as the retreat date approaches. All attendees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend the retreat. Because the pandemic is ongoing, attendees should expect to receive up-to-date guidelines closer to the retreat date.

What if my partner and I break up before the retreat?

Due to the limited capacity of this event, all deposit payments for Reignite: The Retreat are non-refundable.

• If you cancel your reservation in writing before 6 months to the event start date (by August 22, 2022), you will receive an 80% refund on your monthly payments.

• If you cancel your reservation in writing within 5 months of the event start date (by September 22, 2022), you will receive a 70% refund on your monthly payments.

• If you cancel your reversation in writing within 4 months of the event start date (by October 22, 2022), you will receive a 60% refund on your monthly payments.

If you and your partner separate, or you wish to cancel your registration later than October 22, 2022, then it is your responsibility to find another couple to take your place…or bring along someone else! Although Reignite is intended for partners, no one can say that you and your BFF or latest Tinder date can’t enjoy a nice couples massage. If you need to make adjustments to your reservation, please email Info@SelfLustRetreat.com.

How will dietary needs be handled?

Our private chef will be able to handle all dietary restrictions and allergies. You’ll be sent a survey about your dietary needs before the retreat, so make sure you fill that out so that we can plan to accommodate you! Please note that certified gluten-free snacks can be harder to find abroad, so if you have Celiac Disease, Chrons, or another strict gluten restriction, you may want to plan to bring some extra snacks, just in case. We’ll do our best to make sure that you have safe and delicious options, too!