Above All Love All

Is the venue handicap accessible?

The campus is accessible. Banquet and dining and the bookstore are all easily accessible from the hotel. Many of the historic buildings have been retrofitted, so while they are accessible, some of these routes are not always direct. When you arrive, we will show you the fastest accessible route to Fillmore Chapel, the room where most of our activities will take place. The hotel is all one level and completely accessible. The hotel also has some accessible rooms, so please ask for one of these when you register.

Are all the meals plant-based? What if I have a special dietary need?

The retreat serves three lunches and three dinners. All meals are plant-based and prepared by local chefs. If you require gluten-free, or no oil or salt, please let us know when you register.

Is the event family-friendly?

While we love kids, we don’t any structures set up for kids. As it currently stands, it is an adult only event.

Can I bring my ESA (emotional support animal) dog with me to the retreat?

The Unity Hotel only allows service animals.

Can I hook up an RV at Unity Village?

Unfortunately there are no RV hook ups on Unity Village grounds, but some people camp nearby at Longview Campground or Blue Springs Campground.

Are there scholarships available?

We have limited volunteer positions that will provide a partial scholarship. Please email revcarolsaunders@gmail.com if you are interested in applying.

Will there be films or presentations with graphic images of animal cruelty?

No there will not be any films with violent content at this event.

What will the workshops be about?

Our workshops are laid out on the website.

How do I get there?

You can either drive your own vehicle or fly into Kansas City International Airport (MCI). From MCI you can either rent a car or take ground transportation to Unity Village. It is roughly a 45 minute drive to Unity Village from the airport. We recommend BATS (Better Alternative Transportation Service) for ground transportation to and from the airport. BATS has reliably served Unity retreats for many years and will coordinate shared rides to give you the best price possible. If you are in the Kansas City area, you can drive or take a bus.

Will there be a shuttle service from area hotels to Unity Village?

Normally the Unity Hotel and Conference Center is able to accommodate all of our registrants. We also have an airbnb reserved onsite. If you are staying onsite at the Unity Hotel, you will be able to walk to everything. If you are staying in an offsite hotel, you will need to transport yourself to Unity Village each day. Right now we do not have plans for a shuttle service from area hotels to Unity Village. There are multiple hotels at varying distances from Unity Village and it could be hard to coordinate (not to mention take a long time for registrants to go a short distance). The closest hotels are the Holiday Inn Express and the Hampton Inn. They are just a mile or two away. It would be just a few dollars for an Uber and much less for a shared ride. If we have a very high number of registrants staying in hotels, we will consider adding to our budget and providing van transportation. We feel certain though that there will be many people with cars who will be willing to provide rides to and from Unity Village.