Let’s celebrate your Silver success in Okinawa, the land of longevity! Silver Retreat Qualifiers from across the Asia-Pacific region will gather in Okinawa to connect with fellow high-achieving leaders, Young Living executives and employees, and newfound friends.
The 2026 APAC Silver Retreat will take place on January 15-18, 2027.
This unforgettable retreat includes an immersive experience at the Young Living Okinawa Farm, where you’ll witness our Seed to Seal® commitment in action. You'll also receive valuable training to help you grow your business, elevate your leadership skills, and share Young Living with the world.
We invite you to soak up Okinawa’s incredible culture and explore its pristine natural beauty. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate your success in one of the most unique destinations in the world!
Overview
Retreat Details
Young Living will cover the cost of your stay, including your return airfare, group airport transfers, hotel accommodations, specified retreat meals, branded retreat swag, retreat activities and ground transportation for retreat activities during the duration of the trip. Incidental costs, such as meals during travel, airline baggage fees, etc., will be covered at the attendee’s expense.
Retreat Information & Guidelines
- The all-expenses paid trip is offered to one person per Young Living account.
- Retreat attendance is non-transferable and not redeemable for monetary or other compensation.
- Any branded gear given to Qualifiers is available only to those who attend the event.
- At the time of attendance, the qualifying Brand Partner must have an active Young Living account and be in good standing with Young Living to attend any Young Living Silver Retreat.**
- If a Brand Partner has newly qualified for the Silver Retreat, has an active Young Living account, and is in good standing with Young Living***, but is unable to attend the Silver Retreat they qualified for, they can request one deferral to attend the following year.
- To request for a deferral, Qualifiers should email apacsales@youngliving.com with reasons for the deferral and supporting documents by September 30, 2026. All requests will be reviewed and processed on a case-by-case basis. Deferral or cancellation requests received after this deadline will be considered invalid, and the retreat qualification will be considered redeemed.
- Failure to register for the Retreat or submit a request for deferral by the applicable deadline will be deemed a forfeiture of your invitation to attend the Silver Retreat. Your invitation will not be automatically deferred to a future Silver Retreat.
- To check qualification status, the Qualifier can email the APAC Sales Team at apacsales@youngliving.com
** An active Young Living account is determined by the local market’s policies and procedures. To be in good standing with Young Living, the account must pass a conduct review.
*** To attend a Silver Retreat, the account must be active and in good standing at the time of attendance.
Guest Responsibilities
Qualifiers may invite one qualified* guest to attend for a USD500 fee which includes: hotel accommodation, specified retreat meals, branded retreat swag, retreat activities, and ground transportation for retreat activities during the event. In addition to the USD500 guest fee, Qualifiers are also responsible for booking their guest’s flight tickets. Please note that the guest fee must be paid before booking flights.
*Qualified guests:
- Must be 2 years old or above to attend.
- Young Living reserves the right to determine if a guest is allowed to attend any activities and/or training during the retreat.
- Please note that only registered paid guests will be allowed to participate in the events at Silver Retreat. Unregistered guests will not be permitted to attend the events at Silver Retreat and will be kindly asked to excuse themselves from the activity or wait until the specific event has concluded.
Event Logistics
- Registration for all Qualifiers and paid guests will be open from July 24-August 7, 2026.
- International Brand Partners requiring a visa invitation letter may request one during registration or by contacting your local Young Living office. You may also email apacsales@youngliving.com to request for the letter.
- For other event-related questions, such as registration, agenda, flights, accommodation, meals, and/or transportation, please email the APAC Events Team at apacsales@youngliving.com
Conduct & Behaviour
Qualifiers and their paid guests must conduct themselves respectfully and comply with all instructions, schedules, safety requirements, hotel rules, travel regulations, and Young Living policies. Young Living reserves the right to remove any Qualifier or paid guest from the trip, without compensation, if their behaviour is deemed disruptive, unsafe, unlawful, or damaging to Young Living’s reputation.
Health & Fitness to Travel
Qualifiers and paid guests are responsible for ensuring that they are medically fit to travel and participate in the itinerary. Any medical condition, mobility limitation, dietary restriction, allergy, or special assistance requirement must be disclosed during the registration process.
Children Accompanying Qualifiers
Young Living is a family company, and as such, we understand you may want to bring your children with you to the retreat. You have the option of bringing one child above 2 years old as your paid guest by paying a USD500 guest fee.
If you choose to bring additional children beyond the paid guest, please note the following:
1. Young Living will not provide activities, meals, lodging, transportation, or day care for children, nor will children be permitted to attend any retreat activity with you. Please make prior arrangements to ensure your children are cared for while you participate in retreat activities. Nursing infants are welcome to attend.
2. Arrangements for extra beds or additional rooms will be made in accordance with the hotel’s bedding policies which are as follows:
- Children of 6 years old and beyond are considered as adults and must be provided with an individual bed.
- Children under 6 years old may share a bed with one adult. Alternatively, an extra bed may be requested for which an additional charge will apply.
3. Any additional room surcharges or related costs will be the sole responsibility of the Qualifier.
4. Airport transfers will need to be arranged on your own. We will not be able to guarantee transfers for additional children; however, they may join the shuttle if space is available.
If you plan to bring children, this needs to be communicated with your local Young Living office when flights are booked. Any attempt to include unregistered children on the trip, without prior notification and subsequent approval from your local office, may lead to their exclusion from accommodation and incur additional charges to the Qualifier.
Flight Booking & Extensions
- Once you have registered, your local team will reach out to book your flight. If you have paid and registered to bring a guest, you may also book their flight at the same time.
- Self-booking of flights and accommodation for this trip without prior approval from your local Young Living office is strictly prohibited. Qualifiers who purchase their own airline tickets without obtaining prior approval from your local Young Living office will not be eligible for reimbursement.
- Qualifiers who are approved for self-booking of flights are encouraged to align their arrival time with their market’s Qualifiers, as airport transfers to the hotel are scheduled accordingly. Those arriving outside the designated transfer schedule must arrange their own transportation or inform the local Young Living Sales Team as early as possible to explore transfer options.
- Qualifiers approved for self-booking of flights must submit their confirmed flight details to their local Young Living Sales Team no later than September 30, 2026 to ensure proper arrangements for transfers and accommodation. Failure to submit flight details by the deadline will be considered as intent to cancel.
- All expenses incurred for travel between a Qualifier's residence and the departure airport are the sole responsibility of the Qualifier. This includes luggage fees and any other related expenses.
- Please be aware that the flight booking policy is to arrange travel for the Qualifier and their registered guest for the duration of the event which is January 15-18, 2027. Any extension or deviation from the event dates will be the sole responsibility of the Qualifier.
- Airport transfers for those extending or deviating from the official event dates will not be provided by Young Living.
- Once flight arrangements for the trip are ticketed, they are considered final, and any modifications will be the sole responsibility of the Qualifiers, including any associated fees. Young Living will not assume liability for additional charges incurred due to changes in flight plans that are beyond our control.
- In the event that a Qualifier misses their scheduled flight due to reasons beyond Young Living's control, it is imperative to note that Young Living will not be responsible for rebooking or covering any associated costs. Any additional fees or expenses incurred for rearranging flights due to Qualifier-related circumstances will be the sole responsibility of the Qualifier.
- Cancellation or no-shows after confirming flight and hotel arrangements will be considered as the trip is redeemed.
Accommodation
- Young Living will cover the cost of your hotel stay in Okinawa, Japan, during the event dates, which is January 15-18, 2027. Hotel accommodation will only be provided during these dates.
- Young Living covers a single room for Qualifier without guest and a twin room for Qualifier with a paid guest, including daily breakfast for the duration of the trip. In the event that you bring additional
guests or children for the trip, arrangements for extra beds or additional rooms will be made in accordance with the hotel’s policies, and additional room surcharges or related costs will be the sole responsibility of the Qualifier. - Qualifiers assume responsibility for any incidental charges associated with the hotel room, including but not limited to room service, mini bar, laundry, international calls, internet usage, and similar amenities. Additionally, Qualifiers are not permitted to charge any meals, services, or other expenses from the hotel to their room.
- Qualifiers are required to provide their credit card details upon check-in. Please ensure a valid credit card is available at the time of check-in.
- Any nights stayed outside the event dates will be at your own cost and based on availability at the hotel. Young Living will not cover additional expenses for early arrivals or late departures.
Leadership Training
Leadership Training is exclusively available to Qualifiers and their paid guests. If the paid guest is a child, the Qualifier is responsible for ensuring their child remains well-behaved and does not disrupt the session for other attendees. Attendance is mandatory for all Qualifiers.
Visa
Qualifiers and paid guests are responsible for securing their valid visa, along with fees, for travel to destination. Attendees requiring a visa invitation letter may request one during registration or by contacting your local Young Living office. You may also email apacsales@youngliving.com to request for the letter.
Please keep in mind that you are responsible for Visa approval timelines with your local consulate office and the invitation visa letter does not guarantee you will be granted a visa.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is NOT included. It is mandatory for all Qualifiers and paid guests to obtain travel insurance (and
any other form of insurance) and hereby acknowledge that Young Living does not obtain and will not obtain or provide travel insurance or any other type of insurance.
All Qualifiers and paid guests must purchase the required travel insurance prior to travel and provide proof of
valid travel insurance coverage to Young Living upon request and before departure. Failure to provide satisfactory proof of travel insurance may result in the inability to participate in the trip.
Japan Travel Requirements
- Kindly ensure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity from your travel date.
- Airlines and immigration authorities strongly discourage women in advanced stages of pregnancy (6 months and beyond) from flying or entering certain countries. In some cases, flying is permitted in earlier stages of pregnancy (less than 6 months) if a written certification of fitness to travel is provided by a doctor. Please consult with your doctor before making any travel arrangements.
- There is no Covid-19 vaccination requirement to enter Japan. Additionally, vaccination proof or pre-departure testing are no longer required either.
- Attendees will be expected to comply with any governmental restrictions and requirements. If you are uncomfortable with any restriction or requirement, we encourage you to reach out to your local market’s Sales team and let them know your reasons.
Cancellations & Refunds
- Qualifiers who cancel their participation in the retreat will not receive a refund for the value of the prizes. Young Living may request Qualifiers who have canceled their participation, at the company's discretion, to reimburse Young Living for costs related to the cancellation of their trip. Young Living will not compensate, in cash or in kind, Qualifiers who are unable to participate in the trip after their registration.
- The deadline to cancel registration for Qualifiers and paid guests is by September 30, 2026. Failure to cancel by this deadline may result in additional charges. In addition, the Qualifier's Silver Retreat will be considered redeemed if the cancellation is made after this deadline. The Deferral Policy will continue to apply to cancellations submitted on or before the September 30, 2026 deadline, subject to the terms of the policy.
- Young Living will not be liable in the event of cancellation or delays due to any of the following: extreme weather, natural disasters, strikes, demonstrations, attempted boycotts, fires, floods, accidents, wars, declared or not revolutions, riots, insurrections, acts of the Natural, governmental provisions, acts of public enemy, shortage or rationing of gasoline or other vital fuels or products, inability to obtain materials or the hand of or other causes that are not reasonably beyond Young Living's control.
Tentative Agenda
*Agenda is tentative and not final.
Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
The 2026 APAC Silver Retreat will be held in Okinawa, Japan, and will take place on January 15-18, 2027.
Young Living will cover the cost of your stay, including your return airfare, group airport transfers, hotel accommodations, specified retreat meals, branded retreat swag, retreat activities and ground transportation for retreat activities during the duration of the trip. Incidental costs, such as meals during travel, airline baggage fees, etc., will be covered at the attendee’s expense.
DEFFERALS
Life can bring unexpected challenges, and we do our best to accommodate them. If you are unable to attend this year, a one-time deferral policy will apply. Attendance may be deferred for one-time only and will be approved on case-by-case basis, depending on circumstances.
Please note that you must maintain an active status to remain eligible for the retreat. If your account becomes inactive, your name will automatically be removed from the invitation list, making you ineligible to join the retreat.
To request for a deferral, please email apacsales@youngliving.com stating your reasons for a deferral and any documentation to support your request by September 30, 2026. Deferral or cancellation requests received after this deadline will be considered invalid, and your retreat qualification will be considered redeemed.
Failure to register for the Retreat or submit a request for deferral by the applicable deadline will be deemed a forfeiture of your invitation to attend the Silver Retreat. Your invitation will not be automatically deferred to a future Silver Retreat.
As you have already been granted a deferral in the past, we regret to inform you that no further deferrals can be offered. This is in accordance with Young Living’s Recognition Retreat Deferral Policy that has been reinstated in January 2025.
GUESTS
Qualifiers may invite one qualified* guest to attend for a USD500 fee which includes: hotel accommodation, specified retreat meals, branded retreat swag, retreat activities, and ground transportation for retreat activities during the event. In addition to the USD500 guest fee, Qualifiers are also responsible for booking their guest’s flight tickets. Please note that the guest fee must be paid before booking flights.
*Qualified guests:
- Must be 2 years old or above to attend.
- Young Living reserves the right to determine if a guest is allowed to attend any activities and/or training during the retreat.
- Please note that only registered paid guests will be allowed to participate in the events at Silver Retreat. Unregistered guests will not be permitted to attend the events at Silver Retreat and will be kindly asked to excuse themselves from the activity or wait until the specific event has concluded.
Only paid guests who have paid the USD500 guest fee will be allowed to participate in the events at Silver Retreat. Unregistered guests will not be permitted to attend the events at Silver Retreat and will be kindly asked to excuse themselves from the activity or wait until the specific event has concluded.
Leadership Training is exclusively available to Qualifiers and their paid guests. If a registered guest is a child, the Qualifier is responsible for ensuring their child remains well-behaved and does not disrupt the session for other attendees. Attendance is mandatory for all Qualifiers.
Young Living is a family company, and as such, we understand you may want to bring your children with you to the retreat. You have the option of bringing one child above 2 years old as your paid guest by paying a USD500 guest fee.
If you choose to bring additional children beyond the paid guest, please note the following:
1. Young Living will not provide activities, meals, lodging, transportation, or day care for children, nor will children be permitted to attend any retreat activity with you. Please make prior arrangements to ensure your children are cared for while you participate in retreat activities. Nursing infants are welcome to attend.
2. Arrangements for extra beds or additional rooms will be made in accordance with the hotel’s bedding policies which are as follows:
- Children of 6 years old and beyond are considered as adults and must be provided with an individual bed.
- Children under 6 years old may share a bed with one adult. Alternatively, an extra bed may be requested for which an additional charge will apply.
3. Any additional room surcharges or related costs will be the sole responsibility of the Qualifier.
4. Airport transfers will need to be arranged on your own. We will not be able to guarantee transfers for additional children; however, they may join the shuttle if space is available.
If you plan to bring children, this needs to be communicated with your local Young Living office when flights are booked. Any attempt to include unregistered children on the trip, without prior notification and subsequent approval from your local office, may lead to their exclusion from accommodation and incur additional charges to the Qualifier.
FLIGHT BOOKING & EXTENSIONS
Please plan to arrive before 4 p.m. on the arrival day of the event (January 15, 2027), and depart anytime on departure day of the event (January 18, 2027).
Once you have registered, your local team will reach out to book your flight. Self-booking of flights and accommodation for this trip without prior approval from your local Young Living office is strictly prohibited. Qualifiers who purchase their own airline tickets without obtaining prior approval from your local Young Living office will not be eligible for reimbursement.
If you have paid and registered to bring a guest, you may also book their flight at the same time.
All flights will be booked economy; any available upgrades are at your own expense.
Airport transfers will be provided to Qualifiers and their paid guests to and from your hotel and the airport during the official arrival and departure dates (arrival date: January 15, 2027, departure date: January 18, 2027).
Qualifiers who are approved for self-booking of flights are encouraged to align their arrival time with their
market’s Qualifiers, as airport transfers to the hotel are scheduled accordingly. Those arriving outside the designated transfer schedule must arrange their own transportation or inform the local Young Living Sales Team as early as possible to explore transfer options.
Airport transfers for those extending or deviating from the official event dates will not be provided by Young Living.
If you choose to bring additional children or adult guests beyond the paid guest, please note that airport transfers will need to be arranged on your own. We will not be able to guarantee airport transfers for additional children and guests; however, they may join the shuttle if space is available.
No, any transportation needs outside of airport arrival/departure & event activities is the responsibility of the Qualifier or their paid guest.
ACCOMMODATION
All attendees will be staying at the Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort. Hotel assignments are carefully considered by our team, based on the operational requirements of the company. Hotel room information will be communicated to you within a few weeks of the retreat.
No, hotel assignments are based on operational requirements, and changes will not be accommodated.
Each Qualifier is entitled to their own hotel room. If you are bringing a paid guest, you will be required to share a room with that guest.
You may not book your own hotel room during the event dates.
The standard check-in time is 3:00 PM, and the standard check-out time is 12:00 PM.
Please be aware that the policy is to arrange travel for the Qualifier and their registered guest for the duration of the event, which is January 15-18, 2027. Any nights stayed outside the official event dates will be at your own cost and based on availability at the hotel. Young Living will not cover additional expenses for early arrivals or late departures.
Young Living will cover the cost of ground transportation, specified meals, and hotel accommodation during the official event dates only. If you arrive or depart outside of the event dates, ground transportation to the hotel will not be arranged or covered.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
If you cancel or do not attend after confirming your flight and hotel arrangements, the trip will be considered redeemed, and no compensation will be provided.
No, Qualifiers who cancel their participation will not receive a refund for the value of the prizes. Additionally, Young Living may request reimbursement for costs related to the cancellation of the trip at the company’s discretion.
The deadline to cancel registration for Qualifiers and paid guests is by September 30, 2026. Failure to cancel by this deadline may result in additional charges. In addition, the Qualifier's Silver Retreat will be considered redeemed if the cancellation is made after this deadline. The Deferral Policy will continue to apply to cancellations submitted on or before the September 30, 2026 deadline, subject to the terms of the policy.
Young Living will not be liable for cancellations or delays caused by extreme weather, natural disasters, strikes, demonstrations, accidents, wars, government actions, fuel shortages, or other circumstances beyond its control.
In the event of cancellation for guests, the USD500 guest fee will be refunded. Refunds will be processed in two batches before the event, with the first batch by September 15, 2026 and the second batch by October 15, 2026. It will take up to 30 days to credit the refund back to the credit card.
OTHERS
Registration opens from July 24-August 7, 2026. You will receive an email with the registration link for Qualifiers and paid guests once registration opens. Be sure to register early to secure your spot for this unforgettable experience.
Please check the following website to determine if you require a visa to travel to Japan: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/
Qualifiers and paid guests are responsible for securing their valid visa, along with fees, for travel to destination. Attendees requiring a visa invitation letter may request one during registration or by contacting your local Young Living office. You may also email apacsales@youngliving.com to request for the letter. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for Visa approval timelines with your local consulate office and the invitation visa letter does not guarantee you will be granted a visa.
Translation services will be provided at the retreat based on a minimum number of requests received during the registration process.
