Retreat Ranch

About Us

Here at Retreat Ranch, we are a family owned and operated business. 

We are a family owned business

Welcome to Retreat Ranch
A family-owned, heart-centered retreat and event space tucked into the beauty of the Texas Hill Country.

Retreat Ranch is an intimate, nature-forward sanctuary built for connection-whether you’re hosting a retreat, celebrating something meaningful, or simply stepping away to reset. Our unique glamping accommodations and thoughtfully designed amenities create a one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by open skies, wild beauty, and a little bit of animal magic.

As a family-owned business, love and intention are woven into every detail. This isn’t a corporate venue. It’s a living, breathing space created by people who truly care about the experience you have here.

And then there’s our 4 legged family members-our animals.

Meet our herd of seven free-ranging horses: Pax, Mambo, Paco, Bud, Rio, Ruger, and our mini boss mare, Molly. You’ll also meet our Guardian Dog in Training Junior, our retired show goats, curious barn cats, and over 30 friendly hens roaming the land.

Our 46-acre property was developed with intention. We honor the land by building with nature-not over it-using repurposed and sustainable materials in more than half of our structures.

Above all, Retreat Ranch is a place to reconnect-to yourself, to others, and to the natural world. Sacred spaces. Soul-filling experiences. The kind of peace you didn’t realize you needed until you feel it.

We can’t wait to welcome you home to the ranch.

Please meet our extended family, our team, below.  We are incredibly grateful for each one of our family members and for each guest who visits us!

Local and Equine Communities we support:

Blue Bonnet Equine Humane Society

American Wild Horse Conservation

ARK of Highland Lakes

Phoenix Center

Marble Falls Rodeo

Meet the REST OF THE Team

Casie Hall is the Director of Yoga here at Retreat Ranch, overseeing all yoga (equine, aerial, and land-based programming). Founder of Nectar Flow Yoga, Casie and her team blend anatomy, alignment, and adaptability to create safe, empowering experiences that support connection, presence, and embodied joy-on the mat, in the air, and on the land.

GUEST RELATIONS OPEN POSITION:  Retreat Ranch is currently hiring for a guest relations position.  This is approximately 10-15 hours per week, Thursday-Saturday.  

If you are extremely outgoing, ridiculously friendly and have a servant heart, please shoot your resume over to us at info@theretreatranch.com 

Josh and Robin are the backbone of what keeps the ranch running smoothly and looking as incredible as it does.

Josh is our Facilities Manager, handling everything behind the scenes to keep the ranch, accommodations, and systems dialed in. Robin is our Herd & Cleaning Supervisor, making sure our animals are cared for and every space feels fresh and welcoming.

They both live on-site, and we don’t just appreciate them—we consider them part of the family.

Nathan & Shannon are the owners of Retreat Ranch and are so grateful for the opportunity to share their homestead and dreams with every guest who visits.  Shannon has hosted over 100 retreats worldwide over the last 15 years and Nathan is a leadership and culture keynote speaker traveling the world sharing his passion.  They both work together on multiple projects including Retreat Ranch and can’t wait for you to experience the team and ranch!

Kim DeMoss is our retreat coordinator and executive assistant.  She brings so much incredible experience, knowledge and beautiful energy to the entire Retreat Ranch family!  She lives in Florida with her husband and three daughters. 

Lily is our ranch operations manager and retreat coordinator.  We are so excited to have Lily on the team who radiates incredible energy and is full of so much love and light!  She is so excited to help welcome the people from around the globe that attend our retreats and ensure everyone feels loved and supported! 

Accessibility Statement

At Retreat Ranch, we embrace the natural, untouched beauty of our rustic ranch setting. While we aim to provide an authentic and serene experience for all our guests, we recognize that the unique characteristics of our working ranch may present certain limitations for guests with disabilities.

Due to the nature of our retreat center, we are currently unable to accommodate service animals. Our ranch is home to free-ranging animals, and for their safety as well as that of service animals, we cannot allow any outside pets or animals on the premises.

Our facilities, including guest accommodations and communal areas, are nestled in a landscape that celebrates its rustic roots, featuring uneven grounds and stair access. Consequently, we do not have ramps or elevators, and our bathrooms are not specifically designed for accessibility.

We wish to be transparent about the challenges that individuals with certain disabilities might face at our retreat center. The entire facility is not wheelchair accessible, and individuals with mobility impairments may find it difficult to navigate the uneven terrain and stairs.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these limitations may cause. We hope that, despite these limitations, our guests can find peace and enjoyment in the natural splendor of Retreat Ranch.

FAQ’S

Most frequently asked questions and answers

This depends on your group’s preferred sleeping arrangements.

Retreat Ranch has 10 accommodations in total.   Some accommodations have one bed, some have two beds, and one bunkhouse-style accommodation sleeps up to eight guests. Several accommodations also include sleeper sofas.

Because of the different layouts, our overnight capacity ranges from:

  • 25 guests if each person has their own bed (not private room, but own bed) and sleeper sofas are not used.
  • Up to 32 guests if couples or friends share queen or king beds and sleeper sofas are utilized.

If your group is looking for 15 to 20 people with everyone having their own private room or accommodation, Retreat Ranch will not be the right fit, as we have a total of 10 accommodations.

We recommend reviewing our Accommodations Guide to determine which sleeping configuration works best for your group.

For facility usage and guest comfort, we cannot exceed our maximum overnight capacity of 32 guests.

Because we are a private retreat venue, not a resort or hotel with on-demand activities, all of our activities, including horseback riding, aerial yoga, sound baths, candle making, pottery, massages, horse painting, and other specialty experiences, are provided by independent instructors and professionals who schedule their time specifically for your retreat.

Because of this:

  • Activities must be reserved in advance.
  • Most activities have minimum participant requirements.
  • Many instructors travel to the ranch exclusively for your group and are booked weeks or months ahead.
  • We are not able to offer individual guest sign-ups once your retreat is underway.

If you would like to offer optional activities, simply let us know during your planning process. We are happy to help you schedule them. You can either:

  • Include the activity in your retreat price, or
  • Offer it as an optional add-on that guests commit to before arriving.

Waiting until guests arrive to decide whether they want to participate usually isn’t possible because instructors have already committed their schedules, travel time, and materials.

Yes! We love micro weddings. Please note we are primarily an accommodation center so a two night minimum stay is required for all events. Our day guest maximum capacity is 60 (includes staff/kids/etc). A couple other things to note: there is an additional fee for events and weddings, and we have a strict 9pm quiet time policy to be mindful of our neighbors both human and animal (you can still enjoy yourselves and the property, just no amplified sounds, screaming, etc after 9pm).

Yep! We sure do. You can see the list here.  You are also welcome to do your own research and bring anyone you want to the ranch for your gathering. 

Sorry, no. We are primarily an accommodation center so every booking requires a two night minimum.

So sorry, no (and we LOVE animals of all kinds). We have free ranging animals and livestock dogs as well as natural wildlife and it is not safe for any outside pets to come on site.  Unfortunately this includes service animals.  No exceptions due to safety issues for all. 

We have mini split AC/Heaters in each accommodation as well as fans and electric blankets.  In the peak summer the evenings are perfect, though the daytime may still be a bit warm (enjoy the dipping pools or dining hall during the daylight hours).  In the winter the heater, supplemental heat and electric blankets keep you nice and toasty. 

There are no outside guests allowed unless you have booked an event (which has an associated event fee).  Please coordinate any day guest/events ahead of time. 

Yes and no 🙂 We have firewood on site to purchase for the main fire pit or you can bring your own.  We provide firewood for the sauna and propane for the container rooftop pit.  No lighter fluid for fire pit, we provide fire starters.

You do need to provide your own charcoal for the grills (though many times past guests have left some on site).

We have two standard ice makers in the two fridges in the dining hall, but for large groups guests usually need to supplement with bags of ice.  If you plan to use the cold plunge bath you will need to bring ice (usually 4, 20 lb bags are needed per day).   We do sell bulk ice on site at cost. 

We do not provide house keeping services.  However if you need new sheets or extra towels we can provide those to you. 

We provide quite a bit so you can relax! We provide firewood for the sauna, all bedding, towels (including pool towels), body wash/shampoo/conditioner, dryers, outdoor blankets, games and a fully stocked kitchen with cooking supplies and serving dishes.  You will need to provide firewood for the big fire pit (we sell some on site, it is also subject to county restrictions) all your food/beverage (except coffee & tea we provide), charcoal for the grill if you plan to use it and extra ice for beverages as well as if you want to use the ice bath plunge.   We do sell bulk ice on site at cost. 

Yes! Feel free to bring your favorite drinks to enjoy during your stay—just no selling (unless you’ve got that liquor license 😉). As long as it’s legal, you’re welcome to bring and consume whatever you want!

Unfortunately we no longer allow individual accommodation rental, we rent the entire ranch out only, 

Kinda. You can bring them and park them in our parking lot, but we do not have hook ups and do not allow generators at night. In addition, the people staying in the RV or trailer count toward your overnight sleeping maximum of 32. 

Yep! Sure can. Just arrange with us ahead of time so we can ensure we have adequate parking for you.

No and yes. We do not have cable and we only have one tv in the 1860 House. We do have internet but it is satellite internet which is subject to weather (Starlink).  Your phone won’t work great either. Consider it the perfect time to disconnect from the stresses of the world and reconnect to you and nature.

Sorry no. We do not have the infrastructure for it. However just 20-25 minutes away is a great place to do so! CLICK HERE.

Sorry, no. We do not have the infrastructure for this. However there is a great shooting range/club just 20 minutes away. CLICK HERE.

Yep! Sure can. Just contact us to set an appointment.

View Our Policy here: https://theretreatranch.com/rental-guidelines-and-agreement-for-retreats/ 

We LOVE sitting round the fire here at Retreat Ranch, however there are restrictions we must follow. Periodically there may be burn bans put in effect by the county due to increased wildfire risk and/or drought conditions, which means no campfires or outdoor burning of any kind at any time. Doing so may result in a $500+ fine payable to Burnet County.

If there is a burn ban in effect, we will notify you in as much advance notice as possible. Reservations cannot be cancelled or changed without penalty because of a burn ban.  We do have electric s’more makers we provide and you can still use the wood burning sauna. 

We do not provide food services though we have a list of local restaurants, chefs and catering options to utilize during your stay.  Not to mention HEB delivers groceries and you can use our fully outfitted kitchen on site. 

We do have a small massage room (Karma Lounge) that has a table and towel warmer inside.  We do not provide massage or reiki therapists but we do have a list of therapists you can choose from or bring your own.  All therapists need to bring their own towels, linens and supplies.  

We do have a small massage room (Karma Lounge) that has a table and towel warmer inside.  We do not provide massage or reiki therapists but we do have a list of therapists you can choose from or bring your own.  All therapists need to bring their own towels, linens and supplies.  

No, not yet!  But there is one only about 12 minutes away: https://chargehub.com/en/stations/tx/marble-falls/marble-falls.html?locId=64375 

At Retreat Ranch, we embrace the natural, untouched beauty of our rustic ranch setting. While we aim to provide an authentic and serene experience for all our guests, we recognize that the unique characteristics of our working ranch may present certain limitations for guests with disabilities.

Due to the nature of our retreat center, we are currently unable to accommodate service animals. Our ranch is home to free-ranging animals, and for their safety as well as that of service animals, we cannot allow any outside pets or animals on the premises.

Our facilities, including guest accommodations and communal areas, are nestled in a landscape that celebrates its rustic roots, featuring uneven grounds and stair access. Consequently, we do not have ramps or elevators, and our bathrooms are not specifically designed for accessibility.

We wish to be transparent about the challenges that individuals with certain disabilities might face at our retreat center. The entire facility is not wheelchair accessible, and individuals with mobility impairments may find it difficult to navigate the uneven terrain and stairs.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these limitations may cause. We hope that, despite these limitations, our guests can find peace and enjoyment in the natural splendor of Retreat Ranch.

If you are not driving, but flying in- you will want to fly into Austin International (AUS) or San Antonio International (SAT).  Austin in 55 minutes away and San Antonio is an hour and 20 minutes.  From there you can rent a car or Uber/Lyft/Shuttle to the ranch.   There are transportation companies that other guests have used: 

  • Charles Personal Car Service- 830-220-0976
  • Sunshine Car Service- 325-805-0583

We also provide guests with a Google Link with detailed directions.  If you are a guest, please contact us for that link.