Retreat Ranch

About Us

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

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We are a family owned business

Welcome to Retreat Ranch- a family owned intimate event and retreat center with a nature forward and animal loving spirit!

We currently have unique glamping accommodations as well as an outdoor covered pavilion, mediation labyrinth, dining hall & fully stocked kitchen, workshop barn, historic 1860 multipurpose house, outdoor entertaining area, hot tub, wood burning sauna, cold plunge, two dipping pools/lounge area & more.  All available for private rental.  

Being a family owned business means we take pride in all the details- and we want you to feel right at home with us! Nathan and Shannon, along with their two youngest children, live on site at the back of the property along with Sid, Nathan’s dad.

Nathan and Shannon also have an adult daughter living in Washington and a son and daughter in law, as well as two precious grand daughters living in Dallas.  

And we can’t forget about our animals: our grandpup Harley the crazy protector, sweet rescue puppy Sage, Bailey our Great Pyrenees guardian and Ranger (Harley and Bailey’s pup) who think they are in charge of everything here.   Our seven free ranging horses: Pax, Mambo, Ray, Bud & Rio, Miss Piggy, Ruger and our mini horse Molly.  Plus our four retired show goats- Captain, Ace, Rocky & Walter along with our barn cats and our 30+ hens (who really KNOW they are in charge).

Nathan’s ‘day job’ is a best selling author and motivational speaker. Although he will tell you that he loves doing ranch work almost as much as he loves his stage work. He is the main ranch hand around here along with the amazing Josh and his wife Robin- who also live on site and are considered our extended family.

Shannon has been hosting retreats for over ten years (among other things) and her work is the vision behind Retreat Ranch- though the entire project is a family effort and collaboration.

In addition we have more extended family: Jennifer, our on site chef & retreat coordinator, Sharon our guest relations coordinator, Lily our activities coordinator- who we are so grateful for their beautiful hearts and energy they bring to the ranch. 

Our ranch is located on 46 acres in the heart of Hill Country Texas.  As we build the ranch, we are creating it to work with nature, rather than against it. You’ll notice that in how we try to keep the integrity of the land as we build and grow. Also, in conjunction with caring about the land, at least 60% of our build out is with repurposed materials/items.

We have also designed it for connection- to yourself and others through nature, incredible energy and sacred spaces.  We’re excited for you to come retreat with us!

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Meet the REST OF THE Team

Robin and Josh

Josh & Robin are integral to the build out and smooth operation of the ranch, accommodations, and all things that make the ranch pretty and amazing. They have an amazing daughter Daniella and we love having them here at the ranch!  They live on site also and we are forever grateful to them and consider them an extension of our family.

Jennifer is our in house retreat chef as well as retreat coordinator helping us to host incredible retreats here at the ranch.  Her beautiful spirit and vibrant energy brings us so much joy and we are so grateful for her!  She is also available for other hosts to book her services. Learn more about her and her offerings here. 

Sharon is our guest relations coordinator and helps with all things guest related so that when you come visit, you have an experience you won’t forget.  Sharon is also a mother of three and grandma of ten.  She enjoys most outdoor activities (anything in nature and with animals!).  She loves people and we are so grateful for her peaceful yet vibrant energy!

Lily is our in house retreat activities coordinator working hand in hand with Jenniferi!  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 women from around the globe that attend our retreats and ensure everyone feels loved and supported! 

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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

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).

Well this isn’t the easiest to answer as it depends on how you use the beds and sleeping sofas. Check out our stay page to see which accommodations have what layouts to determine the sleeping capacity for you. It ranges from 24 (if one person per bed and not using the sleeping sofas) to 28 if you sleep two per queen/king bed and utilize the sleeping sofas. No, I am sorry, we cannot go above our sleeping capacity for overnight guests.

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. 

Yes and no.  We do have mini split AC/Heaters in each tent as well as electric blankets.  In the 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 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.   

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 or any tv’s anywhere on the property. We do have internet but it is satellite internet which is subject to weather and just slow as molasses. 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.

Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of your deposit (equal to half of the minimum booking amount unless otherwise specified/agreed upon and refundable damage/security deposit or event insurance policy).

Payment in full is due no less than 25 days prior to your stay/event. If you cancel with 6 months (180+ days) or more notice then a refund minus credit card processing fees of 7% will be issued. If you cancel with 179 to 120 days notice then a 50% refund of monies paid will be refunded.  If you cancel with 119 days to 91 days then a 75% credit that does not expire (not applicable for holiday dates, subject to restrictions). Less than 90 days and earlier there are no refunds or credits.  An option is that we also can open up the date with no refund to see if it is rebooked- which then we would issue a full refund minus a 10% processing & credit card fees if it is rebooked.

You can change your date with 120 or more days notice with no change fee.  For changes less than 120 days to 30 days notice there is a $250 change fee.  Changes with less than 30 days notice are subject to restrictions and may not qualify for a change.  To see full rules/info click here. 

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. 

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.