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Essential Nature

 Yoga retreat & digital detox in the Texas Hill Country 

October 12-15, 2023

yoga
digital detox
breath work
meditation
massage
nature
fire
community
communication
conversation
silence
eclipse
transformation

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ABOUT

Here's the plan...

Join us for a transformative 4-day, 3-night yoga retreat and digital detox amidst the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country.

Experience the revitalizing power of disconnecting from technology and immersing yourself in nature.

 

Spending time together away from daily life and moving through the day with clarity of intention is the hallmark of a retreat. 

By consciously setting aside our devices, we will create space and time to rediscover our true selves, forge meaningful connections with others, and reconnect with the world around us.
 

Deepen your yoga practice and understanding of how yoga and mindfulness are tools we can use to reconnect to ourselves and the world around us.

 

Learn techniques to create and establish boundaries with technology.

Nourish your body and soul with healthy, delicious vegetarian meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

 

Immerse yourself in beauty, nature, and the breathtaking power of a solar eclipse.

Our daily schedule

Friday + Saturday *

Morning quiet

7:30 light breakfast/coffee/Tea

8:00 practice

10:00 light snack coffee/tea

10:30 pranayama/meditation

11:30  nature walk

12:30 lunch

2:00-5:00 free time (massage available)

5:00 evening practice

6:30 dinner

8:00 fire

9:00 evening quiet

Thursday

3:00 arrival and check-in

4:30 evening practice

6:30 dinner

8:00 fire

9:00 evening quiet

Sunday

Morning quiet

7:30 light breakfast/coffee/tea

8:00 practice

10:00 light snack coffee/tea

10:30 pranayama/meditation

11:00 closing ceremony

*Schedule will accommodate annular solar eclipse on Saturday at 11:54am
Schedules subject to change.

THE PLACE
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Camino Ranchito is nestled on 100 acres of breathtaking vistas, adorned with majestic oak trees, illuminated walking paths, and serene hiking trails, offering an idyllic sanctuary where you can reconnect with your inner self and the natural wonders that surround you.

JENANDKATE

JEN KENTRUP and KATE COLLINS

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Jen and Kate took their first yoga class together at a friend's loft in Brooklyn over 25 years ago, and have been friends ever since.  They have over 10,000 hours experience teaching classes, retreats, workshops and trainings.

 

Jen and Kate share the desire to teach what they have learned about cultivating spaciousness and clarity in both the body and the mind. They are devoted practitioners, students and teachers, and bring maturity in practice and lived experience to each retreat.

THE DETAILS
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The details

Why:

We go on retreat to find ourselves, and use the time away to find space, quiet and a softer way of being. Eclipses hold profound significance in traditional yoga, with the belief that asana and mantra meditation gain heightened potency during this sacred period. Texas Hill Country is in the direct path of a “ring of fire” solar eclipse on October 14th, offering a unique opportunity for introspection and dedicated practice. 

 

Where:

Camino Ranchito is about an hour from Austin, in the heart of Texas Hill Country. The property encompasses over 100 acres of land, and includes scenic views, walking trails, a large, modern, air-conditioned yoga barn with wood floors, a large limestone circular fire pit, a seasonal waterfall dam, many quiet sitting spaces, and a grotto kitchen and dining area. Eight friendly cows graze the property, and you may have a peacock sighting. 

 

Registration:

*Choose your room type and pay in full  or choose "Make A Deposit" to pay $750 and secure your spot

*Click "Checkout" and then enter your name and details 

*Read retreat policies

*Pay with Credit Card or PayPal 

*All payments are non-refundable

 

If you would like to attend but have questions about pricing and/or payment methods please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you

Pricing

We have booked the entire property, but space is limited to maintain the quality of our intimate retreat. Our accommodations consist of four unique houses, each with common areas, kitchens and various additional amenities.

Early bird ends August 15th

* DOUBLE OCCUPANCY RATE IS BASED ON 2 PEOPLE SHARING A ROOM AND A BED. TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU WILL NEED TWO ADULTS, EACH PAYING THE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY PRICE. WHEN YOU RESERVE YOUR ROOM LET US KNOW WHO YOU ARE SHARING WITH SO WE CAN BE SURE TO PLACE YOU TOGETHER.

What is/not included

Included in the price:

Beautifully furnished, rustic accommodations 

Daily nourishing vegetarian meals, prepared by our amazing chef Holly

Unlimited coffee and tea 

Hot stone sauna house available to all guests

Immersive programming, including daily yoga, pranayama and meditation

Additional programming offerings and special solar eclipse yoga practice

Yoga mats and props

*Limited wifi, although we strongly encourage you to turn devices off and enjoy a digital detox

 

Not Included in the price:

Airfare

Airport transfers from Austin

Alcoholic beverages

Massage (which is available for an additional cost)

Contact

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