Frequently Asked Questions

  • We’re in Blanco, Texas, about an hour from both Austin and San Antonio.

  • The property includes 4 queen beds by default with additional beds available upon request for a maximum total of 9 indoor beds across the retreat center, and a beautiful cleared campsite that can fit plenty of tents including our 10 pre-furnished tents, each already set up with twin beds on bed frames. So, 9 indoor beds and 10 outdoor tent beds total. We also have space for folks to bring their own tents.

    Cabin: 1 queen bed and 1 optional full sofa bed

    Studio: 1 queen bed and either 1 optional queen bed OR 2 twin beds

    Airstream: 1 queen bed and 1 optional twin bed

    Treehouse: 1 queen bed and 1 optional queen bed in the kitchen area.

    All additional beds include proper mattresses and frames (no air mattresses) with full linens provided for each bed EXCEPT in the pre-furnished tents (bring your own bedding for those).

    Our handbuilt driveway can only accommodate vehicles/trailers that are 20 feet long or less. We have 1 RV parking spot with electricity but no water or septic hookup.

  • Retreat Pricing: $1200/night for up to 25 guests (additional fees for pre-furnished tents at $100 per tent per retreat and each tent sleeps 2. We have 5 tents).

    Check in at 2:00 p.m. on arrival day (hosts can arrive at noon) and check out by noon on departure day.

    Note: To maintain the peaceful atmosphere of the retreat, we do not allow speakers or sound systems with heavy bass. ‘Heavy bass’ is defined as music that carries beyond the immediate area, or causes vibration or rattling. We will monitor volume and may ask adjustments as needed.

    (We are no longer booking weddings.)

  • Yes! We typically require an in person tour before booking.

    We can schedule tours most days between 12:00 p.m. noon and 4 p.m.

    Tours typically last around 1 hour.

    We can always show the event center (workshop/studio, pool, pavilion, kitchen, bath house, fire pit, picnic tables) but CAN’T always show the lodging spaces as they sometimes have Airbnb guests.

    We have detailed listings and pictures of each spot, if they happen to be occupied during your tour.

    The road to reach our property is 1 mile long and is gravel and bumpy. There are no potholes but it may not be suitable for vehicles with low ground clearance (such as sports cars with front spoilers or body kits), as they may scrape.

  • We provide tables and padded wooden folding chairs for all guests/participants. We also provide 25 backjacks, yoga mats, and mexican blankets.

    We have ten 60” round plastic tables, four 48” round plastic tables, three identical large wooden farmhouse tables (144”x33” each), one whitewashed larger wooden farmhouse table (167”x36”) and four rectangle plastic tables (30”x70” each). The farmhouse tables can comfortably fit 6 on each side and 1 on each end for a total of 14.

    We do NOT provide linens for tables.

    Click this link to see all of our kitchen amenities: https://www.hillcountrynatureretreat.com/kitchen

    We do have a small decor closet you’d be welcome to peruse. Here is a link to our inventory.

    We do have yard games you’re welcome to use: jumbo jenga, 3 cornhole sets, darts, and garden pick up sticks!

  • No, we do not provide any of those services but we do have a list of folks you’re welcome to reach out to!

    Stefani - stefani.9583@gmail.com - She’s cooked here a couple of times

    Ellie Ray: https://www.thehungriyogievents.com/

    Rebecca Fitzgerald - https://www.mindfulmealstx.com/-has cooked here

    Rachael Cody - cody.s.rachael@gmail.com

    Jennifer Suki- https://soulnourishedkitchen.com/

    Rachel Musquiz - rachelmusquiz.com 

    Bria Stifter chefbri@acutabovedining.com - https://acutabovedining.com/ 

    Chef Posey - IG is @chef.posey - she’s pretty active there 

    Divina Balazo - https://theplantbasedpalette.com/contact/

    @thewildtableevents on IG https://www.chefhangouts.com/

    @lemonbombchef on IG 

    Alex Freed (FB)- smiletoyourfood@gmail.com

  • Payment and Cancellation Policy

    (A) A deposit equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total rental fee is due upon signing of this Rental Agreement. The event date shall not be considered reserved until Hill Country Nature Retreat has received both the signed Rental Agreement and the required deposit payment. The deposit shall be applied toward the total rental fee. The total rental fee shown in this Agreement may be adjusted to reflect any additional services, rentals, or add-ons requested by Renter after signing, including but not limited to tent rentals. Any such charges will be added to the final invoice, which must be paid in full no later than ten (10) days prior to the event.

    B) The remaining balance of the rental fee shall be due in full no later than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event date.

    (C) All cancellations must be submitted in writing by email to Hill Country Nature Retreat.

    (D) If Renter cancels sixty (60) days or more prior to the scheduled event date, the deposit shall be refunded, less a $300 administrative fee. Any eligible refund will be initiated by Hill Country Nature Retreat within five (5) business days following receipt of the written cancellation notice.

    (E) If Renter cancels less than sixty (60) days prior to the scheduled event date, the deposit shall be considered nonrefundable.

    (F) In the event of a cancellation by Renter, Hill Country Nature Retreat may, at its discretion, attempt to rebook the reserved event date. If Hill Country Nature Retreat successfully rebooks the same date at the same rental rate, Hill Country Nature Retreat may issue a refund of amounts paid by Renter, less the $300 administrative fee.

    (Please note that policies and terms may be updated from time to time. The most current payment and cancellation terms will always be provided in the rental agreement, which guests will review and sign prior to booking.)

  • Perhaps! On the Booking Inquiry Form, you’ll be able to tell us your preferred dates and we’ll reply as soon as possible with an answer.

    We are happy to place a tentative hold on a date while you review the rental agreement and finalize your plans, after your tour. However, dates are not officially reserved until the signed rental agreement and required payment have been received. If another inquiry is received for the same date, we will notify you and provide the opportunity to secure the date before releasing the hold.

  • Visit any page on our website and fill out the form at the bottom or email us at connect@hillcountrynatureretreat.com

    After you submit the form, you’ll receive an email and we’ll need to schedule a tour.

    After that, booking is simple and easy!

  • We have 2 parking lots that can accommodate over 50 cars. The road to reach our property is 1 mile long and is gravel and bumpy. There are no potholes but it may not be suitable for vehicles with low ground clearance (such as sports cars with front spoilers or body kits), as they may scrape.

    Our handbuilt driveway can only accommodate vehicles/trailers that are 20 feet long or less. We have 1 RV hook up spot and we provide electric hookup but not water or septic.

  • Pets are ONLY allowed down at the airstream site, not at the venue/event space. If pets are seen at the event center, they’ll be asked to return to the airstream.

    We have fenced in chickens and free roaming cats that are rarely seen.

  • We are a nature based venue and therefore we have plenty of uneven ground. The walking pathways are all covered in crushed granite that is not suitable for stilettos as the pointy heels may sink into the ground if we’ve had recent rains. The larger parking lot is just mulched ground. We do have a driving loop where guests can be dropped off if they aren’t able to walk far. You’ll need to schedule a tour to truly understand the nature here. It’s what makes our venue so special!

    The road to reach our property is 1 mile long and is gravel and bumpy. There are no potholes but it may not be suitable for vehicles with low ground clearance (such as sports cars with front spoilers or body kits), as they may scrape. It also cannot accommodate vehicles larger than 20’.

  • We have Starlink Wifi available in the workshop, studio, courtyard, treehouse, cabin, and airstream.

    Most folks get cell service in most places on the property.

  • While our terrain is rugged and our permanent restrooms require stairs, guests in wheelchairs can be dropped off close to the ceremony area.
    If an accessible restroom is needed for an event, you are welcome to rent a ground-level, wheelchair-accessible porta-potty. Please let us know in advance so we can help coordinate placement.
    All of our overnight accommodations have stairs and are not wheelchair accessible. Since we built everything ourselves using almost entirely reclaimed materials, we weren’t able to design with accessibility in mind. While we aren’t able to offer wheelchair-friendly accommodations at this time, we recognize the importance of accessibility and hope to incorporate more inclusive design in future projects.

    The road to reach our property is 1 mile long and is gravel and bumpy. There are no potholes but it may not be suitable for extremely low riding vehicles.

  • At Hill Country Nature Retreat, we are committed to making our website welcoming and accessible to all visitors. We strive to provide clear navigation, descriptive imagery, accessible forms, and video content with captions and descriptions to ensure everyone can explore our retreat online.

    We recognize that some parts of the site may not yet be fully accessible. If you experience any difficulty accessing information or navigating our website, please reach out to us at connect@hillcountrynatureretreat.com , and we will gladly assist you.

    Our goal is to follow WCAG 2.1 AA standards and continuously improve our site’s accessibility, so every guest can enjoy a seamless experience before even arriving at the venue.