About Our Property

Our retreat center is tucked in the woods near Blanco, Texas, just an hour from Austin and San Antonio and surrounded by nature. Built by hand by Marlena and Eugene, using mostly reclaimed materials, it’s a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path setting for gatherings that center creativity, rest, and reconnection.

Key Features

★★★★★

“I recently hosted a retreat for mothers at HCNR, and we could not have been happier with the beautiful, and thoughtfully curated space created by Marlena and Eugene. Just WOW. They've thought of everything to create a comfortable and nurturing space in harmony with and in homage to the beautiful hill country, and their hospitality is unparalleled. I cannot wait to go back!”

Lodging Options

We offer several comfortable and unique lodging options for overnight guests, including handmade cabins and a cleared campground for up to 20 campers, each designed to help you unplug and recharge. Each space is surrounded by trees and thoughtfully furnished with the essentials.

Gathering Spaces + Amenities

Our retreat center is designed to foster connection and creativity. Whether you’re gathering for a group meal, a workshop session, or quiet reflection, the land and structures provide a flexible, open-air setting that supports a range of experiences.

We built this retreat center ourselves, slowly, by hand, using mostly reclaimed materials because we believe spaces don’t have to be fancy to feel meaningful. We wanted to create a place where people could gather without pressure, reconnect with nature, and feel at home in the quiet. Everything here is intentionally simple, built with care, and meant to support real connection, rest, and creativity.

What You Can Host Here

Our space is intentionally simple so it can flex to fit the needs of each group. Here are just a few types of gatherings we love to host:

Mind-Body & Nature Retreats

• Yoga and movement retreats

• Meditation or mindfulness weekends

• Forest bathing or nature immersion retreats

Creative & Craft-Based Retreats

• Writing, journaling, or poetry retreats

• Artist residencies or plein air painting weekends

• Herbalism, pottery, or natural dye workshops

• DIY retreats for people who just want creative time in nature

Seasonal & Ceremonial Gatherings

• Solstice and equinox ceremonies

• Women's or men's circles

• Grief retreats

• Fire circle gatherings

Community-Oriented Events

• Small group reunions or friend retreats

• Homeschool / unschool gatherings

• Nature-based family camps

• Low-key group camping weekends

What’s Included + Pricing

Every Event Booking Includes:

• Exclusive use of our 37 acre property (everything mentioned in this brochure)

• Wifi in the workshop, cabin and treehouse

• Overnight lodging

• Event spaces

• Fire pit and trails

• Optional campsite for up to 20 guests

• Time for setup and take-down

• Tables and chairs for all your guests

Pricing: $1000/night for up to 25 guests. This is subject to change once the Lodge (will sleep 20) is complete.

Extra Amenities to Elevate Your Retreat

Comfort & Convenience

• 25 yoga mats, 25 Backjacks, 25 Mexican blankets

• Indoor/outdoor rugs and thoughtful decor for you to use however you wish

• Fresh flower vases to brighten spaces/dining tables

Creative & Social Extras

• Some art supplies for journaling, sketching, or group activities

• Puzzles and games for downtime or team building

Entertainment

• Huge 200″ projector screen with a Firestick and Wifi for movies, workshops, or presentations

Tiny Market Shop

• A thoughtfully curated retreat shop full of local handmade items to take home as mementos, small gifts or souvenirs from their special weekend

Kitchen Ready

• Full kitchen stocked with flatware, dishes, and most everything needed for retreat meals

Why Hosts Love It

Everything you need is ready and included: no extra rentals, no last-minute runs to the store. From cozy corners to creative activities to a fully-equipped kitchen, your retreat is easy to run and feels thoughtfully curated for a memorable experience.

Check in-Check out

There are a couple of different options for check in times.

Standard: Check in the to the event center for hosts only: 11:00 a.m. This includes all spaces EXCEPT the treehouse, cabin, and airstream. Check in to the event center for participants: 11:30 a.m. This includes all spaces EXCEPT for the treehouse, cabin, and airstream. Check in for those spaces is at 2:00 p.m.

Treehouse Bonus: extra fee of $165. Check in the to the event center for hosts only: day before your retreat at 2:00 p.m. or later. This includes staying that night in the treehouse, if desired. This includes all spaces EXCEPT the cabin and airstream.

Check in to the event center for participants: anytime on the day of your retreat. This includes all spaces EXCEPT for the cabin and airstream. Check in for those spaces is at 2:00 p.m.

(If you will be staying the night before in the treehouse and need it to be flipped for your guests, you’ll need to schedule that with Marlena. No extra fee.)

All Lodging Bonus: extra fee of $500. Check in the to the event center for hosts only: day before your retreat at 2:00 p.m. or later. This includes staying that night in the treehouse, cabin, studio and airstream, if desired. Check in to the event center for participants: anytime on the day of your retreat. This includes all spaces. (If you will be staying the night before in any of the lodging spaces and need them to be flipped for your guests, you’ll need to schedule that with Marlena. No extra fee but flipping will take 1-2 hours and doesn’t start until after 10:00 a.m.)