frequently asked questions

  • All yogis are welcomed to attend, from beginner to advanced levels. Our expert instructors will help guide you through variations to accommodate your needs.

  • The retreat is all inclusive! Your accommodations, food, yoga sessions, workshops, spa treatments (massage and facial), access to the spa deck and hiking trails, rituals and ceremonies, sound bath, and meditations are all included. There are opportunities to add on additional enhancements to fully customize your spa treatments.

  • The Root & Rise Retreat Menu is carefully designed to nourish body and soul over 4 days, using seasonal produce available in Texas in October. It offers balanced meals that are grounding (root) and uplifting (rise), with both vegetarian and regular protein options at every main meal. The menu emphasizes whole, fresh ingredients that support energy, digestion, and hormone health. Review a detailed menu on the itinerary page. Alcohol will not be provided though guests are welcomed to bring their own. Illicit drugs and any plant medicine are not permitted on the ranch.

  • October in the Texas hill country can be quite variable! Pack layers. Bring closed toed shoes for hiking the trails throughout the property.

    Linens and bath towels/wash cloths are provided, as is shampoo and body wash. Bring a towel and swim suit if you plan to utilize the amenities at the spa deck (Sauna, cold plunge, cedar barrel hot tub, cowboy dipping pool). Sun hat, natural sunscreen and/or insect repellant are encouraged.

    There are a limited amount of community yoga mats, blocks, straps, bolsters/cushions, and blankets available for use. If you have your own and the space to bring them as you travel to the ranch, please do.

    The schedule intentionally includes free time for you to explore what rest means for you during the retreat. You’re welcomed to bring things to support that goal!

  • The Ranch is a 40 acre Texas hill country forest. The owners have their homestead on the property with a farm (milking goats, bees, and egg laying hens) and an organic garden and food forest along with the retreat center. There are 2 miles of hiking trails as well as a walking labyrinth, meditation pond, and fire pit circle. The spa deck near the yoga studio boasts a sauna, cedar barrel hot tub, cold plunge, and a cowboy dipping pool.

    The Lotus Ranch @ 525 Fischer Trail, Wimberley, Texas 78676

  • From the owners:

    Our lodge features a commercial kitchen with pantry, dining room and lounge space.  The lodge has 9 bedrooms, with a total of 25 twin beds (3 of which are top bunks) and 3 large shared bathrooms. 

    As we keep our facilities running, we select appliances that do not emit an extra Radio Frequency or Electromagnetic Field. Our electrical system is not pulsing with interference from Smart Meter Monitoring, and we have scanned each bed with a Tri-field Meter to ensure a zero-ed out sleeping experience. We are likely an excellent match for sensitive folks.

    Lotus Ranch does have WIFI in the lounge located at the front of the Yoga Studio. We intentionally do not have internet in the lodge, so that guests can detox from their phone behaviors and sleep peacefully. We suggests guests make the most of their weekend and have their phone on airplane mode.

    Our Facility has been cleaned with non-toxic Thieves Cleaner, along with all natural products like vinegar and baking soda, since 2016. We use cedar oil and other strong essential oils for pest management, keeping in-line with our organic farming ethics.

    Our laundry is done without fragrances, choosing Eco-detergents that do not leach chemicals such as PFAs into our environment.

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