Enter the Holidays Grounded, Present and Connected

Texas Hill Country Service Retreat • October 22–25, 2026

A 4-day communal retreat to strengthen your relationship with yourself and others through somatic practice, partner work, and meaningful service.

Private Ranch near Austin, Texas
Limited to 20 participants
Shared $1200 • Semi Private $1500 • Private $1800

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✓No prior yoga experience needed ✓Open registration ✓All meals included ✓Service experience included

Hill Country Retreat: Blanco, TX

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Why This Retreat Exists

Your relationship to yourself shapes every relationship in your life.

When you are regulated, present, and open — connection flows.
When you are overwhelmed or defended — it contracts.

For four days, we step out of habitual patterns and into practices that help you:

  • respond instead of react

  • stay open in challenging moments

  • connect with compassion

  • experience genuine joy in community

  • relate to family and friends with more ease

This retreat prepares your nervous system and heart for the season ahead.

The holidays ask a lot of our relationships.

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Family dynamics.
Old patterns.
Emotional intensity.
Expectation.
Connection — and sometimes disconnection.

Most of us enter this season unprepared.

This retreat offers something different:

A space to ground yourself.
To practice presence.
To strengthen your capacity for connection.
To cultivate joy through service.

You leave not just rested — but resourced.

The Heart of Somavia Retreats: Service

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What makes this retreat different from typical yoga retreats is simple:

Service is at the center.

We spend one afternoon engaged in meaningful service with the surrounding community — this year including environmental care and animal rescue support.

Service shifts perspective.
It softens the self.
It reminds us we belong to something larger.

Research and lived experience both show that altruistic action increases meaning, purpose, and joy. When we help others, we experience connection directly — not as an idea, but as reality.

The specific task may change.
The intention does not.

Service becomes the ground from which transformation grows.

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Who This Is For

This retreat is for you if you:

  • want to feel more grounded around family and friends

  • struggle with relational stress or emotional overwhelm

  • want practical tools for connection

  • value community and shared experience

  • are curious about service as spiritual practice

  • want deeper relationship with yourself and others

Come alone or with someone you love.
This is not a couples retreat — it is a relational retreat for humans.

The Experience

Somatic & Yoga Practice

Daily embodied practices that regulate the nervous system and build internal awareness.

Relationship & Partner Practices

Exercises that develop presence, listening, boundaries, and authentic connection.

Meditation & Loving-Kindness

Practices that cultivate compassion toward yourself and others.

Service in Community

A shared service experience supporting environmental care and animal rescue.

Play, Rest & Connection

Time for nature, reflection, and shared joy.

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The Setting - Texas Hill Country

We gather on a private ranch one hour outside Austin, surrounded by wide skies, quiet beauty, and open land.

Expect:

  • expansive natural surroundings

  • peaceful retreat environment

  • hiking trails and outdoor space

  • fire pits and evening gatherings

  • swimming and relaxation areas

  • chef-prepared meals

  • intimate communal setting

This is a home designed for connection — not a commercial retreat center.

What You’ll Leave With

  • practical tools for navigating family dynamics

  • greater emotional regulation

  • stronger capacity for presence

  • deeper self-awareness

  • renewed sense of connection

  • meaningful friendships

  • a grounded foundation for the holiday season

This work continues long after the retreat ends.

A Supportive Daily Rhythm

Each day balances structure and spaciousness.

  • morning meditation and movement

  • nourishing shared meals

  • workshops and relational practices

  • service experience

  • free time for rest and integration

  • evening reflection and connection

The container is supportive, never rigid.

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Big Ideas, Real Impact

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Lodging and Space

  • A beautiful private ranch home designed for gathering and rest.

  • shared rooms for communal experience

  • limited private room options

  • comfortable gathering spaces

  • quiet areas for reflection

  • natural surroundings

What’s Included

  • 4 days / 3 nights lodging

  • all meals prepared by private chef

  • daily yoga and somatic practice

  • meditation and teachings

  • partner and relationship exercises

  • service experience

  • ranch amenities

  • full retreat program

Transportation not included.

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Modern living room with vaulted wooden ceiling, large windows, a central fireplace with wood logs, stylish furniture including sofas and chairs, and a contemporary chandelier.
Living room with a large glass wall and ceiling, including a sofa, armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a modern chandelier, with a view of an outdoor garden with trees.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, large window showing outdoor view, gray countertop, bowl of yellow fruit, and decorative plants.
Modern living room with a fireplace, tan armchairs, black coffee tables, a floor lamp, and large glass windows showing outdoor greenery.
Living room with gray sofa and pillows, black coffee table with decorative items, wall art featuring cowboy and horse scenes, wood-paneled wall with mounted deer head, two windows, and ceiling fan.
Living room with wood-paneled and concrete walls, modern furniture, a mounted antelope head, ladder, large window, and decorative items.
Room with two single beds separated by a white partition, a black chair, a bookshelf, a painting of the moon, a window, and a wooden ceiling.
A modern bathroom with a black framed mirror, gray hexagonal tiled walls, a red pendant light, and colorful abstract artwork on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a floating nightstand with decorative items, a potted plant, a window showing trees outside, and an abstract painting on the wall.
Modern bathroom with blue tiled walls, a window, a towel rack with gray towels, and a plant. The ceiling is wood-paneled with angled design and skylight.
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Interior of a wine cellar with brown leather chairs around a round table, a book, a glass of wine, grapes, and decorative pillows. Walls lined with wine bottles on black racks, a wooden ceiling, and a modern light fixture.
Modern outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, a television, and seating area, surrounded by grass and trees under a blue sky.
Outdoor dining area with a wooden table, eight beige chairs, a vase of yellow flowers, a bowl of oranges, plates, and napkins. A fireplace with firewood storage and a mounted TV on a concrete wall, with hanging pendant lights overhead.
Modern house with a rustic wooden exterior, outdoor patio seating, and a glass roof over the entrance area.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with modern design, gray sofa, leather armchairs, and large glass window showing greenery outside.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with wood cabinetry, gray sofa, leather armchairs, black coffee tables, large window with outdoor view, ceiling fan, and modern decor.
A modern fireplace with a each of wood logs stored below, black metal tools hanging on the side and minimalist decorative objects on a shelf above, set against a concrete and tile backdrop.
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An outdoor patio area with a modern open-air living room and kitchen, featuring a large stone in the foreground, a covered ceiling with hanging lights, surrounded by trees during dusk.
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Investment

Shared Room — $1200

Semi- Private Room — $1500
Private Room — $1800

  • open registration

  • limited to 20 participants

  • first come, first served

Join Us - If you want to meet the holiday season with more presence, compassion, and connection — we would love to practice together.

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Sample Schedule

Day 1: Arrival & Opening to Connection

  • 3:00 PM â€“ Check-in & welcome refreshments

  • 4:00 PM â€“ Find your private space and settle in

  • 6:00 PM â€“ Nourishing Welcome Dinner

  • 7:30 PM â€“ Welcome Circle

Day 2: The Foundations of Love â€“ Building Presence & Trust

  • 6:30 AM â€“ Morning Sun and Meditation (with coffee of course!)

  • 8:00 AM â€“ Light Breakfast

  • 9:00 AM â€“ Morning Movement Connection

  • 10:30 AM â€“ Free Time with Snacks Available

  • 12:o0 PM â€“ Full Lunch & Rest (explore, nap, journal, or take a walk together)

  • 2:00 PM â€“ Adventure & Joy Through Service - volunteering in the community

  • 6:00 PM â€“ Dinner or Deepening Connection

  • 7:30 PM â€“ Bonfire

Day 3: Deepening the Bond â€“ Communication & Joy

  • 6:30 AM â€“ Morning Sun and Meditation (with coffee of course!)

  • 8:00 AM â€“ Light Breakfast

  • 9:00 AM â€“ Morning Movement for Connection

  • 10:30 AM â€“ Free Time with Snacks Available

  • 12:o0 PM â€“ Full Lunch & Rest (explore, nap, journal, or take a walk together)

  • 2:00 PM â€“ Adventure & Joy together: Choose-your-own-joy experience (hiking, paddle boarding, cooking together, creative expression)

  • 6:00 PM â€“ Sunset Dinner Experience

  • 7:30 PM â€“ After Dinner Activities

Day 4: Carrying It Forward â€“ Sustaining Love & Connection

  • 9:00 AM â€“ Coffee and Light Fare

  • 10:00 AM â€“ Closing Circle

  • 11:00 AM â€“ Farewell Brunch & Departures

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all. Each of the practices will be scaled to meet the needs of every individual.

  • * Accommodation

    * Daily yoga and meditation sessions

    * Meals

    * Workshops or excursions

  • Common essentials include:

    * Comfortable yoga clothing

    * Yoga mat (check if provided)

    * Reusable water bottle

    * Journal and pen

    * Swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent (if in a tropical location)

    * Casual and weather-appropriate clothes

  • Absolutely. Many people attend solo. Retreats are often designed to foster a supportive, communal environment—making it easy to meet like-minded people.

  • This retreat will be serving meals made up of ALL food groups and influenced by the local influences.

    * If you have dietary restrictions you will need to list in your registration

  • Accommodations are a mix of private and shared and are first come first serve. You will select your preferences at the time of registrations. If private accommodations are still listed on the retreat home page, you will receive private accommodations.

  • Yes, transportation from the airport in Austin to the ranch is included.

  • It is expected that all retreat participants will behave in a manor that is kind and respectful of the location as well as the other participants.

    This retreat is an invitation to leave work behind and a minimization of cellphone and computer use is expected.

    There will be periods of time were cell phones are not permitted (only a few hours at a time)

    This I not a dry retreat, however no outside alcohol is permitted.

  • Yes, Hacienda Lluviosa has both reliable wifi and cell service.

  • This retreat location can accommodate up to 20 people

  • The folks that attend Soma-Via Service Retreats come from all walks of life, are all age groups and demographic and contain a multitude of life experiences. The one common thread is a deep commitment to bettering their understanding of themselves in order to better understand others. Come with an open heart.

SomaVia Service Retreats Terms and Conditions

  • These are all-inclusive retreats unless stated otherwise. The retreat fee covers:

    • Accommodation for the duration of the retreat

    • Daily yoga, movement, and meditation sessions

    • Scheduled workshops, excursions, and group activities

    • All meals (unless otherwise stated)

    • Ground transportation to and from the retreat center (from designated airport or meeting point)

    Airfare is NOT included. Each participant is responsible for arranging and paying for their own flights to and from the retreat location.

  • Payment in full is required to secure your spot

  • If you cancel 90 days or more before the retreat start date, you will receive a refund of any payments made.

    If you cancel 60–89 days before the retreat start date, you will receive a 50% refund of the total retreat cost.

    If you cancel less than 60 days before the retreat start date, no refund will be given. If you feel an acceptation should be made you can petition for such.

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect yourself in case of unforeseen changes or emergencies.

    In the unlikely event that the retreat is canceled by the host due to low enrollment, illness, or other circumstances beyond our control, you will receive a full refund of all payments made. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses, including airfare or travel insurance.

  • Participants are responsible for:

    • Booking their own flights to and from [Retreat Destination]

    • Arriving in time for the group transfer (if offered)

    • Securing valid passports and any required visas

    • Complying with any health or entry requirements (vaccinations, COVID-19 tests, etc.)

  • By registering for this retreat, you affirm that you are in good health and capable of participating in physical activities including yoga and movement practices. Please consult your physician before registering if you have any medical concerns.

    Participants are required to inform the retreat leader of any medical conditions, injuries, allergies, or dietary restrictions in advance.

    The retreat facilitators reserve the right to remove any participant from the retreat for behavior that is unsafe, disruptive, or detrimental to the group. No refund will be given in such cases.

  • By participating in this retreat, you acknowledge that yoga and travel carry inherent risks. You voluntarily assume full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property during the retreat.

    You release and hold harmless the retreat organizers, instructors, and partners from any and all liability, claims, or demands for injuries or damages incurred during the retreat, including but not limited to travel delays, illness, accidents, or loss of personal property.

  • Photographs and videos may be taken during the retreat and used for promotional purposes. By participating, you grant permission for your image to be used, unless you request otherwise in writing prior to the retreat.

  • We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. Discrimination, harassment, or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.

    If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact me

By registering and submitting payment for any Somavia Service Retreat, you agree to abide by the terms outlined above.

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