Wimberley Mindful Retreat — Spring 2026

What this retreat actually is

Three days of structured silence punctuated by gentle breathwork. Two seated sessions in the morning, walking meditation midday, breathwork mid-afternoon, group dharma talk in the evening. The schedule looks aggressive on paper — six “official” hours of practice — but it’s pacing, not endurance. You won’t feel beat up.

The setting

Wimberley sits about 90 minutes from Austin, in the Texas Hill Country. The center is a former family ranch converted in 2018. Cedar cabins, a meditation hall with windows on three sides that look out at oak trees, a dining lodge with one long table.

There’s a creek behind the property. If you wake up before 6am you’ll have it to yourself.

What a day looks like

5:00am  Wake-up bell
5:30am  Sit (45 min)
6:30am  Walking meditation (30 min)
7:00am  Breakfast — silent
8:30am  Sit (45 min) + dharma talk (30 min)
10:00am Free time / nature walk
12:00pm Lunch — silent
1:30pm  Rest / journal
3:00pm  Breathwork session with Mark (60 min)
4:30pm  Group share (optional, breaks silence)
6:00pm  Dinner — silent
7:30pm  Evening sit (45 min)
9:00pm  Lights out

The breathwork specifically

Mark’s sessions are quieter than what you might find at a typical “breathwork experience.” No screaming, no music at full volume. He uses 4-7-8 patterns and box breathing primarily, with a few rounds of slightly elevated holotropic technique near the end of each session. Suitable for people with no breathwork background. People with anxiety conditions should talk to Mark beforehand.

Cost breakdown

$1,450 covers three nights, all meals, all instruction, and an optional 45-minute private with Sarah. Private cabin (vs shared) is +$300. Transport is on you — most attendees rent a car at AUS and rideshare back.