The Blank Space Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat
4100 Fischer Store Road, Wimberley, TX, USA
Up to 15 in group
Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- * Beginner-friendly—no previous mindfulness or yoga experience required
- * Intimate retreat experience with personalized attention
- * Daily yoga, mindfulness, and meditation practices
- * Guided breathwork and immersive sound baths
- * Opening cacao ceremony to cultivate intention and connection
- * Walking meditation and mindful nature experiences
- * Peaceful riverside setting along the beautiful Blanco River
- * Private river access with complimentary kayaking
- * Comfortable accommodations surrounded by nature
- * Nourishing vegetarian meals included
- * Optional morning silence to deepen presence and reflection
- * Plenty of time for rest, relaxation, journaling, and personal exploration
- * A welcoming, non-denominational retreat open to all backgrounds
- * Supportive facilitators dedicated to creating a safe and restorative experience
- * Disconnect from daily distractions and reconnect with yourself, nature, and community
- * Return home feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired with mindfulness practices you can carry into everyday life
About this Retreat
Amber is a dedicated mother, music enthusiast, and plant lover with a deep appreciation for all things Yoga. With over 22 years of experience in various styles of Yoga, she completed her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification in Costa Rica in 2024/and with Wild Heart (Austin, TX) in 2025. Reiki Level 2. Emotion Code Practitioner. Sound Healer.
Laila LeBlanc is a facilitator and ceremonialist based in Austin, Texas. She works at the meeting place of breath, body, and inner knowing — guiding people back toward a deeper relationship with themselves.
She facilitates Conscious Breathwork and offers one-on-one sessions, custom-designed containers, and group classes in Austin and beyond. Though her formal facilitation practice is newer, it grows from a long root system: nearly two decades guiding people through major life thresholds, and a lifetime committed to self-discovery and inner work.
Her work rests on a simple premise: you already know yourself better than anyone else can. Her role is to help you trust that.
Jessica Colson is a dedicated and passionate yoga instructor with RYT-500 nearly four years of teaching experience, blending her expertise from CorePower Yoga with her work in Colorado. With a rich academic background that includes a bachelor’s degree in public health and French and a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Jessica integrates her extensive knowledge of health and wellness into her yoga practice, aiming to foster holistic well-being for her students.
Jessica's teaching philosophy is rooted in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore their physical and mental potential. Her classes emphasize mindful movement, breath awareness, and the joy of personal discovery, aiming to inspire each student to find their own path to wellness and inner peace.
When she's not teaching or managing her business, Jessica enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and continuing her own yoga practice, always striving to grow and learn alongside her students.
Professional clairvoyant and 200 hour registered yoga instructor Snowy Rodeo guides your intuitive growth, helping you harmonize your mind, body, and soul. A local to Kyle Texas, her experience consists of over 20 years in Holistic Guidance involving treating the body, mind and soul. She is the founder of Psychic Yoga and Sound, a yoga practice that shows how to channel your energetic pathways and raise your vibration through breathwork exercises, chakra color theory, mediation and sound. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this practice will help you boost your confidence, awareness, flexibility, and energetic wellness.
Details of this retreat
The Blank Space Yoga & Mindfulness Retreat
Step away from the busyness of everyday life and join us for The Blank Space Mindfulness Retreat at Zoetic River, a peaceful sanctuary nestled along the beautiful Blanco River in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
Surrounded by quiet waters, open skies, and the grounding beauty of nature, this retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. Through mindfulness practices, yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound experiences, and time immersed in nature, you’ll create space for rest, reflection, and renewal.
Held during the season of gratitude and harvest, this weekend is an opportunity to pause and appreciate the abundance already present in your life. Together we’ll cultivate presence, celebrate simplicity, and reconnect with nature, community, and ourselves.
Whether you’re looking to recharge, deepen your mindfulness practice, or simply enjoy a restorative weekend away, The Blank Space offers a welcoming space to unplug, reset, and return home feeling more grounded, inspired, and refreshed.
No previous meditation or mindfulness experience is necessary. Whether you’re beginning your journey or looking to deepen an existing practice, you’ll be welcomed exactly as you are.
Retreat Highlights
• Two nights of accommodations at beautiful Zoetic River
• Daily yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices
• Breathwork and guided relaxation
• Immersive sound baths
• Opening Cacao Ceremony
• Walking meditation along the Blanco River
• Optional morning silence until lunch on Saturday
• Private Blanco River access with complimentary kayaking
• Optional henna tattoos
• Delicious nourishing meals
• Plenty of free time to relax, journal, explore nature, or simply rest
• A warm, supportive community in an intimate retreat setting
Sample Itinerary
Friday | Arrive & Settle In
2:30–5:00 PM — Check-In & Welcome
Settle into your room, explore the property, kayak on the river, or enjoy an optional henna tattoo.
3:30 PM — Henna Tattoos with Sunshine
5:30 PM — Welcome Circle & Introductions
6:00 PM — Dinner
7:00 PM — Cacao Ceremony with Laila
8:00 PM — Evening Sound Bath with Snowy Rodeo
Saturday | Slow Down & Reconnect
Guests are invited to observe optional noble silence until lunch, creating space for reflection and mindful presence.
7:00 AM — Coffee, Tea & Fresh Fruit
8:00 AM — Morning Yoga Flow with Jessica
9:30 AM — Breakfast
10:30 AM — Walking Meditation with Dara of Zoetic River
1:00 PM — Lunch & Break Silence
2:00 PM — Free Time
Kayak the Blanco River, connect with fellow retreat guests, journal, relax, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
5:00 PM — Breathwork with Laila
7:00 PM — Dinner
8:30 PM — Yin Yoga & Sound Journey
Sunday | Integrate & Return Home
7:00 AM — Coffee, Tea & Fresh Fruit
8:00 AM — Morning Yoga Flow with Jessica
9:30 AM — Breakfast
11:00 AM — Closing Group Experience
1:00 PM — Lunch & Farewell
Please note: This itinerary is intended as a guide. Session times and offerings may shift slightly as the weekend unfolds, allowing space for the natural rhythm of the retreat.
What You’ll Leave With
By the end of the weekend, you’ll leave with:
A calmer, more grounded nervous system
Practical mindfulness tools you can integrate into everyday life
Renewed energy and clarity
A deeper connection to yourself and the natural world
Meaningful connections with a like-minded community
Space in your mind—and your heart—for what matters most
In a world that constantly asks for your attention, The Blank Space is an invitation to simply be. Here, you’ll discover that sometimes the most meaningful moments are found in the quiet spaces between doing and being.
Accommodation
Guests may choose from a selection of private rooms and spacious king or queen suites, each thoughtfully designed to provide comfort, privacy, and a peaceful night’s rest. Nestled within the tranquil surroundings of Zoetic River, every accommodation offers a quiet place to relax between sessions while enjoying the beauty of the Texas Hill Country and the nearby Blanco River
At the end of each day of practice, you’ll return to a peaceful private room designed for comfort, rest, and quiet reflection.
Our accommodations are intentionally simple yet thoughtfully appointed, providing a comfortable sanctuary between guided sessions. Whether you choose one of our spacious river-view suites or a cozy private room, each space is designed to help you unwind and wake refreshed for the next day of practice.
Guests may choose from:
Private King Suites
Our most spacious accommodations feature a king bed, private bathroom, fireplace, mini fridge, kettle, and a private porch overlooking the river.
Private Queen Suites
Beautifully appointed with a queen bed, private bathroom, fireplace, mini fridge, kettle, and a private porch with views of the surrounding landscape.
Private Rooms
Our cozy private rooms offer a comfortable bed, quality linens, and a quiet atmosphere for restful sleep. These intentionally simple rooms provide everything you need while encouraging a peaceful, distraction-free retreat experience.
Private Dark Room
For guests seeking an even deeper inward journey, our Dark Room offers a completely light-controlled environment designed to support profound rest, meditation, and introspection.
Throughout your stay, you’ll also enjoy access to the natural beauty of Zoetic River—from towering oak trees and peaceful walking paths to the tranquil river that flows alongside the property. Every space has been thoughtfully created to support your journey inward.
Private King (Blanco)
Spacious inside and out with a private porch overlooking the river. Full private bathroom, half kitchen with mini fridge, coffeemaker and kettle, fireplace, closet, robe, King size bed, high end linens, Nature based theme.
Private King (Llanos)
Spacious inside and out with a private porch overlooking the river. Full private bathroom, half kitchen with mini fridge, coffeemaker and kettle, fireplace, closet, robe, King size bed, high end linens, Nature based theme.
Private Queen (Comal)
Spacious inside and out with a private porch river and prairie views. Full private bathroom, half kitchen with mini fridge and kettle, fireplace, closet, Queen size bed, high end linens, Nature based theme.
Private Queen (Frio)
Spacious inside and out with a private porch river and prairie views. Full private bathroom, half kitchen with mini fridge and kettle, fireplace, closet, Queen size bed, high end linens, Nature based theme.
Silent- Dark Room (Copy)
A smaller, womb-like room designed for sensory quiet.The simplicity is intentional, and so is the stepped up level of comfort: luxurious linens, a high-end mattress, and premium pillows make this one of the most deeply restful rooms on the property.Dark, simple, and free of visual interruptions, this room complements and deepens the experience of Silent Retreat
Yoga- Private Room
Comfortable and private, designed simply with artful touches. Opulent twin XL, Amish made Naturepedic mattresses with high end linens. Special art touches, ceiling fan, lamp, alarm clock, robe, small desk and tray, lantern, space to stretch or meditate in privacy. Nature based theme. All private rooms are in close proximity to the dining hall, tea bar, and snacks. There is a bathroom bank with two showers and two water closets conveniently located. Ask us about our special Dark Room- a super plush, sensory reset room to rest and revitalize your senses. The Dark Room allows you to sleep and meditate in total darkness, a rare gift in this world of constant flashing colored lights. Everything works better when you turn it off for a little while, including your senses.