Hello Friend ~

Join us for a weekend retreat

in Taylor, TX

I’m gathering a small group

of mothers and daughters

to relax, play, and learn together.

 
 
 

This opportunity may be for you if …

 

… you’ve heard about the benefits of retreat and you feel ready to dive in

… you want to spend time with your daughter exploring the Field of Possibility 

… someone else providing healthy delicious meals sounds good to you right now

… you’d enjoy being in a friendly intergenerational community  

… you’re ready for a potentially life-altering experience facilitated by a grandmother

… you’re free the weekend of May 10 and 11

 
 

~ Who I Am ~

Kathryn Thomas, Ph.D. (Education, 1996)

In 1999 I attended my first women’s retreat in Mount Shasta, CA. It changed my life. Forever.

Since then, I have enjoyed and benefited from retreats with various themes: conscious movement forms including yoga and dance, meditation, communication skills, enneagram study, nutrition and healthy eating, nature, and spiritual practice — most of which overlap, in my experience.

I started co-facilitating retreats in 2004, learning directly from master teachers how to help women relax and enjoy practicing new skills and gaining new perspectives. In 2014 I began leading retreats on my own — in borrowed or rented spaces. Now I have a venue that provides the beautiful, comfortable, private, safe, clean retreat space I’ve been seeking: Taylor Cottage.

I am very happy about this … and I’m eager to welcome women to join me there.

 
 

~ What You Can Expect ~

An experience uniquely designed

for mothers and daughters

I encourage you to bring your beginner mind — along with your years of experience — as we explore ways to light-heartedly nurture and heal ourselves and each other.

A powerful tool we will employ is Tara Brach’s RAIN of Compassion.

We will hold this — and all our learnings — lightly. No prior experience or special abilities are required for any of them.

 

Let’s Celebrate Each Other

with camaraderie, play,

laughter, and delicious food

 
 
 

~ Details and Logistics ~

 

  • The Mother-Daughter 2025 retreat takes place from 10 am Saturday May 10 through 3 pm Sunday May 11.

  • Taylor, Texas is located 45 minutes NE of Austin. Retreat activities take place at Taylor Cottage, located in an historic neighborhood. I will help you sort out arriving in Taylor. For now: The closest airport is Austin-Bergstrom. Alternatively, Amtrak stops in Taylor if you enjoy train travel.

  • Women who live nearby may join us for the day and go home to sleep. Depending on traffic, the commute from nearby communities such as Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Manor, Hutto, and Elgin is less than an hour.

    There are four good sleepover options. The first three are an easy walk to the Cottage. (Note: this is not an exclusive list. You may find something else you like if you search.)

    • Talbot Commons Pocket Hotel

      Note: I have negotiated a discounted rate of $130/night + tax for rooms 2, 3, 4, and 9. If you choose one of these, just use code WELLWISE when you book it. These rooms have kitchenette and/or multiple occupant options.

    • Pecan Manor

    • Kathryn’s Cozy Abode. The two-bedroom duplex next door has a double bed and two twin beds, as well as a kitchen and bathroom. Contact me directly if you are interested.

    • Taylor Holiday Inn

  • The cost to participate in all activities is $200 for the weekend for both mother and daughter. (Note that lodging is separate.)

    Meals are included.

    If you are strongly motivated to participate but the cost is beyond your current budget, let's definitely talk.

 
 
 

So, what about …

… my special dietary needs? 

We’ll plan in advance so that meals are safe for you to eat.

Or you are invited to bring what you need and prepare your meals on-site.

Or you can bring your own prepared meals.

Fortunately, the kick-ass kitchen in the retreat space can accommodate more than one chef. The fridge is spacious and there is room in the freezer for what you need.

… my physical limitations? 

We’ll plan in advance to work with whatever you bring. All bodies are welcome, provided that yours can navigate short flights of steps at both entrances to the Cottage.

… my need for privacy ?

I like to keep distractions and intrusions to a minimum. Thus my retreats are limited in size.

As participants sleep offsite — at home, for local women and their daughters, or at a nearby hotel or bnb or others, we will all have time to relax, reflect, and re-Source between retreat days.

 
 

~ Kind Words for Kathryn ~

“The retreat was well organized ... There was plenty of time for relaxing and reflecting. The space was beautiful and inviting. Participants who arrived as strangers bonded over the incredible food that was served and shared experiences. During the entire time, I felt supported, valued, and free to express myself openly. I left with a deeper understanding ...”
— I.T.
 
“Kathryn has superpowers of empathy, leading to an ethereal but balanced wisdom. She has served as mentor to many through her deep study of the enneagram. In my view, she is the perfect guide, embodying experience, knowledge, and good judgment.”
— H.S.
 
“I encourage women to try this experience because it feels safe, natural, and authentic. There is no comparison, competition, or judgment — it’s open and supportive. ”
— L.K.
“When I show up in community, I’m reminded how much more alike we are as human beings than we are different. Afterwards, I notice a real connection to my body and a lift in my spirit.”
— B.E.
 
 

Ready to join?

Note: The above button will take you to my PayPal account page. There you can enter the amount you are paying and click send.

 
 

Questions?

Contact me at kathryn@wellwisestrong.com.

I would LOVE to talk with you about how a mother-daughter retreat might benefit YOU.