BIG BEND | BENEATH THE QUIET YOGA & HIKE RETREAT
Catch your breath beneath the stars.
Nourish your nervous system in the desert’s stillness.
April 10-13, 2026
The Experience
A soul-stirring retreat in the wild, whispering quiet of Big Bend National Park. April 10–13, 2026 | Terlingua, Texas.
Imagine mornings that begin under vast desert skies, where your body gently wakes through grounding yoga, your breath syncs with the rhythms of the land, and your heart opens to silence — true, sacred silence.
This 4-day Yoga + Hike Retreat invites you into the awe-inspiring landscape of Big Bend, where canyons echo, hot springs soothe, and stars stretch endlessly above. We’ll hike iconic trails like Santa Elena Canyon, soak in the Hot Springs, and gather for intentional movement practices rooted in nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, and inner spaciousness. You’ll stay at the contemporary Stardust A-Frames, next to the historic Terlingua ghost town, with nourishing meals from our private chef, time to connect in community, and space to simply be. This is for you if:
You crave both stillness and movement, solitude and connection
You want to reconnect with your body and nature in equal measure
You’re ready to pause the noise and tune in to something deeper
You value high quality nourishment for your body
Come walk the land. Breathe the air. Sleep beneath the stars. Answer to the whispers. Big Bend is calling.
The Food
Our retreat experience is deeply nourished—literally—by a private chef who brings a holistic, and intentional approach to every meal. Each dish is designed to ground, energize, and elevate your experience in the desert.
This isn’t just meal prep—it’s a full culinary journey rooted in authenticity, seasonal ingredients, and a deep respect for nourishment as ritual. Crafting a top-tier food experience in the remote Big Bend region is no small feat. With limited access to groceries and specialty items, it requires serious intention, planning, and investment—and we’ve chosen to go all in. Because we believe food is medicine. Food is soul care. Food is a form of love. You’ll dine under desert skies with meals that are both grounding and elevated, each plate thoughtfully aligned with your body’s rhythms and the energy of the land.
Where we’ll be staying
In the modern and stylish Stardust A-Frame Cabins. We can arrange for private or shared accommodations. Stardust Big Bend.
What’s Included?
3 night/4 days accommodations at Stardust Big Bend
Nourishing, holistic meals from an acclaimed retreat chef: dinner on Friday through breakfast on Monday
We will also have hike snacks to keep you energized during our days of hiking and exploring
Park Entry Fees
Group hikes through the national park
What’s Not Included?
Transportation there and back, you can expect a 10 hour drive (from Conroe/Houston).
Please plan to arrive by 4:00pm Friday April, 10. Closer to the retreat we will send out an optional carpooling chart.
Transportation in the national park. We will be carpooling to explore the park so you may need to drive during some excursions. If you have a high clearance vehicle and would be willing to be one of our point drivers, a discount or gas reimbursement will be available.
Food outside of retreat chef/snack offerings
Alcohol
Investment
EARLY BIRD: paid in full by November 1, 2025
Standard Registration: All pricing will increase by
$200 after November 1, 2025 and must be paid in full by December 1, 2025
Cottage: Accommodates 5 people
The Cottage has a bedroom with a queen bed with a very comfortable mattress. The living room has a very comfortable sleeper sofa from West Elm that converts into a queen bed, the loft is accessed by a ladder. It has three twin beds. A small window gives a view of the Chisos Mountains from the top, a full kitchen, and a full bathroom. The bathroom and space will be shared by 5 people. This is our most economical option.
$2000 per person (1 available)
A Frame Cabins: Accommodates 2-4 people
The A-Frame cabins can accommodate up to 4 people if shared queen beds are suitable. The A-Frame Cabin has a bedroom, a living room, a full kitchen, and a full bathroom. The bedroom has a queen bed with a very comfortable mattress. The living room has a very comfortable sleeper sofa from West Elm that converts into a queen bed.
Quadruple Occupancy $2000 per person
NOTE: shared bed in bedroom queen bed and ShARED BED IN living room QUEEN pull out
Triple Occupancy $2100 per person
NOTE: shared bed in bedroom & Single person in queen pull out
Double Occupancy $2300/$2200 Per person
Queen Bed in Bedroom = $2300
Queen Bed pull out in living room = $2200
Single Occupancy = $4500 per person
full cabin to one person
To secure your space, we collect a non-refundable deposit of $1000. Final payment for early bird is due Sept 1, 2025 and final payment for regular pricing is due December 1, 2025.
Sample Detailed Itinerary
(schedule is always subject to change in-door/out door classes will be weather dependent)
Friday
4:00 Arrive + Settle In at Stardust
5:00 - 6:00 Welcome Dinner
6:00 - 7:30 Opening Circle and ✨ Unwind + Arrive | Gentle Post-Travel Yoga
7:30 - 8:30 Enjoy a sunset desert
Saturday | Healing Springs Day
7:00 - 8:15 🌅 Morning Attunement | Desert Awakening Yoga
8:15- 9:15 Nourishing Breakfast
9:15- 10:15 Drive to Rio Grande Nature Trail
Light 1-hour hike with breathtaking views of the Rio Grande and Mexico
11:15 - 11:30 Drive to Historic Hot Springs
11:30 - 1:00 Soak + Lunch at Historic Hot Springs
Dip into the Hot Springs + optional Rio Grande plunge
Enjoy packed lunches/snacks in the shade
**Pending high clearance vehicle
1:00 - 2:00 Drive back to Stardust to change clothes, or head straight to Terlingua
2:00 - 5:00 Explore Terlingua Ghost Town
Find a souvenir at the Trading Post
Enjoy an afternoon caffeine fix at Venga or Espresso y Poco Mas
Explore defunct mine shafts and soak in iconic desert views
Snap some photos at the desert cemetary
5:00 Return to Stardust
6:00 - 7:00 Community Dinner + Dessert
7:00 - 8:15 🌙 Ease + Integrate | Somatic Sunset Yoga & Meditation
Sunday | Sacred Canyon Day
7:00 - 8:15 🌄 Breathe + Expand | Morning Movement
8:15 - 9:15 Breakfast
9:15 - 10:15 1-hour scenic drive to Santa Elena Canyon
Hike the famed Santa Elena trail (1-2 miles)
Option to bring Tevas or water shoes (depending on river level you may need to walk in water)
Enjoy canyon views, solitude, and silence
Enjoy lunch at the trailhead
12:15 Begin Return Drive
Return Drive Highlights :
30-minute hike to ruins at the Dorgan-Sublett Trail
Snap some photos of pink prickly pear cactus near Burro Mesa
Stop at any of the scenic viewing areas for epic sights
2:00 - 6:00 Free Time
Return to Stardust, sip coffee in Terlingua, or simply rest
6:00 Final Dinner + Dessert
7:00 - 8:15 🌌 Wind Down in the Wild | Evening Yoga & Meditation
8:15 - 8:45 Closing Reflections
Monday
7:00 - 8:00 🌞 Return to Center | Closing Practice
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 Pack + Depart