NATURE GLAMP 5, SAMADHI YOGA RETREAT:
Listing description/The Space:
Samadhi Yoga Retreat is a 30 acre nature preserve and center dedicated to silence and the children in all of us. Our crowning jewel is our three story tall cedar pyramid that sits on the same latitude line as the pyramids in Giza. We aim to give guests solace and peace when visiting, and encourage soft sounds. Our Nature Glamps are A-frames with deck flooring. A fan and space heater are supplied, there is no central heat/air.
We have 5 A-frame glamps nestled into the tree line overlooking Panther Canyon. They all share the common bathhouse and kitchenette that is located at the glamp area.
The bathhouse contains 3 toilet closets and 2 shower rooms, as well as a small kitchenette (with stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, utensils, pots and pans) and a laundry area.
If you are staying for a while, please bring your own laundry supplies and coffees/teas/food. We do not supply any food or beverages on site, other than ground coffee and a selection of hot teas for shorter stays.
We are on well water, and it is excellent.
We do not supply body wash, shampoo or conditioner.
Bed linens, pillows, towels, washcloths, dish/hand soaps are provided.
Quiet hours begin at 9:30pm.
We do not allow parties or high volume activities.
We do not allow smoking anywhere on site, or use of illegal substances on our premises.
All are welcome.
Our Path of Silence is golden and we ask all guests to respect and honor silence on this path. Tune in / Tune out.
The Pyramid and Log Cabin are off limits to glamp guests, unless arranged with management. If a retreat host/group has rented the “base retreat” during your stay at your glamp, you will have access to your glamp and the glamp area only, which is nestled behind the Pyramid at the lower end of the property, with an awesome view of the canyon.
If a base retreat/event is present, please use discretion as you walk the property and be aware of any private ceremonies or classes taking place, respectfully not disturbing those events. If there is no base retreat booking during your stay, you may use our fire pit area and Log Cabin grounds, as well as the decks of the Log Cabin and Pyramid to lounge, read and practice yoga.
For outdoor practice, bring your own mat. Please do not remove mats from our Pyramid.
Glamp 5 is equipped with one king size bed with fresh linens and towels/washcloths.
With its personal deck, nestled at the top of the slope overlooking Panther Canyon, you can relax with a great book or practice yoga in nature, enjoying your coffee, tea or other beverage while nestled in the trees.
Our Nature Glamp guests may use our "sexy shower" (an outdoor open air shower overlooking Panther Canyon), or the Glamp Bathhouse, which is central to the glamp area.
In the Glamp Bathhouse, we have two shower closets and three toilet closets. These are shared amongst all glamp guests, and do lock while in use.
Also housed in the Bathhouse is our small kitchen for glamp guests and long term residents. This kitchen is equipped with a gas stove/oven, sink, full size fridge, coffee and tea pot, and plates/cups/cutlery/etc. Please clean up fully after yourself, after each use, as it is a shared space.
Upon arriving at Samadhi Yoga Retreat you will pull into the circular drive in front of our Log Cabin. Parking in front of the Log Cabin you can walk the Path of Silence (to the right of Log Cabin) or the Glamp Path behind the Log Cabin to reach your glamp. Glamp doors are numbered 1-5.
As an overnight guest at Samadhi Yoga Retreat, you may schedule silent meditation or silent personal practice time in our sacred pyramid, unless the Pyramid and Base retreat are privately rented. You may inquire about reserving that time with management.
Do not enter the Pyramid without a reservation.
Please no shoes, no drinks in the Pyramid.
Please no wax candles, smoldering sage bundles, or open burning flame in the Pyramid.
Samadhi operates as a long term home to residents on site in the Heavenly View building. The Heavenly View is our tallest building on site (green building with mural), is residential and requires soft sounds at all times. There is also a private apartment on the top floor of our Barn Building (red building). Both of these buildings are near the Log Cabin/fire pit area.
In addition to serving VRBO customers, Samadhi operates as a retreat and event center and often will have events coming/going in the Log Cabin and Pyramid. We also host homeschool groups and kid’s camps throughout the year. If an event/class/camp is ongoing during your stay, you will be given all relevant details and access restrictions, however you will always have full access to the Glamp you rent and the Glamp Bathhouse/Kitchen.
We offer guided hikes through our nature preserve, yoga classes and sound healing, as well as yogic philosophy discussions. If interested in scheduling any of these offerings, pricing is as follows and is dependent upon instructor availability:Private Yoga Class Hatha based - $100.00 (1-4 ppl)
Private Yoga Class Kundalini based - $100.00 (1-4 ppl)
Private Sound Healing - $200.00 (1-4 ppl)
Guided Hike - $35 per person, minimum of 2 ppl.
Boat tour of Canyon Lake - $600.00 for four hour excursion.
We do not provide transport to the lake. We will meet you there.
Guest Access/Parking is in front of the Log Cabin. There is a short walk down a mulched path to the glamp area. You can take the Path of Silence (please stay silent) to the right of the Log Cabin to reach your glamp, or the Glamp Path behind the Log Cabin, to reach your glamp. If arriving at night and past check in hours, bring your own flashlight. Our property is dark.
Other details to note: Samadhi Yoga Retreat operates as a business that is multi-faceted. Retreat space/center, VRBO, kid’s camp and school, private residence, and yoga studio with classes/events. It is imperative that anyone visiting and staying with us, respect and honor the space for what it is, a retreat dedicated to silence and children. We welcome everyone to our property and hope to be a source of respite, hope, inspiration and peace for all who visit.
We are constantly evolving at Samadhi. Steer clear of any zones where building or construction is taking place. We will cease building when guests are on site, or notify of any ongoing projects. Never leave children unattended while at Samadhi, they must always be accompanied by an adult.
Any guest participating in any yoga class, hike, boat tour, or other offering must sign our waiver.
Neighborhood description:
We have neighbors. Do not park on the roads, park only in front of the Main Cabin or in the lot on Camino Alto that is surrounded by a white fence.
We are off the beaten path, down a dirt road, nestled in the Hill Country.
We are approximately 18 miles from I-35 in San Marcos, 9 miles from Wimberley, and 9 miles from the Canyon Lake Marina.
Getting around:
You will need a vehicle or arrangements for rides. We are off the beaten path, about a 10 minute drive from Canyon Lake and a 15 minute drive from Wimberley. Ubers and Lyfts are not common in our area.
Directions:
Driving in from FM32, you will turn onto a caliche/dirt road, called Spanish Eyes and follow the road down until it changes into Camino Alto. After turning off 32, you will drive approximately 5 minutes (give or take) before arriving at our address.
Upon arrival you will see a white fence marked with numbers, 1830. Turn in here and park in front of the Log Cabin. As you turn into our circle drive, you will see a wooden sign and metal pyramid on the ground, the sign reading, SAMADHI YOGA RETREAT. If the parking lot in front of Log Cabin is full due to an event, management will notify you where to park.
PLEASE drive slowly. This dirt road is curvy and is residential as well as graced by nature/wildlife and pets. If you are lucky, you may see a gaggle of wild turkeys, a snake, a raccoon family, deer, and our favorite...roadrunners!
Check-in method:
Please text, call or email with an estimated time of arrival and we will do our best to greet you. If you will not make it within our listed check-in time, make arrangements to receive check-in info prior to arrival.
You will park in front of the Log Cabin and walk down the Path of Silence, or the Glamp path behind the Log Cabin, to the Glamp area. The walk is long enough that you may not want to carry any really heavy items unless you have a wagon.Enjoy your stay!
