What: Step into stillness at Shield Ranch, a designated International Quiet Place, and spend a day intentionally slowing down. The Quiet Day Retreat is a restorative experience designed to help you reset your balance through mindful reflection, gentle movement, and sensory engagement — woven seamlessly into the landscape.
When: Saturday, March 7, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm
Where: Campsite at Shield Ranch; 10417 Crumley Ranch Rd., Austin, TX 78738
Cost: $95 adults, $75 with limited Wild for Good scholarship; adults only. All activities, lunch, snacks, and beverages are included.
Registration: Early registration is available for the Wild for Good Circle on Friday, January 23. The registration deadline is Monday, March 2.
Guided activities include:
- Gentle, fireside yoga with Cynthia Aguillón Bernard, founder of ATX Yoga Girl
- Nature journaling
- Nature sketching
There will be ample free and unstructured time to wander, rest, or simply be. A nourishing lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided by Chef Addie. Whether you are seeking creative renewal, mental clarity, or a deeper connection to nature, this retreat offers space to ground yourself in quiet and presence.
Photos by Sanetra Longno
Wild for Good: The Quiet Day Retreat is hosted by the Shield Ranch Foundation. By attending a program or reserving the Campsite, you help support El Ranchito and retreat scholarships, conservation efforts, and provide access for small nonprofits to use the Campsite.
For more information, please contact Justine Kies.
