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This page serves as a home base for the Lotus Ranch Retreat and will be updated with everything you need to know between now and the first day of the training retreat. If you have questions at any time between now and the retreat, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Regan and Julie.
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#1 - Mark Your Calendar
Following the retreat, you will enter into a 6-week practicum period. During this time, we will have weekly meetup calls on Zoom on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm ET, beginning April 8th through May 13th. The calls will be recorded so if you need to miss a call, you will be able to watch the recording.
#2 - Email your dietary restrictions to us at hello@theforesttherapyschool.com
Please email us your dietary restrictions as soon as possible. If you have none, please email us stating that you have none. Thank you!
Your Instructors:
Regan Stacey | regan@theforesttherapyschool.com |(860) 227-9627
Julie Sczerbinski | julie@theforesttherapyschool.com | (704) 439-6971
When:
Arrive: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm CT
Depart: Sunday, April 6, 2025 by 10:00 am CT
Where:
Lotus Ranch Retreat Center
525 Fischer Trail
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847 – 6633
Getting Here:
Directions to Lotus Ranch:
From Austin: (15 miles to Dripping Springs)
* Take Hwy 290 West to Dripping Springs and turn south (left) onto RR12 to Wimberley (15 miles) and take a right onto FM 2325. Go approximately 4 miles to Fischer Store Road and turn left.
* Go South approximately 3/4 miles on Fischer Store to Fischer Trail and turn Left.
* Go down this gravel road 1/2 mile to the end and turn left at 525 – Lotus Ranch
From Houston, Dallas or San Antonio:
* Get to San Marcos on I-35, half way between Austin and San Antonio.
* From San Marcos go Northwest on RR12 towards Wimberley.
* Continue through the small town of Wimberley on RR12 to the second light and turn Left on FM 2325 towards Blanco (at the Ace Hardware).
* Go West on FM 2325 approximately 4 miles to Fischer Store Road and turn Left.
* Go South approximately 3/4 miles on Fischer Store to Fischer Trail and turn Left.
* Go down this gravel road 1/2 mile to the end and turn left at 525 – Lotus Ranch
Weather:
The weather in Texas in the month of April averages in the upper-70s for the high and mid-50s for the low. You may wish to dress in layers to adjust your comfort level.
What to Bring:
The most important thing you can bring is a flexible attitude, ready to accept and adjust cheerfully to the surprises that weather and circumstances may present. It helps a lot, too, if your clothing and equipment are suitable. We recommend packing layers for shifts in temperature. If you are unsure what to take with you, ask us.
Please bring:
Water bottle
Personal toiletries
Unscented sunscreen
Unscented insect repellent
Flashlight or headlamp
Long pants for forest walks
Close toe shoes for forest walks
Rain gear (jacket, pants, umbrella)
Notebook and pens
Optional Items:
Hat (wide brim, for the sun)
Sunglasses
Yoga clothes and mat for optional yoga session
Swimsuit & towel for lounging in the spa deck area
Daypack for short hikes
Schedule:
A detailed schedule will be given to you upon arrival. You can expect our days to start immediately after breakfast (9:00 am-ish CT) and ending around 4:30 pm CT in the afternoon.
Practicum:
Following the retreat, you will enter into a 6-week practicum period. During this time, we will have weekly meet-up calls on Zoom on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm until 8:15 pm ET, beginning April 8 through May 13. Graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 pm—7:45 pm ET. Please mark your calendars. The calls will be recorded. If you need to miss a call, you will be able to watch the recording.
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