SOUTH TEXAS HEARTS OF BEAUTY
APRIL 29th - May 2nd 2027
Details and Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Times
The most important time we will spend at this retreat is the time we spend in quiet.
Our phones have a way of intruding upon the most important things in life. You will be strongly encouraged to tuck your cell phone away for the duration of the retreat. You will even be given an opportunity to allow us to keep it for you during your stay. You have a special appointment!
There can be very little cell phone reception at this site. Upon registration, you will be given an emergency number to share with friends and family. You may wish to bring a watch, alarm clock, camera, and physical Bible if you are used to using your cell phone for those functions.
![Aubrey Fonda, [Apr 18, 2026 at 4_19 PM]_God romanced me while I was walking with Ashley af](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/692f09_e9d16fbdfc3a4f3ea89d309fe7eb16ed~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_477,h_477,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Aubrey%20Fonda%2C%20%5BApr%2018%2C%202026%20at%204_19%C2%A0PM%5D_God%20romanced%20me%20while%20I%20was%20walking%20with%20Ashley%20af.png)
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Will I be asked to bare my deepest, darkest secrets?
No. At no time will you be asked to share in front of a group.
This event is about you and for you. But you extroverts will have plenty of free time to share away!
Can I request a roommate(s)?
Yes. There is a place in the registration process to make roommate requests. We will do our best to fulfill roommate
requests, but they cannot be guaranteed.
Should I bring a friend or should I come alone?
Either. Some women prefer to bring one or two friends. Others prefer to go solo. Whatever you choose is okay! There will be opportunities to make new friends. The main thing to know is that this retreat is not about your relationships to others as
much as it is about who you are yourself.
But see the note about "Audience" below!
Adventure Activities
Optional activities may include hiking, volleyball, horseshoes, ping pong, cornhole, basketball, swimming in the pool, board games, and craft activities. There is also a pond for fishing. Feel free to bring your own fishing tackle and bait if desired.
For some, just being away from their cell phone, laptop, TV, children, hubby, and work will be quite an
adventure by itself!
![Aubrey Fonda, [Apr 18, 2026 at 4_19 PM]_God romanced me while I was walking with Ashley af](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/692f09_73e3934a96b74fd79998eac5d1f2d80f~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_71,y_0,w_1139,h_960/fill/w_490,h_413,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Aubrey%20Fonda%2C%20%5BApr%2018%2C%202026%20at%204_19%C2%A0PM%5D_God%20romanced%20me%20while%20I%20was%20walking%20with%20Ashley%20af.png)
What to Bring
Pen or pencil
Comfortable shoes for walking
Casual Clothes
Toiletries
Bedding (twin sheets and blanket or sleeping bag)
Pillow
Towels (bath, hand, and wash cloth)
Jacket
Wristwatch
Bible if you have one (book form, not on your phone)
Flashlight (a must!)
Insect repellant
Rain Poncho (you never know!)
Fishing gear if you like to fish
Portable camp chair (optional - like the cloth folding chairs people take to soccer games, etc.)
Cash for the boutique
Important Audience Notes
Due to the intimate and personal nature of the content, this experience should not generally be viewed as a mother/daughter event. You may wish to attend different events, at least for each of your first experiences of the retreat. You are permitted to attend together if you choose, but it is not recommended.
This experience is designed for adult women. You must have completed high school or be at least eighteen years of age to attend.
Unfortunately, this event is not designed to offer childcare, and we are not able to provide space for nursing moms to bring their infants. We do pray that God would supernaturally provide for your children while you are away, and for new nursing moms we pray with all our heart that Jesus would make a way for you to participate in a future retreat. We rejoice with you in this holy time of life when your heart and being is devoted to your child!
If you are nursing and choose to attend, you will have access to a refrigerator where you can stored pumped breastmilk.
![Aubrey Fonda, [Apr 18, 2026 at 4_19 PM]_God romanced me while I was walking with Ashley af](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/692f09_e435cccdaf9c42e8b30bf696a1f7aa04~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_960,h_921/fill/w_490,h_470,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Aubrey%20Fonda%2C%20%5BApr%2018%2C%202026%20at%204_19%C2%A0PM%5D_God%20romanced%20me%20while%20I%20was%20walking%20with%20Ashley%20af.png)
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Special Dietary Needs
We have contracted for meal service at this facility, and they are willing to work with us to accommodate food allergies as well as vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free diets. If you have a different need, you are invited to bring your own food items and there will be a way for you to store them safely. During registration you will have an opportunity to let us know of any dietary restrictions you have. If you are concerned about the meal options, please contact us using the form below.
Location
We are very blessed to have this retreat at Jordan Ranch Retreat Center, a retreat facility near Schulenburg, Texas. The site includes woods, open fields, stately trees, and nourishing views.
Meals will be provided each day, and there will also be snacks available at other times.
Lodging will be in your choice of either air conditioned/heated cabins with attached restroom and shower facilities and twin wooden bunk beds, or hotel style rooms with up to three in a room. If staying in the cabins, you will provide your own bedding (sheets and blanket or sleeping bag), pillow, towels, and toiletries. In the hotel-style rooms, linens are provided.
