TEXAS HEARTS OF BEAUTY
October 15-18, 2026
Details and Frequently Asked Questions
NOTE: This page provides details for the October 2026 event.
Some details may change for future events.
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 is 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.
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, 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 come solo. Whatever you choose is okay! There will be opportunities to make new friends or just focus on yourself. 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, basketball, canoeing, cornhole, axe-throwing, archery, time in or by the pool, high ropes adventure park, zip-lining, and more. Feel free to bring your own fishing tackle if you'd like to fish in the lake.
For some, just being away from their cell phone, laptop, TV, children, hubby, and work will be quite an
adventure by itself!
(You will be given an opportunity to purchase certain adventure activity tickets during registration. Please note that some of these activities require closed-toed shoes.)
What to Bring
Pen or pencil
Comfortable shoes for walking
Casual clothes, and we do mean casual!
Toiletries
Bedding (twin sheets and blanket or sleeping bag)
Pillow
Towels (bath, hand, and wash cloth as desired)
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 (like the cloth chairs people take to soccer games, etc. - optional but really useful)
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 be at least eighteen years of age to attend. There are both legal and event-driven reasons for this rule, and it is applied consistently.
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.
Special Dietary Needs
We have contracted for meal service at this facility, and they are willing to work with us to accommodate some common special dietary needs. You are also invited to bring your own food items if needed, 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. For more information about Camp Cho-Yeh's food service policies, click the button below.
Location
We are very blessed to have this retreat at the new Timbers camp of Camp Cho-Yeh, a retreat facility near Livingston, 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 air conditioned/heated cabins with attached restroom and shower facilities and twin wooden bunk beds. Feel free to bring an air mattress or foam mattress pad if you are concerned about extra comfort. Please provide your own bedding (sheets and blanket or sleeping bag), pillow, towels, and toiletries.
This year, we do have an ADA-accessible cabin.
However, please be aware that the trails are not paved.
