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Houston Wellness Retreat

If you’re looking for a wellness retreat near Houston to focus on your health and well-being, our wellness retreat in Austin offers the perfect setting. While our retreat isn’t located in Houston itself, we’re only about two and a half hours away by car or a short flight away, making it a trip well worth taking. OHI Austin welcomes people from Houston and beyond, offering an opportunity to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with yourself in a tranquil, nurturing environment.

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Nestled in the serene countryside of central Texas, our retreat offers a peaceful sanctuary where you can leave behind the stresses of everyday life and immerse yourself in nature. With expansive, tree-covered grounds, quiet walking trails, and calming water features, OHI Austin provides the ideal backdrop for relaxation, reflection, and personal growth.

Overview Of Our Houston Wellness Retreat

Located just 16 miles east of Austin, the OHI retreat sits on 14 acres of lush, wooded land. Established in 1997, this peaceful oasis invites you to unwind and recharge. The Hacienda-style retreat center features 18 guest rooms, each designed for rest and rejuvenation. The heart of the retreat is the Great Hall, with its cozy stone fireplace and gathering space for meals and activities. The grounds are perfect for leisurely strolls, with garden paths and wooded trails offering a peaceful escape.

During your stay, you can enjoy the serene beauty of our garden or take time to explore the wooded trails. If you're looking for quiet reflection, the chapel provides a serene space for contemplation and meditation. The Optimum Health Store is available on-site, offering a variety of wellness products, books, and essentials to support your well-being. If relaxation is what you’re after, you can unwind in the hot tub or enjoy a refreshing swim in our pool, perfect for easing tension and helping you fully relax during your stay.

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Our Community Welcomes You

At OHI Austin, you’ll find much more than a wellness retreat—you’ll discover a community that shares your dedication to living a healthier, more balanced life. Our guests form meaningful connections with one another through shared experiences, group activities, and meaningful conversations. Whether it’s joining others for a meal, participating in a yoga class, or simply chatting in the common areas, the supportive environment at OHI Austin makes it easy to connect with like-minded people.

This sense of community is a vital part of the OHI experience. The encouragement and camaraderie of others on similar wellness paths can make your stay even more enriching. Whether you’re here to heal, reset, or refocus, you’ll find that the connections you build with fellow guests offer valuable support and inspiration throughout your stay.

Physical Health

At the heart of the OHI Austin experience is our focus on physical well-being. Our detox program includes a plant-based, raw meal plan designed to nourish and cleanse your body from within. These nutrient-rich meals, filled with organic, living foods, support your body’s natural healing process and leave you feeling revitalized.

The wellness program also incorporates physical activities like gentle yoga and outdoor walks that enhance circulation, reduce stress, and promote a sense of balance. These activities are designed to complement the detox process, helping you feel more connected to your body and supporting your journey to better health.

In addition to hands-on activities, educational workshops provide you with the knowledge to maintain a healthy lifestyle once you leave the retreat. Topics include fasting, hydration, and practical tips for staying healthy when you return home. These workshops empower you with tools to continue your wellness practices long after your stay at OHI Austin.

Mental and Emotional Health

At OHI Austin, we recognize that mental and emotional health is as important as physical well-being. Our retreat provides an array of activities aimed at helping you reconnect with your mind and emotions. From mindfulness practices to group discussions, the environment at OHI Austin offers a safe space to reflect and release stress.

Individual and group sessions are available to support your emotional well-being, whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, or simply seeking clarity. The plant-based diet provided throughout your stay is also designed to support mental health, stabilizing mood and promoting cognitive function through the healing power of food.

Workshops on stress management and emotional resilience provide you with practical tools to manage life’s challenges in a healthier way. By understanding how diet and mindfulness practices can positively impact your mental health, you’ll leave the retreat better equipped to handle daily stresses and emotions.

Spiritual Health

For those looking to nourish their spiritual side, OHI Austin offers a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth. Our non-denominational programs invite people from all backgrounds to engage in activities such as meditation, prayer, and gratitude practices. These programs are designed to help you connect with your inner self and find a sense of peace and purpose.

The chapel and other quiet spaces on the retreat grounds provide a serene environment for contemplation, offering a place to deepen your spiritual practice or simply find stillness. Whether you’re seeking to reconnect with your faith or explore new ways to nurture your spirit, OHI Austin provides the perfect space for spiritual reflection and renewal.

Amenities and Accommodations

OHI Austin’s retreat center is designed with your comfort in mind. The 18 guest rooms are cozy and welcoming, offering a peaceful space to rest after a day of wellness activities. The Great Hall, with its inviting stone fireplace, serves as a gathering space for shared meals and conversations with fellow guests. You’ll find that the environment here is as nurturing as the wellness programs themselves.

Guests are encouraged to enjoy the retreat’s beautiful garden and wooded trails, or take a dip in the pool and relax in the hot tub. The on-site Optimum Health Store provides a variety of wellness-related products, including books, personal care items, and other essentials to support your health journey.

Planning Your Stay

Whether it’s your first time visiting OHI Austin or you’re a returning guest, planning your stay is simple. The retreat offers several room options, and the program fee covers all meals, classes, and materials. We also offer special pricing for returning guests and seasonal discounts throughout the year.

OHI Austin offers a peaceful, supportive environment for people from Houston and beyond who are looking to focus on their health and well-being. Whether your goal is to detoxify your body, refresh your mind, or reconnect with your spiritual self, OHI Austin provides a holistic approach to wellness that is worth the short trip from Houston. Take this opportunity to step away from the everyday and focus on a healthier, more balanced you.

 

Program Tuition & Fees

For new community members, please refer to our tuition and room rates below. Returning community members can contact us at (800) 588-0809 for special pricing.
Tuition is structured weekly and covers all meals, materials, and classes in our program, from Sunday to Sunday. We offer a range of room options, each at a low weekly rate, exclusively for our program guests.

For those living near Austin, we also offer a commuter option, so you can participate fully in our classes and meals without staying overnight. See our special offers and room rates.

Standard Room

Adjoining Bath (Queen Bed) or Private Bath (King Room)

starting at $2,705

per week

OHI’s Standard room is both economical and comfortable - perfect for your holistic healing retreat.

Located on the ground or upper level, these medium-sized guest rooms include a queen bed. This room shares a common bathroom which includes a shower/bath with a neighboring guest room.

Cost per week:

  • Tuition: $1,825

  • Room Fee: $880

  • Total: $2,705

Comfort Room

Private Bath (King or Queen Bed)

starting at $2,805

per week

OHI’s Queen Private rooms include private baths. Perfect for guests who want to save money without forsaking comfort.

Located on the ground or upper level, these rooms include queen size beds and private baths.

Cost per week:

  • Tuition: $1,825

  • Room Fee: $980

  • Total: $2,805

Premier Room

Private Bath (King Bed)

$2,855

per week

OHI’s King Private rooms include private baths. For the guest who wants more space during your detox retreat.

Located on the ground or upper level, these large-sized rooms include king-size beds and private baths.

Cost per week:

  • Tuition: $1,825

  • Room Fee: $1,030

  • Total: $2,855

Guest House

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OHI’s Guest House has multiple bedrooms with private baths. A large community space invites guests to cohabit during your spiritual healing retreat.

The guest house includes a King room with a king-sized bed, a private spa-like bath in a beautiful sunken garden tub, and complete access to the common living quarters of the guest house. The Queen room includes a queen-sized bed and a private bath.

The Guest House common areas include a large living room with a stone fireplace and piano, dining area, kitchen, a half bath, and a small laundry.

 

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Room fees are subject to change without notice.

 

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What Guests Are Saying

From the staff, excellent program, and the wonderful grounds, OHI is where I go to reset and heal. The friends you make last a long time. This was my first time to the Austin campus. I had been to San Diego twice before. I think Austin is now my favorite. You can’t beat the walking paths. I really can’t say enough. THANK YOU Austin OHI. I had a lovely experience. ❤️❤️
Candace Marty
★★★★★
I never knew what “feeling great” actually felt like until my time at OHI. the people are amazing, the program is comprehensive and the food is life changing. Looking forward to going back.
Sean Kirker
★★★★★
I love OHI, there is no better way to renew your health and well being. This is so much more than a place to cleanse with a healthy diet and exercise program. The facilitators are all top notch and your life will be changed for the better when you chose this retreat.
Lana Nixon
★★★★★
 

Meet the Staff

Dr. Suzi du Toit, D.C. Secretary of the OHI Austin Board, Facilitator

Dr. Suzi du Toit, D.C.

Secretary of the OHI Austin Board, Facilitator

OHI community member since 1997

"My experience has been very rewarding to serve on the board of OHI Austin. It has allowed me to extend my stewardship to the Optimum Health Institute. My passion has been to inform the guests with the program material and therefore empower them to make the right choices for their body, mind, and spirit balance. As a Board Member, decisions are made to continue supporting the program that has enlightened so many people around the world!"

Marianne Arriaga Director of Operations and Contact Center

Marianne Arriaga

Director of Operations and Contact Center

OHI community member since 2012

"I once read, 'The day you find a job you love, is the last day you’ll ever have to work'. For me, that day was the day I discovered OHI. It inspires me. The company’s mission, values and principles make me proud to be part of the team."

Pharon Wilson Kitchen & Greenhouse Manager

Pharon Wilson

Kitchen & Greenhouse Manager

OHI community member since 2018

"I believe career starts with ‘care’ and feel blessed to bring my profession and passions full circle here at OHI. As a former guest, I saw OHI as a healing refuge - and now get to return the favor. It took 19 years at P&G followed by a career change into health and wellness, but the journey has been invigorating and I’m excited to help others succeed in their own wellness journeys."

 

OHI Austin Campus

265 Cedar Creek Road
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(800) 588-0809

Our 16-acre campus is located in Cedar Creek, TX, just 16 miles east of Austin and 20 minutes from the Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Parking is available at our secure community.

For transportation from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to OHI Austin, we recommend the following drivers and companies: Johnathan with Skip Around Town (504) 710-4008 and Absolute Rides (512) 584-5693. Please call at least 48 hours ahead to schedule pick up from the airport and other transportation needs.

 
Disclaimer

Optimum Health Institute-Austin is not a hotel, spa, or healthcare facility. Optimum Health Institute-Austin is a healing mission of the Free Sacred Trinity Church and is tax-exempt, non-profit Texas corporation organized pursuant to Texas' Nonprofit Corporation Law. Optimum Health Institute-Austin is organized exclusively for religious purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Americans with Disabilities Act provides an exemption for religious organizations. 42 U.S.C. § 12187. Pursuant to this exemption, the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act that address public accommodations and services operated by private entities do not apply to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations, including places of worship.