Friday
Arrive & Rest
- Lunch together, with introductions
- A free afternoon for the spa, a walk, or a nap
- A relaxed dinner, no seating chart
- Evening breath and intention session with Sandy
Why this retreat
Recovery is part of the work
Creators are the new athletes of attention. You plan, shoot, edit, post, answer, and repeat, and the audience never takes a day off. Athletes build recovery into their training. Creators rarely get the chance.
This is that chance: two nights at the newest Canyon Ranch, guided breath and mindset work, nourishing meals, real rest, and a small room of people doing the same job you do.
It is small on purpose. This first retreat brings together ten women creators, chosen by invitation, so the conversations can go deep and the connections last past checkout.
10
Women creators
A circle small enough that everyone knows everyone by Friday.
2
Nights, all inclusive
Meals, classes, spa time, and the full Canyon Ranch schedule.
35+
Daily activities
Classes, hikes, spa time, and the lake, all on the Canyon Ranch schedule.
1
Reset to take home
A simple breath practice and a plan for protecting your energy.
The weekend
Friday, January 29 to Sunday, January 31
Each day has one or two short guided moments, and the rest is yours. Book a massage, take a class, hike the trails, sit by the lake, or sleep in.
Saturday
Breathe & Connect
- Optional early walk for early risers
- Coffee and breakfast together
- Morning walk or hike, trading partners along the way
- Free time midday
- Breath and mindset session: burnout, always being "on," and handling negative comments
- Dinner together, then the spa is open
Sunday
Reset & Return
- A short morning wrap-up
- The rest of the day is yours, with no group lunch
After the weekend, the group meets again online at 30 days to keep the momentum going.
The setting
Canyon Ranch Austin
Canyon Ranch opened its newest resort on October 15, 2026, on more than 600 acres in Spicewood, in the Texas Hill Country. This group will be among its first guests.
600+acres of Hill Country
55 minfrom downtown Austin
35+daily activities and classes
141rooms on the ranch
Spa
The largest spa in Texas
40,000 square feet with 37 treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor relaxation spaces, thermal facilities, pools, and a salon.
Lake Travis
A mile and a half of shoreline
The ranch runs along about 1.5 miles of Lake Travis waterfront, with a beach and watersports.
Trails
Five miles of ranch trails
Hiking and biking trails across more than 600 acres of Hill Country, with hiking on the daily activity schedule.
The Barn
Movement and recovery
A 27,000-square-foot fitness complex with movement studios, a yoga deck, a recovery lab, and outdoor training areas.
Dining
Every meal included
Unlimited meals, snacks, and drinks at two on-site restaurants, with a culinary program led by Texas-born chef Val M. Cantú.
Rooms
Rooms built for rest
Warm wood, soft light, and Hill Country views, with two outdoor pools a short walk away.
Built for this group
The Women's Wellness Collective
Canyon Ranch Austin is home to a dedicated women's wellness practice, alongside a 12,000-square-foot health center with physicians and wellness specialists. Sessions can be added to your stay.
All meals, classes, and spa time are included in the stay; some specialized consultations and treatments are extra.
Your days at the ranch
Canyon Ranch's full menu, included
Our guided sessions are short. Most of every day is yours to spend on everything Canyon Ranch offers its guests, from sunrise yoga to an afternoon on the lake, or on nothing at all.
Included in every stay
- All meals, snacks, and drinks at two on-site restaurants
- 35+ optional activities and classes every day
- The Barn, a 27,000-square-foot fitness center
- Spa amenities, pools, and thermal areas
- Lake Travis waterfront and five miles of trails
- Round-trip transportation
On the daily schedule
Deck yogaMeditation on the beachHikingPaddleboardingCyclingMountain bikingGroup fitness classesPickleballTennis and padelSwimming
Massages, facials, and body treatments in the largest spa in Texas.
Elite coaching, personal training, and recovery sessions in The Barn.
Medical consults and performance testing with Canyon Ranch physicians and scientists.
Meditation, breath, and mindfulness sessions with Canyon Ranch practitioners.
Services in these four areas can be booked during your stay; some carry an additional fee.
Your hosts
Four women hosting the weekend
Expert faculty from the Global Wellness Institute and Canyon Ranch join select sessions.
Sandy Abrams
Breath & mindset
- Founder, C.E.Om Breath & Mindset Experiences
- Chair, Global Wellness Institute's Breathe Initiative
- Featured speaker at Canyon Ranch resorts since 2019 and official Canyon Ranch brand ambassador
- TEDx speaker; author of Breathe to Succeed, endorsed by Arianna Huffington
Sharon Cichy
Community & connection
- Founder, MOVED Strategies; former nonprofit Chief Strategy Officer
- Event and operations strategist for gatherings of 10 to 1,000
- Designs the room so strangers become allies
Christine Wilson
Creator partnerships
- Founder & CEO, MtoM
- A pioneer in influencer marketing
- Has matched hundreds of creators with brands, including many in wellness, to create beneficial relationships for both
Coty Ryan
Founding creator
- Creator behind Beauty of the Foodie
- Founding creator and host of the first Creator Retreat
For brands
Interested in sponsoring?
Our partners make this weekend possible for the creators who attend. If your brand would like to be part of the weekend, see the sponsorship details, download the deck, or start a conversation with us.