Dharma Ranch is a beautiful day long retreat, class and workshop space for rent located on 10 acres
822 Valley View West Road
San Marcos, TX
78666
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We (Susan and Kelli) were living in Austin from 2007-2013 very involved in our careers, and yet our secret dream was to live on the land and create a small meditation retreat center. It was during this time that my dad died from a terrible type of dementia called Lewy Body disease. Shortly afterwards, my feisty 94 year old grandmother “Noble” passed away followed by Susan’s father after a lengthy battle with cancer. Not only was it a very tough period for both of us, it became apparent that the fleeting nature of this precious life was just the push needed to take a leap of faith.
The inheritance we received from our losses is the reason we were able to build this dream. We found the perfect spot in the Texas hill country, walking distance from the famous Eye of the Dog Art Center, a large intentional community of artists and musicians. We loved that the unique and very large main house when viewed from above, kind of resembled a Buddhist monastery. The acreage surrounding the house was a mixture of rolling hills, woods and scenic views: the perfect healing space we had been envisioning.
So we decided to go for it!
“We went by the “build it and they will come” business plan and invested our gift money into creating Dharma Ranch for the San Marcos and surrounding area truthseekers. It took 2 plus years of hard work clearing the land, building and remodeling to complete Dharma Ranch. What makes this place and creation truly special is all the love and support that our friends, family and community so freely offered to get this vision off the ground.
