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A Gathering of W.I.S.E. Women
Well-Being, Inspiration, Self-Care & Empowerment
This October, step into the legacy of empowerment and wellness at our acclaimed Gathering of W.I.S.E. Women.
For years, this signature month-long series has been a beacon for women, partners, and families seeking renewal, inspiration, and connection.
2025 promises our most dynamic program yet—an extraordinary celebration of self-care, stress relief, and holistic well-being. Experience expert-led workshops, immersive wellness journeys, and heartfelt conversations designed to spark transformation. Explore the latest breakthroughs in women’s health, hormonal balance, mindfulness, longevity, and emotional resilience—curated to meet the needs of women at every stage of life.
Join us for this powerful tradition where community, wisdom, and luxury converge, and discover why A Gathering of W.I.S.E. Women continues to inspire and uplift year after year.
Book any of our best available offers during the month of October to take part in this inspiring series.
In addition to our many daily activities, you can find the following featured presenters throughout the month. Please refer to our Activities Calendar for specific dates and times or call our Experience Planners at 512-372-7260 to help you plan your stay.
October 1 *A Gathering of Wise Women Cacao Welcoming Ceremony | Gina Torres
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 1 *Wise Women | Culinary Demo | Gluten Free Israeli Spiced Tomatoes with Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce | Chef Susie Reiter
October 1 *Wise Women | The New Intimate Apparel Comfort Wardrobe | Special Guest Fashion Designer Tina Wilson | Join for a fun talk, a glass of wine and leave with some trendy apparel gifts!
October 1 Wise Women | The Artists Eye | The Science of Color and Emotion through Fashion | Guest Fashion Designer Tina Wilson
October 2 Wise Women | Step by Step: The Daily Walk as a Non-Negotiable for Creativity and Clarity | Special Guest Kelly Krause
For Kelly, walking isn’t about hitting a step goal, it’s about making space. Space to let think, reset, and let ideas flow without distraction. It’s her every day non-negotiable that she protect at all costs. In this talk, she will share how this simple daily practice has become her most consistent tool for creativity and clarity and how she’s made small shifts to make these walks a consistent, protected ritual.
Kelly Krause is the Senior Director of Philanthropy at Kendra Scott, where she leads national giving strategy, community partnerships, and purpose-driven campaigns for one of the country’s most beloved lifestyle brands. Strategic relationships and partnerships are at the core of her work—whether she’s deepening impact through philanthropy or helping brands connect meaningfully with community.
Named one of Marie Claire’s “50 Most Connected Women in America,” Kelly is known for building bridges that spark conversation, drive results, and create lasting impact.
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 2 Wise Women | Moonlight Motion | Evening Qi Gong | Master Palacios | Unwind your day and restore your energy with our peaceful Evening Qi Gong Class
October 3 *Wise Women | Art from the Heart Watercolor | Gratitude Flowers | Artist Carrie Hall
October 3 Wise Women | On the Menu | Hunger, Hormones or Habits? | Dietitian Shannon Wise | Discussion about how our biology, behavior and hormones intersect. Breaking down the three types of hunger.
October 3 Wise Women in Music | Live Music Capital | Austin Artists Series | Erica Daniels
October 3 *Wise Women | Art Rx Sister Circle | Intuitive Collage and Mixed Media | Artist Debbie Levine
October 4 *Basics of Mahjong
October 4 Wise Women In Music | Live Music Capital | Austin Artists Series | Guest Musician Dre Mazzenga
October 5 Wise Women | Restorative Sleep Rituals for Renewed Energy & Radiance | Maria Carbonell | Five [holistic] evening rituals to calm your mind, restore vitality, and wake renewed and ready for the day.
October 5 *Wise Women | Sound & Soul | Music to Lift Your Spirit | Laura Pastor and Gina Torres
Lift your energy and awaken your spirit through the power of music! Join Laura and Gina for a glass of bubbles and this fun class that combines the expressive beauty of live piano with voices to create a space where wellness and creativity flow together. No experience needed—just your voice, your breath, and your love of music!
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 6 Wise Women | Sound Journey | Maria Carbonell | Live piano, guided meditation, and soulful journaling invite you to embrace a new season of renewal and possibility.
October 6 *Wise Women | Culinary Demo | Fall for Apples! | Chef Susie Reiter
October 6 Wise Women | Renewal: Standing Strong, Staying Kind, Finding Joy | Emily McElmurry, LPC, ATR-P
October 7 *Wise Women | A Journey to Purpose at any Age | Special Guest Grace Young | Whether you’re navigating a transition, searching for purpose, or simply curious where passion can lead you, her story is a reminder: it’s never too late to begin again.
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 7 *Wise Women Sister Circle | Lunar Abundance | A harvest-hunters moon-guided ritual of reflection and shared wisdom | Gina Torres
October 8 Wise Women | Awaken the Senses | A Meditative Lakeside Journey with our Naturalist, Ann Miller. Engage all your senses and “go green.” Learn how science supports ancient wisdom about the health benefits that come with spending time in nature.
October 8 *Wise Women | Path to Pleasure | Tiana Lindberg, M.S., M.A., NCC, LPC-Associate | A bold and uplifting talk for women ready to embrace their pleasure and confidence.
Tiana Lindberg is a psychotherapist and the owner of Woven Journey Counseling, PLLC. With over 13 years of experience in education, training, and counseling, she is passionate about creating inclusive and affirming spaces where people can explore intimacy, relationships, and healing without fear of judgment.
She holds degrees in Sociology, College Student Development and Counseling, and Professional Counseling with a focus on Marriage and Family Counseling. Currently pursuing certification in Sex Therapy through the Sexual Health Alliance, Tiana brings a culturally inclusive lens to her work, welcoming diverse identities, dynamics, and relationship structures.
In her practice and workshops, Tiana helps women move beyond shame and limiting beliefs to embrace pleasure as a vital part of health, empowerment, and joy. Her approach weaves together compassion, cultural awareness, and practical tools to support women in cultivating confidence, intimacy, and deeper connection—to themselves and others.
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 8 Culinary Demo | Wok this Way | Aromatic Vegetarian Fried Rice and Trinidadian Chicken with Mango Chutney | Chef Grace Young
October 9 Wise Women | Moonlight Motion | Evening Qi Gong | Master Palacios | Unwind your day and restore your energy with our peaceful Evening Qi Class
October 10 *Wise Women Lunch and Learn | Foods that Fight Inflammation | Chef Rita El Habr and Dietitian Shannon Wise
October 10 *Wise Women | Art Rx Sister Circle | Intuitive Collage and Mixed Media | Artist Debbie Levine
October 11 Basics of Mahjong
October 11 *Wise Women | Maintaining and Enhancing Natural Beauty: Your Options to Look and Feel Your Best | Guest Speaker Dr. Yula Indeyeva, MD
In this session, Dr. Indeyeva will start with an introduction to the various skincare categories, delving into the science of medical
grade products and their effects on the health and appearance of skin from a facial surgeon’s perspective. She will also review the most common skin problems (fine lines/wrinkles, dullness, redness, discoloration, laxity, etc.) and effective strategies to
tackle them.
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 12 Wise Women | Be Meaningful: Living From Your Heart, Not Your Habits | Kristi Conradie Kristi is passionate about self-discovery and has been helping others create a meaningful relationship with oneself for over 25 years. She is a certified Life Coach, a UCLA graduate and the creator of the Be Meaningful Journey: A journey into the present moment to return to joy.
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 12 Wise Women | Sister Circle |The Role of Mindfulness and in Navigating Menopause and Perimenopause | Guest Speaker Nicole Bills | Discuss the effectiveness of techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, and visualization in managing hot flashes, mood swings, and anxiety.
October 13*Wise Women | Culinary Demo | Olive Oil Citrus Cake with Rosemary and Sea Salt | Special Guest Chef Ginger Lewis | Chef Ginger draws her inspiration from her mother’s love and respect for fresh quality ingredients
October 13 Wise Women | Renewal: Standing Strong, Staying Kind, Finding Joy | Emily McElmurry, LPC, ATR-P
October 14 *Wise Women | Clean Beauty Make Up | Jullena Sketo | Learn how to use makeup products that are safer, more sustainable, and better for your skin.
October 14 Wise Women | Nourishing the Mind: Thriving Through the Years | Dr. Ann Abraham
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 14*Wise Women | Culinary Demo | Mediterranean Cod with Garlic Wine Sauce and Cannellini Beans | Special Guest Chef Ginger Lewis
October 15 *Wise Women | Speak up with Confidence! | Special Guest Speaker Gillian Windsor
Join Gillian Windsor for a transformative session that cuts through the noise of “shoulds” and expectations to reconnect you with your real desires—and show you how to express them with power.
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 reserve your space.
October 15 *Wise Women | Culinary Demo | Gluten Free Israeli Spiced Tomatoes with Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce | Chef Susie Reiter
October 16 *Wise Women | Lunch and Learn | The Wonder Years : Navigating Menopause and Beyond | Guests Nancy Zegarra, MD and Sarah Spitz, FNP.
October 17 *Wise Women | Art from the Heart Watercolor | Gratitude Flowers | Artist Carrie Hall
October 17 Wise Women | On the Menu | Hunger, Hormones or Habits? | Dietitian Shannon Wise | Discussion about how our biology, behavior and hormones intersect. Breaking down the three types of hunger.
October 17 Wise Women In Music | Live Music Capital | Austin Artists Series | Guest Musician Dre Mazzenga
October 18 *Basics of Mahjong
October 18 *Wise Women | Life in Flow: A Women’s Wellness Gathering | Special Guest Cynthia Aguillón Bernard, founder and CEO of ATX Yoga Girl LLC and Peoples Pharmacy
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 19 Wise Women | Be Meaningful: Living From Your Heart, Not Your Habits | Kristi Conradie Kristi is passionate about self-discovery and has been helping others create a meaningful relationship with oneself for over 25 years. She is a certified Life Coach, a UCLA graduate and the creator of the Be Meaningful Journey: A journey into the present moment to return to joy.
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 19 *Wise Women | Nourish and Nurture | Custom Candle Make and Take | Katherine Kraitman and Carrie Hall | Candle-making is the perfect blend of creativity and relaxation.
October 20 Wise Women | Sound Journey | Maria Carbonell | Live piano, guided meditation, and soulful journaling invite you to embrace a new season of renewal and possibility.
October 20 Wise Women | Renewal: Standing Strong, Staying Kind, Finding Joy | Emily McElmurry, LPC, ATR-P
October 21 *Wise Women | Clean Beauty Make Up | Jullena Sketo | Learn how to use makeup products that are safer, more sustainable, and better for your skin.
October 21 Wise Women | Nourishing the Mind: Thriving Through the Years | Dr. Ann Abraham
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 to reserve your space.
October 21 *Wise Women Wine and Cheese Author Chat | Embracing Imperfect Paths to Wellness & Recovery | Authors Mallary Tenore Tarpley and Amanda Ward
In this special book event, local author Mallary Tenore Tarpley and Amanda Ward will discuss her new memoir, SLIP. SLIP blends personal narrative and research to illuminate what Tarpley calls “the middle place” between acute sickness and full recovery from an eating disorder.
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 reserve your space.
October 22 *Wise Women | Path to Pleasure | Tiana Lindberg, M.S., M.A., NCC, LPC-Associate | A bold and uplifting talk for women ready to embrace their pleasure and confidence.
Tiana Lindberg is a psychotherapist and the owner of Woven Journey Counseling, PLLC. With over 13 years of experience in education, training, and counseling, she is passionate about creating inclusive and affirming spaces where people can explore intimacy, relationships, and healing without fear of judgment.
She holds degrees in Sociology, College Student Development and Counseling, and Professional Counseling with a focus on Marriage and Family Counseling. Currently pursuing certification in Sex Therapy through the Sexual Health Alliance, Tiana brings a culturally inclusive lens to her work, welcoming diverse identities, dynamics, and relationship structures.
In her practice and workshops, Tiana helps women move beyond shame and limiting beliefs to embrace pleasure as a vital part of health, empowerment, and joy. Her approach weaves together compassion, cultural awareness, and practical tools to support women in cultivating confidence, intimacy, and deeper connection—to themselves and others.
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 reserve your space.
October 22 *Wise Women | Culinary Demo | Power Salads for Women’s Wellness with Dr. Allison Collins
October 22 *Wise Women | Candlelight Meditation
October 23 *Wise Women | Thrive for Life Lifestyle Medicine for Longevity & Health with Dr. Allison Collins
No charge for overnight guests. Price is $25 per person for day guests + plus tax and service charge. Please call 512 372-7260 reserve your space.
October 23 *Wise Women | Culinary Demo | Cooking with Chia with Dr. Allison Collins
October 24 *Wise Women | Art from the Heart Watercolor | Gratitude Flowers | Artist Carrie Hall
October 24 Wise Women | On the Menu | Hunger, Hormones or Habits? | Dietitian Shannon Wise | Discussion about how our biology, behavior and hormones intersect. Breaking down the three types of hunger.
October 24 Wise Women In Music | Live Music Capital | Austin Artists Series | Guest Musician Dre Mazzenga
October 25 *Basics of Mahjong
October 25 Wise Women | Nourishing the Mind: Thriving Through the Years | Dr. Ann Abraham
October 26 *Wise Women | Nourish and Nurture | Self Care Make and Take | Join Carrie and make a sugar scrub and facial toner to take home!
October 27 Wise Women | Sound Journey | Maria Carbonell | Live piano, guided meditation, and soulful journaling invite you to embrace a new season of renewal and possibility.
October 27 *Wise Women | Culinary Demo | Fall for Apples! | Chef Susie Reiter
October 27 Wise Women | Renewal: Standing Strong, Staying Kind, Finding Joy | Emily McElmurry, LPC, ATR-P
October 28 *Wise Women | Clean Beauty Make Up | Jullena Sketo | Learn how to use makeup products that are safer, more sustainable, and better for your skin.
October 28 Wise Women | Nourishing the Mind: Thriving Through the Years | Dr. Ann Abraham
October 29 *Wise Women | Culinary Demo | Gluten Free Israeli Spiced Tomatoes with Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce | Chef Susie Reiter
October 29 *Wise Women | Candlelight Meditation
October 31 Wise Women | On the Menu | Hunger, Hormones or Habits? | Dietitian Shannon Wise | Discussion about how our biology, behavior and hormones intersect. Breaking down the three types of hunger.
October 31 *Wise Women | Art Rx Sister Circle | Intuitive Collage and Mixed Media | Artist Debbie Levine
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