Step out of urgency and into a spacious overnight gathering of movement, nourishment, nature, and meaningful connection under the full moon.
October 24-25, 2026
Fredericksburg
Texas Hill Country
An intimate overnight gathering for 16 women
You’ve been carrying the plans, the people, the decisions, and all the unfinished things.
Even rest can feel like something else to accomplish.
Sweet & Slow is an invitation to step out of doing and into a slower, more spacious way of being.
For one night, let someone else tend the details.
Your only job is to Arrive and receive.
What if, for one night,
you could simply be?
you do so much.
A night under the stars with space to journal, breathe, sleep, and simply be. Wild Heart Preserve is a sacred, wild place offering the perfect conditions for those who want to disconnect from the busyness of daily life.
Rest
Sensory walks and quiet time on the sacred land of Wild Heart Preserve. You'll be guided through an experience to help you slow down and cultivate presence and peace.
Shared meals, a full-moon fire ceremony, and casual conversation. Simply arrive and relax. We've designed this experience to support a mix of solitude and connection – sweet and slow!
Wander
Gather
Evening and morning Qigong to release, restore, and reconnect. You will learn The Three Treasures qigong flow to harmonize your energy within yourself and with the sacred land of Enchanted Rock.
Move
The Sweet & Slow Experience
Just one mile as the crow flies from Enchanted Rock, Wild Heart Preserve encompasses 113 acres of mostly untouched Texas Hill Country land. Granite formations, native forest, a flowing creek, and rolling hills create space for retreat, renewal, and reconnection.
Rachael Love Fisher and her partner, Mark, found the land in 2020 while searching for a home for Wild Heart’s nature-based work. Through a series of unexpected encounters, they came into relationship with this remarkable place and named it Wild Heart Preserve.
The name honors Rachael’s mentor, Dr. Will Taegel, and his teaching about the Wild Heart Self, the part of us that remains connected to nature, knows how to listen, and remembers what is true. Sweet & Slow invites you to meet that part of yourself again.
Come meet the land
A place to quiet the noise, listen to the land, and reconnect with your own wild heart.
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What's included
- Saturday dinner fajitas catered by Mindful Meals
- Sunday waffle brunch prepared by Amber
- Coffee, tea, fruit, and light refreshments
- Evening and morning Qigong
- Guided sensory and land experiences
- Full-moon fire ceremony
- Creative reflection and journaling
- Your selected overnight accommodation
- All retreat materials
Dietary needs will be collected during registration at no additional charge. Vegan and Gluten-free options will be available.
Here's what you can expect
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Five ways to stay. An intimate gathering limited to 16 guests.
6 CAMPING SPACES AVAILABLE
For a simple, solo, grounded overnight you may choose to sleep under the stars. Bring your own tent and supplies.
You'll have access to shared restroom facilities nearby.
With this option, you'll need to bring your own tent and camping gear including a sleeping bag, pillow, and anything else you need to be comfortable.
Bring Your Own tent: $225/person
Reserve a camping space
If you want to camp but don't have your own tent, reserve a shared space in our open air glamping tent.
Includes:
- 3-inch bed pad
- Shared space with three other guests
- Access to shared restroom facilities
Shared Glamping tent (No A/C): $245/person
reserve a shared tent bed
Enjoy the vibes of our glamping tent with temperature control.
Includes:
- 3-inch bed pad
- Air conditioning
- Shared space with three other guests
- Access to shared restroom facilities
Shared Glamping tent with AC: $275/person
Reserve AN AC Tent Bed
If you are looking for a more private and less primitive option, reserve our retro camper.
Includes:
- Queen size bed
- Private restroom
- Air conditioning
- Email us to add a second guest in the camper for $225
(Interior photos coming soon!)
private camper with bathroom: $345
reserve the private camper
For our most comfortable and private option, reserve our cozy cabin.
Includes:
- Queen sized bed
- Private restroom
- Air conditioning
- Email us to add a second guest in the cabin for $225
(Interior photos coming soon!)
Private Cabin with bathroom: $450
Reserve the private cabin
Email Amber with questions about accommodations or booking for two in the camper or cabin.
meet your hosts
Rachael Love Fisher is a licensed therapist, eco-therapist, and founder of Wild Heart Therapy & Preserve. Her work helps people reconnect with themselves through relationship with nature, the body, and the living land.
At Sweet & Slow, Rachael will introduce the land and its history, guide the sensory experience, and help hold the evening ceremony.
rachael love fisher
Sweet & Slow grew from our shared belief that it becomes easier to rest when we can immerse ourselves in nature and allow someone else to tend to the logistics details.
Amber brings practices that help guests return to their bodies. Rachael brings an intimate relationship with the land and its rhythms. Together, we’ve created a gathering where nothing needs to be performed or accomplished. You can simply arrive, receive, and reconnect.
why Sweet & Slow
Amber Gray is an exited founder, operations consultant, and certified Qigong instructor. She creates thoughtfully held experiences that help people reconnect with their energy, inner knowing, and capacity for meaningful work.
At Sweet & Slow, Amber will guide Qigong, creative reflection, and the connective rhythm of the retreat.
Amber Gray
Amber & Rachael
- Long for rest but find it difficult to slow down alone
- Want meaningful connection in a small group
- Enjoy gentle movement, nature, and reflective practices
- Are comfortable with rustic overnight accommodations
- Are willing to participate in a substance-free gathering
may be for you if you...
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Faqs
what time is arrival & closing?
Arrive at 2 pm on Saturday to settle in and set up your space. On Sunday, we'll close the experience by 1 pm.
Where is wild heart preserve?
Wild Heart Preserve is about a 1.5-hour drive from San Antonio and a 2-hour drive from Austin. Fredericksburg is also about a 30-minute drive away and is home to many restaurants, local shops and Texas wine tasting. The specific location will be shared upon booking.
What are the physical requirements?
Unless an event is canceled due to unsafe weather conditions, we will always be meeting outdoors in (light) rain or shine. Hiking shoes or sneakers are necessary for the uneven terrain. We will also spend time around a campfire. Please wear clothing based on the weather.
What is the bathroom situation?
Guests in the private cabin or camper will have their own bathroom. For those camping or glamping, a shared restroom facility will be available. Guests will have access to one indoor restroom and a clean port-a-potty. Due to drought and well water, we ask that guests only shower if necessary.
what should I bring?
In addition to your camping gear and bedding, bring a backpack, journal, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, long pants, and hiking boots or shoes. A packing list will be provided.
do you accommodate dietary needs?
Yes, for each meal there will be vegan and gluten-free options available for those with allergies.
Can I bring alcohol or plant medicine?
In order to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, we ask that you do not bring any mind-altering substances to Sweet & Slow.
what is your cancellation & transfer policy?
All registrations are final and nonrefundable. If you can’t attend, you may transfer your complete registration to another adult by October 21. Email Amber to coordinate the transfer. If the organizers cancel Sweet & Slow, you’ll receive a refund.
Will photos or videos be taken?
Some parts of Sweet & Slow may be photographed or recorded to share the experience and promote future gatherings. During registration, you’ll be asked whether you consent to appearing in identifiable images or video. If you opt out, we’ll honor your preference and take care not to feature you. No one will be asked to pose, give a testimonial, or speak on camera without separate permission.
Can I just buy a single-day ticket?
Sweet & Slow is a complete overnight experience, so single-day tickets are not available.
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