Release, Receive, RISE
Hill Country Retreat 2026
RELEASE THE BURDENS. RECEIVE THE WISDOM. RISE IN CERTAINTY.
January, 16-18th
New Ulm, Tx
We Release the burdens that dim our Light
You believe in energy, intuition, and a higher design.
Yet in a world that feels increasingly divided and uncertain, it can be hard to stay grounded in your light. The news, the noise, the fear — it can all feel heavier than usual.
Maybe you’ve noticed certain things no longer resonate: a job, a relationship, a way of living or being.
You feel the nudge to release what’s out of alignment.
You’re ready to loosen the grip of control, release the weight of people-pleasing, overwhelm, and self-doubt, and remember who you truly are.
You want clarity, but more than that, you want the courage to move through the uncertainty with grace.
Rooted in the universal wisdom of Kabbalah and guided by the healing frequencies of the Hebrew Pendulum, this retreat offers a sacred container where you can safely let go of what no longer fits, and RISE into what’s waiting to unfold.
We Receive the Divine wisdom that restores who we truly are
Hill Country welcomes you with golden light and quiet wind through the pecan trees.
You release the noise of the world long enough to hear your soul again.
Your first evening is soft and nourishing — wholesome food, a cozy bed, firelit laughter, and the feeling of being fully received.
With the morning comes a shift.
Walks. Journaling. Conscious art.
Layers loosen.
Then the Hebrew Pendulum arrives — a sacred tool of Light that clears what no longer serves and aligns you with what’s true.
It feels effortless… like remembering something ancient within you.
Each day becomes a ceremony of release and renewal:
Color flowing through your mandala, insights landing in your journal, courage rising in your chest.
By the final morning, you stand clear, grounded, and luminous — steady in your center, living from Light, rising into who you came here to be.
We Rise in alignment with our soul’s truth.
By the end of this journey:
- ✔ You’ll feel old fears and patterns dissolving — freedom rising as uncertainty gives way to trust in your Divine path.
- ✔ You’ll awaken a magnetic clarity that draws in new opportunities, aligned relationships, and soul-led direction.
- ✔ You’ll dismantle limiting beliefs and quiet the self-doubt that once kept you looping in indecision, feeling light, free, and brave in your becoming.
- ✔ You’ll know how to calm the overactive mind and attune to the still, certain voice of your intuition.
- ✔ You’ll experience the deep peace that comes from living in resonance with your soul — steady, spacious, and grounded in gratitude.
- ✔ You’ll expand your capacity to receive and hold more Light, allowing love, abundance, and creative flow to move easily through you.
- ✔ Your inner compass will point clearly toward expansion, and you’ll walk forward with the certainty that your next steps are guided by the Light within.
As you turn off the highway, the noise and chaos of the city fade away. Your eyes find space to rest on the serene surroundings of the Texas Hill Country.
As you make your way through the pristine grounds of Sunny Sunset Ranch, your eyes take in the vast expanse of the countryside stretching out before you. You notice the grand beauty of 100yr old Pecan orchard, and the majestic barn which carries the nostalgia of another time. The ancient wisdom of this place is emanating from every blade of grass.
The cozy luxury of your accommodations envelops you like a warm embrace, inviting you to exhale deeply and release any lingering tension. You notice the loving details that make this place feel like home. A profound sense of comfort, peace, belonging and gratitude settles in.
In the evenings, you’ll gather around the fire, wrapped in blankets and laughter, sharing stories beneath the wide Texas sky. Everything invites you to slow down, soften, and simply be. It’s the pause you’ve been waiting for.
Catch the vast gorgeous sun rise over the fields on the wooden porch, with your morning coffee/tea. Savor the hand crafted consciously prepared soul nourishing meals that delight all your senses.
A flutter of anticipation stirs within you, and you smile, knowing this retreat will be life-changing. As you close your eyes, gratitude rises — for the gift you’ve given yourself — and you hear the first of many whispers… “life will never be the same.”
“My experience at the Hill Country retreat was nothing short of life changing.
When I arrived, I was in a state of crisis. The only reason I even got there was because Ziah had the whisper to reach out and ask if I might be interested in joining. It was perfect timing. I was at such a low point. I felt lost, scared, and tired of living with the beliefs I had about myself, my potential, and the world. I knew I needed to let go. I knew something needed to shift. Her reaching out was truly a miracle and I am incredibly grateful.
What followed was the most amazing healing. The shifts that took place that weekend have been permanent in a way I could never have imagined. Today I feel calm. I feel strong in myself. I don’t question my worth. I don’t wake up every day worrying about what I’m doing. I trust the process. I feel confident and solid in who I am in a way I have never felt my entire life.
I cannot speak highly enough about the facilitators and what they did for me. I went in pretty raw, scared, and vulnerable, but I was open to the process and open to the work. These individuals showed up for me with so much commitment to my healing and growth, and because of their dedication and my willingness, magic happened that weekend. I am healed in a way I have never been before.
I still have more I want to work on and will continue this path, but the shift that occurred that weekend was truly magical. I cannot speak highly enough about these people and what they do. Thank you, thank you.” – Jennifer
The Cuisine
As you sit down at the table, a colorful array of nutrient-dense foods greets you with the aroma of fresh herbs and spices. Crafted with love and intention, each dish has been thoughtfully prepared to honor all dietary needs, ensuring everyone feels included.
Designed to nourish both body and soul, every bite invigorates you from the inside out — from the savory depth of roasted vegetables to the sweet brightness of fresh fruit.
Morning aromas of coffee, herbal teas, and homemade yogurt and wholesome granola mingle with laughter around the table.
At lunch, vibrant soups and seasonal bowls invite you to pause, breathe, and truly receive nourishment.
Dinners are cozy gatherings by the fire — fragrant stews, roasted roots, and warm bread passed hand to hand.
As you sip blessed water infused with high-frequency mandalas, gratitude wells up for the abundance of the earth and the hands that prepared it.
In this space of warmth and connection, the Light within you grows brighter… and rises.
Each meal becomes a celebration of beauty, community, and the sacred reciprocity between giving and receiving. You look around the table and see the best of humanity gathered together, hearts and spirits shining.
Release
You arrive carrying more than you realized — responsibilities, stories, expectations. As the weekend begins, you feel the gentle invitation to set them down. Through grounding practices and the Hebrew Pendulum group clearing, the weight of old energy lifts. Your breath deepens, your shoulders soften, and a new spaciousness opens within. You remember that release is not loss; it is return.
Receive
With the field now clear, you begin to refill with Light. Guided meditations, sacred cacao, and conscious art awaken your senses. The colors of your mandala mirror the geometry of your soul, each stroke a dialogue with the Divine. Insights arrive with ease; your intuition feels alive and trustworthy. Gratitude becomes your new baseline — the quiet joy of being fully present.
Rise
Integration weaves it all together. Around the fire, stories and laughter echo beneath the stars. You recognize your own transformation reflected in the faces around you — steady, luminous, real. You know what it means to live from Light rather than effort, to move with clarity and purpose. As dawn touches the Hill Country horizon, you feel your inner sun rise too.
When you return home, you’ll notice that something within you has shifted — quietly but unmistakably.
✨ You’ll move through life with greater grace and emotional steadiness, no longer tossed by the currents of fear or uncertainty.
✨ You’ll make decisions from intuition — from your deeper connection with your Higher Self — rather than obligation, aligned with what truly lights you up.
✨ Gratitude will feel like your natural state, allowing you to find meaning and beauty even in moments of challenge.
✨ You’ll notice opportunities and aligned connections flowing toward you with ease, drawn to the clarity and confidence radiating from your field.
✨ You’ll feel anchored in your own Light — no longer seeking validation, but shining from a place of inner certainty and peace.
✨ You’ll carry home simple daily practices — reflection, conscious pause, breath, and gratitude — to sustain this higher vibration in your everyday life.
✨You return home not just refreshed, but reconfigured — clear, connected, and certain of who you are becoming.
✨You’ve released the noise, received the Light… and now you rise, with both feet in the world and your heart forever tuned to the Divine.
Anchors for Your Transformation
Because your transformation doesn’t end when the retreat does… each participant receives these soul-nourishing gifts to help the Light continue to expand long after you return home.
✨ Collective Clearing Replay
Receive access to one of Ziah’s powerful Hebrew Pendulum Collective Clearing replays — a frequency transmission you can revisit any time you need an energetic reset or gentle recalibration.
✨ Soul Whisper Journal
Capture the insights, visions, and revelations that rise throughout the weekend in your own Soul Whisper Journal — a sacred space for remembering what your soul came here to express.
✨ Your Personal Pendulum
Leave not only with the pendulum most aligned with your energy, but with the knowledge of how to clear, consecrate, and attune it as an extension of your intuition — a lifelong tool for guidance and alignment.
✨ Mandala Portal to Anchor Your Journey
Create a hand-painted mandala infused with intention, Light, and the frequencies awakened throughout the retreat. This sacred piece becomes a living portal — an anchor of your transformation that continues to guide, stabilize, and illuminate your path long after you return home.
✨Bonuses & Early Bird Gifts – Access to a Collective Clearing replay for early registrants, plus a complimentary Akashic Records reading for guests who choose to pay in full (scheduled before or after the retreat).
Your Sacred Retreat Offerings
Because your transformation doesn’t end when the retreat does… each participant receives these soul-nourishing gifts to help the Light continue to expand long after you return home.
✨ Collective Clearing Replay
Receive access to one of Ziah’s powerful Hebrew Pendulum Collective Clearing replays — a frequency transmission you can revisit any time you need an energetic reset or gentle recalibration.
✨ Soul Whisper Journal
Capture the insights, visions, and revelations that rise throughout the weekend in your own Soul Whisper Journal — a sacred space for remembering what your soul came here to express.
✨ Your Personal Pendulum
Leave not only with the pendulum most aligned with your energy, but with the knowledge of how to clear, consecrate, and attune it as an extension of your intuition — a lifelong tool for guidance and alignment.
✨ Your Personal Mandala Portal
Create a hand-painted mandala infused with intention, Light, and the frequencies awakened throughout the retreat. This sacred piece becomes a living portal — an anchor of your transformation that continues to guide, stabilize, and illuminate your path long after you return home.
✨Bonuses & Early Bird Gifts – Access to a Collective Clearing replay for early registrants, plus a complimentary Akashic Records reading for guests who choose to pay in full (scheduled before or after the retreat).
90 miles between Austin and Houston
Sunny Sunset Ranch rests quietly in the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country — 1.5 hour drive from both Houston and Austin, nestled between La Grange and Brenham.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Two and half days of spiritual restoration– From Friday 4pm through Sunday 3pm, immerse yourself in a sacred rhythm of release, reflection, and renewal. Experience ceremony and cacao, Kabbalistic teachings, pendulum play, soul journaling, vision boarding, conscious art, mindful nature walks, and stargazing — woven together to awaken clarity and Light.
- Lodging at Sunny Sunset Ranch – Two nights of cozy, country-luxury accommodations with thoughtful touches that make you feel at home.
- Wholesome, High-Vibration Cuisine – Stefani, The Conscious Chef will bring us nourishing breakfasts, lunches, and dinners crafted with love, plus snacks, coffee, tea, available in your cottage.
- Group Hebrew Pendulum Clearing – A collective energy harmonization facilitated by Ziah to release dense patterns and prepare your field to receive more Light.
- Pendulum Workshop – Learn to clear, consecrate, and align with your own traditional pendulum as a daily intuitive guide.
- Conscious Art & Mandalas – Create sacred-geometry mandalas as gateways to the Divine, anchoring your intentions and expansion into tangible form.
- Soul Whisper Journal & Retreat Materials – A beautiful journal and printed tools to support your reflection, soul journaling, and integration.
- Full Body Relaxation Experience
This soothing experience combines intentional breathwork with vibrational healing to dissolve stress and release stored tension. Using the body-buffing method developed by Robert Petteway, participants drop into deep states of rest and relaxation as the nervous system unwinds and the body rejuvenates. - Community & Integration Circle – Connect with like-hearted souls during and after the retreat through our private online community.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Your transportation (airfare or gas) to the venue.
- Personal, medical or trip cancellation/ travel insurance.
FAQ
I need a roommate – how do I arrange that?
Can I bring my kids/partner?
Where do I fly into?
Is there transportation from the airport to the retreat venue?
If your arrival time doesn’t match the group pickup, you are welcome to take an Uber, rent a car, or coordinate a carpool with other participants through our private group. Many people find that traveling together becomes a beautiful way to ease into the retreat energy and begin connecting even before arriving at the ranch.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Is it safe to travel to the Hill Country in January? What’s the weather like?
January in the Texas Hill Country is cool and calm — expect crisp mornings and mild afternoons, with average highs in the 60s°F (15–18°C). Each cottage is climate-controlled for your comfort, and cozy fires will keep us warm in the evenings. Layers, scarves, and comfortable shoes are perfect for nature walks and stargazing under clear winter skies.
What do I pack?
- Comfortable layers for cool mornings and evenings
- Warm socks and cozy sweaters for fireside gatherings
- Walking shoes for gentle nature trails
- An extra pair of shoes or water-resistant ones (morning walks can be beautifully dewy)
- Journal and favorite pen (your Soul Whisper Journal will also be provided)
- Reusable water bottle
- Any sacred items you’d like to place on the community altar
- If you have a pendulum, bring it! (We’ll have a few available to borrow, but your own carries your unique energy.)
- An open mind, a receptive heart, and a willingness to rise
Are there shared bathrooms?
Can we bring alcohol?
Can I attend if I’m new to energy work or Kabbalah?
This Retreat is for you if…
🌙 You’re ready to give yourself the same love, compassion, and devotion you so freely pour into others.
🌙 You feel a nudge to expand your spiritual gifts and awaken new layers of your intuition.
🌙 You sense that something in your life no longer fits — and you’re ready to release what’s heavy and rise into what’s true.
🌙 You’re craving clarity, courage, and certainty — the kind that comes from connection with your soul, not control of your circumstances.
🌙 You’re open to energy healing, sacred ceremony, and Kabbalistic teachings that illuminate universal truths beyond religion.
🌙 You know life isn’t meant to be endured… it’s meant to unfold in Light — and you’re ready to experience that.
This retreat is not for you if..
🌘 You’re not feeling ready to give and receive within a supportive community field.
🌘 You prefer to stay strictly in the logical or material realm and are not open to spiritual or energetic experiences.
🌘 Change feels too overwhelming right now, and you’re not in a space to explore growth or trust the unknown.
🌘 You feel more comfortable holding tight to your perspective than being open and curious.
🌘 You’d rather stay in your familiar routines than explore new practices or ways of seeing yourself.
🌘 Connection, vulnerability, and shared experiences in nature don’t feel supportive at this time.
Cancellation POLICY
$333 holds your place in the retreat.
If you need to cancel:
• Less than two weeks before the retreat: no refund
• One month before the retreat: 50% refund
• 30+ days before the retreat: full refund of all payments except the deposit
We know life can be unpredictable. We encourage travel insurance to protect your investment, and we appreciate your understanding as we honor the integrity of a limited-capacity retreat.
Accommodations
Shared Room
Early Bird: $1,111 SOLD OUT
Regular: $1,444 4 spots remain
Private Room
Early Bird: $1,444 – SOLD OUT
Regular: $1,888 -One Spot Remains
VIP Cottage: SOLD OUT
Early Bird: $1,888
Regular: $2,222
Day Pass Experience
Perfect for those who feel called to drop into the energy for the day.
Your Day Pass includes full access to the retreat experience for one day, including all scheduled sessions, ceremonies, and workshops, along with nourishing meals and snacks throughout the day. You’ll be lovingly cared for with high-vibe meals and snacks, prepared with love and intention to support your body and soul.
You’ll also receive a curated energetic gift basket, including sacred tools and items selected to support your integration, expansion, and ongoing evolution beyond the retreat.
Come for the day… leave changed.
Investment: $444
Payment Options and Deposit Information
To reserve your spot, a non-refundable deposit of $333 is required at the time of registration. Once you complete your registration, you will receive an invoice with your selected room option and your automatic payment schedule.
Additional night available for $222
You may pay in full or choose a payment plan. Payment plans are split into three total payments:
- Deposit of $333 at registration
- Second payment on December 22
- Final payment on January 11
All retreat payments must be completed by January 11.
Pay in Full Bonus:
If you choose to pay in full at the time of registration, you will receive a complimentary Akashic Record Reading as a thank-you gift for your early commitment.
Please note that your place is confirmed only after the deposit has been received.
If you have any questions or need support with your invoice or payment plan, feel free to reach out. We are here to help.
“As an educator, I find myself not taking enough time for myself. Sometimes you need a lil Hill Country Retreat to reconnect with yourself.
Rarely, you are lucky to navigate that journey with like minded people.
That beautiful weekend was filled with laughter, light, and love. Energy is not Hocus Pocus, it is science and intrinsically and collectively how we heal ❤️.
I was able to slow down, eat healthier, and process a lot of the stressors in my life. It was transformative in my perspective as I finished out one of the most challenging school years.
– Tania”
“Ziah has the innate ability to bring together the right team of people/community to create a magical experience at Hill Country Retreats – healing, reflection, inspiration, relaxation, and food!
In just a few days, I shifted so much energy, cleared blocks, connected with like-minded humans, set intentions, painted, journaled, relaxed and recharged.
The peaceful setting and accommodations were the perfect backdrop for much needed self-care. – Kim”
Meet the Team
Rhone (Suzyn Barrientos)
Transformational Guide • Culture Sherpa • Conscious Leadership Mentor
Rhone Barrientos is a lifelong seeker and transformational guide whose devotion to integrating mind, body, and spirit began at age 25. Now, at 50—after more than 25 years immersed in study, practice, and lived experience—she has come to trust a central truth: returning to the self is the gateway to all healing, wisdom, love, and the Divine.
Her path includes ontological design, the teachings of Fernando Flores and Caroline Myss, Infinite Possibilities, the Law of Attraction, Nonviolent Communication, meditation, Stillness Technologies, and the ancient wisdom traditions of Kabbalah. Each discipline revealed another layer of how intention, energy, and consciousness shape a life.
Professionally, Rhone brings over two decades of experience as a “Turn Around” consultant, supporting organizations in elevating performance, improving culture, strengthening leadership, and aligning teams through values in action. She has trained and coached thousands—from entrepreneurs to small businesses to Fortune 500 companies—and is known as a “Culture Sherpa” for her ability to guide people toward clarity, coherence, and sustainable success.
Although new to the formal study of the Hebrew Pendulum, Rhone’s relationship with pendulums spans decades. She was the first to place one in Ziah’s hands over twenty years ago, planting the seed that would later blossom into a sacred path of mastery. Now, as she deepens her own study within this lineage, Rhone is weaving the modality into her evolving spiritual work.
Her newest heart-pathway with Mandala Whispers centers on elevating consciousness by helping individuals remember their Divine Light, connect with their Sacred Divine Council, and expand their capacity to hold more Light. Her presence brings groundedness, vision, and a deep reverence for the soul’s unfolding.
Rhone creates spaces where old patterns soften, inner truth becomes unmistakable, and the higher self begins to lead. Her work invites participants to rise—emotionally, energetically, and spiritually—and return home to the Light within.
Ziah (Kyrstie Schultz)
Intuitive Artist • Energy Healer • Certified Hebrew Pendulum Practitioner & Teacher
Ziah is an intuitive artist, energy healer, coach, and certified Hebrew Pendulum practitioner and teacher whose work centers on guiding others back to their Light — the truth they’ve always carried.
Born in Texas and Spirit-led to the Argentine Patagonia, she awakened to her gifts through the meditative practice of painting mandalas, discovering them as portals of remembrance and energetic activation.
This path led her into deeper study of the Kabbalistic principles that now inform and elevate her work.
Her signature approach blends Hebrew Pendulum clearing, intuitive guidance, and anchoring integration. Through Woo Patagonia, the collective of practitioners she trained and leads, clients receive powerful energetic clearing at the cellular, emotional, and ancestral levels. Ziah then weaves this with intuitive coaching and Akashic insight to help clients understand, embody, and integrate what has shifted.
She is the co-creator of RISE, a transformational community for spiritual seekers, and guides New Moon Collective Clearings, sacred mandala activations, and Hebrew Pendulum workshops.
Her Spirit name, meaning “to shine,” carries her mission to illuminate and ground spiritual awakening.
At Release, Receive & Rise, Ziah will hold the energetic container, facilitate the group clearing, guide the mandala activation, and support each participant in rising into greater clarity, certainty, and purpose.
