The Selah Retreat - March 24-28, 2026 - Leander and Round Top, Texas

Join me Tuesday, March 24 through Saturday March 28, 2026 for a crafting retreat you won't forget! Fun projects, fabulous people and big time Texas hospitality await you on this creative getaway. 

THE TEAM: This retreat will be led by me, Dana Jones. Fellow creatives, Angela Chapman and Sarah Shepherd will help me to lovingly lead a handful of creative projects for the group. We all come with years of experience teaching classes like this and are excited to share creative time with you.

ACCOMODATIONS: All Selah Retreats are open to adult women (usually 21+, with exceptions). This retreat includes 4 nights and five days of lodging at Shepherd's Retreat, a private, pond-side home in Leander, Texas. Our host, Sarah Shepherd, her husband Mike an their adorable Shih Tsu, Holli, will treat us to their spacious, comfortable, and relaxing home. Each spot on the retreat includes a twin bed in a semi-private room. If you come with a friend, you may be able to reserve a room for two, either upstairs or downstairs, depending on availability. There is one room that sleeps 4-5 on a twin bed.

MEALS: Most meals will be served on site at Shepherds Retreat and are lovingly prepared by our host, Sarah Shepherd. Meals are mindful, with a good balance of healthy and indulgent, and are often presented buffet style where you can pick and choose what you'd like. However, please be aware that our meals may contain common allergens such as gluten, nuts, or other ingredients that could cause sensitivities and those with severe allergies may struggle. If you have specific dietary concerns or allergies, please reach out to us in advance so we can discuss your needs. While we will do our best to accommodate, menus are preset ahead of time, and individual accommodations for multiple people can not always be made. We recommend bringing along any essential food items to ensure you have what you need for a comfortable and enjoyable experience. On our day trip to Round Top, you will be responsible for your lunch and dinner.

TRAVEL: The retreat house opens on March 24th at 4pm, and dinner starts at 6pm. It closes on March 28th at 10am. Please plan your travel accordingly. If you will be driving to the retreat, there is plenty of parking available on site. And if you're willing to take a few people, we will be carpooling to Round Top and could use your help with that. If you are planning to fly in, the closest airport is Austin Bergstrom, which is about 45 minutes away. From there, you can rent a car or catch an Uber/Lyft to the retreat house. A rideshare will cost between $60-$85 on average, one way and can be shared by others coming to retreat if you are interested. I always suggest to my guests who fly to leave room in a suitcase for your projects, gifts, and treasures you find in Round Top. 

SWAG: Each retreat, I am blessed to gift all of my guests with handmade treasures from creative people across the USA. You will receive things throughout the weekend from individuals and small businesses. Please be sure to say thank you to those internet based when you can, or even better yet - shop from them in the future. If you have a small business or would simply like to bring a small gift for everyone, you are more than welcome to do so. Please reach out and let me know you're interested and I can get you the information you need.

COST: The cost for this retreat is $925. If paid up front in full, you'll get a $50 discount and only pay $875. Otherwise, three payments can be made accordining to this schedule: 

REGISTRATION + CANCELLATIONS: The retreat cost is $875 if paid in full at registration, or $925 if you choose the three-payment plan:

  • $350 due by October 16, 2025

  • $300 due by December 5, 2025

  • $275 due by January 20, 2026

Your initial $350 deposit is non-refundable, as it is used to secure our retreat house and reserve your spot.

If you need to cancel after December 5, 2025, any payments made (minus the $350 deposit) may be refunded only if I am able to fill your spot. Reasonable effort will be made to find a replacement, but this cannot be guaranteed.

If a replacement is not found, no refund will be issued.
After January 20, 2026, no refunds will be given for any reason.

I understand that unexpected circumstances can arise, and I will always do my best to handle each situation with grace and fairness within these boundaries. Thank you for understanding that these policies allow me to plan well and serve all attendees with excellence.

QUESTIONS: Please don't hesitate to reach out to me! Here is my contact information:

Email: selahcreativecompany@gmail.com

Instagram: @selahcreativecompany (please contact me here instead of my retreat account, as I don't check that one daily)