Marble Falls, Texas

Beating Burnout Retreat

April 5-11, 2026

Why go on this retreat?

Let’s face it… Our jobs have taken over our lives. Most of us have experienced some form of burnout; it’s only a matter of how many times and how intensely. This retreat addresses the pervasive issue of burnout, providing attendees with tools and strategies to recognize, prevent, and recover from its effects. Hosted on a beautiful and reflective horse ranch in Central Texas, the retreat offers a combination of workshops, discussions, and personal reflection. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of burnout and develop personalized action plans to prioritize their well-being and maintain sustainable work-life balance.

Why go on this retreat?

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is for you if:

You have repeatedly experienced burnout during your career, or have a stressful job
You’re tired of reading self-help books and want to do hands-on work to learn recovery and prevention for burnout
You are ready to get out of your comfort zone to push yourself for better mental wellbeing and work-life balance
You want to make a shift from “living to work” to “working to live,” but don’t quite know how to do it

Meet your amazing facilitators

Dr. Candice Balluru is a board-certified licensed clinical psychologist, executive coach, and organizational consultant. Maryam Sharifzadeh is an entrepreneur, athlete, and wellness advocate passionate about helping others thrive. Join them on a journey that will leave you feeling lighter on the inside, and stronger on the outside! ☀️

Maryam

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Candice

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Candice and Maryam met while working at Twitter in 2018. They worked together to ensure employee well-being was high during political challenges and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Their seamless teamwork and shared values have kept them as friends.

Retreat Agenda

Keep in mind this is YOUR retreat. You can do as little or as much as you want!

Day 1: Understanding Burnout and Where It Comes From

Day 2: Finding Ourselves: Identities and Values

Day 3: Finding Good Enough and Letting Go of Perfection

Day 4: Practicing Mindfulness and Self-Reflection (1:1 Coaching Sessions)

Day 5: Building Your Day to Day Recharge Plan

Day 6: Choosing to Radically Accept and Protect Yourself

Participants will leave the retreat with:

A deeper understanding of burnout and your personal red flags that burnout is on the horizon.
Practical stress management techniques.
A personalized action plan for continuous recharging in order to prevent and recover from burnout.
A deeper understanding of yourself as a person, not just yourself as your job
A renewed sense of energy and motivation.
A supportive network of peers who understand the challenges of burnout.

Package Includes

6 nights’ accommodation on a beautiful reflective Retreat Ranch on 46 acres of land.
Daily yoga and meditation practice to maintain physical and mental health.
Access to dipping pool, hot tubs, ice plunge, and wood-burning sauna for circulation and relaxation.

Daytime workshops focused on burnout prevention and maintaining mental well-being.
Two vegetarian meals daily with a professional chef. Meat available upon request.
NOT INCLUDED: Flights and transportation to and from the Retreat Ranch.

How to Get There

The hill country of Texas is full of beautiful topography and fun destinations. Centrally located and within an hour of the Austin airport, Retreat Ranch is situated on 46 acres of natural beauty. It features special and sacred details to delight each guest in Marble Falls, TX.

Retreat Ranch is accessible by rental car or taxi/ride share. Before the retreat, we will provide you with the option to communicate with your fellow retreat attendees, in case you would like to share or coordinate a ride to the ranch.

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FAQs

How many can you sleep?

Well this isn’t the easiest to answer as it depends on how you use the beds and sleeping sofas. Check out the stay page to see which accommodations have what layouts to determine the sleeping capacity for you. It ranges from 25 (if one person per bed and not using the sleeping sofas) to 32 if you sleep two per queen/king bed and utilize the sleeping sofas. No, I am sorry, we cannot go above our sleeping capacity for overnight guests.

Do the tents stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter?

Yes and no. We do have mini split AC/Heaters in each tent as well as electric blankets. In the summer the evenings are perfect, though the daytime may still be a bit warm (enjoy the dipping pools or dining hall during the daylight hours). In the winter the heater, supplemental heat and electric blankets keep you nice and toasty.

Rooms & Registration

BOOK YOUR Early bird ROOMS BELOW! Prices go up +$500 after November 1, 2025.

Accommodations at Retreat Ranch vary based upon your needs and preferences. Click below to learn more about each type of accommodation. All accommodations include access to their own bathroom.