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Garland Wellness Retreat

At Optimum Health Institute's Garland wellness retreat location, you can step away from the chaos of everyday life and immerse yourself in a calm, rural environment designed for renewal and whole-person healing.

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Nestled in the quiet outskirts of Garland, our retreat is a peaceful sanctuary where you can disconnect from the noise and reconnect with yourself. Surrounded by open skies, green landscapes, and peaceful walking paths, the setting encourages relaxation, clarity, and deep reflection.

The OHI Garland mission extends our commitment to holistic healing in a convenient North Texas location—just minutes from downtown Garland and a short drive from the Dallas metro area. Our warm and inviting campus features 18 comfortable guest rooms, a spacious Great Hall, an onsite dining area, and classrooms where small group sizes ensure personalized support.

During your time here, enjoy quiet walks through our gardens or unwind in nature along wooded trails. Spend time in the chapel for silent reflection. Stop by the Optimum Health Store for wellness books and personal care items. Or slip into the pool or hot tub to relax your body and reset your mind. At OHI Garland, we create space for you to slow down, recharge, and find your balance.

This safe and welcoming space nurtures a close-knit community of individuals committed to living healthier, more mindful lives. Whether you’re joining a group class, sharing your journey with others, or finding peace in quiet solitude, you’ll feel supported every step of the way. At OHI Garland, you are never alone.

Our Garland location takes a full-body approach to health, combining natural surroundings with programs that honor the connection between mind, body, and spirit. With activities ranging from yoga and meditation to plant-based meals and personal growth classes, every element is designed to help you restore vitality and reconnect with your purpose.

Join us at OHI Garland and experience the power of holistic healing in a tranquil, supportive setting. Come home to yourself—and discover a healthier, more centered you in the heart of North Texas.

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Our Holistic Retreat

At Optimum Health Institute (OHI), our wellness programs are built around classes that support total well-being and personal transformation. Each class targets a specific area of health to create a balanced, comprehensive experience. Our Garland location provides the ideal space for reflection, healing, and growth.

Physical Health

Detoxification is a foundational part of our program. Our Garland retreat helps individuals cleanse their bodies, calm their minds, and restore balance through a holistic blend of nutrition, movement, and education.

Our plant-based nutrition plan includes raw, organic, and living foods that support your body’s natural detox systems. Juices, teas, and whole foods rich in nutrients help cleanse at a cellular level while boosting energy and immunity.

Movement and mindfulness practices like yoga, light exercise, and guided meditation help support circulation, lower stress, and enhance mental clarity. These gentle yet powerful activities accelerate the detox process and promote emotional well-being.

Our wellness curriculum also includes educational workshops focused on sustainable detox practices. From fasting tips to hydration strategies, these sessions equip you with practical tools for long-term wellness. Led by experienced health educators, every class is informative, accessible, and empowering.

Mental Health

Our mental health sessions are designed to bring clarity, balance, and emotional strength. These classes are ideal for those looking to manage stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions in a healthy, grounded way.

Participants are guided through a mix of one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and mindfulness techniques such as breathwork and meditation. Emotional healing is supported by connecting in a safe community space and learning effective coping tools.

We also emphasize nutrition’s role in mental health. Our Garland program incorporates a brain-supportive diet focused on whole, plant-based foods that help regulate mood and improve cognitive function. Nutritional sessions explore the link between food, thought, and feeling—empowering participants to make informed dietary choices that support mental resilience.

Practical workshops on stress relief, thought management, and emotional tools ensure that what you learn at the retreat stays with you for the long term. Our expert facilitators offer both professional guidance and compassionate support.

Spiritual Health

True healing includes the spirit. At OHI, our spiritual wellness classes focus on practices like prayer, gratitude, and quiet contemplation to support inner growth and transformation.

Though we are a non-denominational Christian healing ministry, we welcome individuals of all spiritual and religious backgrounds. Our goal is to help you strengthen your spiritual connection—however you define it.

Classes are designed to help you quiet the mind, open the heart, and access deeper wisdom. Through meditative practices, journaling, and group reflection, you’ll explore your spiritual path in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

At OHI Garland, every element of our retreat is created to help you heal from the inside out—body, mind, and spirit. Begin your journey toward optimum health and personal renewal today.

 

Tuition & Fees

New community members: See tuition and fees listed below.

Returning community members: Call for your special pricing: (800) 588-0809

  • Room fees are in addition to program tuition. The program tuition cost covers all classes, meals, materials needed to complete the program. Tuition per week includes Sunday to Sunday.
  • We offer a variety of rooms for a low weekly fee. Rooms are only available to guests participating in our program.
  • Tuition and fees are effective for program participation through September 27, 2025.
  • See our current Special Offers.

Commuters: For those who live close to our Austin campus – Pay Tuition Only – Enjoy the benefits of the program while sleeping in your own bed each night. The cost of tuition covers all classes, meals, and materials needed to complete the program. 

Standard Room

Adjoining Bath (Queen Bed) or Private Bath (King Room)

starting at $2,765

per week

OHI’s Standard room is both economical and comfortable - perfect for your holistic healing retreat.

Located on the ground or upper level, these medium-sized guest rooms include a queen bed. This room shares a common bathroom which includes a shower/bath with a neighboring guest room.

Cost per week:

  • Tuition: $1,855

  • Room Fee: $910

  • Total: $2,765

Comfort Room

Private Bath (King or Queen Bed)

starting at $2,865

per week

OHI’s Queen Private rooms include private baths. Perfect for guests who want to save money without forsaking comfort.

Located on the ground or upper level, these rooms include queen size beds and private baths.

Cost per week:

  • Tuition: $1,855

  • Room Fee: $1,010

  • Total: $2,865

Premier Room

Private Bath (King Bed)

$2,915

per week

OHI’s King Private rooms include private baths. For the guest who wants more space during your detox retreat.

Located on the ground or upper level, these large-sized rooms include king-size beds and private baths.

Cost per week:

  • Tuition: $1,855

  • Room Fee: $1,060

  • Total: $2,915

Guest House

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OHI’s Guest House has multiple bedrooms with private baths. A large community space invites guests to cohabit during your spiritual healing retreat.

The guest house includes a King room with a king-sized bed, a private spa-like bath in a beautiful sunken garden tub, and complete access to the common living quarters of the guest house. The Queen room includes a queen-sized bed and a private bath.

The Guest House common areas include a large living room with a stone fireplace and piano, dining area, kitchen, a half bath, and a small laundry.

 

Our Policies

Room fees are subject to change without notice.

 

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What Guests Are Saying

From the staff, excellent program, and the wonderful grounds, OHI is where I go to reset and heal. The friends you make last a long time. This was my first time to the Austin campus. I had been to San Diego twice before. I think Austin is now my favorite. You can’t beat the walking paths. I really can’t say enough. THANK YOU Austin OHI. I had a lovely experience. ❤️❤️
Candace Marty
★★★★★
I never knew what “feeling great” actually felt like until my time at OHI. the people are amazing, the program is comprehensive and the food is life changing. Looking forward to going back.
Sean Kirker
★★★★★
I love OHI, there is no better way to renew your health and well being. This is so much more than a place to cleanse with a healthy diet and exercise program. The facilitators are all top notch and your life will be changed for the better when you chose this retreat.
Lana Nixon
★★★★★
 

Meet the Staff

Dr. Suzi du Toit, D.C. Secretary of the OHI Austin Board, Facilitator

Dr. Suzi du Toit, D.C.

Secretary of the OHI Austin Board, Facilitator

OHI community member since 1997

"My experience has been very rewarding to serve on the board of OHI Austin. It has allowed me to extend my stewardship to the Optimum Health Institute. My passion has been to inform the guests with the program material and therefore empower them to make the right choices for their body, mind, and spirit balance. As a Board Member, decisions are made to continue supporting the program that has enlightened so many people around the world!"

Marianne Arriaga Director of Operations and Contact Center

Marianne Arriaga

Director of Operations and Contact Center

OHI community member since 2012

"I once read, 'The day you find a job you love, is the last day you’ll ever have to work'. For me, that day was the day I discovered OHI. It inspires me. The company’s mission, values and principles make me proud to be part of the team."

Pharon Wilson Kitchen & Greenhouse Manager

Pharon Wilson

Kitchen & Greenhouse Manager

OHI community member since 2018

"I believe career starts with ‘care’ and feel blessed to bring my profession and passions full circle here at OHI. As a former guest, I saw OHI as a healing refuge - and now get to return the favor. It took 19 years at P&G followed by a career change into health and wellness, but the journey has been invigorating and I’m excited to help others succeed in their own wellness journeys."

 

OHI Austin Campus

265 Cedar Creek Road
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(800) 588-0809

Our 16-acre campus is located in Cedar Creek, TX, just 16 miles east of Austin and 20 minutes from the Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Parking is available at our secure community.

For transportation from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to OHI Austin, we recommend the following drivers and companies: Johnathan with Skip Around Town (504) 710-4008 and Absolute Rides (512) 584-5693. Please call at least 48 hours ahead to schedule pick up from the airport and other transportation needs.

 
Disclaimer

Optimum Health Institute-Austin is not a hotel, spa, or healthcare facility. Optimum Health Institute-Austin is a healing mission of the Free Sacred Trinity Church and is tax-exempt, non-profit Texas corporation organized pursuant to Texas' Nonprofit Corporation Law. Optimum Health Institute-Austin is organized exclusively for religious purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Americans with Disabilities Act provides an exemption for religious organizations. 42 U.S.C. § 12187. Pursuant to this exemption, the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act that address public accommodations and services operated by private entities do not apply to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations, including places of worship.