My husband and I just had the most relaxing few days on Lake Buchanan at Rainbow Hearth. If you are a birder or nature lover this is a must. I booked 6 new species of birds. At PAINTED BUNTING sat not 10 feet from me. Herons, swallows, a crested caracara, swallows, gnat catchers, so many new ones to add to my life list. Mariah is the perfect hostess. She knows the local history and points of interest. It's not far from Austin and if you need a relaxing get away this is the place to be. I hope we can return soon. read more

10 stars out of 5! Breathtaking view of Lake Buchanan, sunshine and singing birds in the morning, and beautiful scents of grapevines ALL from our room's window! Had a REAL relaxing retreat here. Peace, quiet and the positive vibes all throughout the place. The jacuzzi with the sun-roof with only the sounds of the waves and water trickling gently was amazing. The hike and run around the property then coming back to Mariah's home-cooked meals. Mariah was a great host and cook! Every food served were homemade with care and delish! I will definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants some 2-3 day peace and tranquility. A weekend getaway or recharge from the stressful busy-ness of everyday life. Away from it but not too far... This is really THE PLACE. read more

I went on a solo retreat with my dog for a few days. This place is magical and surreal. Mariah and her adorable dog took care of me during my stay. She made delicious home-cooked vegetarian meals for me and suggested several places for me and my dog to hike. Now, if you expect internet access, you're not going to have a strong service here. Most of the area have little to no service, but that's what one should expect when going on a retreat. If you need a place to recharge yourself and relax from the hustle and bustle, try this place! The location is a bit confusing to find at first, but it gets easier to navigate the area once you've settled in. The views are breathtaking and I forget that I'm in Texas sometimes. There are state parks in the area and Canyon of the Eagles which is only about a mile away. This is a piece of paradise you don't want to miss out on. read more

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I chose Rainbow Hearth for my second solo retreat in as many years. I spent 6 nights in the Sky Loft room during late April and it was a beautiful accommodation with a great view of the lake. My stay gave me the opportunity to disengage from the requirements of my life and to quiet down. I was nourished with good food and my only responsibility was to show up for regular meals. Mariah and her husband have continuously added to the Sanctuary during the 40+ years since they bought the land. Everything is very well maintained and full of small details throughout the property that add to the charm. It is obvious how much of their lives have been invested in growing such a health oriented space. I started with a massage to work out some of the tension that I arrived with and took a couple of visits to the really beautiful Jacuzzi room. Afternoons down by the water reading as the sun set and watching the fish at the shore line was a great way to unwind. The quiet time was beneficial in helping me reflect on the changes in my life with semi-retirement and where I might apply my energy moving forward. read more

Outstanding place to retreat, heal and find yourself again! Mariah is a wonderful host! Exceptional meals, out of this world massage, wonderful hot tub, beautiful lake views and very comfortable rooms. I can't wait to go back! read more

Life Unplugged For my 65th birthday, I was looking for somewhere to go for a few days that would allow my SO and me to totally unplug from our stress-filled jobs. Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary and Retreat Center was and is that place. From the moment we arrived and Scott walked us up the stone steps to the Garden Cottage through a "kaleidoscope" of butterflies and on a tour of our "sleep away camp for grownups", we could feel our shoulders relax and a sense of peacefulness begin to set in. It was absolutely more beautiful and relaxing than we could have imagined. Mariah, the proprietor, set the tone for our long weekend with her unparalleled hospitality and amazingly sweet disposition, making certain all understood, the goal was to leave Rainbow Hearth more relaxed and in touch with ourselves and our spirits than when we arrived. I told her at breakfast on our 2nd day, I'd dreamed for the first time in months...an indication of exactly HOW relaxed I'd become. The "magic" of Rainbow Hearth worked wonders. From the delicious organic meals to the amazing Body Work massages to hikes up to Medicine Rock and down to Lake Buchanan to the Hot Tub...well, I could go on and on about this paradise in the Texas Hill Country, but you really need to experience it for yourself. We're already planning our return! read more

Loved every minute of my stay here. It is a place to truly lose track of time, relax and listen to your heart. The only items on the schedule are mealtimes and bodywork sessions (worth every penny). There are no alarm clocks or TVs here. You can sleep in late, nap all day, relax in a private hot tub, read books from the Rainbow Hearth library, sit by the lake, watch the birds, walk around in your pajamas 24/7... it's like being home, but way better! Mariah cares for her guests like family. Meals are completely homemade with the freshest, high-quality ingredients and infused with love. There are always snacks available if you get hungry. The purified rain drinking water is the best I've ever tasted. If you are looking for a place to recharge your mind-body-spirit, this it it. read more

My husband and I visited Rainbow Hearth to celebrate our wedding anniversary -- and to just get the hell out of town. It was well worth the 4 hours that it took to get there. We got the couples package, which included our meals and a bodywork session for each of us. If you visit Rainbow Hearth you NEED to schedule a bodywork session with Mariah. This isn't just a massage. It changes your life. Rainbow Hearth was beautiful and welcoming and just perfect. And it's pet friendly!! Our dogs had a blast. I can't wait to visit again. read more

We've been twice. This is a place that encourages you to disconnect from technology, eat clean, hike and sit in nature. The food is organic, simple, and flavorful. Salmon, chicken, or cod are common lunch and dinner options. A small omelet or smoothie at breakfast. Lunch and supper will likely be accompanied by a fresh microgreen salad grown on site with a variety of toppings: jicama, tomato, onion, peppers, carrots, sunflower seeds, almonds, raisins, craisins, and 6 or more organic salad dressings. There is usually a rice and quinoa side, a vegetable (sweet potato, cauliflower and brussel sprouts), and some kind of soup (lentil dollah, blackbean). Snacks of yogurt, granola, apples, oranges, bananas, three kinds of toast, almond butter, and jellies and popcorn available 24 hours a day. My husband loved the massage--he likes deep tissue--I found it overwhelming but prefer light Swedish massage and a shorter massage. I did feel better the next day. On property hikes are short, but have lot of vertical challenges and there are many quiet places that encourage you to just be still and absorb nature. We visited about ten years apart and both times were great. We stayed in the Blue Heron and it looks brand new (Dec 2022). We plan to go again. There are also many other hiking areas near by. The food is served family style and caters to vegetarian/nutrient dense eating. Think more meditation hippy than yuppie experience. It is a place to focus on health and healing, not pampering and catering to whims. Sleep number beds, big fluffy towels, organic soaps and hair products. The 35 pictures that were available December 2022 are representative of the experience we had this month. read more

The absolute most wonderful place to find your inner peace. The atmosphere, scenery, food, and bodywork are beyond description. It's like coming home again and again every time I return. read more

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I've been to Rainbow Hearth twice now and both experiences were fantastic. It is the perfect place to decompress from the stress of finals and work. The property is vast and peaceful, with lots of nooks to explore and have a quiet moment to yourself. Mariah is a fabulous caretaker--her hospitality and warmth are unmatched! The Sunset Guest House is a beautiful two-bedroom space, with a balcony overlooking Lake Buchanan. Catching the sunrise and set are bookends to a fabulous stay. You won't find a television here, but there is plenty of nature to take in--the scenery is vast and beautiful. Perhaps my favorite part of RH, however, is the delectable eats that Mariah serves up. Breakfast features a wide spread of granolas and jams, as well as fruit smoothies and omelets made to order. Lunch and dinner feature micro-green salads, made from homegrown sprouts. I dream of these salads; they are really that delicious. Lunch also consists of fish or chicken dishes, while dinner surrounds a hearty soup with cornbread or other side. Homemade chocolate acts as the perfect compliment for dessert. Though I have not tried any of the spa treatments that Mariah has to offer, I am sure they would not disappoint. The surrounding area lends itself to many activities during your stay. There are plenty of water sports and tours, long river cruises, local wineries, and parks that surround RH. I would also recommend Longhorn Caverns and Cypress Valley Canopy Tours as well (though the drive is a little longer that some might like). Believe me, one visit to RH and you'll be just as hooked. I can hardly wait for next summer! read more

A great place to get away from it all. Close enough to Austin yet far enough away. A fantastic drive to get there too. (For me, the best way to get here is 1431 to Marble Falls, with the requisite stop at Flat Creek Estate for refreshments, then up to Burnet and onward.) No TV, no clocks, no stress. There is Wifi so you're not completely cut off, but you'll find yourself off the net more than on. Sleeping in is encouraged. Probably not a great place for kids due to lack of TV. Activities within/around Burnet could help but really this place is for the "Big Kids" to unwind/reset. We stayed in the Sky Loft; lots of room, best views, nice little patio for nighttime star viewing, great breezes. We looked at all the other rooms too; they all are nice. The accommodations aren't 5 star NYC type, but nice and relaxing. The food is simple but tasty. Majority is organic products. Mariah grows her own sprouts/microgreens for the salads and they are wonderful. The meals were customized per our requests, based on what she had on hand, which is a great touch. The bodywork. You must have the bodywork. I'm not sure how else to describe it. Just get it. Mariah has a great touch and the power tools are the bomb. (It was my first massage, but I've developed a new addiction I think. And guys, if you've never had one, Mariah is probably the best person to start with; very calm/trustworthy. Don't worry about having your Man Card pulled or your hairy back.) The grounds are great. There is a nice little hike up to medicine rock as well as down to the lake. No flip flops though; you need something sturdier. We loved hearing the lake water lapping on the rocks and the wind chimes that are scattered across the grounds. Can't wait to go back. read more

stay far away from this place I came here alone with my small dog for my 30th bday thinking it would be relaxing and a great rewenal. BOY WAS I DEAD WRONG! The night I got in it was my 30th bday(which my fiance was sure to make the women that owns this place Mariah aware) no happy birthday thank you for coming, nothing. Mariah forgot my name throughout the time there and kept calling me different names, she was so unfriendly and rude. There were many points where she just made me feel uncomfortable. I am pretty easy going and I got a bad vibe, she was also very judgemental. Before my massage I opened up about some personal things and she made really abraisive, hurtful comments.Food wise:The meals were non-existant so bring your own food. If you have a thing about locking your doors you cant here, the rooms don't lock. I was suppose to stay 3 days... I left after one night into the next morning and I couldnt wait to get out of here. My fiance paid a pretty penny for the lodging and to have a birthday massage and she takes a car buffer and massages me with that, what a joke.But arranges to have this women come in that gives excellent maggages to her another another gust/friend.Which was total BS!!! This women is also nutty you cant tell shes been through some things in life.shes rude to the males at breakfast, I thought I was a bit of a feminist, this women is extreame(even talking about men it was all negative stories). Also, one morning I was sitting for breakfast waiting with a few other people ....she likes to come in and make breakfast, so she starts setting up breakfast buffet style sort of just putting out bagles, cereal, and yougurt so I went to help her.Aparetly this was a big no no and she got so offended and said im doing it myself.....these 2 regulars/friends she offers breakfast to, but doesnt offer me any breakfast. I got so hungry to the point where I had to sneak and eat yougurt later when no one was in the kitchen. Talk about walking on egg shells. This place looks cute in the pictures online but once you get here its not the nicest(hole in the wallish) tons of spiders and bugs even in the rooms, everything is old and run down. Her hot tub skeved me out it was rusy and dirty..I sat in there and looked around and instanly got out. Myabe i'm a little too posh for a place, but I also do have a youga loving, hiking, adventure and relax side thats why I chose this place.... I was honestly looking to unwind and relax and I feel like this place was the total opposite. Save your money there are way better opptions for less money with better hospitality, customer service and views of the lake read more

We absolutely love this place! I have been coming here for 10 years and for the past 3 years this is our celebration place. If you appreciate a clean place to stay with awesome organic food and outstanding service this is the place to come. If you are looking for an incredible place to sleep and rest well, enjoy nature, get a fantastic massage and enjoy the hot tub, this is the place to come! Also if you love water and big birds bring your camera because there is lots to see and enjoy! We love big birds and this is our favorite place to get some great photos!! read more

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Visit the website for excellent directions. As the site says, normal GPS systems may misguide you, but the explicit directions won't. Some of the most beautiful scenery around, and the most peaceful, restful place I have found so far. I am a repeat customer (several times now) and tend to make this a place I visit every 6 months! The food is organic, balanced, amazing, and prepared with the touch of someone who is genuinely a servant at heart. Her 30+ years of massage therapy, along with her intuitive touch, brings healing and rejuvenation. I highly recommend Rainbow Hearth. read more

Such a fantastic place! My wife and I went here for our anniversary and had a great time. It was the type of relaxing, away from it all getaway that we wanted. It was so fun to be out in the middle of nowhere, right on the lake with some fun walking paths, and be treated morning and night with fantastic organic cooking. We stayed two nights and easily could have stayed more. It was just a fantastic place to unwind, reconnect (if you know what I mean ;), ignore the clock and just be. read more

Amazing stay at Rainbow Hearth. I was stressed out when i arrived and my neck was practically locked up. After five body treatments, Mariah's great organic cooking, sunsets from my deck and hours spent hiking the area with my dog, I am a new woman. I cannot say enough about this place... read more

We spent 2 nights in the Sky Loft and the accommodations were perfect. The meals were filling, healthy and delicious. Everyone was friendly and over the top helpful. We did the massages and they were wonderful as well. We plan to make this resort one of our regular weekend go to spots. Loved the peace and quite and serene setting. And bonus for us, it's dog friendly. If you are looking for a place to relax, unplug and just chill, this is it. Take a walk in the woods or down to the lake. Bring a book. Enjoy the fresh air. We loved it and we'll be back. read more

Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary and Retreat - Our view from the deck of the Sky Loft suite. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Burnet, Texas

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Mariah Wentworth at Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary makes this A Retreat Tradition! From the easy to follow directions that I downloaded from her website, to being greeted by Mariah, the owner, when we pulled in and asked, 'What do I need to make the most of my visit', I was already unwinding, knowing I was going to be taken care of. Our bedroom, The Sky Loft, had an endless view of the lake. The hawks circling above only gave us another sign that healing was on its way. The beds were soft, the towels thick and her special drinking water was available immediately. Her home grown organic salads fueled us for the rest of the journey on her grounds: a walk to the lake, a personal ceremony at the medicine rock but the best yet a massage from Mariah and a soak in the hot tub that shook out the old scars and tensions from the school work year and welcome the new beginnings of the summer. I'm grateful to my friend and her husband, who found this sacred place! read more

Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary and Retreat - Rainbow Hearth View - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Burnet, Texas

You will be secluded in a picturesque natural setting. I sort of felt like I was at summer camp because we had our room, there was a dining hall you walked to, you could hike down to the lake, enjoy the hot tub (recommended "in the buff"), or hike up to some sort of prayer rock. The owners prepared us a wonderful organic dinner with homemade chocolate. They even made our 2 and 5 year olds a special kid friendly quesadilla. Breakfast was nice as well. They have the seats arranged so that you are overlooking lake Buchanan while you eat. A negative for our family personally was no tv. I know we should enjoy each other but we had been very busy all day and we all wanted to watch a movie before bedtime, especially the kids. Our room was not extremely updated but was nice and clean and had 2 rooms within it. One with two twins and one with a king. Our dog was welcomed to stay here as well! The owners also provided jugs of "collected rain water" for us to drink in the rooms. Not all rooms are let friendly. This stay was unlike any we've ever had elsewhere! read more

Spent the weekend here and loved it! It was more beautiful and relaxing than I thought it would be. I loved waking up to the birds and falling asleep to the sound of crickets. There are chairs and swing sets all over the property and watching the sunsets and sunrises next to a wind chime is a must. We didn't do the meal plan but probably will next time. They are about 20-25 min from a restaurant and there is no fridge or microwave or kitchen in the room. Which wasn't a big deal but just wanted to give a heads up. Make sure you soak in the hot tub! read more