Best food; comfortable bed; great views; pampered trip!! Mariah has a gift of pamper! I'm picky but she is one of the best cooks I've met. The micro green salads were so good, I bought all my own equipment to get started at my home. I stayed in the sky loft and the bed was so comfy especially after Spider Mtn. The Jacuzzi was perfect, not too hot. The fish were jumping like crazy right below her place; wish I had taken my rod. Views were amazing and there were benches nestled into the hillside in several places that I stopped for reading and meditation.

Amazing Getaway From Austin I stayed at the retreat the second weekend in January and had a fantastic experience. I was looking to get out of town away from work and the family for a weekend to do a little meditation and just generally relax. I stayed in the yurt and had all of my meals there. Mariah was a wonderful host. Her food was great and made with healthy ingredients, some of which were actually grown on the property. I also scheduled a body work session that was a unique massage that incorporates some cool breathing exercises with it. Its not a typical massage, but in a good way. There is a very large jacuzzi in the spa that compliments the body work session well. The property itself is located right on the lake and built up a hillside that is nicely landscaped and peppered with pine trees that were planted years ago. This made for a really great sound as the wind was blowing through. The yurt was very large and clean and stayed warm despite the cold weather outside. There is also a private bath house with a large 2 person soaking tub. The king size Sleep Number bed is also a really nice touch. The property was very quiet so it was great for meditation and any other activity where a quiet environment is ideal. I am already looking forward to my next visit. Although I was solo, it would also be ideal for a romantic weekend. I couldn't recommend it more highly!

Special Place & Kind People Mariah was more than empathetic to our needs, and went out of her way to ensure our great stay. My husband & I wanted a reprieve from our stressful work lives involving computers & high-tech gadgets, so we came here for our anniversary. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Mariah & Scott, who were both down-to-earth & friendly. We also met kindhearted Brenda, who gave us both bodywork. The massage really helped my husband, so he opted for an additional session. I could go on-and-on about how much we loved the staff, but I'll sum it up by saying that all of the raving reviews are absolutely true. If you love what was written on RH's website, and have an intuition that it's the place for you, follow your instinct - you won't be disappointed. There's a few things some folks should be conscious of before booking. The rest of this review is for you... Don't bring children unless they are well-behaved, respectful of adults & mindful of their surroundings. This isn't place for wild children. The vibe here is serene, calm, introspective...A place to tune in to the sound of wind against the cliffs, birds in the sky, the bullfrog in the pond...a place to read, take naps, sit by the water, gaze at the stars, meditate...If you're looking for a family fun adventure, maybe look elsewhere? (Read: Your "inside voice" even when you are outside, is an appropriate decibel level.) I love babies & kids, but don't appreciate it when the loud & obnoxious ones are unconscious of another's personal space, & that goes for adults, too. Know that many guests visit RH to escape from the abrasiveness of citylife, & don't want their peaceful stay sabotaged. Is your child polite? Mild mannered? Seldomly bored? Content to do nothing? Then, they would make for an excellent guest, & likely, so would you. The food, service, staff, accommodations, beds, amenities, spa room, scenic view, bodywork, etc. all receive 5 stars!!!!! Other notes: *The food is particularly great and everything your body needs...But, this review is written by a modern "hippie"ish woman, who loves the natural flavors of simple ingredients and organic cooking. There is plenty to eat - you won't leave the dining room hungry. *We brought our dog, who is young & easily excitable. He did well for the most part, but next time, I may not bring him, so that I can have one less distraction while I am there relaxing. *I brought way too much stuff. You don't need a hair dryer, makeup, or multiple changes of clothes. No one will be judging your appearance. *For ultimate restoration- Just stay on property the entire time. Don't try to squeeze in excursions, unless perhaps you are from out of state and want to see attractions. If you live in Austin or nearby, you can do the boat cruise & cave tour at any time. *If you want wine or junk food, bring it. You won't want to venture out for this stuff once you're settled in. If you can, avoid bringing it all together, as your body will benefit from a gentle cleanse. *Go during the cooler months when you can maximize your experience outdoors w/nature. It's Texas, after all, and we have ovenlike climate in the summer (even at night) & ruthless mosquitoes. Rainbow Hearth is doing everything right!!!!! Please don't spoil this paradise by coming here ill-researched and unaware.

Much more than a Bed and Breakfast Our Valentines weekend stay at Rainbow Hearth started when we pulled into the driveway and were greeted by friendly "Shadow" and "Sunshine" the resident 4 legged welcoming committee, followed by Scott the human caretaker. We stayed in Blue Heron suite with the wrap around deck, but had the opportunity to visit the other suites while they were empty. The yurt looked the most interesting, but we were very happy in Blue Heron. Arriving on Thurs., we basically had the place to ourselves and we enjoyed the spa each evening following delicious, nutritious breakfast and lunch and dinner. I highly recommend taking the meals package because the location is fairly remote, one would have to drive about 20-30 minutes to anything resembling a restaurant/cafe. Besides the location reason, the food was fantastic! We had bodywork done by Brenda and I highly recommend her. She worked out knots with hot rocks and other special techniques (not your typical massage, for sure). There are well marked trails for hiking to Medicine Rock, as well as down to the lakeshore where we caught 3 fish. On our final breakfast, we were offered an omelet made from a freshly laid goose egg. Simply wonderful! Rainbow Hearth is more than a Bed and Breakfast. It is a sanctuary, a retreat, a chance to see stars at night, and a place to enjoy the silence and beautiful scenery of the Texas hill country.

Get away from it all We had a very nice stay at Rainbow Hearth. If you want to escape the rat race and just relax, this is a very nice place to visit. The place was very quiet & peaceful with wind chimes blowing and beautiful views of Lake Buchanan (which is very low at this time). They have the best hot tub and the best bodywork massage. Mariah is the hostess who wears many hats. The best one is her chef hat. We had very good organically cooked meals, wonderful salads & great breakfasts--wonderful cook. Oh, and the very sweetest, friendliest dog (Sunny) enjoys your company! We will go back in the future.