in Collaboration with the
Houston Zen Center Presents

April
10-12, 2026

Zen Center Retreat 2026
Your Body Knows How to Heal.
Learn to Activate It.

Step outside the noise. Step into your practice.
A 3-Day Tai Chi & Qigong immersion for those ready to transform from the inside out.

Your Transformation Begins Here!
A Weekend Retreat Unlike Anything Else

Life moves fast. Stress accumulates. The body keeps score. And somewhere between the demands of daily life and the practices you know you should be doing, real healing gets put on hold.

This retreat changes that.

Over three days in a peaceful natural sanctuary just 60 minutes from downtown Houston, you'll step away from the noise and into a deeply restorative experience built around the ancient mind-body practices of Tai Chi and Qigong. Whether you're brand new to these practices or deepening an existing one, this weekend will meet you exactly where you are.

What You'll Take Away:

  • Practical Tai Chi and Qigong skills you can use every day
  • Tools to reduce stress, quiet the mind, and restore your energy
  • A deeper connection to your body's natural capacity to heal
  • Techniques to interrupt the habits and patterns that keep you stuck
  • A renewed sense of clarity, calm, and confidence
  • Community with like-minded people on a similar path

Your retreat experience includes:

  • 12 hours of expert-led Tai Chi, Qigong & meditation instruction
  • 5 nourishing meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners)
  • Guided morning movement, breathwork, afternoon free time and evening practice sessions
  • Time to rest, reflect, and reconnect with yourself
  • Community with fellow practitioners in a serene natural setting

Your Guide: Henderson Smith, BS, IIQTC, NQA & CMBM Certified

Henderson has spent more than two decades studying and teaching the mind-body practices of Eastern wisdom and Western science. His approach is practical, grounded, and deeply human — built not just from academic study and decades of practice, but from his own personal journey of healing and transformation. This retreat is like spending a weekend with your own personal coach.

Weekend Journey Overview:

Arrival: Friday 4:00pm - Departure: Sunday 2:00pm
Friday Evening: Settle in, decompress, and ease into the weekend with a Qigong basics session, a welcome dinner, and a gathering with fellow participants.
Saturday: A full-day immersion in Tai Chi, Qigong, and mindful movement — with morning meditation, hands-on workshops, a shared lunch, and an evening Tai Chi experience under the open sky.
Sunday Morning: Integration, reflection, and community discussion to consolidate your learning before you return to the world refreshed and re-equipped.
The Margaret Austin Center is now known as Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center and is owned and operated by Houston Zen Center.
(A peaceful sanctuary just 60 minutes from downtown Houston)
6650 Trackside Rd
Chappell Hill, TX 77426

Your Investment:

Registration - $675
Ends Friday, April 9th

Your Accommodations (Included):

The Auspicious Cloud Retreat Center offers a warm, communal living experience — shared spaces that naturally foster connection with your fellow participants and deepen the retreat experience.

If you prefer private accommodations, several hotels are available nearby. 👉 Download Our Nearby Hotels Guide
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henderson@livingwelltherapies.net

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