Our aim is to create a safe, peaceful atmosphere or growth, where people at every stage of their life’s journey can come to relax, learn, and ultimately, transform.

    We are located on a historic ranch set in the scenic Cypress Hills. The Mann Ranch has been in our family since 1892. You can read more about our history here, or head on out and ask us. We love to talk about our history and the place that shaped us.

The Cottage is run by me, Shanna Mann, and my mom, Donna Mann. Our main business revolves around our practice of the healing modality BodyTalk.Over time, however, we began to explore other ways to promote healing in their lives.

   

    The body cannot heal while it is in a stressed or “activated” state. Many people cannot or will not stand down until their bodies are in a state of breakdown. In order to show people how to heal, we had to first create a space for them to relax.

When you come to The Cottage, you experience the peace and serenity that comes from having space to breathe.

Your time here can be as free or as structured as you wish.  There is a wealth of history to explore, birds and animals of all kinds to be seen on the trails, the extensive gardens to unwind in. If you wish to stay, there are locally-sourced homestyled meals included in our standard B&B rates, and serviceless-camping for those who really wish to experience the outdoors.

We offer workshops and retreats several weekends a month, reserving the rest of the time for special occasion rentals and purpose-built retreats. Weekdays we offer BodyTalk sessions in our private practice, but casual visitors to the ranch are still welcome.

We are proud to announce the grand opening of our gift shop Spring 2010. Amongst the products we offer crystals, jewelry, Himalayan salt, and one-of-a-kind handicrafts.

We are proud to welcome you, and hope you enjoy your experience here.