Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch

Welcome to Peaceful Waters – Perfect for large families and retreats, this property is amenity-packed and surrounded by nature for a truly memorable gathering!

Located on 53 acres just 1 hour from Austin and 2 hours from Houston, our retreat center features natural earthblock construction, keeping the spaces naturally cool in the summer and cozy in the winter.

The property is loaded with amenities including games, sauna, steam room, gym, pools, hot tubs, and more!

This listing is for a whole property buyout: Retreat Center + Ranch House.

For slightly smaller events, check out our listing for just the Lakeside Retreat Center, sleeping 26+ people.

Maps & floor plans available, just message and ask!

RETREAT CENTER (9,500 ft²)
- 8 BR 8 Bath - 20 beds + 6 sleeper sofas
- Meeting/yoga room (1100 ft²)
- Great Room (dining + kitchen + lounge – 1200 ft²) – Fully equipped professional kitchen, dining seats 40+
- In-ground pool with volleyball and pool toys (pool heating optional: $75)
- Family friendly amenities available: Ping pong, arcade game, kids toys, and board games!
- Bounce house available ($75)
- 8 person hot tub
- Firepit for cozy evenings and s’mores
- Spacious patio with grill

RANCH HOUSE (2,300 ft²)
- 3 BR 4.5 Bath - 6 beds + 4 sleeper sofas
- Above-ground pool with pool toys (closed Nov-April)
- 8 person hot tub overlooking the pond
- Steam room + dry sauna
- Gym
- Game room
- Large deck w/grill
- Fire pit for s’mores
- RV electrical hookup available for extra fee

THE PROPERTY
- 53 acres to explore
- 5 acre private lake w/SUPs, canoe, and row boat
- Catch and release fishing allowed
- 2 mi. hiking/biking trails

FARM & WILDLIFE
- Abundant wildlife: Deer, heron, frogs, wild turkeys, and playful otter families
- Meet our equine, bunnies, goats, chickens, and longhorn cows – free tour available!

PRIVACY & POLICIES
- You will have private access to all 53 acres of Peaceful Waters Retreat
- Staff will be onsite for farm/ranch tasks, but your privacy will be respected
- Quiet hours: 10PM to 8AM.
- No parties without pre-approval.
- Rental agreement required (you’ll receive a link after booking)
- We treat & maintain buildings to reduce bugs, but this is the countryside – no refunds for pests
- Check in is after 4PM day of arrival, and check out is before 11AM day of departure. We're happy to accommodate early check in or late check out for a fee, if there is calendar availability.