Sleep 40+ Lakeside Retreat on 53 Acre Ranch

Welcome to Peaceful Waters Retreat, located 1 hour from Austin and 2 hours from Houston. We are Texas' only earthblock retreat center, on 53 acres with private lake & pond.

Perfect for large families and retreats, this property is amenity-packed and surrounded by nature for a truly memorable gathering. Amenities include pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam room, gym, game room, 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 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!
- 75” TV available upon request
- 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, and chickens – 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.
- Check in is 4PM, and check out is 11AM. If our calendar permits, we can accommodate early check in or late check out for a fee.
- We treat and maintain buildings to reduce bugs, but this is the countryside – no refunds for pests.
- No events or parties without pre-approval.
- Events (such as a wedding, party, or any gathering with daytime guests not staying overnight) require a $500 “event” fee, and you’ll need to obtain event liability insurance (typically $150–$300).
- Rental agreement required (you’ll receive a link after booking)
- $1000 refundable security deposit.

Please remember to communicate these “Ranch Rules” to your guests:
- Hot tub: Cover & buckle after use (or it gets gross)
- Doors & A/C: Keep doors closed when running A/C to avoid breaking it
- Pool: No glass in pool area
- No driving on the grass, it can damage irrigation & septic
- Garbage bags go in bins! (or critters get into them)
- Respect the property: Please treat the place like it’s your own