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. Yes, we do host weddings up to about 150 people with an additional event fee)!

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, with 30 beds.

Maps & floor plans available, just message and ask!

RETREAT CENTER (9,500 ft²)
- 8 BR 8 Bath - 20 beds + 6 sleeper sofas
- Event/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

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
- 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: After 4PM – Check-out: Before 11AM. Early check-in/late checkout available for a fee (if schedule allows)

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