The Whole Ranch – Exclusive Access to All 53 Acres
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!
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Dedicated workspace
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Bathtub
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Dedicated workspace
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shampoo
- Bathtub
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
Entertainment
- Exercise equipment
- Ping Pong Table
Family
- Baby monitor
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- Crib
Heating and cooling
- Indoor fireplace
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
- First aid kit
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Mini Fridge
Location features
- Lake access
- Waterfront
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
- BBQ grill
- Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
- Fire pit
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Gym Free, in the building or nearby
- Sauna
Accessibility
Neighborhood
Guest Access
You will have complete, private access to all 53 acres of the ranch and its facilities. Please note, our property includes a 1/4 acre farm and small ranch. While our staff will be out and about tending to their business, we will respect your privacy.
Good to know
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, see the Additional Photos section of the photos. 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!
Other Details to Note
- 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.
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