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Lakeside Retreat Center Near Austin and Houston

Peaceful Waters is a 53-acre retreat center in La Grange, Texas, designed for corporate retreats, wellness retreats, workshops, church groups, and other multi-day gatherings. Featuring 11 private bedrooms, flexible meeting and dining spaces, and accommodations for approximately 50 overnight guests.

Picture of dining area in the Great Room, with views of the lake.
Picture of lounge area in the Great Room, with views of the lake.

We offer 2 rental options to cater to your group’s needs:

The Retreat Center

The Retreat Center

30 beds including sleeper sofas

Lakeside Luxury: 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms with dedicated meeting and dining spaces, heated pool, hot tub, and lakefront views.

The Whole Property

Aerial view of Peaceful Waters at sunset with ponds, trees, a house with a swimming pool, and fields.

42 beds including sleeper sofas

Whole Property Buyout: Includes the Retreat Center + Ranch House, with exclusive access to all 53 acres.

Peaceful Waters provides a beautiful and flexible setting for corporate retreats, wellness retreats, church and ministry groups, workshops, leadership gatherings, and other multi-day retreats.

Our Retreat Center offers dedicated meeting and dining spaces, a full kitchen, and indoor and outdoor gathering areas. Across the property, groups have access to 53 acres of natural surroundings, a private lake, pools and hot tubs, hiking trails, and a gym with sauna & steam room.

Flexible rental options accommodate groups of different sizes: Reserve the Retreat Center with 30 beds/sleeper sofas, or choose a Whole Property buyout with 42 beds/sleeper sofas and exclusive access to all 53 acres.

About the Retreat Center

Flexible Meeting, Dining & Gathering Spaces

Surround yourself in modern comfort mixed with at-home coziness at Texas’ first and only earth block retreat center, made from sustainable earthen materials.

  • 3,100 ft² complete with kitchen + dining + living room, versatile yoga/meeting room, and screened porch relaxation area

  • Dining seats up to 40

  • Large in-ground pool with pool volleyball

  • Stunning lakefront views

  • Outdoor fire pit and BBQ

  • Earth blocks are made from local soils and clays that keep spaces cool in summer and cozy in winter. The feeling must be experienced itself! Learn more here. 

The Event Room at Peaceful Waters - 1000ft² with a fireplace, overlooking the lake.
Lounge area of the great room, with two big couches , cozy arm chairs, overlooking the lake.
Dining tables seating 40 in the Great Room.
The large kitchen island in the Great Room - plenty of prep space for big meals.
The kitchen, featuring a 48" gas range.
The hot tub! Overlooking the lake.
The firepit, with the huge oak tree and guest suites in the background.
The large in-ground swimming pool at the Retreat Center, with pool volleyball set up.
The patio area out front of the Great Room - loungers and lawn furniture on the patio, and cornhole set up on the grass.
The sun porch, with lots of seating and a view of the pool to keep an eye on the kids.

Retreat Center Accommodations – Sleep 30

Boasting gorgeous sunset views over the lake, these earthblock suites combine rustic charm with modern comfort.

  • 8BR / 8Bath

  • Most suites feature a king, 2 twins, & sleeper sofa.

  • Roomy patios with lakefront views

  • En suite bathrooms with quadruple shower heads

  • Two deluxe suites include a luxurious bathtub!

The guest suites at the Retreat Center - 4 duplex buildings make 8 bedrooms total.
View from the bed of a suite. King bed, pull out couch, trundle bed, coffee station, and lake views.
Alternate view of the room & beds.
Alternate view of the room & beds, with trundle beds pulled out for example.
The spacious, newly built bathroom - double vanity.
The luxurious soaking tub and walk-in shower.
The view from the porch... a pair of adirondack chairs looking out over the big oak tree and the lake.

Retreat Center Layouts & Floor Plans

Line drawing of the Retreat Center.
Floor plan of the retreat center common spaces.
Floor plan of the guest suites (bedrooms).
Event room layout showing 90 chairs.
Event room layout showing nine 8-top tables.
Event room layout showing 19 yoga mats.

Add the Ranch House for a Whole Property Buyout

Sleep more people & amenity packed

Overlooking the gorgeous north pond, the Peaceful Waters Ranch house is packed with amenities. Book the Whole Property (Retreat Center + Ranch House) for exclusive access to all 53 acres and accommodations for approximately 50 overnight guests.

  • 3 BR / 4.5 Bath

  • Just 200 yards from the Retreat Center

  • Dry sauna + steam room

  • Gym featuring treadmill, weights, TRX, yoga equipment, and more

  • Game room featuring air hockey, Pac-Man, ping-pong, arcade style basketball, tons of board games, and more.

  • Above-ground pool

  • Large deck with grill, pool, and hot tub overlooking the pond 

  • Outdoor fire pit

Sunset shot of the Ranch House - fire pit & adirondacks in the foreground, and the Ranch House deck and pool behind them.
The spacious living room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and couches.
The deck, with big dining table and the pool in the background.
The pool, with cute unicorn and flamingo floaties.
The hot tub, with the pond in the background.
The fire pit & adirondacks, with the pond in the background.
The master bedroom, tastefully decorated in white, yellows, and blues, with lots of windows, king bed, and a sleeper couch. Has en suite bathroom.
The "Queen" room - queen room with a bunk bed, and en suite bathroom.
The "double" room, with two double beds.
The game room, showing the ping pong table, tv, air hockey, darts, and arcade game.
The gym, showing a treadmill, weight bench, and the entrance to the sauna.
The all-wood interior of the sauna.
Floor plan of the Ranch House.

About The Property

Peaceful Waters Retreat is nestled on 53 acres of natural beauty, featuring a private 5 acre lake.

  • Abundant wildlife, including deer, heron, frogs, wild turkeys, and playful otter families

  • SUPs, canoe, and row boat available

  • Catch and release fishing allowed

Drone view of the whole property at sunset, with beautiful oranges, pinks, and blues in the sky.

Walk the Meditation Path

Take a quiet walk along our meditation path or explore the ranch on the 2-mile walking and biking trail.

The meditation path includes six stations, each marked with a reflection theme and stool where you can sit, pause, and take in the surroundings.

An AllTrails map and PDF meditation guide are available to help guide your walk.

Meditation station, with stump seat, amongst the trees.
Map of walking or hiking trails with markings for NE Trail and SE Trail, numbered trail segments, and a new meditation pathway with stations M1 to M6. Includes a note about PDF guide for pathways 1 through 6.

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The Peaceful Waters Team

Our family and team have been holding and attending retreats for decades, so we understand what you and your guests need from the inside-out. We’ll help you create a seamless and unforgettable experience for your next retreat.

Staff member petting a longhorn cow.
Staff member smiling
Staff member smiling and preparing food.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Retreat Center has 30 beds, including sleeper sofas, across 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms.

    For larger groups, the Whole Property includes the Retreat Center and Ranch House, with 42 beds and sleeper sofas across 11 bedrooms.

    When king and queen beds are shared, the Whole Property can accommodate approximately 50 overnight guests.

  • Peaceful Waters hosts corporate retreats, wellness retreats, church and ministry groups, workshops, leadership gatherings, family reunions, and other multi-day group retreats.

    Our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces can be adapted for meetings, classes, meals, and all sort of other activities.

  • Peaceful Waters is located in La Grange, Texas, between Austin and Houston. We’re approximately 55 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and about two hours from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

  • The Retreat Center includes:

    • The Great Room: A large 2,000 ft² dining and gathering area.

    • The Event Room: A 1,000 ft² flex space for yoga, meetings, or other activities.

    Groups can also use outdoor gathering spaces throughout the 53-acre property for workshops, activities, and informal meetings.

  • Yes. Whole Property reservations include both the Retreat Center and Ranch House, providing 11 bedrooms, 42 beds and sleeper sofas, and exclusive access to all 53 acres.

Cute goats jumping onto standup paddle boards with a couple of gals.
Longhorn mama feeding baby.
Front gate at Peaceful Waters - says "Peaceful Waters Ranch" on it.
Man petting a longhorn cow.
Silly girl making a face into the camera, playing on the dock with sister and father.
Tiny 4 inch long turtle being held in girl's hands.
Solar panel array at Peaceful Waters.
Older man in cowboy hat by the pool smiling.
Woman smiling and showing off the fish she caught.
Sunset silhouette of woman meditating on the dock, looking out over the water.
Funny cross-eyed goat looking into the camera.
Cute, tiny, vividly green frog amongst the grasses.