Mary Kay Weekend Retreat

Last weekend, the Retreat at Balcones Springs also welcomed Mary Kay for a weekend work retreat. Our guests spent their short time at the retreat in meetings, dancing the night away at a DJ-led dance party, having a bonfire, and even going for a sunrise walk early Sunday morning.

Some comments left by our guests include:

"Gracias por su atension, que Dios los siga bendiciendo con mas trabajo."

"Awesome experience."

"Beautiful place."

"I will be back with my family."

Thanks for the kind words, Mary Kay! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon!

Huston Tillotson College Student Weekend

Last weekend, the Retreat at Balcones Springs welcomed the Huston Tillotson college student group for a day and night of Hill Country fun! Our guests enjoyed a bonfire and s'mores, movie night, swimming in our private lake, and ample meeting time in our facilities.

Some comments left by our guests include:

"The food was tops!"

"Being here was really fun. I had a splendid time with my fellow classmates and Dubas family."

"I had an amazing experience here- definitely coming back."

Thank you for your great words! We would love for you to come back!

Hope-Now Couples Retreat

Last weekend, the Retreat at Balcones Springs hosted Hope-Now for a couples retreat. The group spent most of their stay with us in meetings, making use of the retreat's varied and ample meeting space.

Although they didn't take part in our recreational offerings, our guests still had time to eat, and their feedback reflects that! Some comments left include:

"Great food & appreciate the gluten free options for my wife."

"The food was amazing... First time here. Better than expected."

"I cannot imagine any food improvements."

"I would recommend the retreat to others."

Thanks for such kind words! We hope you all enjoyed your stay with us, and we hope to see you again soon!

Barbara Hagedus Harte Hanks

From October 6 to October 9, the Retreat at Balcones Springs hosted the Barbara Hagedus Harte Hanks Group for a team-building event. Although most of their time at the retreat was spent in meetings and doing team-building exercises, our guests still made time to enjoy our facility's light recreational activities, like corn hole and kayaking on our private lake.

Some comments left by our guests include:

"Staff was extremely friendly and helpful."

"Staff were very pleasant & helpful. Overall very good- thanks for your hospitality."

"Overall I loved it!"

Thanks for the kind words! We loved having you and hope to see you again soon!

Keene 50th Birthday Bash

On the first weekend of October, the Retreat at Balcones Springs hosted Anne Keene's family for her 50th Birthday Party!

Although our guests were only with us for one night, they made full use of their time, doing yoga, playing corn hole and washers, riding our zipline, and enjoying both dinner and cocktails. The party stretched through to Sunday morning, ending with a birthday brunch.

Thanks for allowing us to host you! We hope your stay lived up to such a big day!

Duffy Group Retreat

At the beginning of this month, the Retreat at Balcones Springs hosted the Duffy Group for a retreat. Amid their meetings, our guests enjoyed a movie under the stars, cocktail hour, a bonfire (complete with s'mores!), Zumba classes, and massages!

Some comments left by our guests include:

"Kitchen staff is top notch! 5 stars. Awesome staff, Lola [camp dog] and the camp parrot too! Thank you guys!"

"Had a great time and thank you to your wonderful staff!!"

"Very pleased with my stay here."

"What a wonderful retreat! Would love to come and try out all the recreational things you have."

Thanks for such kind words! We hope to see you back at Balcones Springs soon!

Furniture Row Retreat

At the end of September, the Retreat at Balcones Springs hosted Furniture Row's company retreat. Our guests enjoyed a bonfire and s'mores, kayaking and fishing, riding our zipeline, and shooting at our riflery range in between meetings and meals.

Some comments left by our guests include:

"Great staff; very friendly."

"The staff was excellent!"

Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for choosing us to host your retreat! We hope to see you again soon.

Clagett/Puglisi Wedding

The Retreat had the privilege of hosting yet another incredible union in September with the Clagett/Puglisi wedding!

Guests kicked off the wedding weekend with karaoke, golf, a swim in our private lake, CrossFit classes, and kickball, all before the rehearsal dinner! A kid's dinner and babysitting was offered during the rehearsal for all youth in attendance. On Saturday, guests enjoyed horseback riding and skeet shooting before the main event, and they were even able to catch the day's football while playing poker in our game room! After the lovely ceremony and reception, guests enjoyed a special waffle bar Sunday morning before departing.

Some comments left by our guests include:

"Best experience ever, thank you."

"Everything at our stay was awesome. Special thanks to the horseback riding instructors as well as the lifeguards."

"Our Family had a wonderful time, I was most impressed with the friendly, courteous & professional staff. Thank so much."

Thanks for the kind words, and thank you for letting us be a part of your big day! It was an honor, as always.

Hammond/Shands Wedding

This past September, the Retreat at Balcones Springs had the honor of hosting the Hammond/Shands wedding! The wedding party spent four days at our retreat, enjoying yoga, playing tennis, riding our famous zipline, swimming in our private lake, and having a special "beach lunch" amidst a beautiful rehearsal dinner and wedding. The couple took fully advantage of what our retreat offers, making quite the statement exit from their reception on horseback!

Some comments from our guests include:

"The staff was "outstanding", keep up the good work."

"This is an amazing place! There were so many pleasant & courteous people. The staff was above & beyond! Be proud of your business-wonderful!"

"Do not have enough kind words to express how enjoyable and pleasant our stay was at The Retreat."

Thank you, Hammond and Shands families! We were honored to be a part of your special day.