Young Men & Women of Destiny

Every year, Balcones Springs welcomes the Young Men and Women of Destiny to our grounds for a two-day, one-night youth retreat.

Packed into the short stay are meetings, speakers, an ice cream social, a bonfire, Sunday morning worship, and a concluding Sunday brunch.

Some comments left by our guests include:

"I always enjoy this place. The staff are so friendly, and the customer service is GREAT!"

"The staff is exceptional; thank you!"

"I freaking love this place!"

"Every time we come you all are so helpful and polite to our kids; thank you for all your kindness."

"I always have a wonderful experience every time I come here; the staff is very professional and the food is excellent!"

Thanks for the kind words, Young Men & Women of Destiny! We look forward to seeing you again next year!

New Hope Baptist Women’s Retreat

We recently welcomed yet another women's retreat, this time, from New Hope Baptist, to Balcones Springs for a one-night stay.

Our guests spent time in meetings and enjoying a bonfire, though inclement weather unfortunately kept everyone inside for most of the stay.

Some comments left by our guests include:

"We had a lot of needs up front, and the staff was very gracious & accommodating!"

"I was so sick Friday night and the staff were so sweet by sending a basket w/crackers etc. Thank You!"

"Thanks so much for having us! We truly enjoyed our stay & your hospitality has been amazing!"

"Everything was so nice! I would love to come back here for our next retreat!! Cabins were clean, nice & comfortable. Thank you."

"Very 'homey' atmosphere. It was wonderful! We loved the cabins and the whole experience."

Thank you for the kind words, New Hope Baptist! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

St. Matthews Women's Retreat

We recently welcomed St. Matthews Episcopal Church to Balcones Springs for a weekend women's retreat!

Our guests found solitude and tranquility in our beautiful, isolated property, using much of their stay for worship, communion, and meetings. Fun was also had on the property, hiking trails, enjoying our wine bar, and watching a late-night movie.

Some comments from our guests include:

"Food & Staff were so lovely!!!"

"You were great!"

"Another great weekend with friendly staff, great food and lovely accommodations. Thank you!"

Thanks for the kind words, St. Matthews Episcopal! We hope to see you again soon.

Altria Group Company Retreat

Balcones Springs recently had the pleasure of hosting the Altria Distribution Group's Company Retreat--several days full of some of the most fun we've seen since summer camp!

During the first day of their stay, Altria guests had many meetings, speakers, and workshops, but at night, the fun ensued! Nighttime activities featured a Cowboy Dance with a mechanical bull, armadillo races, a longhorn photo-op, line dancing (with guest instructors), an open bar, and a bonfire at our pond, complete with s'mores and funnel cakes!

The next day, our guests headed into another round of meetings and workshops. Free time in the afternoon came in the form of enjoying our traditional summer camp activities--the zip-line, skeet-shooting, archery, rock-climbing, our rock-wall "screamer," hiking, fishing, canoeing, paddleboating, frisbee-golf, basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and football. That night, a fun, yet more low-key, evening ensued, featuring a slow motion photobooth from Spinning Leaf films, a firepit and s'mores, a movie under the stars, an open bar, and the "human" version of games like Jenga, foosball, checkers.

Some comments from our guests include:

"Food was excellent!"

"Thanks to your entire staff!"

"Wow - Awesome experience! Thanks!"

"Very beautiful property, very inviting staff , good food."

"Thank you! Ya'll were great! Will definitely come back!"

Thanks so much for choosing us to host such a fun few days of activities! We hope to see you all again soon.

Special thanks also to the following vendors who made this whirlwind of a retreat possible:
Birzer Photo
Clayton Gardner Band
CORT Event Furnishings
Live Oak DJ Shay Lesyk
Spinning Leaf Films
Spoiled Dove Entertainment

Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd

Alongside our guests from Southwestern University, we welcomed the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd for a weekend retreat.

Amidst meetings and time for worship, our guests experienced some of the best the Retreat has to offer--horseback-riding on our private trails, practicing yoga, and indulging in massages.

Thanks for visiting us, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd! We hope to see you again soon.

Southwestern University Executive Retreat

At the end of the past month, we welcomed employees of nearby Southwestern University for an executive retreat.

In between meetings, our guests enjoyed a relaxing cocktail hour, our top-rated cuisine, and a movie and bonfire under the stars of the Hill Country sky.

Some comments left by our guests include:

"Super good!"

"Exceptional staff!"

"Well set up, great place."

"Great job - thank you!"

Thanks for the kind words, Southwestern! We enjoyed having you and hope to see you again soon!

Camp Texas Counselor Retreat

At the conclusion of every summer, the Retreat at Balcones Springs welcomes Camp Texas, one of the University of Texas at Austin's freshmen orientation programs. Leading up to that event, the soon-to-be counselors of Camp Texas visit us for their own retreat--becoming acquainted with our facilities and training to lead the freshmen in the coming summer. Such a retreat recently took place at Balcones Springs.

The weekend retreat consisted of classroom sessions, team-building games and activities, and general preparation for what is to come this summer at Camp Texas.

Thanks for joining us! We are so excited to see you again soon with the hundreds of new students you will be leading this summer!

Friends of Balcones Sparrowfest

Recently, we at Balcones Springs welcomed the Friends of Balcones Sparrowfest to our hill country property for a weekend retreat.

Although our guests spent a bulk of their time on field trips off-site, while on property, they took full advantage of our dining services, meeting spaces, and opportunities to enjoy bar and fireside s'more activities in the evenings.

Some comments left by our guests include:

"Great Food! Great wine!"

"So good & luxurious, comfortable bed, so beautiful."

"We arrived late (8 pm) on the 1st day of check-in, the staff was so nice-they had leftovers for us. It was a fine dinner! And the staff even got us ice water. The cabins are comfy & homey."

"Everything is so nicely kept here! We were so comfortable. Thank you for everything!"

Thanks for such kind words, Friends of Balcones Sparrowfest! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon!

Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce

Even though most events at the Retreat span a weekend or several week days, we are also able to host groups for single-day events. Recently, the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce joined us for such a stay.

Using our facilities for meetings and enjoying breakfast and lunch from our top-of-the-line dining facilities, the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce was able to conveniently and scenically engage in business meetings amidst our quaint and relaxing atmosphere.

Some comments left by our guests include:

"Perfect variety of food choices, snacks & beverages."

"Love the grounds and meeting room with fireplace!!"

"Great place, great service, great food! Thanks!"

Thanks for the kind words, Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce! We were so happy to host you.

If you have a one-day event need and are unsure of whether or not our facility will fit, don't hesitate to call! We would love to accomodate you and your group as best as we are able.