The Retreat at Balcones Springs

Review №1

Rating: 5

Amazing experience at this location. My Queen Gabrielle and I truly love the quality of service from the staff. The accommodations were better than expected. Their staff made the wedding prefect. Chynna and Cadyn are true blessed with such a perfect start to their new journey!!! Best Regards Stoney V Godet, Gabstone

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

This was a beautiful place, staff were very kind and amazing. I highly recommend it for a retreat, wedding, family get together. Loved it!

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

We recently went to a wedding for my nephew and his lovely bride This venue was so fun and Christine along with her staff were very attentive to all guests which made the experience so enjoyable

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

My family and I just attended one of the best weddings Ive been to here at The Retreat at Balcones. We spent 2 nights ( I wish it was more) enjoying the 250 acres of beauty and fun. The grounds are amazing with dozens of things to do. From pickleball courts, tennis courts, zip lines, pool, lakes, and so much more to do. The activities for the wedding were spread out over 2 days. The staff is EXCEPTIONAL, the food and service were Exceptional as well. I look forward to returning for a family vacation in the future. Thank for a wonderful time!

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

My husband and I were guests at a destination wedding for one of our family members and it was very fun! At first, we had some issues with the AC unit, but the staff and owner were quick to help fix the issue. I so enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and variety of outdoor activities! We really enjoyed The Beach . My daughter got sick while we were there (throwing up) so I called the front office to see if we could get more towels. They were quick to respond and even brought trash bags, gloves, and Lysol cleaner just in case. Overall a good experience. My only drawback was that there wasn t a ton of indoor activities (as it was hot), but then again maybe I should ve looked more into it! Thank you Balcones for a lovely weekend!

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

I dont think theres a better place to get married. The Retreat made our entire weekend incredible. Starting on Friday we hosted a Welcome Dinner & Smores After Party. The food at the Welcome Dinner was delicious and the venue set everything up seamlessly. The Smores After Party was a really fun way to spend time with our loved ones and enjoy those summer camp vibes. On Saturday we had a little bit of weather and the venue quickly adjusted and made our ceremony inside beautiful. Lexie our coordinator went above and beyond on everything and we had no clue when there were mishaps. The crab cakes were incredible - hats to the Chef. Most importantly, the venue is super dog friendly so our guys were able to be apart of our big day. If you are thinking about getting married here, dont think any further. Just do it. You wont be disappointed.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Great and comfortable cabins. Good air conditioning. Very walkable with lots to do. We were here for a wedding. Great views/very pretty.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Our daughters wedding was at The Retreat at Balcones Springs on the weekend of March 8-10, 2024 and it was amazing! The staff, the food, the activities, the accommodations, the service, etc were all truly amazing. We had our guests tell us it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We would do it again in a heartbeat! Amazing place!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

We attended a work offsite at Balcones Spring the second week of December 2023. There were over 40+ of us and we stayed for 3 nights. The accommodations were awesome - cozy, clean, and cabin-themed. The grounds are impeccable and we all felt like we were at summer camp and kids again. There are so many fun things to do and the place was humming with holiday lights and cheer. The staff and the food were incredible. Many of my colleagues expressed wanting to return ourselves with our kids for more fun. I bet the summer is amazing there, and if my kids were younger, I would trust to send them there under the care of Christine, the owner, and her trusted and kind staff. Thank you for a great visit. Melissa - Included Health

Date: 9 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

The Retreat at Balcones Springs is beautiful and the staff are terrific. This is a relaxing, lovely place to enjoy yourself and reconnect with friends and family. I highly recommend it!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

My daughter s wedding was held at The Retreat on 11/18/23. The staff and venue were amazing. There are countless activities to keep guest involved and entertained. We could not have ask for better service from the staff. The accommodation are so cute and the beds were very comfortable. The venue is Texas Hill Country at its finest!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

I recently spent three days at the Retreat at Balcones Springs as a wedding guest. It was without question, one of the most unique and enjoyable weddings I have ever attended! The cabins are fantastic and unique. The facilities and grounds are beautiful, the food was fantastic, and best of all was the fabulous and attentive staff! I look forward to my next visit and only wish I could go back as a camper!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

This past weekend we had our company retreat with close to 90 employees. There was so much to do and space to hold our activities, beautiful cabins, delicious food, comfortable beds... everything was wonderful about the venue and the staff. We worked closely with Maggie and Arely. They were so helpful and accommodating, always with a big smile on their sweet faces! We highly recommend the beautiful venue!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

We hosted our company retreat with 34 employees and had a fantastic experience! The staff was very accommodating, friendly, and communicative. The grounds are beautiful, food delicious, and so much to do! We will be back next year!

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding at The Retreat and stayed on the property with the guests and family. It was such a lovely time! The grounds are well taken care of and the staff was always welcoming and helpful. I had plenty of lovely nooks and crannies to make gorgeous photographs and despite the Texas heat and humidity, the Retreat made sure everyone was comfortable and most of all, made us feel special. Highly recommend this place for a wedding.

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

If you want a wedding venue that makes everyone leave feeling like they had the best time ever, The Retreat at Balcones Springs is it! Great food, staff, places to hang out with each other, and wonderful spaces for each part of the wedding weekend. From beginning to end, the staff worked with us to make it unforgettable. Thank you to Christine and Jennifer for all you do to make The Retreat such a special place to make a lifetime of memories!

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

My husband and I hosted our daughters wedding at The Retreat. We wanted to have an environment where the families and friends could spend time together and make deeper connections than a typical wedding weekend allows. Most of our guests stayed in the charming and well-equipped cabins. We gathered each morning for coffee and hearty breakfasts. We played pickleball--grandmothers v. grandmothers was a highlight. We played kickball--bride v. groom where guests ranging from age 3 to age 83 could participate. Guests hiked, played ping pong, basketball, and volleyball. There was an impromptu canoe race where all participants ended up swimming ashore! When a mild cold front blew through the staff worked its magic (without a word from me or my husband)... building a fire in the grand dining hall fireplace, serving hot apple cider and hot chocolate (the kids had whipped cream and sprinklers added to their hot chocolate mugs!), baskets of shawls and throws appeared for the guests, and gas heaters were rolled out. Each guest was made to feel at home. There are a lot of beautiful venues in the world, but The Retreat is magical! The staff is wonderful! And, the food is delicious! We dont have another daughter, but if we did wed be back at The Retreat for the wedding. Wed like to thank the entire staff at The Retreat. We loved working with all of you. Wed also like recognize Jennifer Baldwin, the wedding coordinator at The Retreat, for helping us smoothly navigate the planning process and for keeping us sane during the actual wedding weekend. There were no glitches! Not even small ones! Finally, wed also especially like thank Christine Baskin, the owner of The Retreat, for, well, everything. Her hand can be felt in every detail from the wild flower bouquets in the cabins, to the Texas butter bars served at lunch, to the calabacitas appetizers served at the rehearsal dinner, to the Mission Impossible glow sticks tossed to the guests on the dance floor. Christine is a gifted hostess who cares about her guests. We will remember the feeling of the weekend forever.

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

We had the most wonderful weekend at The Retreat for my niece s wedding! The grounds were beautiful, the staff kind and attentive, the food delicious, and the details of the weekend thoughtful. This is a very special place!

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

I recently spent a weekend at The Retreat at Balcones Springs for a wedding. I was very impressed by everything! The grounds were so nice and the staff was amazing! We had so much fun at the wedding and the food was incredibly delicious. I highly recommend this venue for anyone who wants to have a beautiful wedding at a place that is loved by all your guests!

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Could not have had a more positive experience watching my brother get married here. We stayed for 3 nights, the staff was excellent, the food was good, and the memories will be forever! I hope we have a reason to come back one day.

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

My employer had a company offsite for 70+ people at Balcones Springs and we had a fabulous time! The staff was kind, very accommodating with our requests, the grounds were well kept, rooms were clean and comfortable, and food was great! We had a great experience and would love to come back sometime!

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №25

Rating: 1

The place is beautiful and surrounded by nature. But one thing that made me really upset is that they have this macaw (a huge parrot) imprisoned by itself in a tiny cage that is not even big enough to open its wings. The bird has bouts of anger (can you blame it? It has been in a very small space for 6 years by itself) and looks very unhappy. For a place that cares so much about being in close contact with nature, keeping a majestic animal like a Scarlet Macaw in such condition is disappointing to say the least.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №26

Rating: 1

Dont waste your time..looks are deceiviand.. beds suck, floor would be better, staff eats food before seconds served, er visit during to uneven ground..

Date: 2 years ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

I spent 2 nights at The Retreat for a corporate event. It was downright delightful! Coming from Cedar Park, I couldnt believe how close it was. I was so excited to have my own cabin (and my own bathroom!) for 2 nights. I felt like anything we could have wanted, they were able to provide. The staff was so nice and so friendly. We managed to pick a day for outdoor activities where the temperature never got above freezing - they provided outdoor heaters, cider and blankets. We didnt let 31 degree weather stop us from ziplining and axe throwing, ha! We even had fires in the fireplaces in our meeting and dining rooms. I think I pretty much ate and drank coffee all day long.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Fabulous food and great facility.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Loved our time at The Retreat at Balcone. The food is amazing. We will be back

Date: 2 years ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Our family had the most delightful time at their Thanksgiving family weekend. The food was superb. The accommodations are comfy french country. There were plenty of activities for all ages, including zipline for the kids, whiskey tasting, and pickleball. We have already decided to go back next Thanksgiving and bring friends. Cannot recommend it enough!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Beautiful, a lot of things to do, hiking, weight & yoga room..

Date: 2 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

We attended a beautiful wedding at Balcones Springs this September. We were a little leery of staying at the camp because we are so used to hotels... But it was the best experience. We enjoyed eating and sleeping on the campus. It is worth every minute of staying at the camp grounds. It is just a fun adventure.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Great camp atmosphere - tons of family friendly activities and sports.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Beautiful place, lots of activities! Cabins are cute with rustic chic and I thought the beds were pretty comfortable. Absolutely clean! My wife even swiped a finger above a picture frame and it was dust free! Only complaint was a lack of room fridge. I would definitely recommend.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

One of the most beautiful places I been.....

Date: 3 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

This is our family s happy place! Even during such uncertain times, it remains open and is truly a safe haven and provides the best service and food!! Our kids love the actives. And as a mama I love watching them have (safe) fun!! The staff goes above and beyond every single time! We can t wait to go back!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Excellent place to spend time with your spouse quality time peace and tranquility

Date: 3 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Having now attended (2) Almost Adult Camp sessions I can truly say The Retreat team was so attentive, the food was amazing, the activities were an ABSOLUTE blast, and the grounds are unlike any other venue in the Hill Country. Will absolutely be back!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Want a perfect hill country getaway? Then this is the place you need. From the activities, staff, food, private lake, the amenities, everything!! I would go back every weekend if I could!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Great place to relax and have fun.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Might be my new favorite place on Earth! Cant say enough about how incredible the staff is and how well we were treated the entire time. The amenities are 5-star, and the scenery was even prettier. Will definitely be back again!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Such an awesome weekend down at The Retreat at Balcones Springs. The staff was incredible and the facilities were great making for a memorable weekend that I cant wait to do again soon.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

We had the best weekend of our life at The Retreat!!! The staff was amazing and the activities were wonderful. There is truly no place like it!!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

The Retreat did a fabulous job for our sons wedding. We took over the entire place for the weekend and the staff was very attentive to even the smallest requests made by individual guests. The food was fabulous and all of the pre-arranged details were delivered with no problems. If you are looking for a relaxed outdoor setting for your gathering, I highly recommend this place. They can deliver what you plan with them!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 1

I really hope I can add 4 more stars to this review but at the present time, after NOT receiving an email informing me of policy, I am not able to receive a refund. Event is 1 week away and I m told Saturday to Saturday is not 7 days. I really hope and pray they are able to give good customer service and make this right.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

We had our wedding here and it was the BEST WEEKEND OF MY LIFE. Jennifer, the Wedding Coordinator, did an AMAZING job at bringing everything together. Even with a little rain, they went above and beyond to put on the fire pits and make cider! My guest had soooo much fun and I couldnt recommend this place more. THANK YOU!!!!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

I would like to thank you for making our daughters wedding so special. This is the perfect place for a wedding. You offer so much for your quests to enjoy. Everyone had such a great time, they will never forget. Your staff were the best, very friendly and welcoming and there to help with anything we needed. I will recommend you to anyone looking to experience the Hill Country. What a great experience.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

My wife and I hosted our wedding weekend at The Retreat at Balcones Springs this past May 2018. Let me save you some time -- we visited a dozen venues in the Hill Country on our quest to find the perfect place. We did, but we never expected The Retreat to have such a tremendous impact on our families and friends. Everyone loved it and cant wait to go back. My 8-year old nephew even included Balcones Springs on some art work he did at school (six months later!) highlighting a place that he visited. While the grounds themselves are truly remarkable, its the team Christine has assembled there that really brings the experience to life. Caitlyn and Jennifer made our wedding planning experience seamless and as simple as possible. They bring years of event planning experience to the table and calmly/confidently guided us through each step of the process. (Hint: No wedding planner required!) All requests were accommodated; in fact, they pushed us to brainstorm ideas for ways to customize our weekend and make it unique for us and special for our guests. They even added their own touches/surprises -- champagne and a fridge full of topo chico (my wifes favorite beverage) in our honeymoon cabin (overlooking the lake), romantic sweetheart table dining during our private moment after our ceremony, etc. The rest of the staff was professional and effective in executing every detail of our wedding weekend too. In fact, one of our goals was to feel like a guest at our own wedding. Mission accomplished! The best part was the reactions of our guests. We downplayed The Retreat in order to properly set their expectations for a camp wedding. The strategy worked! No one could believe that it was a youth summer camp -- both because of the caliber of the cabins and the quality of the food. During wedding season the place is transformed. And when you host an event there, the place becomes your playground/blank canvas -- we hosted a bonfire-side talent show (with smores of course), goat yoga, field day games, frisbee golf, beer burro, slip n slide kickball, a coffee truck, ziplining, skeet shooting, lakeside costume dj dance party, etc. There was never a dull moment and you can host your various meals and events in different locations around the grounds. We knew the venue was important for our wedding weekend, but we never expected The Retreat would leave such a lasting impression for us (or especially our guests)!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

We dont have the words to explain how absolutely perfect our wedding weekend at the Retreat was. We wanted a camp weekend feel and the Retreat gave us a wedding beyond our wildest dreams. Guests even commended that they wish they had had their wedding there! There was something for everyone to do, either relaxing at the beach or skeet shooting or playing tennis. There are so many hidden spots to sit in an Adirondack chair and enjoy the scenery. The cabins were so comfortable and luxurious that people said they got the best sleep theyve had in years. But the real reason the weekend was so perfect was because of the absolutely incredibly hardworking staff. Our coordinators, Caitlyn and Jennifer, went ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure that the whole weekend was seamless. From making creative chalkboard signs for guests to grab their gifts to bringing us hors doeuvres while we took photos during cocktail hour knowing that we would miss it but not wanting to tell us since we wanted to make it, they took SUCH great care of us and every single guest. They organized vans after the buses left knowing that some people would inevitably stay late and need rides back to the hotels. I dont think they sleep because they were always the first awake and last to go to sleep! They answered every single nitty gritty question in the months leading up to the weekend and we had weekly check-in calls. Im a fairly type A person but I had total and complete faith in them to execute everything beautifully and perfectly and they did just that. By the end of the weekend, we felt we had made true friends and were so sad to leave. You can truly feel how much each staff person personally cares about every guests experience and are always looking out on how they can help someone. Whether it was bringing special granola out to guests who came way after breakfast ended to bringing gluten-free options during the wedding reception to people who needed it, they accommodating every single request. Also, the food was absolutely amazing!!! The chef was SO accommodating and not only made every recipe we proposed but added extra details to make the food exceptional. They have so many options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and made sure that there was something for every palate. I could go on and on but you will not regret having your wedding at the Retreat. Christine and her entire operation have it down to a science and we wouldnt have changed a thing and know we will be back there for one of their own events because it is SUCH a special place!!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Enchanting place for a wedding!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

We had a wedding at the Retreat in late October for 250 people. It was perfect in every way: the venue was beautiful, the staff was friendly and very helpful. We had the rehearsal dinner, the bridesmaid lunch, a Saturday lunch, and the wedding dinner there, and all the food was delicious. The camp personnel did all they could to make our wedding wonderful. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Retreat for any and all events.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

In October I had my wedding at The Retreat at Balcones Springs. It was the most unbelievable and perfectly executed weekend. The director (Christine Baskin) and the wedding coordinator (Caitlyn Ryan) were amazing and helped with every need we had. From the bartenders, to the wedding day bride attendant (Maggie) they all made our family feel like royalty. Each room was very clean and immaculately designed. When one of the guests had difficulty with their heat the camp had someone in the room to fix it within the hour. The camp answered every question and even helped us with rentals (to match their chairs), we had a food tasting session to taste the food (which is also out of this world), and then we had several walk throughs. I could not imagine a more magical place to have a wedding and such a wonderful staff to execute it so flawlessly. I wish we could do it all again at the Retreat at Balcones!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Our son was married at the retreat last week. Absolutely the most amazing place ever . The staff was incredible. They were thoughtful, efficient and provided for us in every way . The owner is fabulous. She gives her attention to every detail and makes sure everything is perfect . The cabins were beautifully decorated , the food delicious , a great chef, the grounds so well kept . I would do the weekend over again anytime . More than a five star place !

Date: 6 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 3

Date: 7 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Attended a wedding here in April 2017. Stayed Thurs eve to Sun am. It was an amazing venue. Accommodation arranged around common areas with seating and firepits, so after dining in the evening we could gather and chat with others. Meals were hosted at a number of venues across the resort, food was excellent and plentiful. The staff were so helpful with regard to any of my requests and finally there was so much to do, archery, swimming, tennis, horse riding, games in the games room or just chilling. The owner Christine has created a truly special venue.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

We bring soldiers and their family for therapeutic retreats, and every single person on staff has always been more than accommodating every day that we are there. The owner, of all people, is a face I see everyday making sure the attendees are fully taken care of.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Retreat place where the settings are very peaceful and the staff are wonderful. The Zipline across the river, among many other activities there, is a great one not to miss! The trail to the lake is very nice to walk or jog. A great place to retreat over weekends or during holidays.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Absolutely over and above any expectations I had. The retreat is lovely. The food was great. The staff over the top. My son and daughter in law had a 3 day wedding event this past week. We wanted for nothing. Last minute desires DONE. Last minute extras DONE. Everything and anything was taken care of. They thought if things before we did and did everything. We had numerous meals there and the chefs were exceptional. Guests said Was this catered from a 5 star resturant. The food was great but also the presentation. I could go on and on but will close with, find a reason to book this retreat you will be so glad you did

Date: 8 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Beautiful wedding venue! If you are having your reception in the pavilion, I would designate one trusted person to be the decision maker regarding the sides being put up or down due to inclement weather (wind, rain, cold temperatures). Otherwise, the event coordinator may not know who to take direction from which leaves room for miscommunication/ uncomfortable guests. Otherwise, the wedding I was apart of was Beautiful and the staff was very sweet and wonderful. I was particularly touched when I was outside taking photos with the wedding party and I saw the owner outside helping arrange centerpieces and putting flowers in all the right spots for the reception (that seemed cool and unique to me). After the ceremony and cocktail hour, I walked into the reception and found it to be the most beautiful reception Id ever seen.

Date: 9 years ago