Cedarbrake Accommodations
Cedarbrake is a non-profit retreat and renewal center owned and supported by the Diocese of Austin. It can accommodate overnight or day-only activities, as well as individual retreatants or visitors.
Sleeping Accommodations: Each of the 6 residence buildings can house 8 singles or 16 doubles. Each building has 8 rooms with private baths. Configuration may be one twin bed or 2 twin beds in each room. Linens are included.
Food Service: Cedarbrake has no regular food service; however a list of local caterers who have served Cedarbrake guests well in the past is available through the Office. Each residence building and the Lodge and Conference Center has a fully equipped kitchen for guests who wish to do their own cooking.
Conference Areas:
- For large groups the Irene and Arthur O’Connor Conference Center has a large meeting area that can be divided and can accommodate up to 100 in each section. A small conference room is available for meetings of 30 people.
- The Lodge has meeting and dining space for up to 65 persons. There is a comfortable lounge area with large central fireplace. Break out areas for discussion groups are also available.
- For small groups (10 to 20 persons), the lounges of the residence buildings, as well as the John XXIII Library, provide comfortable space and an inviting atmosphere.
- For outdoor gatherings, both large and small, the Msgr. Driscoll Pavilion, adjacent to the Lodge, provides tables, benches, and an outdoor fireplace.
- Cedarbrake Chapel provides seating for 60- 65 persons.
The grounds: Cedarbrake is located on 32 acres of naturally wooded beauty, ten minutes from Lake Belton. Numerous paths for trail walking; meditation spots such as the St. Francis fountain and pool, the outdoor Stations of the Cross and the Beatitude Tree; an outdoor pavilion; a playing court for volleyball and badminton; swings, picnic tables, and a gazebo all provide a peaceful setting for retreat and renewal. A large labyrinth is situated directly behind the Conference Center.
Cedarbrake's chapel and library are open every day. The public is invited to the Wednesday 5 p.m. Mass held in the chapel, and to come and walk the grounds any day.
Cedarbrake welcomes individual retreatants. Spiritual direction, if desired, can be arranged. Reservations for individual private retreats are dependent upon available space. Anyone interested in making a private retreat at Cedarbrake should contact the Cedarbrake office as far in advance as possible.
To make reservations, call (254) 780-2436 or e-mail.