Private Vacation Home
Peaceful Estate for Retreats, Reunions, Weddings & Gatherings w/ Pool & Hot Tub
Crawford, Texas, United States
Just outside of the Waco city limits is a peaceful place to stay for 50 guests! Bring everyone together during the day, and retreat to your private and comfortable room at night. This isn't your typical bunk house! We offer private rooms with several gathering spaces to ensure everyone is well rested and ready to engage the next day! Gathering Oaks sits nestled on 30 acres of Texas landscape surrounded by horse farms, but all the lodging and activities take place in a 1 acre circle. Gathering Oaks Retreat can host your special event and accommodate overnight guests for meetings, weddings, retreats or reunions. We are 15 minutes from Magnolia Silos, Baylor and Waco Airport, and only 5 to 10 minutes from Lake Waco, Tonkwa Falls, famous BBQ, and a local vineyard & winery. There is a POOL, HOT TUB and TURF GRASS AREA FOR LAWN GAMES including corn hole. Message us for package rates and an easier breakdown of the property with a visual pdf. We also just added six new rooms not included in this main package if you need more lodging for up to 70 guests. Please send us a message because we would LOVE to work with you. br brEntire property rates for Mon-Weds plus Sunday add-on to the end of your stay: $3,500 per night. brEntire property rates for Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights : $5,000 per night.brDiscounts may apply to slower seasons. brbrWeddings have an additional charge for the use of wedding and reception sites (three options), public restroom, guest access, parking and chairs/tables for to100 guests. Max guests 200. Message us to receive our wedding package pdf with all the details of hosting a wedding with us. brbrThe entire main property includes the 5 bedroom Gathering House, pool, pavilion, shady courtyard, meeting/party room with tables/chairs for 50, and 14 additional private rooms on-site. The Gathering House has two refrigerators, 3 ovens, 4 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms. The 14 additional suites include 4 tiny houses, a two-bedroom cottage, a luxury suite, and 7 modern hotel suites. All 14 suites come with a private entrance and bathroom. These are clean, unique and comfortable lodging accommodations that will bring a fun vibe that is so different from a hotel experience. brbrFor retreats, there are 19 bedrooms on the property. (We now have six additional lodging options. Message if you need to sleep more than 50 guests.) We assume adults can stay based on double occupancy in king and queen beds and up to 50 adults guests can stay comfortably. See breakdown below. If you want everyone to have their own bed, we can sleep 39 adults. If you want everyone to have their own room, we can sleep 19. If you want to add on additional lodging options at an additional fee then we can sleep 26 adults in their own room.)brMax capacity is 50 adults with room for families to have additional kids. brbrTotal beds on property: br9 king beds - 18 adultsbr11 queen beds - 22 adultsbr4 full beds - 4 adultsbr6 twin beds - 6 adultsbr4 twin trundles - 4 adultsbr4 rollaway memory foam twin beds - 4 adults br1 murphy queen bed - 1 adultbr-----------------------------------------------br50 adults (max capacity) with variation for additional kidsbrbrDon’t need all 19 bedrooms? You don't have to rent the entire property, but the listed rates reflect the whole property. Please message us to decrease the number of rooms needed and we can adjust the price accordingly. Some limitations apply. We usually only allow partial bookings within a one month window of check-in or in off seasons. brbrCheck the map legend for bed layout:brbr1Q, 2Q, 3Q, 4Q- 4 private Tiny Houses with shower & kitchenette (microwave, mini-fridge, 5 cup coffee pot & sink) Queen bed and twin trundle (sleeps 2 adults & 2 kids each) brbr5K , 6K, 7K- 8K- 4 private King Hotel suites with shower, futon couch, desk, TV, mini-fridge, and 5 cup coffee pot. King bed plus futon/couch ( sleeps 2 adults & 2 kids each) Rooms are not connected but all share the same building. Rollaway memory foam twins also available in these rooms. brbr9Q, 10Q, 11Q- 3 private Single Queen Hotel suites (sleeps 2 each) with TV, chair and laptop table, 5 cup coffee maker, mini-fridge, standing shower. Rooms are not connected but all doors are on one side and share the same building.brbr12K- Luxury Casita with king bed (sleeps 2) plus an additional small room with vanities and wet bar that would fit a pack n play or extra guest with sliding door. Mini fridge, 5 cup coffee maker, TV, desk, dresser, chaise lounge, and large handicap accessible shower.brbr13 & 14- Two bedroom cottage with kitchen (stove, refrigerator, & sink). King bedroom 1 has a shower/tub, TV & a futon. King bedroom 2 has a Jacuzzi tub/no shower, TV, and Murphy bed. There is also a couch in the sitting area (sleeps 6)brbrGathering House with full kitchen and 2K, 4Q, 4F, 2T (sleeps 14)brLeft-wing of the Gathering House:br#15- Double Queen bedroom with separate full shower/tub bathroom across the hallbr#16- King bedroom with a connected full bathroom and TVbrRight-wing of the Gathering Housebr#17- Master bedroom with king and two twins, plus en-suite bathroom, TVbr#18- Upstairs Hideaway bedroom with 4 full beds half bath, TVbr#19- Downstairs bunk room with 2 queens. Attached full bath.brbrCatering Kitchen equipped with additional refrigerator, extra space for prep or storage, and sinks. brbrThe center of the households the gathering space focused on the large kitchen island with 4 barstools. It comes equipped with pots/pans, plates, glasses, wine glasses, and cutlery. There are 3 ovens, 1 stovetop, large side by side refrigerator and farmhouse sink. We have several flat bottom 12 cup of coffee pots and a tea maker. There are 4 rectangular farm tables with benches that seat 28 to 30 plus 4 pub tables and bar stools in the connected and enclosed patio bar with seating for 12.brbrWhispering Vines party/ meeting room- 800 sq/ft indoors with 800 sq/ft patio space. Fits up to 50 people at 5 - 60 inch round tables and 10 white padded chairs per table. 4 rectangular folding tables in the closets for serving or gift tables. This space comes with a full bathroom & shower and a kitchenette including microwave, sink, refrigerator, and 12 cup coffee pot with mugs. Additional fees may apply for meeting room to allow early check-in or late check-out. brbrDecorated with a fresh modern-rustic vibe, The Gathering House will include a newly renovated kitchen with a huge butcher block island for central gathering. The 41-foot enclosed patio features solid windows that frame the serenity of the property with sky-high live oaks, a refreshing pool, and trickling fountains that whisper relaxation. There are several common areas available including the pool, playground, fire pits, horseshoes, washers, corn hole, and tennis court. We do have two dog-friendly tiny houses available as well. brbrWe are located conveniently. The Retreat is situated right off TX Hwy 6 just outside of the Waco city limits offering the best of both city and rural attractions. We are nestled between two local Texas wineries, 15 minutes to Baylor campus and Magnolia, 5 minutes to Lake Waco and 10 minutes to restaurants and shopping, and 15 minutes from Waco Airport. brbrBlessed is the Life that finds Joy in the Journey!brLacy Hodgesbrbr**Watch out for scams. Speak with the owner first before booking!!
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19 Bed
20 Baths
Sleeps 50
$3,000 / Nightly