Groceries are often the first order of business. We’ve got you covered with basic spices, coffee, creamer, trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper and toiletries, etc.  We’ve got firewood and charcoal for the fire pit and grill too! We have two nice groceries stores within just a few miles for you to stock up on other items. The HEB in Westlake and Whole Foods in Bee Caves are just a few minutes away. Twin Liquors is near the HEB and Total Wine is near the Whole Foods for all your beverage needs. Instacart is a great resource to have deliveries made on the day of your arrival! 

Austin is known as a Foodie town! There are so many great restaurants to choose from!  Here’s a list of the city’s best! Reservations are recommended. Here are more restaurants by category!

The Hill Country Galleria is a nice place to dine and shop away from the bustle of downtown. Live concerts and a farmer’s market too!

If you are headed downtown for some fun, the Austin Pub Crawler is a fun way to explore the local pubs.  Austin is known for its vibrant night life and live music scene too! The Broken Spoke is an iconic Texas honky tonk. Legends such as Mick Jagger, Garth Brooks and Bruce Springsteen have been known to show up here!  

Uber and Lyft are easy to reserve from The Retreat.

Booking a private van or bus for your group is easy with J&G’s Citywide Express.

Are you visiting to celebrate a special occasion?  Would you like suggestions to help with party and event planning? We have relationships with several vendors in town!  

Premiere Events can help with tables, chairs, tents, linens and more.

Corporate Catering is made easy with EZ Cater.

Chef Mitchell Allen creates fabulous meals for groups and parties, even cooking classes!

Theme dinners are always a big hit with Chef Madison from Indie Eatz!

Check out Royal Fig Catering or Word of Mouth Catering for larger events and weddings.

Gather and Forge is another tried and true private chef group and will not disappoint!  

Need a DJ for your party? Pour Vous Entertainment is an excellent choice! Photo booths, photography, bartending and more! We ask that outdoor music be turned down by 10pm.

How about some dancing lessons? Bring the Texas Two Step and Salsa right to your group!

Add some fun and games to your stay! Triangle Lawn Games can deliver the fun to you!

** Weddings and Parties with additional guests not staying on property require an event insurance policy. Click here for policy information.

Are you interested in outdoor adventure? Austin is home to some great hiking trails and beautiful lakes! Lady Bird Lake is perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding. Lake Austin and Lake Travis are fun for party boat rentals.

The Texas Hill Country is home to some great wineries and distilleries.

We have a few public golf courses nearby: Lions Municipal, Falconhead and Butler Pitch and Putt.

We offer fishing on property in our one acre fish pond but if you’d like a guided fishing tour, All Water Guides is a trusted company to plan your next fishing adventure!

Horse back riding adventures will make your trip truly Texan!

Booking ahead is recommended.  

If this is your first visit to the Capital City, you may want to visit the Texas Capitol Building and Bob Bullock Museum. Austin has so much to offer! You may need to come back and see us again!