Laity Lodge is a place of subtle discovery: an ecumenical retreat center in the Texas Hill Country. For 60 years, guests from all walks of life have made their way to this outpost along the Frio River, slowing down to discover—in nature, in conversations around the table, in times of quiet reflection, and in participation in the arts—the nearness and goodness of God.
Learn MoreWe invite you to learn more about our retreats below. While several retreats a season are private, many are public and we welcome your participation. Click a retreat box for more information and to register. Scholarships are available and can be requested during registration.
Private retreats are planned in collaboration with partner organizations whose mission, vision, and values align with the H.E. Butt Foundation’s commitment to cultivating wholeness in people and institutions for the transformation of communities.
Photo galleries, audio, essays, poetry, and other ephemera from past retreats.
Each of these three lodging options offers sophisticated finishings and monastic elegance—a retreat within the retreat.