Laity Lodge is a place of subtle discovery—an ecumenical retreat center nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Since 1961, guests from all walks of life have made their way to this outpost along the Frio River to slow down and discover—in nature, around shared meals, through quiet reflection, and in the arts—the nearness and goodness of God.
Learn MoreWe invite you to explore our upcoming retreats below. While some retreats each season are designed in partnership with specific organizations, most are open to the public—and we warmly welcome your participation. Click on any retreat to learn more.
Scholarships are available and can be requested during registration.
Private retreats are offered in collaboration with partner organizations whose mission, vision, and values resonate 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.
