Conference Center
For larger groups the Irene and Arthur Conference Center has a large meeting area that can be divided and can accommodate up to a hundred people in each section. A small conference room is available for meetings of 30 people or less.
The Lodge
The Lodge has meeting and dining space for up to 50 people. There is a comfortable lounge area with large central fireplace. Break out areas for discussion groups are also available.
Driscoll Hall
Msgr. Driscoll Hall, adjacent to the Lodge, provides space for up to 40 people. It has a meeting space and a kitchen. Walls of windows on three sides give the feeling of oneness with nature.
For small groups (6 to 16 persons), the lounges of the residence buildings provide comfortable space and inviting atmosphere.
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Driscoll Hall.
The Chapel
Sleeping Accommodations:
Each of the six residence buildings can house eight singles or 16 doubles. Each building has eight rooms with private baths. Configuration may be one twin bed or two twin beds in each room. Linens are included. We also have a separate 5-bedroom house (4,000 square feet), which can be rented for a 2-night minimum stay. This house is not handicap accessible. Bed and bath linens, pillows, and blankets are provided at no extra charge. Cedarbrake can accommodate overnight or day-only activities, as well as individual retreatants.
Food Service:
Cedarbrake has no regular food service; however fully furnished and equipped kitchenettes are available in each residence building for guests who wish to do their own cooking.
For group retreats, a list of local caterers who have served Cedarbrake guests well in the past is available through the Cedarbrake office. Each of the major conference centers also has a fully furnished and equipped kitchen for those groups who wish to do their own cooking or who wish to bring their own cooks.
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.
To make reservations, call (254) 780-2436 or e-mail cedarbrake@austindiocese.org.