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COME RELAX AND BE AT PEACE

Come as a family to relax, reconnect, explore nature and build fond memories among the rolling hills and towering pines of East Texas. Elijah’s Retreat is a place where all children can come to be themselves. The entire family can enjoy the quiet, peaceful setting with no schedule to keep and with lots of opportunities to build memories.

RANCH ACTIVITIES

Ranch Hand Adventure

Families get picked up with a Hayride from their cabin and get to help feed Chickens, Horses, Ponies and Rabbits.  Families can Hand Feed the Nigerian Dwarf goats and hold the babies.  They can hold Rabbits and gather Eggs from the Chickens. 

Play Area

One Acre Fenced-in Playground with Swings, Slides, Rope Climbing, Sand Box, Zip Line, Tire Swing, Music Room, Barrel Train and plenty of Room to Run.

The Activity Barn

Activity Barn is open 24hours a day and has a Sensory Room, Basketball Goal, Ping Pong, Foosball and a Projector for Movies in the Barn. 

Horseback Riding

Children with Autism and their siblings get a chance to experience Mini-Equine Therapy and learn Basic Horsemanship.

Outdoor Family Activities

Families can go on a Barrel Train Ride, Fish in the Pond, Ride Bikes, Roast Marshmallows at a Bonfire, go on a Hayride and Hike along 3 miles of Forested Trails.

Sensory Garden

Family can hand pick fresh herbs, vegetables and fruit from the garden! Free Range Eggs and Homemade Jam are also available in the Ranch Store! All proceeds support the Homestead Internship Program.

Check out the cabins

A peaceful cabin nestled in the Piney woods of East Texas.  Families Facing Autism can rent a cabin for only $75/ Night.  All Activities are included in the Cabin Rental Fee. Elijah’s Retreat is open 7 days a week from March 1st to November 10, 2024.

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Homestead Internship

Elijah’s Retreat has partnered with Jacksonville High School and Texas Workforce to provide a homestead Internship fro youth with Autism.  Interns gain experience with animal husbandry, gardening, cleaning, jamming and selling produce at a Farmer’s Market.

YOUR CHARITABLE DONATION GOES A LONG WAY​

Your donation really makes a difference. It is the mission of Elijah’s Retreat to offer a wonderful experience at the lowest possible cost for families, but to accomplish this mission we depend on your help. Elijah’s Retreat is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit US corporation and your charitable donation is tax deductible. Elijah’s retreat operates with no administrative cost with a volunteer staff. You can rest assured that your donation goes directly to helping families facing autism.