Day Use of Still Waters Retreat Center Trails and/or Hermitage

9409 Granada Hills Drive,Austin TX 78737

23 February, 2021

Description

During this season of uncertainty, we invite you to connect with the certainty of Creation on our 62 acres of trails. Still Waters Retreat Center is a spiritual outpost of First Baptist Church of Austin and is committed to providing a restorative space for all on their spiritual journey. We are opening our trails and outdoor spaces, on a donation basis, to provide opportunities to nurture your relationship with God, yourself, and others by visiting our outdoor spaces, walking our trails, or just simply being surrounded by Creation. In addition, we are offering use of our Hermitage, for a small fee, as an indoor space for reflection, journaling, and/or meditation. Days and TimesTuesdays: 11:00 - 6:00 pmThursdays: 9:00 - 6:00 pmSaturdays: 9:00 - 4:00 pmSundays: 1:00 - 5:00 pmAmenities4 trails, spread out over 62 acres. Our Creation Trail is a contemplative journey with seven stations reflecting on the seven days of Creation. Our Peace Trail is a reflective trail celebrating quotes on peace from a wide variety of religions. (Donations are greatly appreciated!)Prayer labyrinth.Picnic tables.Plenty of wide open spaces to soak in the sun, so bring a blanket.Hermitage, our small air conditioned/heated 12'x12' building with writing table and comfortable chairs. ($25 fee)Guidelines to Follow When VisitingProtect your health and that of others by following state and local orders related to the pandemic. Please follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Travis County COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines and latest COVID-19 Information. Masks and face coverings are encouraged, but not required. Six-foot social distancing is required. No groups larger than ten people are allowed, except for people living in the same household. Please bring plenty of water with you. Trash and recycle cans are available. Our goal is to preserve and improve the beauty of Still Waters. You help us achieve this goal by personally ensuring any trash/recyclables are packed out and placed in the appropriate can by the front gate. We love our furry friends (pets) and desire to protect the wildlife that exist here. To support that cause, please do not bring your pets. Use of the Hermitage is restricted to no more than 3 people. Masks are required if there is more than one individual in the space. Through your acquisition of a ticket, you agree to abide by all guidelines during your visit to Still Waters. Remember, you are in nature and may encounter all things wild, such as chiggers, snakes, poison ivy, etc. In addition, Still Waters is an old cattle ranch, so it is not unusual to find old farm implements, fencing material, and other pieces of metal in the fields. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times.