Hilltop Restaurant
5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays
11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays
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ABOUT US
The Retreat at Artesian Lakes (formerly Chain – O – Lakes Resort & Conference Center) is a uniquely designed, nature-focused facility with authentic log cabins and log suites, ideal for weekend getaways, family vacations, romantic getaways, garden weddings, group retreats, corporate retreats and business conferences.
Located on the edge of the Texas Big Thicket National Preserve, about one hour north of Houston, The Retreat at Artesian Lakes offers overnight accommodations in authentic log cabins, log suites, and private log homes.
Hilltop Restaurant, a famous East Texas landmark founded by renowned herbalist and cook, Madalene Hill, has been part of The Retreat at Artesian Lakes for over 24 years. Now operated by Scott and Jolee Neal, the restaurant offers casual resort fare for dinner (5:00 to 9:00 p.m.) on Fridays, and for lunch and dinner (11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) on Saturdays, and custom catering menus for special events and retreats.

Large log cabin featuring spacious living & dining room with gas fireplace, two downstairs bedrooms with queen beds, a loft with two queen beds and two full bathrooms. The kitchen has a full-size refrigerator, stove, sink, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster and dishes, silverware and glasses for eight guests; cookware is not included.
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