Log Cabin Rentals
Authentic Log Cabins, Log Suites
& Private Homes
Hilltop Restaurant
5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays
11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays
Check out our new menu!
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.
Please note that all guests must stop and register at the Hospitality House front desk upon arrival. Contactless check-in, which was offered during the C19 pandemic, is no longer available. All guests need to review and sign our recently updated registration and policies packet before proceeding to their accommodation. Thank you!
Boat Policy: The central amenity of Artesian Lakes is the pristine nature of our lakes. We cannot let this water quality be at risk of invasion by two aggressive aquatic species that have now infested at least 24 Texas lakes, including nearby Lake Livingston. Therefore, as of November 1, 2021, guests may not bring their personal watercraft. No exceptions. We have purchased additional canoes and kayaks, which are now available for rental thru the front desk, to ensure our guests can continue to enjoy our lakes. Thank you for your cooperation in preserving this natural resource for future generations! Read more here.
Every so often, across this great and bountiful country, Mother Nature is especially kind to a certain small slice of her landscape. These special places are distinguished by their visual or geological esthetics as well as an intangible “energy” or “feel” about them. The Retreat at Artesian Lakes is such a place, and for over a century has served as a retreat for outdoor and nature enthusiasts, a special place for respite and rejuvenation. The story begins eons ago when this land was in the center of an “ox-bow” of the Trinity River for many thousands of years. What this means is that the river made a sharp 180° reversal of its direction; literally a u-turn. When heavy rains upriver…
Brazos Cabin
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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