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Springhill Retreat Center

 
Springhill Retreat Center is a non-denominational recreation and meeting facility owned by PHPC. It is available for use by churches of all denominations as well as educational, business, and not-for-profit groups.

Springhill is located on the north side of Renner Road in northeast Richardson, fairly close to Wylie. It consists of 50 wooded acres reminiscent of the Texas Hill Country, complete with a limestone-lined, spring-fed creek flowing through the woods and large ponds surrounded by beautiful native trees and foliage.

Address 
3991 E. Renner Road,
Richardson, TX 75082-2501

Facilities
Springhill offers two main facilities for gatherings and a chapel for worship, all of which are air-conditioned and heated.

The Mary Alice Wilcox Adult Conference Center provides the perfect setting for meetings, retreats and conferences. The Center's meeting room accommodates up to 60 people with a scenic view of the property's many ponds. A TV/VCR and overhead projector are available for use, with a serving kitchen adjacent to the meeting room. The conference center boasts 11 motel-type rooms with private baths, 2 of which are wheelchair accessible. A study for meditation with overnight facilities is also available.

The James M. Wilcox Jr. Lodge is a popular, overnight facility that has provided years of enjoyment for groups of all kinds, has a bunk capacity of 8, and plenty of room for more sleeping bags. The main hall, a rustic, 30-by 50-foot, open-beamed facility, includes an oversized wood-burning fireplace, TV/VCR, and both piano and organ for musical enjoyment. Also located in the Lodge are two restrooms, each with double showers. A warming kitchen and informal seating for 30 - 40 round out the Lodge's amenities. Indoor use of the Lodge is limited to 40 people. Picnics are limited to 60 people, although exceptions may be granted by the Board.

The James M. Wilcox III Memorial Chapel sits just north of the Lodge and is the perfect setting for intimate worship services. The Chapel seats up to 65, but informal outdoor seating can be added by opening the large side doors.

For more information, please visit the Springhill Retreat Center website at www.springhillretreat.org.

Contact
To view the facilities, please call the caretaker at (972) 889-0949.

To make reservations, or for more information, please call the Springhill registrar Betsy Colter, (972) 820-6168, fax (972) 820-6125 or espringhill@aol.com.
Upcoming Retreats at Springhill

Silent Retreat: April 14, 2012

Springhill Retreat Center holds silent retreats several times each year. These gatherings provide an ideal place for introspection, reading scripture or holy space to feel God’s presence.
 
The retreats begin at 9:30 a.m. with a worship service in the chapel. After the service, participants maintain silence until they gather once again in the Lodge at 3 p.m. for closing. A brief time is spent sharing what persons have experienced during the day. Participants are asked to bring lunch, beverages, and reading and writing materials. Handouts with suggested readings will be passed out.
 
Donations are accepted, although not required, to help defray the rental fees.

Interested in attending? Reservations are not required; you can simply show up that morning. If you have any questions, please contact Helene Nathan at hnathan1@juno.com or 972-470-0612.