A Local Guide for Traveling, Staying, Eating & Exploring.
Whether you're joining us for a retreat, workshop, spiritual direction, or a few days of contemplative practice, we want your time at Retreat House to feel easy from the moment you arrive.
Retreat House is a day-use retreat and spirituality center located at 110 Mimosa Drive in Richardson, Texas. While we don't offer overnight accommodations, there are a number of hotels, Airbnb’s, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and places to explore within a short drive of the House.
Retreat House doesn’t offer overnight lodging.
Richardson is not a big place. If you want to Airbnb or VRBO you can stay in Richardson or Far North Dallas and you will be very close to Retreat House.
We've gathered a few of our recommendations to help you make yourself at home while you're here.
Where To Stay:
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Richardson
1001 President George Bush Turnpike, Richardson
A comfortable option especially convenient to UT Dallas, with an indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar. A good choice for guests who want a traditional full-service hotel experience.
DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas–Richardson
1981 N. Central Expressway, Richardson
A convenient full-service hotel along US-75 with free parking, on-site dining, a fitness center, and outdoor pool.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dallas Richardson/University Area
18180 Highland Springs, Dallas
Designed especially well for longer or multi-day visits, SpringHill Suites is approximately five minutes from UT Dallas and offers spacious suites rather than standard hotel rooms. Guests receive complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, and the hotel also has a saltwater pool, fitness center, market, and bar. This could be an especially nice recommendation for people attending a multi-day retreat who appreciate a little more room to settle in.
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Hilton Richardson Dallas
701 E. Campbell Road, Richardson
A larger full-service hotel in Richardson's Telecom Corridor, convenient to UT Dallas and Central Expressway.
Aloft Richardson
1160 State Street, Richardson
A modern hotel in CityLine with restaurants and shops nearby. A particularly good option if you'd like to be able to walk to dinner or coffee after spending the day at Retreat House.
Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Richardson
165 W. CityLine Drive, Richardson
Another CityLine option offering easy access to nearby restaurants and gathering spaces.
Element Dallas Richardson
2205 N. Glenville Drive, Richardson
A good option for longer stays, with kitchen-equipped rooms, included breakfast, laundry facilities, and other extended-stay amenities.
A Few Places We Love to Eat
Jeng Chi Restaurant & Bakery
400 N. Greenville Avenue, Richardson
A longtime Richardson favorite serving Taiwanese and Chinese dishes. Known especially for its dumplings, noodles, family-style meals, tea, and in-house bakery.
Manny's Tex-Mex
7601 Campbell Road, Dallas
A local, family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant serving Dallas since 2005. Manny’s is a good choice for visitors looking for classic Texas comfort food—fajitas, enchiladas, brisket tacos, queso and margaritas—in a relaxed neighborhood setting.
Afrah Mediterranean Restaurant
318 E. Main Street, Richardson
A Richardson institution for Lebanese and Mediterranean food, including shawarma, kababs, mezze, fresh breads, and an extensive bakery and dessert selection.
Ten50 BBQ
1050 N. Central Expressway, Richardson
If you're visiting Texas and want barbecue, this is an easy nearby option for brisket, ribs, sausage, and other Central Texas-style barbecue.
Torchy's Tacos
300 W. Campbell Road, Richardson
A casual, easy option for tacos, queso, salads, breakfast tacos and margaritas. Torchy’s works particularly well for a quick lunch or informal group meal, with plenty of choices for different tastes, including vegetarian options.
SPIN! Pizza
348 W. Campbell Road, Richardson
An easygoing neighborhood option for pizza, salads, sandwiches and gelato. SPIN! is especially useful for families or groups because the menu offers plenty of variety, including vegan and gluten-free options.
la Madeleine
1320 W. Campbell Road, Richardson
A familiar French-inspired bakery and café serving breakfast throughout the day along with soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, coffee, pastries, and desserts. This longtime Richardson location is an especially easy option for a light breakfast or lunch, a bowl of their signature tomato basil soup, or coffee and a pastry when you don't need a full meal.
Coffee & A Place to Linger
Peregrine Coffee Roasters
514 Lockwood Drive, Richardson
A local specialty coffee shop in the Lockwood neighborhood and a good place to read, write, meet a friend, or spend a little time between activities.
La Casita Bakeshop
580 W. Arapaho Road, Suite 154, Richardson
One of Richardson's standout local destinations for breakfast, brunch, coffee, and pastries. La Casita began as a small local bakery and has grown into an acclaimed DFW favorite known for beautifully made croissants and laminated pastries alongside creative breakfast and brunch dishes. Founder and pastry chef Maricsa Trejo has received national recognition, and the bakery has been a James Beard Award finalist.
Civil Pour Coffee + Beer
800 N. Coit Road, Suite 2550, Richardson
Part coffee shop, part neighborhood gathering place, Civil Pour is a good spot to settle in for a while. Along with espresso drinks, pour-over coffee and pastries, the menu includes sandwiches and other light food, with a rotating craft beer selection later in the day.
La Souq
150 W. Main Street, Richardson
A Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired coffee shop serving specialty drinks, Turkish coffee, food, and pastries.
Eiland Coffee at Canyon Creek
2701 Custer Parkway, Suite 917, Richardson
A longtime Richardson favorite known for its carefully roasted specialty coffee and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. Founded in 1998, Eiland has become a staple of the local coffee community. The Canyon Creek café offers espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast options, and comfortable indoor and covered outdoor seating. A great place to enjoy a thoughtfully made cup of coffee, meet a friend, or settle in for a little reading and reflection.
If You Have a Little Time to Explore…
Cottonwood Park
One of Richardson's established neighborhood parks and especially close to Retreat House. A good choice when you simply want to take a walk, spend some time outside, or extend the contemplative rhythm of your day.
Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas
Located at the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Jr. Athenaeum at UT Dallas, the museum offers a beautiful opportunity to spend some quiet time with art and culture. General admission is free.
Richardson CORE District
Explore Downtown Richardson, Main Street, Heights, and Lockwood for locally owned restaurants, coffee, shops, and neighborhood gathering places.
Eisemann Center for Performing Arts
Check the calendar during your stay for concerts, theater, dance, and other performances.
CityLine
A walkable district with restaurants, green space, shops, and seasonal events. It's also home to several of the hotels we recommend.
Spring Creek Nature Area
For a longer walk, Richardson's Spring Creek Nature Area offers wooded trails beneath mature trees and a welcome bit of nature in the middle of the city.
NorthPark Center
If you'd like to venture a little farther into Dallas, NorthPark combines shopping and dining with an impressive collection of art displayed throughout the property.