Your private venue for ministry retreats

400
Private Acres

72
Guests on site

9
Lodges & Cabins

Bells, Texas
NORTH OF DALLAS

Willowood Ranch was built around a chapel. What grew up around it — the lodges, the fields, the lake, the long gravel drive — is simply the space that holds it.

When your group comes here, the gate closes behind you. The property is yours alone. No day visitors, no other events, no schedule but your own.

Willowood Ranch was built around a chapel. What grew up around it — the lodges, the fields, the lake, the long gravel drive — is simply the space that holds it.

When your group comes here, the gate closes behind you. The property is yours alone. No day visitors, no other events, no schedule but your own.

The Chapel at Willowood Ranch is a beautiful place to gather, find serenity, and connect with Jesus. Surrounded by the quiet of the ranch, it offers a peaceful setting for prayer, teaching, reflection, and meaningful time together.

Wooden pews and softly dimmed lighting create a warm, reverent atmosphere where groups can slow down and be fully present. Sing and worship together, share an encouraging message, or simply sit in the stillness—this is a space designed to welcome every sacred moment.

Equipped with A/V technology, the Chapel comfortably supports worship music, speakers, presentations, and group sessions while preserving the intimate character of a true sanctuary.

• Traditional wooden pews
• Soft, dimmable lighting
• A/V equipment
• Worship and teaching space
• Peaceful setting for prayer and reflection
• Grand Piano
• Upstairs loft

The Event Center at Willowood Ranch provides a welcoming and flexible setting for the larger moments of your retreat. With 5,000 square feet of gathering space, it gives your group room to come together for worship, teaching, shared meals, workshops, celebrations, and meaningful conversation.

The open layout can be arranged around the needs of your retreat, whether you are planning a seated dinner, leadership session, ministry presentation, or full-group gathering. Warm architectural details and views of the surrounding ranch create an inviting atmosphere that feels comfortable, purposeful, and connected to the peaceful setting outside.

Available A/V equipment—including a flat-screen display and portable sound system—helps support speakers, presentations, music, and group programming. From the first welcome to the final meal together, the Event Center is designed to hold the moments that bring your people closer.

• 4,800 square feet of flexible gathering space
• Space for worship, teaching, and presentations
• Ideal for group meals and fellowship
• Flat-screen display and portable sound system
• Multiple seating and room arrangements
• Recommended for retreats with more than 35 guests

in Between Sessions

Open fields for games, fire pits between the lodges, trails through the woods, and a lake to fish. Free afternoons here fill themselves.

Explore the outdoors

Texas Pond Fishing

Disconnecting from the world’s chaos, groups are invited to fish at their own leisure outside. A great way to bond and connect with nature.

Guided Adventures

Hosted Shooting Range

Led by our certified Range Master, who handles every safety detail and coaches all skill levels. A covered patio keeps the range open rain or shine — because nothing is small in Texas.

Indoor bonding

Bonding Together

Disconnecting from the world’s chaos, groups are invited to fish at their own leisure outside. A great way to bond and connect with nature.

Guided Adventures

Horseback Riding

Enjoy our groomed trails on the ranch while you ride our loving & trained quarter horses on the ranch.

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