A Dallas corporate retreat needs more than a room with chairs. Your team needs space to focus, dream, plan, bond, and connect without feeling boxed into a more enclosed and formal hotel meeting room. Here at Old Bethany Venue, we give corporate groups a peaceful Central Texas setting with large indoor spaces, outdoor areas, and room to move through the day naturally.
Dallas corporate retreats can use a 100-acre Lorena, Texas property featuring a 6,500 square foot air-conditioned barn with a bright Grand Room for focused sessions, plus a covered patio and Turf Lawn connected by French doors for breaks and casual activities, allowing teams to shift naturally between work and relaxation throughout the day.
Old Bethany is set on a 100-acre property in Lorena, Texas, centrally located between Austin and Dallas on the I35 corridor with easy access off Interstate 35. That means your retreat can feel removed from the regular office routine while still staying connected to Central Texas travel routes.
Start with focus inside the Grand Room
The 6,500 square foot air-conditioned white barn gives your team a strong home base for the retreat. Inside, the 3,600 square foot Grand Room has 35-foot ceilings, an all-white interior, large windows, a large wall of windows, and five sets of French doors. It feels open, bright, and organized, which helps when your schedule includes presentations, planning sessions, meals, or group conversations.
The Grand Room can accommodate approximately 300 to 350 seated guests. For corporate retreats, that gives you room to plan for a larger team gathering without making the space feel cramped. The clean white exterior and all-white interior also give the setting a polished look, whether you are hosting a leadership retreat, company planning day, or corporate event in Central Texas.
Use the covered patio and Turf Lawn for natural transitions
A good retreat needs movement. People focus better when the whole day is not spent in one room. At Old Bethany, the indoor and outdoor spaces work together so guests and vendors do not need to travel between locations once they are here.
Two sets of French doors help connect the Grand Room with the covered patio and Turf Lawn. That makes it easy to move from a meeting inside to a more relaxed conversation outside. The covered patio gives guests another place to gather, while the 30-foot by 80-foot Turf Lawn with string lights overhead can support a more casual part of the day. It also gives teams space for cornhole, fresh air, and time to experience nature between sessions.
The Turf Lawn, The Oak Tree, and the open property add variety without making the retreat feel spread out. Everything is in one place, so the flow can stay natural and organic from the first session to the final conversation.
Give guests room to think, talk, and connect
Corporate retreats work best when people have space to shift gears. A large indoor room can support focused work, while outdoor areas can help the day feel less rushed. Your team can gather inside for planning, move to the covered patio for a break, and use the Turf Lawn for a casual activity or informal conversation.
That kind of layout matters for real retreat planning. Guests have more space. Vendors have room to move and set up. The venue is easy to navigate. The schedule can feel organized without keeping everyone in the same seat all day. For Dallas companies looking for a corporate retreat venue in Central Texas, this balance of indoor and outdoor space can help the day feel productive without feeling stiff.
Plan food and beverage around a practical setup
Food service is a major part of the retreat experience, especially when your team is staying together for a full planning day or corporate gathering. Old Bethany has great relationships with excellent caterers, and our spacious prep kitchen helps catering teams stay organized on site.
The kitchen includes a commercial refrigerator, stand-up warmer, triple sink, ice maker, and stainless steel prep tables. Those details matter behind the scenes because catering teams need room to prepare, stage, and serve without crowding the main guest areas. If alcohol is part of the event, outside alcohol is allowed, and a licensed TABC bartender must be hired to serve it. That gives your team a clear planning point early in the process.
Use included tables, chairs, and linens to shape the room
Event setup affects how people participate. A corporate retreat may need seating for a presentation, tables for discussion, or a layout that supports food service and conversation.
Old Bethany provides 40 tables total, including 20 round 60-inch tables and 20 rectangle 8 foot tables. The venue also has 350 indoor cross-back chairs and 350 outdoor white garden chairs. Linens are available as an add-on, and optional setup is available for events. That gives you a practical starting point when thinking through your retreat layout. You can plan the room around the type of day you want, from focused planning to dinner in the Grand Hall in the Barn.
Keep the group close with on-site lodging
For retreats that stretch beyond a single meeting block, lodging can make a big difference. Old Bethany offers on-site and nearby lodging options, including Bethany House, Bethany Lodge, and Wolf Creek Farm.
Bethany House is about 200 yards from Old Bethany and accommodates 12. Bethany Lodge is next door and sleeps 10. Wolf Creek Farm sleeps 25 and is located on 13 acres. These lodging options can be helpful for leadership groups, planning teams, or event parties that want to stay here for the duration.
Conclusion
A productive retreat needs space to focus, but it also needs room for people to breathe, talk, and reconnect. At Old Bethany Weddings & Events, the 100-acre property, large indoor barn, covered patio, Turf Lawn, The Oak Tree, on-site lodging, and The Chapel coming fall 2026 all work together to create a retreat setting that feels organized, open, and peaceful.
If you are planning a Dallas corporate retreat or a corporate event in Central Texas, we would love to show you how the property can work for your group. Visit our Contact page to check availability or ask a question, request the pricing guide, or call us at (254) 221-8088 to start the conversation.
FAQs
Can Old Bethany host corporate retreats for Dallas teams?
Yes. Old Bethany hosts corporate retreats and is centrally located between Austin and Dallas on the I35 corridor, with easy access off Interstate 35. The venue is set on 100 acres in Lorena, Texas.
What indoor and outdoor spaces can our retreat use?
Corporate groups can use the 6,500 square foot air-conditioned barn, the 3,600 square foot Grand Room, the covered patio, the Turf Lawn, and the outdoor property.
What tables and chairs are available for corporate events?
Old Bethany provides 40 tables total, including 20 round 60-inch tables and 20 rectangle 8 foot tables. The venue also has 350 indoor cross-back chairs and 350 outdoor white garden chairs. Linens are available as an add-on.
Can food service be supported on site?
Yes. Old Bethany has great relationships with excellent caterers and a spacious prep kitchen with a commercial refrigerator, stand-up warmer, triple sink, ice maker, and stainless steel prep tables.