There are a limited number of housing options on campus. Particularly if you want a private room or cottage, you should register as early as possible. The online registration system includes a form for special housing request (e.g., handicap or no stairs). To help us accommodate as many students as possible and save you money, please consider sharing a room. The room rates are the same regardless of the number of occupants, however, we require at least one student or retreat staff member to be a lodger in the room on campus. No pets are allowed anywhere on campus.
NOTE: If all our rooms and cottages have already been reserved when you register, you can get on a waiting list by going to LIST and completing the form. We also have an official “retreat hotel” that may have available rooms.
Lodging at Hoblitzelle
(view locations on the map of the Hoblitzelle Campgrounds )
Tent Camping
RVs
Dorms
Motel Rooms
Cottages
Off Campus Lodging
Official Retreat Hotels — Courtyard by Marriott Midlothian Conference Center OR Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Cedar Hill, Texas
Other Hotels
Airbnb — Our search produced 71 options in the area.
PLEASE NOTE: Lodging at Camp Hoblitzelle is reserved for registered participants only from Thursday, Oct. 17th through Sunday, Oct. 20th. In order to reserve a room or cottage at the retreat, there must be at least one enrolled full-time student, instructor or staff on the account holding the room during those dates. Check in for lodging begins at 4 p.m., Thursday, October 17th at the main retreat office in the Coffield.
Tent Camping
If you prefer a more outdoor setting, tent camping is available (up to three tents, one family) in and around “Fort Tejas” next to the lake. It’s a wonderful place to camp and there are sinks and bathrooms available, but no showers or electricity. You are welcomed to shower in the dorms. Small BBQs are permitted if there is no fire ban. There is a two-night minimum stay required. See tent camping rates at FEES. You may camp on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (Oct. 17-20). Back to Lodging Options…
RVs
For those who would like to stay in their RVs at the retreat, you may park in the RV area on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (Oct. 17-20). A three-night minimum stay required. The RV sites are rustic. There is no sewer hook-up or dump station. Some sites only have 50 amp electric plugs. We recommend you bring a 50 to 30 amp converter plug in case it’s needed. There are only six sites and they are not level front to back. This should not be a problem for trailers, but may be challenging for vehicles. Alternatively, you may “dry camp” by parking your RV in the chapel parking lot and use the dorm bathrooms and showers for free – no reservation needed – no minimum stay. See RV parking slot rates at FEES. Don’t own an RV? You can rent one and have it delivered to the retreat. Go to Campers4Rent.com. Back to Lodging Options…
Dorms
We will have several dormitories available this year. These are bunkhouses with a number of beds placed in an open area. Each dorm has bathroom and shower facilities. There will be different dorms assigned to females and males. Additionally, there are two counselor rooms with two bunk beds (four beds total) each in every dorm with a shared private bathroom between the counselor rooms. We also will have four rooms in the Ponderosa (women only) and Chaparral (men only) available for rent with three bunk beds (six beds total) in each. Please note that the lobby areas of the Ponderosa and Chaparral will be used as classrooms during the day. The beds for all of these lodging choices are twin size and you are required to bring your own bed linen and/or sleeping bags, pillows, and towels. See dorm rates at FEES. Dorm beds and the counselor rooms may be reserved for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (Oct. 17-20). Back to Lodging Options…
Motel Rooms
We have three motel complexes on the grounds available to our students — the Barn, the Alamo and the Hacienda. Each room can accommodate more than one person, so it makes good sense to try and find a roommate to split your costs. Also, Camp Hoblitzelle has a small number of fold away beds, so you will need to reserve one early and provide bedding for it. Email us for this.
The Barn
This complex is the motel closest to the Music Conservatory where many of the classes will be held and was recently renovated. There are two kinds of rooms. About half of the rooms contain two twin beds are all located upstairs. The remaining rooms have two queen beds in each. All rooms have full bathrooms. Both require a four-night minimum reservation. Linens, pillows and towels are provided. There is a large meeting room, a kitchen and a laundry room. See Barn rates at FEES. Rooms may be reserved for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (Oct. 17-20).
The Alamo
This motel-style unit offers 16 rooms. Each room contains two queen-size beds, one twin Murphy bed, a private bath and linens. A central lounge area features a fireplace, chairs, sofa, big screen TV and kitchenette. This complex is across from the dining hall and a great facility for families. Minimum four-night reservation required. See Alamo room rates at FEES. Rooms may be reserved for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (Oct. 17-20).
The Hacienda
This complex contains our most comfortable motel rooms. Each room has a king-size bed and private bath. Linens, pillows and towels are provided. There is a wonderful sunken den with television and a kitchen. Minimum four-night reservation required. See Hacienda room rates at FEES. Rooms may be reserved for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (Oct. 17-20). The photos below are: room with king size bed, sunken group meeting room, group kitchen/dining room area. Back to Lodging Options…
Cottages
If you are looking for privacy and comfort, we have six regular-sized cottages located throughout the grounds but close to the class buildings. These are wonderfully decorated and are perfect for families or small groups. Each cottage has two bedrooms with one queen-size bed and two twin beds, kitchen, living room area with TV, mini-fridge, microwave and coffee machine. Minimum four-night reservation required. See cottage rates at FEES. Cottages may be reserved for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (Oct. 17-20). Back to Lodging Options…
Red Brick Cottage
Our most comfortable and beautiful lodging at Hoblitzelle is the Red Brick Cottage. Like all of our cottages, the Red Brick has two bedrooms, one containing a king-size bed and the other one queen-size bed and two twin beds. Full bathrooms in each. Also included is a fully-equipped kitchen with a dining area and a large living room area with TV. The master bedroom is spacious with a view of the lake. Finally, there is a large deck surrounding the front of the cottage overlooking the lake. A minimum four-night reservation required. See Red Brick Cottage rates at FEES. It can be reserved for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (Oct. 17-20). Back to Lodging Options…
Our TWO Official Retreat Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Midlothian Conference Center
Address: 3 Community Circle Drive, Midlothian, Texas 76065
Hotel Phone: (469) 672-8760
Note: Please use the button below to reserve rooms and do NOT call the Marriott 800-number or the general web as the O’Flaherty rates are not available through those means.
PLEASE NOTE: After clicking the button below, be sure and enter your dates in the form’s date field or you will get a “No Rooms Available” notice when you hit “Check Availability.” The default dates shown are not correct.
Group Rate: $129.00 for single king or two queens. Continental breakfast included on October 18th, 19th and 20th. You must reveal the number of guests in your room when making your reservation and update before arrival. Your credit card will not be charged until you check in. Parking is free, and we will have a shuttle bus going to and from this hotel and the camp. To book a room, click on the button above to be taken to the Marriott reservation portal for the O’Flaherty Retreat group. If you are unable to book a room online, email offcamp-lodging@oflahertyretreat.org. This rate ends on September 16th, 2019. Back to Lodging Options…
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Cedar Hill, TX
Address: 409 N Clark Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Hotel Phone: (469) 575-0221
Note: Please use the button below to reserve rooms.
Group Rate: $94.00 for single king or two queens. Full hot breakfast included on October 18th, 19th and 20th. Your credit card will not be charged until you check in. Parking is free, however, we will NOT have a shuttle service from this hotel and the camp. To book a room, click on the button above to be taken to the Marriott reservation portal for the O’Flaherty Retreat group. If you are unable to book a room online, email offcamp-lodging@oflahertyretreat.org. This rate ends on October 1st, 2019. Back to Lodging Options…
Other Hotels
Americas Best Value Inn Midlothian
This hotel is the only other hotel in Midlothian besides our “official” retreat hotel above. The reviews are mixed, but the price is normally cheap.
Address: 220 U.S. 67 Frontage Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065
Phone: (972) 775-1891
Hampton Inn & Suites Waxahachie
Address: 2010 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone: (972) 923-0666
Fairfield Inn & Suites Waxahachie
Address: 2020 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone: (972) 937-8886
Comfort Suites Waxahachie
Address: 31 RVG Plaza, Waxahachie, TX, 75165
Phone: (469) 517-1600
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Mansfield
Address: 1480 US Highway 287 North, Mansfield, Texas 76063
Phone: (817) 473-27000
Trip Advisor
If lodging cannot be reserved on campus or our official hotel or those above, here is a link to listings of other hotels through Trip Advisor: Link to Mansfield Hotels | Link to Waxahachie Hotels. We do not provide shuttles to any hotel in the area except the Courtyard by Marriott Midlothian Conference Center. Back to Lodging Options…