The Retreat is a lush gated golf community situated on approximately 3000 acres near Cleburne about 30 miles south of Fort Worth and 55 miles from downtown Dallas.   The developer is Double Diamond and they are recognized throughout the resort industry for developing first class communities known for their challenging and scenic golf courses, numerous amenities, beautiful landscaping, and high customer service standards.  From Texas Outside's perspective they have met and exceeded their standards at The Retreat. 

One of the major attractions of the Retreat is their 7200-yard golf course that winds its way among the live oaks, rolling hills, limestone cliffs, and rugged scenic terrain. The Retreat golf course is one of the best golf courses in Texas with a Texas Outside rating of 9.3 – read the review of this magnificent course in the golf section of Texas Outside. 

Complimenting the golf, The Retreat offers tennis courts, swimming pools, a fitness center, playground, and driving range.  Plus stocked fishing lakes and parks and a network of greenbelts and hiking trails.  The new 25,000 square foot clubhouse will offer upscale and casual food, picturesque views of the countryside, and one of the best pro shops around.  

The lots at The Retreat are situated in secluded hill terrain with 100 year old live oak trees, rolling hills and deep valleys, 100 limestone cliffs, and spectacular views of the Brazos River Valley and surrounding countryside.   The first phase of the development of over 1100 lots is just about sold out.  In 2006, another phase of the development will open with one to three acre lots.  This section of the development backs up to, and provides access to the Brazos river (offering some of the best skiing and wake boarding water in Texas!) that leads into Lake Whitney.  Lots start at $30,000 and are going quickly in this first class golf community.   

Some of the other Double Diamond golf communities include: The Cliffs at Possum Kingdom (read the review of this Golf Digest 4.5 star resort), White Bluff Resort on Lake Whitney (home of the Texas State Open and 36 holes of great golf -- read the review of the White Bluff golf courses), and Eagle Rock Resort in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania.

Contact Jason Whitley at 817 241-5710 and he will be happy to provide you with a tour of the property