About
Spiritually thriving and awakening growth
We want to welcome you to the Stag Ranch. STAG stands for Spiritually Thriving and Awakening Growth. Stag Ranch is designed to be a place of refuge, retreat, and recharge for leaders who are being suffocated by the every day grind. It is a place where you will be able to catch your breath, experience rest and reboot as you head into your next season. Whether you are looking for adventure or just want to relax and unplug, our retreats are designed for each of your personal needs.
At Stag Ranch your comfort is our priority. Stag Ranch is located in the Wildlife Mecca of the North West Hill Country in Texas. The lodge offers five star rustic comfort with all the amenities of modern living - perfect for you to refresh and recharge. Perfectly located near many activities for you to experience, such as four fishing ponds on the property, hunting on and off of the ranch, fly fishing the famous Brazos river, golfing the Cliffs PGA Championship course at Possum Kingdom Lake, or just a good old fashion fire pit hang with spectacular scenic views of Texas. Whatever your needs are, there is an accommodation for you.
Enjoy gourmet cuisine by our onsite Executive Chef, Chef Jose Jimenez. Each hand crafted meal is guaranteed to satisfy your dietary desires, paired with an upscale organic dining experience.
What’s included?
Lodging
At Stag Ranch your comfort is our priority. The lodge offers 5-star rustic accommodations with all of the amenities of modern living.
Activities
From night vision hog hunts, to private water fishing, Stag offers the ultimate outdoor experiences to our guests. Come enjoy golf, on-site hunting, shooting, and more. You can also just take in the scenic views on the property. Whatever your needs are we have a trip for you.
Equipment
No matter your experience level, Stag Ranch will provide all of the equipment you will need during your stay. Personal outerwear, and/or hunting & fishing gear is encouraged but not necessary.
Gourmet Dining
Come enjoy gourmet cuisine by our onsite Executive Chef, Chef Jose Jimenez. Each hand crafted meal is guaranteed to satisfy all of your dietary needs, paired with an upscale organic dining experience.
Community
You will have the ability to connect with other great Pastors & Ministry Leaders that are excelling in their ministry careers. Come make lasting relationships that prove to help you both personally & professionally!
Rest
Our goal at Stag Ranch is to help you Spiritually Thrive and Awaken Growth. If you want to rest and relax, there is no obligation to partake in any activities. The property is filled with plenty of space to just be alone, nap or sit or pray while soaking in breathtaking views.
Every trip has a full itinerary of activities to partake in but each person has the opportunity to customize their itinerary to fit their specific needs.
How it works
From invitation to arrival
Find your trip
Browse trip types or open the calendar. Each trip lists dates, who it's for, and what's included.
Apply
Fill out the application for that trip. The questions are specific to the trip — licenses, gear, skill level, travel, dietary needs.
Get confirmed
Our team reviews applications and follows up with confirmation, travel details, and a packing list.
Come to the ranch
We handle lodging, meals, guides, and transportation from the airport. You just show up.
Who we host
- Lead pastors and their spouses
- Full church staff teams on vision trips
- Partners who fund the mission
- Potential partners exploring the work
- Friends of God Behind Bars and invited guests
