A place for reflection, discernment, and imagining what’s next.
We offer self-guided and facilitated experiences for inspired time apart.
This is not just a place to stay. It’s a place to slow down, listen, and reorient.
Whether you’re navigating transition or simply needing space to think and be—Vocation House offers a setting designed for rest, inspiration, and creative work.
The Intention
Why Vocation House
We believe that changing our environment awakens imagination, and that clarity and new ideas often emerge on the heels of time away from the everyday. Rhythms of rest and reflection fortify us and offer a needed counter to burnout, anxiety, and restlessness.
Our hope is that your time at Vocation House brings alignment, connection, and renewed presence.
The Guest
Who We Serve
Whether you’re an individual or a team, Vocation House is designed to meet you where you are.
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PERSONAL RETREATS
Anyone needing time apart to slow down and listen. Ideal for individuals, couples or groups up to 4.
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LEADERSHIP & TEAMS
Organizations, companies, and working groups who need space to think and move forward.
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RETREAT LEADERS
For facilitators and retreat leaders looking for a space to augment their experience and deepen their facilitation.
The House
Designed with intention in every detail
Spaces that invite both conversation and quiet
Hospitality that supports without interrupting
Rhythms that allow for rest, reflection, and reconnection
The Property
Perched atop a hill on 30 acres of post-oak savannah just outside Austin, Vocation House at Spencewood offers:
1970’s Victorian-inspired farmhouse (4 bd / 3 bath)
Resilient, large oaks spread across the hills
Pool with outdoor kitchen and shower
Covered porch, two fireplaces, wood paneled library
Fire pit with sunset views
Nature walks down country lanes
4–10 guest capacity
Our Story
The Dake Family
Christian and Haley Dake share a love of wild places, hospitality, and all things green.
Christian, a land designer and steward, is drawn to cultivating beauty and restoration in God’s creation, while Haley, an executive coach to founders and leaders, supports people in discerning vocation, leadership, and personal growth.
Together, they created Vocation House as an expression of their shared vision, a place for rest, reflection, and creative imagination. Their hope is that every person who comes to Spencewood leaves renewed in mind, body, and spirit.
