Sanctuary
A quiet, Christ-centered haven for one weary traveler at a time.
Service
Decades in Bible translation shape our simple, servant-hearted hospitality.
Stillness
Solo occupancy, smoke-free and pet-free, protect health and deep rest.
Peaceful Retreat in Duncanville, Texas
WELCOME TO ETHAN'S RETREAT
Ethan’s Retreat offers peaceful accommodations for solo travelers seeking rest, reflection, and quiet comfort in Duncanville, Texas. From private suites to a standalone home, every stay is thoughtfully prepared by our family. Rooted in decades of ministry, our retreat was created to share genuine hospitality, faith, and a welcoming place to renew.
Spaces Designed for Quiet Comfort
THOUGHTFULLY PREPARED
Every accommodation is thoughtfully prepared to provide comfort, privacy, and a peaceful atmosphere for solo travelers. From spacious living areas to practical amenities and quiet surroundings, each suite encourages meaningful rest and reflection. Whether staying for one night or several, you'll find a welcoming space designed to help you slow down and recharge.
A Legacy of Service and Hospitality
ROOTED IN FAITH
For more than thirty years, our family has served with Wycliffe Bible Translators, embracing hospitality as a meaningful part of that calling. Ethan’s Retreat reflects those same values, welcoming every guest with thoughtful care, genuine kindness, and a peaceful place to rest while sharing the faith, purpose, and story that continue guiding our family.
"Be hospitable to one another"
- 1 Peter 4:9
Our Heart
A quiet, faith-filled refuge for solo Christian travelers.
Faith Sanctuary
Family Story
Flexible Stays
Quiet Safety
Peter and Molly
Peter and Molly have dedicated over 30 years to Wycliffe Bible Translators—a shared calling that began after they met as pen pals 38 years ago. Today, Peter serves as the Director of International Risk Management utilizing a bi-vocational, 'tent-making' approach. After homeschooling their children for over two decades, Molly now enjoys mentoring Ethan through his studies at Dallas Baptist University. Ethan brings an exceptionally warm, outgoing personality to the retreat and genuinely loves meeting new people. Born with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Ethan continues to live life to its absolute fullest, serving as a wonderful inspiration and blessing to our family.
Thirty Years of Serving, One Home at a Time
Our family spent thirty years serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators before we opened Ethan’s Retreat. Nine years ago, we began hosting on Airbnb as a way to support our growing family while we continued that same non-profit work — a kind of tentmaking.
Hospitality and serving others have always been part of our family's ethos, and this retreat grew naturally out of that calling.We carry both grief and gratitude, honoring our son David while walking beside Ethan with NF1. Every suite is prepared for one guest, with prayerful care, so that you can rest, meet with the Lord, and leave strengthened for the next step He sets before you.
David's Memory
David's memory continues inspiring our family through faith, love, and kindness. We invite you to learn how his life remains a meaningful part of Ethan’s Retreat.
Ethan's Journey
Discover Ethan's journey with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and the hope, perseverance, and faith that continue encouraging our family while inspiring others facing similar challenges with courage.
Quiet, Prayerful Space
Each suite is kept calm and unhurried, inviting you to rest, pray, read, and simply be.
Family
Our years in ministry and Bible translation shape an honest, faith-centered welcome for every solo guest.
Suites
Choose between kitchen, kitchenette, or simple room setups that support short stays and longer retreats.
Servant Hospitality
We quietly care for details so you can rest, reflect, and meet with the Lord in peace.