*** COVID19 UPDATE :: Such an unexpected season for us all. On May 4, Branson removed all local restrictions and shows and most attractions are now open. We have been thrilled to host guests again and are working extra hard to ensure that Rivendell continues to be an ideal place for resting safely with your loved ones and team. At our home, you will be isolated from crowds and even neighbors. The cleaning companies we contract with wear gloves and masks and wash, sanitize, and/or disinfect surfaces and bedding. All the information you need is sent to you before your visit, so you won’t have to interact with anyone outside your group or family during your entire stay. When you reserve Rivendell, the home, 8+ acres of woods, and dock are all set apart FOR YOU. No other guests. No other visitors. Just you, your group…and lots of peace. ***

Rest, space, privacy, peace....hiking, cold water fishing, wooded walks, family memories...we invite you to experience our prayer retreat home on a bluff overlooking Lake Taneycomo, Rivendell in Branson.

Ideal for family reunions, staff meetings, retreats, luxurious vacations, golf outings, girls getaways, and those who want to hike and fish by day and relax in a hot tub by night...

Our guests have asked to take our mattresses home, 'borrow' our original art :-), move in permanently...One tween hugged her mom and said, 'I feel like I'm a princess!!'

Golfers rest between rounds near the grill or fireside for a game of chess. Fishermen hike down to the lake to our private dock to catch trout for lunch. Families walk through the woods and roast marshmallows over the firepit. Sun-lovers tan on the deck and then lounge in the hot tub...

No need to worry about thin walls or loud neighbors or traffic noises...or people even knowing where you are! Our address is literally off the map, tucked away within 8+ acres, hidden by trees on 3 sides and Lake Taneycomo on the fourth.

Though just 3.5 miles from Hwy 76, 6 miles from Branson Landing and minutes further to all the fun Branson offers, you may never want to leave once you pull into the garage...

Wake-up in your comfy bedroom (each one has a different theme!) to watch the deer in the morning. Warm-up to winter seated fireside by the Lord of the Rings chess set. Take a nature hike with loved ones. Enjoy laughter with family and friends around a grand dining table, over a game of shuffleboard, table bowling, foosball, arcade games, or with the Wii.

Watch the sunset with a panoramic lake view on one of the decks. Relax in the 8 person hot tub or detox in the 2-person sauna before you say, 'good-night.'

And end the day with a cup of your favorite coffee and a great book from Rivendell's house library as you sink into one of our fabulous chaises and chairs.

Welcome to our retreat home. Every inch is devoted to spiritual rest and renewal.

Welcome to a private haven hidden in the woods on Lake Taneycomo, a cold water fishing lake.

Welcome to a resting space where no one can find you and no one is calling your name.

And if you're still reading...here are five notes for you:

1. Our home is county permit approved with an occupancy up to 20 guests.

2. No amplified music or weddings are permitted because of how sound travels along the lake.

3. The sunset from the dock is well-worth the hike, but please know that it is a moderate hike. Trickier spots have stairs but the waterfront is only accessible via the path through the woods.

4. Our home is now 25 years old and every year we tackle a new project. In 2018, that was a new roof. In 2019, a new heating/air unit. And our focus in 2020 is to refresh the exterior siding and do some landscaping.

5. Please note that our home is in the WOODS on a LAKE in the OZARKS. Dirt paths weave throughout the 8+ acres but if you're looking for a manicured arboretum, please keep looking. However, if you're up for some hiking, love the outdoors, and aren't bugged by bugs, you'll really enjoy exploring Rivendell's acreage! There's 7 park benches to discover, a creek bed to explore, and in the spring there's a little waterfall to find.

Keywords: charm, lakefront, wooded, private home, sauna, hot tub, fishing, hiking, large groups, family reunions, church retreats.