The Crescent Moon Lodge and Retreat Center is a special, spiritual place founded by a woman whose life’s work has been helping people heal, achieve internal peace and realize their true potential.

The name of the lodge is symbolic both personally and professionally to its founder, Dr. Suzanne Hales, a licensed professional counselor, certified Imago Therapist and Jungian analyst-in-training who also founded Counseling and Consulting Associates of North Texas (CCA North Texas) in McKinney. She is also a longtime member of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Hales opened the Crescent Moon Lodge and Retreat Center near the Texas-Oklahoma border to provide a unique place for fellow therapists and counselors to hold workshops, group sessions and retreats. The Crescent Moon Lodge and Retreat Center also welcomes area nonprofits, churches, scout troops, quilters, scrapbooking enthusiasts, corporate retreats, families – or anyone else looking for a serene setting with luxurious accommodations in which to unwind.

The 5,000-square-foot lodge is located on 160 wooded acres that formerly belonged to Dr. Hales’ mother. On the night that Dr. Hales’ mother died, Dr. Hales was sitting outdoors, full of grief.

“In the late hours of the night, the crescent moon appeared just above the tree line, and I knew that I would offer her refuge as a retreat center – a place of healing and comfort for those who would seek beauty in the world of nature,” Dr. Hales explained.

“So the name of this place is the Crescent Moon, because the crescent moon allows enough light for travelers to see the next step, not enough light for the whole journey,” she said.

And, Dr. Hales noted, it is quite a journey – especially for anyone seeking to change their life, find their purpose or realize their full potential. Therapists know that this introspective journey is often slow and sometimes wearisome but always worthwhile. “It’s a journey inward under the light of the crescent moon to find the authentic self,” Dr. Hales said.

Upcoming workshops at the Crescent Moon Lodge and Retreat Center will provide encouragement, support, information and assistance to help clients achieve the life changes they seek. In addition, licensed professional counselors, social workers, therapists and a psychiatrist at CCA North Texas provide counseling, psychotherapy and psychiatric care for adults, children, couples and families.

As Carl Jung said, “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. … Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.”

Amenities include sleeping accommodations for 24, four bathrooms, a large open living area with a stunning oversized stone fireplace, a full kitchen, a wrap-around porch and a hot tub. Visitors enjoy panoramic views, cultivated gardens, a five-acre pond, three docks, a river, catch-and-release fishing, bird and wildlife watching, a stone labyrinth and trails for jogging, hiking and exploring. Farm-to-table group meals prepared by a chef are available upon request.

To make a reservation or obtain answers to any questions, please call 214-926-2074.

About the Crescent Moon Lodge and Retreat Center:

Join us for a retreat into nature. The Crescent Moon Lodge and Retreat Center is a relaxing, tranquil respite for groups, families and friends. The cabin near the Texas-Oklahoma border is intended to provide a peaceful setting for reunions, group events, weddings – or any other gathering for family, friends or colleagues. The Crescent Moon Lodge is also available for vacation rental. The 5,000-square-foot lodge stands on 160 acres of wooded hills in the town of Rattan, Oklahoma. The Crescent Moon Lodge and Retreat Center provides comfort and quiet reflection amid natural beauty. For details, visit  www.crescentmoonlodge.com.

About CCA North Texas:

CCA has provided counseling services to residents from McKinney and the surrounding area for more than 25 years. Founded by Dr. Suzanne Hales, CCA offers a staff that includes licensed professional counselors, social workers, therapists and a psychiatrist who provide counseling, psychotherapy and psychiatric care for adults, children, couples and families. CCA is located at 2750 W. Virginia Parkway, Suite 104 in McKinney. To make an appointment, please call 972-542-8144. For more information, please go to www.ccanorthtexas.com. CCA’s therapy provides encouragement, support, information and assistance to help you in the changes and transformations you seek in your life. We are honored to be a part of your process of change, and we applaud your courage in seeking assistance to make changes in your life.