A typical retreat begins on Thursday afternoon as a handful of ministry couples arrive at our site. Each settles in to their suite, a well-appointed room with its own full bathroom. Then comes the first of eight meals, a delicious family-style dinner (please let us know if you have any food-related concerns), during which each person shares a word that describes the past year and why it was chosen. This launches the sharing and camaraderie which will be the backbone of the rest of the time together.
 
The program that follows from there is intentionally light, with a handful of interactive group sessions designed to help guests remember and reengage with the joy of Jesus in our marriages and ministries. There is content and purpose to it, but the goal here isn't to learn new ideas. The goal is to have meaningful conversations among trustworthy friends that will provide the hope and healing needed to continue participating with our Lord in his work in the world.
 
We build in time for conversations with other couples and also for each couple to have their own conversations in a leisurely setting. If that means walks in the woods and along the river or simply piecing a puzzle together in the living room, we believe the Spirit will accomplish what needs to be accomplished by his powerful presence and your openness.