Would You Like a Better Marriage?

A Weekend Away Can Make a Difference

• Has your romance faded?
• Is your marriage in need of new life?
• Are you connecting emotionally with each other?
• Or are you drifting apart?

Next Couples Weekend: Friday, Apr. 17, 2026 - Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026 (English Weekend)

We also offer Spanish-speaking weekends!

Next Spanish Couples Weekend: Apr. 17 - 19, 2026 (held in a different venue from the English weekend)

WHAT ARE YOUR MARRIAGE GOALS?

When you first got married, you probably never envisioned that it would be this hard to get things right. We know, we have been there. Add in your career, children, and extended family, and it is a lot! Are you struggling with communication, conflict & closeness? Do you sometimes feel more like business partners or roommates than lovers and soulmates? Our program provides encouragement, hope, and practical tools to help rebuild your marriage into the one you WANT to have. You will listen to engaging talks from married couples, just like you, who have been in difficult situations and made it through. They can help you navigate the path they traveled to reconnect in their marriage using our program. On the weekend, you will share guided exercises in the privacy of your room that allow you to practice using the skills you are learning. You will take home powerful communication tools that will help you to stay connected for years to come!

Retrouvaille (Retro-vi) is a Three-Phase Program

Our program helps couples face their marriage challenges in a productive and healthy way. It begins with the weekend experience, followed by post-weekend follow up sessions, and ongoing monthly marriage groups offered in person and online, as well.  

Focuses on establishing healthy, meaningful communication to improve your relationship while gaining new insights into yourself as individuals and as a couple.

These follow up sessions focus on the concepts of commitment, love, forgiveness and trust in our relationship as well as exploring our family of origin, intimacy & sexual relationship.

Getting together with other couples on a monthly basis to discuss marriage topics, & learn more communication techniques keeps our marriages on track. Community is where marriages heal and grow.

“... We were in the process of divorce and I felt that I hated my wife. We have already had a (court) hearing. Arguing in the car on the way (to the weekend), I yelled “Turn the car around!”. She then got a call and by the time we got there, I just walked in the door.

(During the weekend) I learned that I still love my wife, and am going to cancel everything, even though we already spent $15,000 on legal fees, I DO NOT REGRET IT!"

What do couples say about our program?

"We had fallen off track and this brought us back together!"

"Now we have the tools to help us communicate better."

"Communication had broken down but this has opened it up in a new way!"

"We re-connected. It was like the spark in our marriage was rekindled!"

"I almost didn't come, but I'm glad I did. It is like a new beginning."

"We have been struggling for many years but now we feel hopeful."

"I feel inspired by this new communication tool. We are on a road to a better place."

"Before our weekend I had trouble even picking out a greeting card for my husband's birthday, Father's day, or our anniversary. When I read them I knew I didn't mean any of the words written on those cards. Now when I read those cards I want to buy all of them! That is how this program has affected our marriage."

"We have been living separately for over 6 months. We wanted to figure out how to rebuild our marriage and we are slowly doing that using this program."

"This weekend we got to put the brakes on our life and share our feelings without judgment."

"We learned how to share our feelings and how it can lead to healing in our marriage."

"This weekend we talked about us and not just the kids, or other household stuff."

"After experiencing this weekend I decided I wanted a new marriage instead of the old one we had...we now have the tools to do that."

FAQ Here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions:

What time does the program start?

We ask couples to check in to the hotel by 7pm and check in with us between 6:30 and 7:30 in front of the conference room. We start the program promptly at 8pm. We do try to wait for everyone to arrive so please be considerate of others so that we can start on time.

What time does the program end?

We usually wrap up by 4:30pm on Sunday.

Is Food provided on Friday night?

No. Other than the snack table couples contribute to, we only offer coffee, water, and tea on Friday.

We live close to the hotel. Can we commute?

No. Everyone is expected to be at the hotel for the entire weekend. The program works best by separating you from the rest of your life. Even if you live alone, there are phones that ring, dishes to wash etc. that can distract you from the work we are doing over the weekend. We will also be using the rooms for conversations between you and your spouse.

We have a pet that we can't leave alone for the weekend. Can we bring them?

No, we do not allow pets to be at the hotel. Please secure pet care for the entire weekend.

Can we bring our children?

No, we do not allow children to be at the hotel. Please secure child care for the entire weekend.

We have special dietary needs. What can we expect?

The hotel only provides a buffet breakfast. We will need special requirements at time of registration and will do everything possible to accommodate special dietary requests. If you have a severe allergy, please consider bringing your own food as a back up. All rooms have refrigeration.

What does the weekend schedule look like?

This weekend is a chance for you to concentrate solely on your relationship. We don't provide a schedule because we want you to relax and focus on what we are teaching and not concern yourself with what is coming next.

Will we have a chance to use the gym or pool?

This is an intense working weekend and there will be no time for leisure activities.

What does Retrouvaille mean? How do you say it? 

Retro-vi is a unique term that describes the happiness of meeting someone that is very dear to you after a long time.

What should we bring for the snack table?

We provide a snack table. You are welcomed to bring your favorite pre-packaged snack to add to the table if you choose, but if is not required. If you do choose to bring a snack, please bring non-refrigerated, pre-packaged snacks, as they will only be stored on a table.

Is the Registration fee non-refundable?

We are a non-profit ministry and we plan our weekends based on having enough couples to fulfill our contracts and spread the costs of holding a weekend. If you can not attend and give us 2 weeks notice we can refund your fee. After that point, we can usually move you to another next weekend we have scheduled. Also, we know some of you will decide in the upcoming weeks that you don't need this program because things are getting better or you may get cold feet, Trust us, this is common. Many couples who cancel call back a few months later and say they want to reactivate their registration! If you are registering, you should make attending a priority. Statistics show that most couples wait up to 6 years to get the help they need. Why put off having a better marriage?

Why do you ask for a donation?

We are an all volunteer ministry. We want to keep our program affordable and this way each couple is paying for their on lodging and food and then donates what they can for the costs of the weekend & post sessions, which include the costs for the clergy and team's training, food and lodging, facilities and materials.