Christian Marriage Retreats

There are several components to a successful retreat

The Location Of a Christian Marriage Retreat:

The location is a major concern when planning Christian Marriage Retreats or other retreats such as a Christian singles retreat, or especially a Christian family retreat.

• Find a location that is nearby. Folks get very little time to spend away from home and work. They don’t want to spend most of that precious time traveling to the site. Also take a couple of colleagues to the location to check it out.

The Cost:

The number one concern is always cost. It is important to keep the costs down. A couple, or a family or a single person will consider attending a retreat to repair or enhance their spiritual life but only if they can afford it.

• To keep costs down find an all-inclusive retreat center. One that will include all their meals, have an on-site conference room, and provide recreational activities either free on-site or close by. Again, it is best to go to the retreat center or hotel you may be considering. You want inexpensive but you also want your guests to have a great experience!

• Schedule the retreat in the off season. You will find you can save your clients a lot of money this way and hotels and retreat centers will have great specials going on at that time of year.

The Theme:

Get the attention of your perspective guests with a thought provoking theme. “Three Days to a Better Marriage” or “A Family that Plays Together, Stays Together.” Just a couple of suggestions, not be the best necessarily, but check online or talk to another church that has recently had a successful Christian family retreat or Christian singles retreat for great ideas.

Special Guest Speaker:

Christian marriage retreats, or a Christian singles retreat or a Christian family retreat will attract more attendees with the lure of a well known guest speaker.

It would be ideal if you have someone local in your community or neighboring town that you do not have to spend money on to fly in.

Where do you find all of the above to put together the best Christian marriage retreats?

• Ask a sister church for suggestions sites they have used.
• Look online. The internet is an invaluable source of locations and reviews. Most sites have a website   that is complete with photos of their accommodations and a list of menu options.
• Don’t be afraid to ask about specials.