I don’t have to tell you that prices are going up everywhere. And, unfortunately, that includes the price of lodging in Ruidoso coming into the summer months. Beginning in June we will have to increase the price of our retreats. But you can still book a room at our May Marriage Retreat at the original price of $500 including meals (with the exception of a date night meal), snacks, materials, and lodging.
You’ll get away and hear teaching on some of the most common marriage issues like communication, conflict resolution, and intimacy, and get help understanding yourself and your spouse.
You’ll also enjoy beautiful accommodations and time spent with each other.
My husband and I will be leading the retreat. Mike is a pastor and biblical counselor and I’m a certified biblical counselor. We have been counseling couples for twenty-plus years and, by God’s grace, have seen hundreds of marriages change and grow over the years.
What Other Participants Have to Say:
“We truly believe the Lord placed you in our lives when we needed it most. Thank you so much!”
“Great biblical teaching. There were so many practical suggestions for leading a more God-focused life.”
“Thank you for being such an inspiration, encouragement, and tremendous blessing. Thank you for all that you do.”
“You helped us find our way back!”
“Thanks so much for everything you have done for us. You are truly a blessing from God and we praise him for that. We thank you for helping us. May God continue to bless you in your ministry.”
Here are some snapshots from our last marriage retreat. Also, find photos of the lodge at the very bottom.
Retreats include:
Two nights in a beautiful B&B (see photos below) in Ruidoso, New Mexico
All but one meal included (that evening is reserved for a date night)
All materials
Biblically-based marriage sessions
One-on-one follow-up with each couple, if desired
Sessions Include:
God’s Design for Marriage
God’s Design for the Husband
God’s Design for the Wife
How Do We Change & Grow?
The Heart of the Problem
God’s Design for Communication
7 Characteristics of Good Communication
Genuine Intimacy
How to Keep Growing
This is a small group retreat, so space is limited.
If you are coming from out of town, Ruidoso is a 2 ½-hour drive from El Paso, Texas.
Don’t wait. Signup now for our May Marriage Retreat. Just click on the events tab at the top.
Blessings,
Mike & Donna
*We believe in a biblical view of marriage as between one biological man and one biological woman. And while we will meet privately with couples about their particular situation, retreats are open to couples who meet those qualifications. You can read more about a biblical view of marriage and what we believe by clicking the “what we believe” tab.
Donna is a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, writer, and Biblical counselor. She is certified through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. She, also, leads retreats and marriage conferences with her husband Mike.
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