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Pre-Marital Retreats

Learn more about our pre-marital retreats for couples who are considering marriage, engaged, or recently married.

Pre-Marital Retreat Overview

Retreat Description

The WinShape Pre-Marital Retreat is designed to help engaged couples and those considering engagement build a strong foundation for a successful Christian marriage.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • A weekend away to focus on your relationship and reflect on what marriage preparation is all about 
  • The chance to connect with other couples in a similar season of life 
  • Clarity around the next steps in your relationship 
  • Strategies for communicating effectively, managing conflict well, and creating healthy boundaries 
  • Tips to have productive discussions regarding finances, family members, and intimacy in your relationship 

NOTE

  • Our Marriage Prep pre-marital retreat is designed for couples who are seriously dating, considering engagement, engaged, or recently married within the last six months. Couples married longer than six months are encouraged to attend The First Five or Intimacy 101. 
  • Couples who are not yet married will be given separate lodging rooms. 
  • Each couple in attendance will receive a notarized premarital educational certificate. Bonus—some states give couples a discount on their marriage license when they present this certificate. 

Retreat Cost
$340 per person (unmarried) or $620 per couple (married)
(ALL APPLICABLE TAXES INCLUDED)

Includes lodging for two nights, meals, and programming

The Retreat Experience

Located at the beautiful WinShape Retreat campus in Rome, Georgia, we’re here to help you be focused and fully present with your significant other. Experience abundant hospitality, space to breathe, and intentional moments that will build a strong foundation for your marriage.

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Lodging

At WinShape pre-marital retreats, unmarried couples will receive their own individual rooms. Free of distractions and located within refurbished, historic dairy barns, each room provides a respite from the hurries of everyday life.
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Dining

Included in your registration, our meals are carefully selected and prepared by our on-staff chefs. Additional snacks and drinks are included throughout your stay.
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Activities

Alongside hearing pre-marital content, you'll also have the chance to explore and experience both active and restful activities all throughout our 27,000 acre campus.

David & Kristi's Story

After an unexpected season of suffering, David and Kristi Platillero found hope and a strong foundation for their marriage through attending a WinShape Pr-Marital Retreat.

“After Prepare to Last, I felt a lot more confident and at peace knowing that God created [marriage], and it’s meant to work.”

Retreats fill quickly. Register now to secure your spot.

Have Questions?
We Have Answers.

View our FAQ using the button below or call our Customer Experience Team at wsm@winshape.org.

“Thankful for a restful & impactful weekend preparing for our marriage to last.”

Savannah Anders

@savlanders

““holy ground” + @winshapemarriage = truly incredible! 🙌 Thankful for a weekend full of rest, learning, growing, worship, and fellowship.”

Emmy Patrick

@emmypatrick

“Had the best time at Winshape Marriage retreat Prepare to Last! 3 days of intentionality, learning, and community ✨ ”

Emma Domingo

@emmapd_8

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