Marriage Prep

Retreat Description

With both the excitement and stress of considering engagement or planning a wedding, it’s easy for you and your significant other to overlook all that is needed to lay the foundation for a healthy marriage. Whether you’re considering engagement or currently engaged, Marriage Prep is a great weekend for you to learn essential skills beyond the wedding—how to navigate marriage expectations, communication, conflict management, and more.

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 having productive discussions regarding finances, family members, and intimacy in your relationship

Note

Marriage Prep is designed for couples who are seriously dating, considering engagement, engaged, or recently married within the last year. Couples married longer than one year are encouraged to attend Newlywed Weekend.
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

Your Retreat Registration Includes:

Comfortable accommodations featuring a private room with a king-size bed and a private bathroom with a shower and dual sink vanity
Fresh meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, coffee, and desserts (including endless Icedream®) curated by our world-class dining team
Access to the beautiful Berry College campus, dotted by 27,000 acres of peaceful pastures, tree-lined trails, wildlife, and a tranquil lake
Biblically-based and research-informed content designed to propel your relationship forward during the weekend and beyond
Serene spaces to truly unplug and connect with your significant other—time to relax in a hammock, read a book by the fire, play pickleball or ride bikes, and more

Testimonials

a happy married couple taking a selfie in front of a lake and beautiful buildings at a winshape marriage retreat

““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

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

Savannah Anders

@savlanders

How It Works

Choose a Marriage Retreat

We offer a wide variety of Marriage Retreats for couples in any stage of their journey. Browse our retreats and choose the best fit for you and your spouse.

Register Online

Once you've chosen an experience, complete the online registration form to secure your spot. Click here for a helpful video on how to register online.

Strengthen Your Marriage

Attend your three-day weekend getaway at WinShape Retreat, where you’ll remove distractions and draw closer to your spouse and the Lord.

FAQs

Where are you located?

WinShape Retreat is located on the campus of Berry College in Rome, GA, approximately 1.5 hours northwest of Atlanta, GA.

What do we need to bring?

The dress for your retreat will be very casual. Please bring comfortable clothing for the entire weekend, including Sunday morning. We recommend at least one pair of pants, a light jacket, and layers in case of colder weather, rain, etc. During most retreats, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in recreational activities, which require closed-toe/closed-heel shoes (preferably athletic shoes). On Saturday, you’ll have the opportunity to have a professional photo taken by our on-site photographer. If you’d like to bring a nicer outfit you can, though this is not required. Bring all personal toiletries, including any medicines you’re currently taking. You may want to bring a Bible, small book bag, and water bottle. You will not need any money during your stay as lodging, meals, snacks, and programming are included in your registration fee.

Do you provide counseling at Marriage Retreats?

Our Marriage Retreats do not provide time for one-on-one counseling with the speakers or any other staff members. If you feel you may need more in-depth help or your marriage may be in crisis, please contact us using the button below or check out WinShape Marriage Intensives.

Learn More About Marriage Intensives

What does the schedule look like, and will we have free time?

You’ll receive a detailed schedule of the weekend upon arrival, but you can expect breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as sessions in an auditorium type setting. You’ll have free time throughout the weekend, where you’re welcome to explore the beautiful campus on one of the many walking or biking trails. We also have a variety of other activities and games available. You can play pickleball, play disc golf, fish, hike, play board games, read, relax in a hammock, and more! Feel free to bring your own bikes, equipment, and games, but we also have everything you’ll need available for checkout.

What is your reservation policy?

The full amount of the event will be charged to your credit card at the time of the reservation. Once your card is charged, your payment is nonrefundable. If your plans change, your reservation can be transferred to another event within one year of the originally scheduled experience. This must be done at least 30 days prior to the event, or a $75.00 transfer fee will be assessed. If you do not transfer your reservation prior to the event, you will no longer be able to transfer, and all payments will be forfeited.

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After a Marriage Retreat, You’ll Be:

Strengthened in your relationship with the Lord
Renewed in your intimacy with your spouse
Inspired to continue prioritizing your marriage
Encouraged by others walking similar paths
Refreshed and rejuvenated to return home

Retreat Description

Key Takeaways

Note

Retreat Cost

Your Retreat Registration Includes:

Testimonials

Emmy Patrick

@emmypatrick

Emma Domingo

@emmapd_8

Savannah Anders

@savlanders

How It Works

Choose a Marriage Retreat

Register Online

Strengthen Your Marriage

FAQs

Where are you located?

What do we need to bring?

Do you provide counseling at Marriage Retreats?

What does the schedule look like, and will we have free time?

What is your reservation policy?

After a Marriage Retreat, You’ll Be:

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