The 7th annual Great Marriage Getaway is happening on October 18-20, 2024, and we would love to have you there. Just imagine….
A chance to travel with your spouse….to go somewhere….to do something meaningful and memorable.
A peaceful locale up in the mountains...a place that feels romantic and quaint. (Just outside of Asheville, NC.)
A time when the leaves are turning and the weather is cool.
Some time away from your kids! (We love your kids but they aren’t invited. Duh.)
Carefully designed worship/teaching experiences to rediscover God’s big plan for your marriage. (He DOES have big plans for you.) And don’t forget the 20 different breakout options to learn the things you need to focus on.
Guided conversation tools created to help your marriage to thrive. (This is YOUR time away, after all.)
Finally, we will give you plenty of opportunities to laugh, explore, reflect, and dream. Our goal is to make sure the whole thing is a fun and memorable weekend away.
The Great Marriage Getaway is a fun, content-rich, and Biblically-based marriage conference for couples of all ages. It takes place at the Ridgecrest Conference Center just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, and is close to great shopping, plenty of scenic drives/hikes, and The Biltmore Estate.
Registration Information:
Our current Regular Registration price is $249 per couple. (The price will change to our Late Registration price of $279 on September 15.) With all we are planning to build up your marriage, it’s an amazing bargain!
Please note: registration for the event involves two steps. You must register at our INFO for Families/Great Marriage Getaway site (black button below) and then book your room/meal plan at Ridgecrest (orange button below). Your total cost for the event, including registration and room/meals, and depending on your housing choice at Ridgecrest, should be between $550 and $675.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to capacity crowds in 2023, we have added some additional room options at Ridgecrest. If and when Mountain Laurel and Rhododendron fill up, the Pritchell rooms are a convenient and economical option that is likely much better than staying at a local (expensive) hotel in Black Mountain or Asheville. Plus, there’s an additional twin bed available if one of you snores. ;-)
Our Current 2024 Getaway Leadership Team
Tentative Weekend Schedule:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
1:00 p.m. Registration Open
2:30 – 3:40 p.m. Breakout Session #1
4:00 – 5:10 p.m. Breakout Session #2
5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Dinner
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. General Session
8:30 – 9:30 p.m. Stand Up Comedy Hour
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
7:15 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 – 10:10 a.m. Breakout Session #3
10:30 – 11:40 a.m. Breakout Session #4
*Afternoon Free Lunch on Your Own
5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Dinner
6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Vow Renewal in Spillman (optional)
7:00 – 8:20 p.m. General Session
8:30 – 9:30 p.m. A walk to Remember
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
7:15 - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. General Session
11:30 a.m. Dismiss
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Typical Breakout Options:
On Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, you get to choose from 20 different specialized breakout topics so you can focus on the things that your marriage needs most. All of the leaders are all passionate, practical, and fun. We’re still finalizing the content, but here is some of what you can expect:
The Marriage Shuffle: Taking Your Marriage From Good To Great
6 Steps to Seeking and Granting Forgiveness
In-Laws: I Am One or I'm Dealing With One
Reframe Your Pain: What to do When the Worst Occurs
Celebrating Sex in Marriage
The Non-negotiable Fundamentals of Creating an Extraordinary Marriage
Building Your Marriage Within Christian Community
God’s Word Presents: A “New and Improved” Love
Keeping Your Marriage Fresh When You Life is Crazy Busy
Like Night and Day: Understanding and Celebrating Husband/Wife Differences
Identifying (and Eliminating) Things that Undermine Your Marriage
Keys to a Successful Marriage (and the Value of Love and Respect)
Becoming One: How to Find Unity in Your Relationship
How to Create a Simple Map for Your Financial Journey
Making the Most of Retirement by Investing in the Next Generation
Three Absolutes that Extinguish Arguments
What’s Next, Now That It’s Just the Two of Us?
Couples’ Roundtable: A Breakout Where You Choose the Topics