2027 Marriage Retreat

Join us for a transformative, restful, and amazing weekend spent together as married couples! Our 2027 Marriage Retreat will be hosted at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. We'll be participating in The Cove's annual Marriage Retreat, hosted by award-winning author and speaker, Gary Thomas. SPACE IS LIMITED, so you MUST sign up as soon as possible to guarantee your spot. 

FAQ

How much will it cost? Registration is $300 per couple. Since we must turn in our reservation list a month in advance, we will not be able to refund any cancellations made within 30 days of the event.

What does registration include? Registration includes the entire Marriage Retreat program, all meals at The Cove during the course of our stay, and 2 nights of lodging at a nearby (<5 min) hotel.

What will be doing during the Marriage Retreat? The marriage retreat will include a handful of sessions spread throughout the weekend, with some set-aside down time on Saturday afternoon. Most 3-day retreats at The Cove follow a schedule similar to this template.

What is there to do at The Cove outside of the sessions? Use this link to explore more of The Cove.

How will we organize transportation? Couples are welcome to drive separately to The Cove if they wish, or to carpool together. 

Would I be able to attend without my spouse? Since this retreat is designed specifically for couples, we would ask that only couples who both plan to attend register.

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About Gary Thomas: Gary Thomas is an award-winning author and speaker whose focus is bringing people closer to Christ and closer to others. He is the author of more than 20 books which together have sold two million copies and been translated into more than a dozen languages. These books include When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People; Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?; The Sacred Search: What If It’s Not About Who You Marry, but Why?; and the Gold Medallion award winner Authentic Faith.