The Power of Marriage Retreats for Every Stage of Life

A Christian marriage retreat is a guided getaway that helps couples grow closer to each other and to God through worship, teaching, prayer, and relationship-building activities. A marriage retreat in Virginia at WCRC, couples experience rest, renewal, and reconnection in a peaceful, faith-filled environment in southeastern Virginia.

Marriage retreats provide a space for couples to reconnect with each other, allowing them to reflect on their relationships and deepen their connection with God throughout the various seasons of life. Taking time apart from daily routines gives couples space to rest, gain clarity, and renew their commitment to each other.

Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center’s marriage retreats benefit couples at every stage of the journey, from newlyweds to those celebrating decades together.

Couples can also benefit from a larger group setting, which includes worship and teaching times, as well as opportunities for prayer, rest, and fellowship. Focused time in worship and prayer helps couples grow closer to God as well as to each other.

You want couples to leave feeling refreshed, encouraged, and more committed to their marriage journey.

When planning a Christian couples retreat in the Mid-Atlantic region, consider these essential features:

You want a retreat center that offers natural surroundings, allowing couples to walk, pray, and have space for personal reflection. And you want activities that allow couples to laugh and have fun together.

When planning a couples retreat in Virginia, you also want to come back together for group activities, whether that’s popcorn bonfires, canoeing and kayaking, hayrides, and team-building games that help couples work on communication skills and trust in each other.

WCRC offers the ideal setting for marriage retreats of all ages. We offer comfortable lodging, delicious buffet-style meals, ample meeting spaces, and engaging activities that foster connection and intimacy during a couple’s retreat in Virginia.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to planning a Christian marriage retreat. Marriage retreats should focus on relationships, love, connection, communication styles, and conflict resolution. Yet, they also need to cater to all life stages, from newlyweds to older married couples.

At WCRC, we want couples connecting to keep their marriages alive and strong. We also understand that each season of marriage benefits with time alone together. For example, we can help you plan a marriage retreat for busy parents who want to reconnect with each other or for long-time couples seeking spiritual renewal.

Retreats hosted at WCRC offer a peaceful environment for emotional and spiritual renewal, allowing couples to focus on strengthening their love, trust, and living out God’s design for marriage.

Our expert planners and friendly staff will help you plan every detail of your Christian marriage retreat. You have numerous options available, including meeting rooms, accommodations, and activities, each tailored to meet the goals and desires of your retreat.

Your group will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of fun and exciting activities. We offer a range of outdoor activities tailored for couples, including team-building games, zip lines, canoeing and kayaking, popcorn bonfires, archery, and other engaging activities.

Additionally, couples can spend the day at nearby attractions such as Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown.

When planning a Christian marriage retreat, you want to keep the following tips in mind:

Our expert planners and friendly staff will help you plan every detail of your marriage retreat, tailoring your retreat package to suit your specific goals and desires.

WCRC welcomes couples in every season of marriage, whether you’re newly married or celebrating decades together. Our team works with retreat leaders to plan sessions and activities that create meaningful and memorable experiences for every couple.

WCRC’s 300 wooded acres on the Tidewater Peninsula in Southeastern Virginia make our retreat center a tranquil oasis with canopied forests for hiking and open fields for games and gatherings.

Couples will be able to unwind as they interact with the natural environment, allowing them to experience God’s creation in all its splendor. The serene environment also provides space for emotional and spiritual renewal for couples.

We also offer guided activities and recreation for your retreat, designed to foster connection, teamwork, and enjoyment. Guided activities include:

Our comfortable lodging, some with views of the woods, accommodates couples, including those requiring handicap-accessible accommodations. We offer modern hotel-style lodging, cozy cottages, and rustic cabins for couples to choose from while they stay at WCRC.

Couples may enjoy buffet-style dining prepared by our food services staff, who manage meals during your marriage retreat. We accommodate most dietary restrictions. Or you can choose to make some of your meals in our lodging options with kitchens.

Our comfortable meeting rooms will provide the ideal atmosphere for group sessions, while also offering spaces for couples to pray and reflect on what they have learned during the session.

Contact WCRC today to start planning a Christian Marriage Retreat experience that couples in your community will never forget.