Rekindling the Hearth: A Joyful St. Valentine’s Marriage Retreat

Our recent marriage retreat was a great success, with 32 couples attending - well beyond our goal of 20. The weekend blended the gift of getting away together with opportunities to learn about building Catholic culture in the home. Couples were enriched by strong, practical talks, and the joy was evident throughout, from shared conversations to the lively dancing that brought everyone together. Feedback reflected this enthusiasm, with one couple calling it the “best marriage retreat we’ve been to — such a great combo of talks, leisure, and couples time!”

A beautiful Valentine’s date night offered couples intentional time to reconnect, rounding out a weekend marked by both renewal and learning. Participants also noted that the retreat was “extremely professional and fostered a warm and welcoming environment to deepen my relationship and build connections with other couples living their Catholic faith.” The response overall was very positive, with the retreat receiving an average score of 9.5/10 on the question, “How likely are you to recommend this event to a friend?” 

The photos below capture just a glimpse of the joy, community, and encouragement that made this retreat such a grace-filled for all who attended.