Marriage Life First Responders

Fall Marriage Retreat 2023

About the Marriage Retreat

The purpose of the retreat is for couples to restore, refresh, and strengthen their marriage and RELAX .  Additionally, the retreat is a time to reflect upon the current condition of your marriage and devise plans to ensure your marriage is healthy, growing, and vibrant.

When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 (8:35 AM-2:45 PM)

Location: Ponderosa Retreat & Conference Center (15235 Furrow Road, Larkspur, Colorado, 80118), 719.481.2482

Registration Fee:  The cost is ONLY $79 per couple. This includes four group sessions, a lunch buffet, specialty coffee, snacks, and relevant marriage books. Space is limited to the first 25 couples who register. Registration ends Monday, October 9, 2023.

What We Will Cover

The following are some topics that will
be covered to “Breathe New Life Into Your Marriage.”
Answering the call to serve as a first responder with pride, honor, & excellence
Communicate deeper to gain insight into your spouse’s perspective
Create a state of emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual well-being
Discover the power of unconditional love & forgiveness
Learn the pathway to effective conflict resolution for a win-win outcome
Instill an environment of meeting each other’s need of sexual intimacy
Rediscover the excitement, joy, and comfort in being your spouse’s best friend
Learn strategies to grow in your marriage and serve as a model for other couples

Food, Beverages & Activities

Lunch consists of a salad bar, a variety of entrées, beverages, and desserts.

The Ponderosa is well appointed with a coffee cabin, gift shop, and snack shop.

To discover more about the Ponderosa, and all the activities this majestic retreat-site has to offer please click on the link below:

Ponderosa is 650-acres of year-round retreat and relaxation

Retreat Schedule

  • 8:35 AM – 9:02 AM

    Social/Gathering Time

  • 9:02 AM – 9:25 AM

    Welcome/Ice-Breaker/Marriage L.I.F.E. Assessment

  • 9:25 AM – 12:00 PM

    Sessions – Answering the Call to Serve, Love & Intimacy

  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

    Lunch Buffet & Free Time

  • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

    Group Session – Engage/Break-Out Sessions

  • 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM

    Wrap-Up

  • 2:45 PM

    Retreat Conclusion (Please stay and enjoy onsite activities)

Important Note

This event is open to ALL first responders,
dispatchers, support personnel and chaplains.

All registrations are completed via PayPal are non-refundable due to Ponderosa Retreat & Conference Center contractual obligations.

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