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A weekend away for your marriage

A relaxed, encouraging weekend for married couples. Your hotel and meals are taken care of, so you can simply enjoy each other.

$100 per couple

Start with what's going right

A Weekend to Love is built on encouragement. It's time to slow down, talk, and enjoy what's already good between you.

It's a journey, from the words you use with each other to the future you build together.

Explore the journey
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Don and Tracey Peterson

Your hosts

Don and Tracey Peterson host A Weekend to Love together. They'll welcome you, guide the weekend and look forward to getting to know you.

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Don is also the author of A Parent Guide: Helping Your Children Raise You!

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If one of you isn't sure yet

A few straight answers before you decide.

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Who is it for?

Any married couple who would like time away to focus on each other. One registration covers you both.

What happens during the weekend?

Unhurried time together, good food and conversation, and encouragement for your marriage, hosted by Don and Tracey. Full schedule to come.

Explore the journey

Is there anything to do beforehand?

A little. After you register, a short checklist walks you through a few simple things to prepare.

When and where is it?

Upcoming weekends are listed below. Venue to come.

Hold your place

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    Choose your weekend

    Pick a date and register. $100 covers you both.

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    Get ready at home

    A few simple things to do before you arrive. We'll walk you through each one.

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    Come away together

    Arrive, settle in and enjoy the weekend. Everything else is taken care of.

$100 per couple

  • Your hotel for the weekend
  • All your meals
  • Hosted by Don and Tracey
  • One fee covers you both

The journey

Over the weekend you'll talk through a few simple ideas together, starting from what's already good between you.

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Words matter

Your words help shape your future together.

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Listen with discernment

Recognize four voices: mind, heart, spirit, and Holy Spirit.

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Marriage assessment

Discover where helpful conversation can begin.

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Identify idols

Recognize what competes for your hearts.

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Roles and responsibilities

Embrace God’s design for your partnership.

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Practice peacemaking

Respond with grace. Choose the high road.

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Create your future

Declare, plan, and build the life you were designed for.

$100 per coupleRegister