A marriage retreat with us at Bethesda House is a unique experience.  After being married and in Christian leadership for over 30 years, we understand the unique challenges of marriage and ministry.  We are safe, non-judgmental and share out of our own brokenness and with the things that have made a difference in our lives, marriage and ministry.  We are not licensed counselors, but coaches, teachers, and mentors.  We generally work with one couple at a time, coming alongside of them to enrich their marriage through biblically based personal coaching and equipping in practical relationship skills.  It is custom designed to you as an individual couple based on your present needs and hopes.  Through communication ahead of time and questionnaires we ask you to fill out, we pray, discern, and craft a special retreat for you.  We start with a basic structure and schedule; then are open to adjusting as God leads or as your needs and desires change while here.

Length – We suggest that the best time frame is 4 nights / 5 days because this gives you time for travel, to relax and enjoy, rest, be alone with God and one another, and get in some significant time of being coached and depositing into your marriage relationship.  Having said that, we can work within whatever time frame you have, and under special circumstances some stays can be a little longer.

Space – When you are here for a marriage retreat, you have your own private space with a separate entrance, 2 bed and baths, living area, porch and kitchenette.  Check our website for more information.

Meals – We always begin sharing a meal together and some breakfast foods are provided.  We may end up sharing another meal, however most meals are not included and are on your own.

Cost – As a non-profit religious organization, we have no set fee for our retreats and space use. We depend 100% on the generosity of our guests and donor friends of this ministry in order to provide you with a comfortable, peaceful space in a beautiful setting where you can connect with God and one another. Our deep desire is that you come and receive R.E.S.T. (Retreat. Encouragement. Safety. Transformation).

We ask you to prayerfully consider your contribution and how you can assist in continuing the ministry of Mark and Pam at Bethesda House.

Please ask about our suggested donation guidelines.

Here is the process – After our initial connection, we can work to set dates and a brief phone call with the 4 of us where we will share a little bit of our story and answer any of your questions.   After that, we will send out our questionnaires and ask you to return them by a couple weeks before your retreat.  As we get closer to the time, we will finalize details together.  Feel free to email or call at any point with concerns or questions.

Please note that our schedule fills up very quickly so don’t hesitate to check in about possible dates.