GENERAL INFORMATION
Key Times
Thursday, November 14th
- 4:00 p.m. – Hotel Check In (Lover’s Dream Package)
- 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Onsite Retreat Registration
- 5:00 p.m. – Evening Session
Friday, November 15th
- 4:00 p.m. – Hotel Check In (Married Lovers Package)
- 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Onsite Retreat Registration
- 7:00 p.m. – Opening Session
Saturday, November 16th
- 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Morning Sessions
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
- 5:00 p.m. – Evening Session
Sunday, November 17th
- 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Morning Sessions
- 11:00 a.m. – Hotel Check Out
- 1:00 p.m. – Retreat Ends
OUR PROGRAM
The program is designed to promote healthy marriages. Couples are asked to participate in discussions and informal activities. We encourage couples to identify the areas of their marriage they want to build, strengthen and maintain. The program also includes daily worship and a group picture at the close of the retreat.
The agenda is usually divided into four sessions with the first one beginning on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m.; two sessions on Saturday – morning and afternoon; and the final session on Sunday morning.
Onsite Retreat Registration: Retreat packets will be available onsite before our evening/opening session outside our conference room. See the agenda for more details.
NOTE: Covid transmissions rates are currently low. Masks are not required, but may be worn at your at discretion.
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
Each couple has been assigned to a group for small group sessions that allow our couples the opportunity to discuss more topics with our speakers.
Please make every effort to arrive on time for all the group sessions. Program updates and post-retreat presentations will be posted on our website.
Cell Phones – Plan to silence ringers and/or power off your phones during the sessions to minimize any disruptions to the program. Please limit your calls/texting to breaks, mealtime, and after the sessions.
HOUSING
Married Lovers Retreat has a block of rooms reserved at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa for the marriage retreat.
Couples will be assigned to rooms by the resort. Upon arriving at the resort, please check in first to the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa front desk. Check-In starts at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024 (Lover’s Dream Package) and Friday, November 15, 2024 (Married Lovers Package).
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, please be prepared to check out by 11:00 a.m. The marriage retreat ends at 1:00 p.m. On Sunday morning you will be asked to pack and store your luggage in your car during our morning activities.
In Case of Emergency (ICE) – In case of an emergency that involves both you and your spouse, we will contact the person you listed on your registration form. If you listed yourself or your spouse as an emergency contact, please provide us with an alternate person in case of emergency.
If an emergency arises that causes you to leave the retreat, please notify Joe Garnett or another member of our on-site retreat staff.
DIRECTIONS
Lake Geneva is located near the Wisconsin/Illinois boarder. It is about a 1.5 hours drive north of Chicago and about 1 hour 10 minutes north of O’Hare airport.
ACTIVITIES
The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa’s recreational options include golf, pickleball, rock climbing, swimming, indoor waterpark, arcade, mini bowling, mini golf, archery, disc golf, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, tennis, volleyball, spa, paint ‘n sip, and paint-a-piece.
Visit the Grand Geneva’s activities web page for more info.
ATTIRE
Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather.
Attire for the weekend is casual (i.e. jeans, khakis, slacks, skirt, sweater, shirt, blouse or top).
However, you may choose to dress up for Sabbath (Saturday), but it is not required. You may also want to pack a swimsuit for the pool or hot tub.
BRING IT!
Below are a few items you might want to bring along for the weekend:
- Clothing ( i.e. Casual/Business Casual Clothes)
- Swimsuit / Workout clothes
- Medicine (Prescription and Over the Counter (OTC) Medication), if needed. Take as directed by your doctor.
- Toiletries (Shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste and other personal care products)
- Small amount of spending money (Optional – The resort gift shop merchandise and other items available during the weekend)
MEALS
The resort provides several meals as part of the retreat registration: Saturday morning breakfast, Saturday afternoon lunch and Sunday morning breakfast. Please inform us if there are any special dietary considerations and we will do our best to accommodate you.
- Friday evening’s meal will not be provided. Couples are encouraged to enjoy dining in the Lake Geneva area on Friday.
- Saturday evening offers a few options. Couples have the option of dining in one of the Grand Geneva’s restaurants, their room or anywhere in the Lake Geneva area they choose.
The resort rooms amenities include a king size bed, private balcony, small refrigerator, microwave, wet bar, work desk and two-person whirlpool tub in the upgraded bath.
Some individuals choose to bring food or snacks they like to eat between the meals provided by the resort or to take with their medications.
Sunset Calendar & Weather
Below is the sunset table for the weekend of our retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The projected temperature averages for the retreat weekend are below. NOTE: Navigating your way around the resort can be challenging once the sun has set so please keep this in mind when planning your travels.
DATE | SUNRISE | SUNSET | WEATHER FORECAST | ||
THUR, Nov. 14th | 7:30 am | 5:39pm | Partly Cloudy | 49° / 32° | |
FRI, Nov. 15th | 7:33 am | 5:40 pm | Partly Cloudy | 49°/ 33° | |
SAT, Nov. 16th | 7:34 am | 5:39 pm | Partly Cloudy | 49° / 32° | |
SUN, Nov. 17th | 6:36 am | 4:38 pm | Partly Cloudy | 48° / 32° | |