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: Masks are not required, but you may wear one at your discretion to accommodate any health concerns you may have.
Each couple may be assigned to a small group for breakout sessions, giving you the opportunity to explore additional topics and engage more personally 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 –
Please plan to silence your ringer and/or power off your phone during sessions to minimize disruptions to the program.
Kindly limit calls and texting to breaks, mealtimes, and after the sessions have concluded.
Married Lovers Retreat has a block of rooms reserved at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa for the marriage retreat.
Couples will be assigned rooms by the resort. Upon arrival, please check in first at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa front desk. Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (MLR Dream Package) and Friday, April 10, 2026 (MLR Signature Package).
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, please plan to check out by 11:00 a.m.
The marriage retreat concludes at 1:00 p.m. On Sunday morning, you will be asked to pack and store your luggage in your vehicle during our morning activities.
Guest room amenities can be found on the hotel’s website.
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.
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.
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.
Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather.
Weekend attire is casual (e.g., jeans, khakis, slacks, skirts, sweaters, shirts, blouses, or tops).
You are welcome to dress up for Sabbath (Saturday), but it is not required. You may also want to pack a swimsuit if you plan to enjoy the pool or hot tub.
Below are a few items you might want to bring along for the weekend:
The resort provides several meals as part of your retreat registration: Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, and Sunday breakfast. Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Friday evening’s meal is not included. Couples are encouraged to enjoy dining in the Lake Geneva area on Friday night.
On Saturday evening, you have several options. Couples may dine at one of the restaurants at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, enjoy a meal in their room, or explore other dining options in the Lake Geneva area.
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.
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DATE |
SUNRISE |
SUNSET |
WEATHER FORECAST |
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THUR, April 9th |
7:30 am |
5:39pm |
Partly Cloudy |
49° / 32° |
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FRI, April 10th |
7:33 am |
5:40 pm |
Partly Cloudy |
49°/ 33° |
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SAT, April 11th |
7:34 am |
5:39 pm |
Partly Cloudy |
49° / 32° |
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SUN, April 12th |
6:36 am |
4:38 pm |
Partly Cloudy |
48° / 32° |
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