Couples Retreat

Cedine has two couple’s retreats for 2012. There is one Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27) and one Labor Day weekend (August 31-September 2). This year’s theme is “Marriage-Back to the Basics”.  The speaker for May is Dr Tony Hart (bio).    The speaker for September is Pastor Victor Clay (bio).  Come and be refreshed in the Word and enjoy time together to strengthen your marriage. This could be a life changing time for you!  Our goal is that each couple (a man and a woman who are legally married) grow closer to Christ and to each other.

The retreat begins with registration from 2-6 p.m. eastern standard time. The evening meal (served from 6-7) kicks off the retreat. The weekend will be filled with speaker sessions, workshops, recreation, meals, snacks, fellowship and fun. The retreat concludes with a box lunch noon meal on Sunday.

Accommodations: Our guests are housed in Nash Hall, Grace House, Hance House, Narnia, and cottages.  Bed and bath linens are provided. Couples will be housed in private accommodations.

Specific Housing: To reserve a specific housing unit you must send in the completed registration form along with full payment for each person requesting the unit. Please note housing is assigned as full payment is received. Some units will be reserved as much as a year in advance.

Registration: Please register early as space is limited. In order to be considered registered we need a registration form completed and at least a deposit paid. Check-in is from 2-6 p.m. on the first day of the event. All advance payments are non-refundable.

Transfers: Transfers to another event MUST be made at least 14 days before the conference or retreat. You may transfer payment to an unregistered person if you are unable to attend. No payment may be transferred to a person who is already registered. If you are unable to attend, cannot transfer it to an unregistered person and have not notified us at least two weeks prior to the retreat, your money is not refundable or transferable.

Early Bird Discount!
There is a considerable discount if you pay early. The Early Bird Price is $240 per couple. If you register less than 30 days before an event the charge will be $280 per couple.

Activities: Canoeing, horseback riding (closed toe shoes and long pants required), riflery, archery, boat rides, hay rides, etc... will be available according to the season and weather.

Correspondence Courses: If you wish to use a correspondence course towards payment for your retreat, you must complete the course and the verses at least one month before your scheduled event. If you have completed a correspondence course you must send in the award check at least two weeks in advance or it may not be honored.  Award checks expire after one year of issue.  The award this year will be $50 per person that has completed a correspondence course.  Awards are contingent on the availability of funds.

WHAT TO BRING: 

• Bible,
• casual clothes,
• comfortable shoes,
• a special outfit for the banquet,
• jacket,
• raincoat,
• toiletry items,
• flashlight.

WHAT NOT TO BRING:  Towels, Sheets, etc…  All linens are provided.

Dress:  Dress is casual with the exception of the banquet on Saturday evening. Because we are a Christian facility we ask that you dress in a God-honoring way at all times. For the banquet Church dress is optional but highly recommended.  Women:  Pants, skirts and shorts should not be too tight, revealing, or short (at least half way to the knee). Dresses and tops must have 2” wide minimum shoulder straps, and tops must be long enough to cover waist.  Men:  Shirts are to be worn at all public places.  Pants/shorts must be comfortable, but not sagging.

Policies: Pets, smoking, and alcoholic beverages are not allowed in any of the buildings.

We reserve the right to reassign rooms to those who have mobility needs even if you have paid in full for that room. NOTE: this is only if absolutely necessary. We make every attempt to house you where you have requested when you pay in full.

Any items found after a retreat will be kept for 30 days.  Please call as soon as possible concerning missing items.