Marriage Retreat
Come away... and rekindle your friendship
**Please Note: Ken is taking a sabbatical from counselling beginning Mid-March 2021.
We will be booking self-guided retreats providing a curriculum, reading material,
and an outline to follow to help you structure your time and reading.
Or you can come and retreat on your own following your own plan.
A time to come away and reconnect with your spouse. . .
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with curriculum by Dr. Ken Neilson
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or on your own
Curriculum Directed Marriage Retreat
*2 nights lodging / curriculum: $300 + tx
...a wonderful retreat for couples committed to each other, who find they are in need of some guidance and tools to help them strengthen their marriage.
Anamcara - a Gaelic word for Soul Friend accurately describes the work of being married. A Curriculum Directed Marriage Retreat will help you explore the importance of friendship in marriage and give you some tools to help you become 'soul friends.' As a specialist in the area of marriage, Ken wants to help you learn how to pay attention and connect, growing a deep friendship.
A Curriculum Directed Marriage retreat with material and guides by Dr. Ken Neilson will give you some tools to re-connect and help you to grow your friendship.
Includes:
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Accommodation in our guest cottage.
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Welcome, Introduction to the curriculum and Q&A time with Ken & Fay
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A suggested outline to help you organize your retreat time together.
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Curriculum which includes activities and handouts to aid in understanding the heart of your spouse.
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Ken's Book: Anamcara - A Way for Marriage
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A map of the area and suggestions for leisure fun
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Access to St. Kevin's Oratory which also houses our extensive library on the topics of marriage, family & spirituality
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Access to all our hiking trails and outdoor chapel
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Lots of unstructured time to enjoy each others company
*length of retreat can be adjusted to your preference.
*If costs are prohibitive for you, please speak with us when you book. Financial help may be available through our Scholarship Fund.
" A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. And the two shall become one flesh." Gen. 2:24
Self Directed Marriage Retreat $ lodging only
...for couples in good shape looking for a nice romantic getaway on their own.
This retreat can be as short as one day or as long as you like.
Includes:
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Overnight accommodation in our Guest Cottage.
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Welcome, Introduction and Q&A time with Ken & Fay
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Suggestions for connection, and great reading material
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A map of the area and suggestions for leisure fun
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Access to St. Kevin's Oratory which also houses our extensive library on the topics of marriage, family & spirituality
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Access to all our hiking trails and outdoor chapel