Marriage Retreat for Military Couples - March 13 - 15, 2026

$0.00 $1,050.00

Speakers: Dr. David and Terri Sumlin . Info on speakers see: marriagelifeministries.com

Step away from the mission… and reconnect with the one who matters most.

This powerful weekend retreat is designed specifically for military couples who need time to reconnect, reset, and rediscover oneness in their marriage.

Value: $1,050+ per couple

Marriage Getaways like this often cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.
This event is being provided as a donation by our guest speakers, David and Terri Sumlin.

Location: Sheraton Metairie – Galleria 2 Ballroom
A generous donor has prepaid 20 rooms for the first 20 couples on a first-come, first-served basis. Once these are gone, Group rate rooms are $159/night.

You may still attend and commute from home if rooms are no longer available. We are expecting a sellout event — sign up ASAP.

FRIDAY EVENING – Reconnect

Hotel Check-In

6:30 – 6:45 PM – Welcome & Introductions
6:45 – 8:30 PM – Session 1: Falling Back Into Like with One Another

SATURDAY – Restore Oneness

8:30 – 9:30 AM – Session 2: Discovering God’s Design for Oneness
9:30 – 9:45 AM – Break
9:45 – 12:30 PM – Session 3: Disarming the Threats to Oneness

12:30 – 1:15 PM – Lunch on your own (Couples dine together)

1:15 – 3:15 PM – Self-Guided Intimacy Stations

3:15 – 4:30 PM – Session 4: Unlocking the Art of Sensual Intimacy

4:30 – 7:00 PM: Free Time & Date Night Dinner (or 5:30 PM - 7 PM Pizza Party)

Optional— changed

7:00 - 9:00 PM - Go have a lovely dinner with your spouse!

SUNDAY – Reclaim What Was Lost

8:30 – 11:30 AM – Session 5: Reclaiming Surrendered Oneness

Who Should Attend?

Couples who want intentional time together to re-connect and invest in the health of their marriage.

Reserve your spot now.

Invest in the one relationship that carries you through every mission.

POC: Chaplain D. Guiffreda

Click Register to put this “no cost to you” item in the Cart. Please make sure to click on your “Cart” (located in the right upper corner between Login and Help Now) to complete the information upload… You must check out completely to truly register. Note that your expenses have been covered by a generous donor so there will be no charge for this event.

Since I am not sure that this button works, please ALSO email daniel.guiffreda.1@us.af.mil and inventmd2@gmail.com

Put 159 Retreat as the subject line.

In the Email Body tell me 1. I would like to request a free room if any are still available. or 2. I will commute from my home. 3. I am only able to come to the Saturday Night Pizza Party at 6 PM and Date Night Marriage and Parenting talk. If so, I will be coming alone or bringing a guest, and choose Cheese / Pepperoni / Veggie?

And tell me names of the husband and the wife in this format: last name, husband first name and wife first name: Doe, John and Jane

Thanks!

Note: This is NOT the same program as Strong Bonds.

We understand that some members may be hesitant because they previously attended Strong Bonds and were not impressed.

However, several members from the 159th attended this retreat in Florida in February — and they were blown away. Their feedback was clear:

“This is completely different — and so much better.”

Couples with strong marriages reported enjoying each other more, with deeper communication and renewed appreciation.
Couples who felt they were on the brink of divorce experienced powerful breakthroughs and real hope.