Renovation Marriage Weekend Retreat
Dallas, TX - July 10-12, 2026
You can have a better marriage.
Are you and your spouse living like roommates? Do conversations about issues deteriorate into arguments? Are you trying to recover from an affair or to find a way back from separation? You’re not alone.
Our unique weekend intensive workshop will enable you to:
repair damage and change negative patterns
break the cycle of conflict and re-establish your relational connection
find healing and hope in even the toughest of situations
We understand what you’re going through. No matter how dejected you may feel, you can save your marriage. Our proven process will give you the tools to move forward with healed hurts and a personalized plan for lasting change. We’ve helped over 95% of couples in serious distress find healing and hope. In addition, 99% of participants recommend the program to others.
1: Register for a workshop.
Register today if you identify with any of these:
Recovering from an affair
Hoping to improve communication & intimacy
Wanting to overcome roommate syndrome
Engaged and/or unmarried and preparing for the future
2: Complete the assessment.
Before you arrive, you’ll complete a quick confidential assessment to:
Identify your needs
Pinpoint current barriers to communication and intimacy
3: Renovate your marriage.
Attend the workshop and get the tools to:
Change negative patterns and repair damage
Make relational progress faster and more effectively than weekly counseling
Move forward with a personal plan for lasting change
Where: Sheraton Dallas Hotel by the Galleria, 4801 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75244•(972) 661-3600
When: Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM to Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Registration: $500/couple (normally $750) and includes 9 facilitated sessions and coaching support. Hotel accommodations and food not included. Registration can be paid in full or in 5 monthly payments.
Hotel group rate: When booking your room at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel by the Galleria, use this link for our special affordable group rate of $139/night (which includes parking and a breakfast buffet that isn’t normally included).
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Seriously. If you think the weekend wasn’t helpful for your marriage, we’ll refund the full cost of your registration.
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What’s the format?
All sessions are done in a group meeting room and you're given assignments to go and do together on your own. This allows you to begin putting the tools into practice and taking steps toward healing the hurts. While the sessions are in a group setting, there is no public disclosure of sensitive matters. You’ll have the option of meeting privately with a marriage coach for assistance with the Saturday evening restoration activity.
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Does it work?
In traditional weekly marriage counseling, the start-and-stop of hour-long sessions can make it difficult to get to root issues. Our distraction-free weekend offers you the gift of uninterrupted time, which allows you to cover the groundwork equivalent of six to nine months of counseling. We’ve helped over 95% of couples in serious distress find healing and hope. In addition, 99% of participants recommend the program to others.
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What makes Renovation Marriage different?
All of our communication tools, relational assessments, and aftercare coaching are rooted in biblical principles. Our therapists are also grounded in research-based methods. The result is a process that is both clinically sound and theologically solid. Our weekend facilitators are skilled at navigating serious issues. They share personal examples you will relate to and make the content easy to apply.
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Who should attend?
While anyone can benefit, our weekend Christian retreats are designed especially for couples who want to improve their marriage. The workshop is just as valuable for engaged and unmarried couples. We help couples repair their relationships from issues ranging from lack of communication and the stress of raising kids to loss of intimacy and recovery from infidelity. Even spouses who come reluctantly experience breakthroughs on a consistent basis.
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What’s the schedule?
We begin the workshop at 7:00 PM on Friday and finish around 9:00 PM. On Saturday we’ll start at 9:00 AM and end around 3:30 PM. Then on Saturday evening, couples will work through the restoration project, which typically takes 1-2 hours. On Saturday evening you’ll have the option of meeting privately with a marriage coach or counselor (at no additional cost). On Sunday, the workshop begins again at 9:00 AM and concludes by 2:30 PM.
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What is the cost of the weekend?
The intensive is $500/couple and includes 9 facilitated sessions and coaching support (meals & lodging not included). Some couples find it helpful to do monthly payments, so we also offer the option to pay $100/month. Financial assistance is also often available when needed. We intentionally keep our rates lower than others to be accessible to everyone.
Let’s get started.
Hear from recent attenders
Check out these “success story” videos from some of our recent participants.
"We’ve had a rocky marriage since our honeymoon. This retreat gave us language to deal with conflict in the moment, so it doesn’t fester and become bigger."
"This conference gave us a lot of tools in the area of communication. We were able to use the tools we learned to forgive each other for a lot of the old wounds."
Reviews
Kelley, teacher
“We are currently separated and haven’t had a clue what to do. This helped us have a hard conversation about forgiveness without defensiveness. Communication was broken down between us. This course was a life saver at a crucial time.”
Jawaun, sales
“We received some amazing tools to help us communicate effectively without going in circles. We were in crisis mode before this weekend. I feel like this program has brought us closer to each other and God.”
Audrey, manager
“We came into this weekend brokenhearted and as a last resort. We were able to focus on each other and tackle some tough issues. We know how to better communicate and I only wish we would have done this sooner! I can never thank you enough as we move forward.”
Ian, factory worker
“We have struggled due to my lack of communication and willingness to show emotion. This weekend provided me opportunities through activities to become better. I’m committed to be a better follower of Christ and to love my wife as a partner, not a roommate.”
Arnette, clinical liaison
“Before this weekend, we had 12 weeks of hell and had separated as ALL of our issues as individuals surfaced. Todd & Erin did an absolutely excellent job. We’re walking away with a practical life-giving plan for our marriage.”
Jeremy, team manager
“There are a lot of problems that turned into bigger hurts because we lacked the conversation structure to acknowledge and address the issues. The format of the ‘healing hurts’ project helped us get past the issues that can be forgiven, and commit to working on those that cannot be forgiven at the moment.”
Katherine, marketing/sales
“I opened my heart towards forgiveness and learned more about my spouse’s needs (and how I could better meet those needs). This program was a great way to pause and refocus on what my priorities should be.”
Schedule for the Weekend
Friday
We kick things off by helping you recognize negative patterns, understand the current stage of your relationship, and find hope for meaningful change within a Christian framework.
6:30 PM - Workshop check-in opens
7:00-9:00 PM - Sessions 1-2
Saturday
We'll spend the day learning practical tools for better communication, understanding each other's emotional needs, and resolving conflicts to achieve true healing and restoration.
9:00-11:00 AM - Sessions 3-4
11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Lunch break (with assigned activity to complete)
1:00-3:00 PM - Sessions 5-6
Saturday evening - Relationship Renovation Project (approximately 2 hours) The two of you will work on a relationship restoration project together. You'll have the option to meet privately with a marriage coach or counselor at no extra cost for additional guidance.
Sunday
You'll start crafting a personal plan to establish new priorities and develop positive habits for your relationship moving forward.
9:00-11:00 AM - Sessions 7-8
11:00 AM-12:30 PM - Lunch break (with assigned activity to complete)
12:30-2:00 PM - Session 9