Couples Getaway
Join us for the next Couples Getaway Weekend at The Shack!
Our theme this year:
The Pathway to Deeper Communication
Fall Dates: September 5-7, 2025, and September 26-28, 2025.
Communication and resolving conflict are often listed as the most significant issues that couples struggle with in their marriage. We tend to get stuck in a cycle of accusatory statements, being defensive, lack of listening and understanding.
There are often deeper hidden issues that are in play that hinder us from listening to each other and being vulnerable. We will examine what is really going on beneath the surface in our communication.
We will learn how to communicate in a way where we can feel safe. Why do we trigger each other so easily? How can we become intentionally attuned to our spouse’s needs, fears and what they really need? We will provide practical steps to deeper connection and communication.
HOW TO REGISTER
Step 1
To register, there is a link to choose your room for the weekend you want to attend. This link is through The Shack. Once you’ve registered your room with The Shack, please click on the link in Step 2 to register with BTL. If you have any problems, call Becky at (616) 846-1051 and she will email you the link for reserving a room.
Step 2
Register with Bridge to Life Ministries
Please fill out the registration form to Bridge to Life Ministries so we know your room as been reserved and you are planning to attend:
SPEAKERS
Don and Becky Smith
WHAT TO EXPECT
This wonderful weekend starts Friday evening with a delicious dinner and our first session together. Also for your enjoyment is a Shack tradition of Banana Splits each evening!
On Saturday morning after breakfast, we will continue on the theme for the weekend. Couples will have the afternoon as free time to relax and take advantage of the many activities in the area. One of the highlights of the weekend is the Date Night on Saturday evening! Saturday evening begins with dinner followed by our special entertainment.
Then Sunday morning we will conclude the weekend with an outside meeting overlooking the lake. We will have our final session, a time for worship and sharing communion together. With a farewell brunch following our morning before we depart.
COST
The cost for this weekend is limited to the cost of your room at The Shack! Bridge To Life does not charge a fee for the weekend conference, but we will take a love offering for the ministry on Sunday.
*Included in the price of your room: Homemade Meals – Dinner on Friday, 3 meals on Saturday, Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday. Also for your enjoyment is a Shack tradition of Banana Splits each evening!
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND
FRIDAY
3:00 pm (and after) Check In
6:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 pm Session 1
9:00 pm Banana Splits
SATURDAY
8:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 – 10:15 am Session 2
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Session 3
Noon Lunch
Noon – 4:45 pm Free Time
5:30 – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 – 8:30 pm Date Night
8:30 pm Banana Splits
SUNDAY
8 – 9:00 am Breakfast
9 – 9:30 am Check Out
9:30 – 11:00 am Session 4
12:30 pm Homeward Bound
If you need to cancel a reservation, The Shack requests a 30 day notification.