Marriage Retreat on the Sea
Reignite your relationship
on the waymaker
CONNECT
MARRIAGE RE-FOCUS RETREAT
A JOURNEY TO RECONNECT
Life gets busy, conversations get postponed, and meaningful connection often gets pushed aside.
The Marriage Re-Focus Retreat is intentionally crafted to give you and your spouse the space to slow down, talk honestly, and rediscover the joy and purpose in your relationship.
A Journey Designed to Strengthen Your Marriage
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you’ll experience a unique rhythm of:
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intentional conversations
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working together in new environments
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breathtaking exploration and “date-style” adventures
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shared community with other great couples
About the Retreat:
Too often we do not slow down to have good forward-looking conversations with our spouse. We are all guilty of putting off discussions until things reach a boiling point. The Marriage Refocus is designed to create a safe space, over the period of a week, to have discussions about your marriage, work side by side with your spouse in new environments, have fun and amazing “dates” exploring and adventuring together, and sharing with and learning from some other amazing couples on the trip.
You and your spouse will take a couple of hours each day to discuss a different aspect of your marriage: observing how you feel about it currently, where you each would like it to be a year from now and action steps you can take to get there. We use the materials from XO Marriage ministry – Vision Retreat Guidebook written by Jimmy Evans.
As a group we will have “check-ins” to see how people are doing, share breakthroughs and encourage one another. Don’t worry, this is not group therapy and no one is asked to share intimate or difficult details of their marriage. The group times are meant to focus and encourage growth in the process and share insights and revelations. This always ends up fostering some amazing discussions!
This is also not intensive therapy for couples. We are not licensed therapists. The Marriage Refocus is intended to re-invigorate and re-ignite your purpose, your passion and your commitments for the next year – think strategic planning for your marriage.
The rest of the days are filled with fun, recreation, exploration, and working together – as a couple and with the others on the boat.
There is a maximum of 4 couples on the boat each trip – with one of them being the Hosts – Jason and Alison.
What You’ll Experience
A transformational week combining faith, adventure, and intentional connection.
Daily couple conversations
Reflect on key areas of your marriage, dream about your future, and set clear goals for the year ahead.
Shared adventure
Sail to stunning islands, explore beaches, snorkel, swim, paddleboard, and enjoy “date moments” in unforgettable locations.
Work together in new ways
Learn the basics of sailing, help with meals, and experience the teamwork and laughter that come from trying new things together.
Authentic community
Share the journey with a small group of couples who become friends, encouragers, and fellow adventurers.
Space to rest and reconnect
Slow down, unplug, and rediscover the peace and joy of simply being together.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Jason and Alison: Your Hosts and Fellow Travelers
Jason and Alison are passionate about creating meaningful, God-centered experiences where couples can grow, reflect, and reconnect. Having navigated their own journeys of healing, blended family life, spiritual growth, and intentional marriage building, they bring empathy, wisdom, and authenticity to every trip.
They believe in the power of slowing down, being real, and inviting God into every area of life — especially marriage. Their heart is to create a safe, encouraging, and joy-filled retreat where breakthrough happens naturally.
Daily Rhythm
A TYPICAL DAY ON THE WAYMAKER
A schedule on a sailboat is, well simply a guide. With that said, we have a very loose schedule so we can make sure we do not miss the important things! So take the "typical day" as just that - a loose guide.
6–8 AM
8–9 AM
10 AM–1 PM
2–4 PM
4–7 PM
7–8 PM
8 PM–Late
Prayer / Reflection Time
Breakfast
Sailing or Island Exploration
Marriage Vision (Couple Time)
Adventure and Exploration
Dinner
Relax, unwind, enjoy the evening breeze
