Usually in the fall 10 couples will set aside their routines, turn off their technology and clear their schedule, as they use the tools that Jesus used.

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. (Mark 1:35)

Like the men’s retreat is a time to slow down and listen for God in the wind, mountains, trees, sky, sunshine, stars and clouds.

But it is both a personal and mutual time for husbands and wives to spend time apart and together — reflecting, planning, listening and deciding what God wants their spiritual life to look like.