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The Marriage Hub

Retreat

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Christian marriage intensive weekends with small coaching groups, accommodation and an extended follow-up program across several U.S. locations.

An intensive suite at The Marriage Hub’s Elizabeth building in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
An intensive suite at The Marriage Hub’s Elizabeth building in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Image source
Program price
Custom quote
Program length
3 days
Format
Group
Approach
Religious

A CLOSER LOOK

What to know about The Marriage Hub

The Marriage Hub combines concentrated weekend work with a longer period of practice at home. Its small-group program is led by a married coaching couple. A separate private format is available by arrangement; confirm the venue and format with intake before making travel plans.

Locations

  • Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
  • Peoria, Arizona
  • Conway, South Carolina
  • North East, Maryland
  • Shelby, North Carolina
  • Ventura, California
  • Joplin, Missouri

BEFORE YOU GO

The experience, in more detail

A historic Pennsylvania base

The Elizabeth in Elizabethtown houses the ministry’s office and intensive suites. This is the Lancaster County program’s base, rather than a downtown Lancaster hotel. Other locations use different settings, so confirm the actual meeting and sleeping arrangements for your weekend.

Understand the faith framework

There is no requirement to share the ministry’s faith. The coaching itself follows a conservative evangelical Christian perspective, however. Discuss that approach during intake so both partners understand how beliefs will shape the teaching and advice.

Read the guarantee conditions

The satisfaction guarantee requires full participation and completion of the 15-week follow-up. It excludes housing and meals. Ask for the written terms and the division of program and accommodation charges; the guarantee is separate from cancellation before attending.

THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

Programs & prices

Prices below refer to the named program or package. Check the inclusions and separate costs before comparing totals.

Choose a program to see its full details
Program & locationPriceLengthFormat
Small-group marriage intensiveElizabethtown, PennsylvaniaCustom quote3 daysGroup
Small-group marriage intensivePeoria, ArizonaCustom quote3 daysGroup
Small-group marriage intensiveConway, South CarolinaCustom quote3 daysGroup
Small-group marriage intensiveNorth East, MarylandCustom quote3 daysGroup
Small-group marriage intensiveShelby, North CarolinaCustom quote3 daysGroup
Small-group marriage intensiveVentura, CaliforniaCustom quote3 daysGroup
Small-group marriage intensiveJoplin, MissouriCustom quote3 daysGroup

PROGRAM 1

Small-group marriage intensive

  • Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

When it runs Recurring events

Cost & stay
Program / package price
Custom quote
Packages & pricing details
Fees and needs-based scholarships discussed with intake
What’s included
Two nights lodging, Saturday and Sunday meals, coaching and follow-up
Additional costs / exclusions
Travel; Friday meals are not listed as included
Lodging
Included
Meals
Partly included
Schedule & approach
When it runs
Recurring events
Program length
3 days
Sessions
20+ hours; typically Friday evening through Sunday afternoon
Format
Group
Approach
Religious
Program type
Retreat
Retreat setting or included residential stay with structured relationship work.
Published dates
Not published
People & support
Qualifications
Husband-and-wife coaching teams trained by founder Bruce McCracken; coaching rather than clinical counseling.
Who it is for
No faith requirement, but coaching uses an evangelical Christian framework; intake call required
Follow-up support
15-week follow-up program and monthly alumni calls
Location details
Location
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Location coverage
Listed locations
View this program on the provider’s website

PROGRAM 2

Small-group marriage intensive

  • Peoria, Arizona

When it runs Recurring events

Cost & stay
Program / package price
Custom quote
Packages & pricing details
Fees and needs-based scholarships discussed with intake
What’s included
Two nights lodging, Saturday and Sunday meals, coaching and follow-up
Additional costs / exclusions
Travel; Friday meals are not listed as included
Lodging
Included
Meals
Partly included
Schedule & approach
When it runs
Recurring events
Program length
3 days
Sessions
20+ hours; typically Friday evening through Sunday afternoon
Format
Group
Approach
Religious
Program type
Retreat
Retreat setting or included residential stay with structured relationship work.
Published dates
Not published
People & support
Qualifications
Husband-and-wife coaching teams trained by founder Bruce McCracken; coaching rather than clinical counseling.
Who it is for
No faith requirement, but coaching uses an evangelical Christian framework; intake call required
Follow-up support
15-week follow-up program and monthly alumni calls
Location details
Location
Peoria, Arizona
Location coverage
Listed locations
View this program on the provider’s website

PROGRAM 3

Small-group marriage intensive

  • Conway, South Carolina

When it runs Recurring events

Cost & stay
Program / package price
Custom quote
Packages & pricing details
Fees and needs-based scholarships discussed with intake
What’s included
Two nights lodging, Saturday and Sunday meals, coaching and follow-up
Additional costs / exclusions
Travel; Friday meals are not listed as included
Lodging
Included
Meals
Partly included
Schedule & approach
When it runs
Recurring events
Program length
3 days
Sessions
20+ hours; typically Friday evening through Sunday afternoon
Format
Group
Approach
Religious
Program type
Retreat
Retreat setting or included residential stay with structured relationship work.
Published dates
Not published
People & support
Qualifications
Husband-and-wife coaching teams trained by founder Bruce McCracken; coaching rather than clinical counseling.
Who it is for
No faith requirement, but coaching uses an evangelical Christian framework; intake call required
Follow-up support
15-week follow-up program and monthly alumni calls
Location details
Location
Conway, South Carolina
Location coverage
Listed locations
View this program on the provider’s website

PROGRAM 4

Small-group marriage intensive

  • North East, Maryland

When it runs Recurring events

Cost & stay
Program / package price
Custom quote
Packages & pricing details
Fees and needs-based scholarships discussed with intake
What’s included
Two nights lodging, Saturday and Sunday meals, coaching and follow-up
Additional costs / exclusions
Travel; Friday meals are not listed as included
Lodging
Included
Meals
Partly included
Schedule & approach
When it runs
Recurring events
Program length
3 days
Sessions
20+ hours; typically Friday evening through Sunday afternoon
Format
Group
Approach
Religious
Program type
Retreat
Retreat setting or included residential stay with structured relationship work.
Published dates
Not published
People & support
Qualifications
Husband-and-wife coaching teams trained by founder Bruce McCracken; coaching rather than clinical counseling.
Who it is for
No faith requirement, but coaching uses an evangelical Christian framework; intake call required
Follow-up support
15-week follow-up program and monthly alumni calls
Location details
Location
North East, Maryland
Location coverage
Listed locations
View this program on the provider’s website

PROGRAM 5

Small-group marriage intensive

  • Shelby, North Carolina

When it runs Recurring events

Cost & stay
Program / package price
Custom quote
Packages & pricing details
Fees and needs-based scholarships discussed with intake
What’s included
Two nights lodging, Saturday and Sunday meals, coaching and follow-up
Additional costs / exclusions
Travel; Friday meals are not listed as included
Lodging
Included
Meals
Partly included
Schedule & approach
When it runs
Recurring events
Program length
3 days
Sessions
20+ hours; typically Friday evening through Sunday afternoon
Format
Group
Approach
Religious
Program type
Retreat
Retreat setting or included residential stay with structured relationship work.
Published dates
Not published
People & support
Qualifications
Husband-and-wife coaching teams trained by founder Bruce McCracken; coaching rather than clinical counseling.
Who it is for
No faith requirement, but coaching uses an evangelical Christian framework; intake call required
Follow-up support
15-week follow-up program and monthly alumni calls
Location details
Location
Shelby, North Carolina
Location coverage
Listed locations
View this program on the provider’s website

PROGRAM 6

Small-group marriage intensive

  • Ventura, California

When it runs Recurring events

Cost & stay
Program / package price
Custom quote
Packages & pricing details
Fees and needs-based scholarships discussed with intake
What’s included
Two nights lodging, Saturday and Sunday meals, coaching and follow-up
Additional costs / exclusions
Travel; Friday meals are not listed as included
Lodging
Included
Meals
Partly included
Schedule & approach
When it runs
Recurring events
Program length
3 days
Sessions
20+ hours; typically Friday evening through Sunday afternoon
Format
Group
Approach
Religious
Program type
Retreat
Retreat setting or included residential stay with structured relationship work.
Published dates
Not published
People & support
Qualifications
Husband-and-wife coaching teams trained by founder Bruce McCracken; coaching rather than clinical counseling.
Who it is for
No faith requirement, but coaching uses an evangelical Christian framework; intake call required
Follow-up support
15-week follow-up program and monthly alumni calls
Location details
Location
Ventura, California
Location coverage
Listed locations
View this program on the provider’s website

PROGRAM 7

Small-group marriage intensive

  • Joplin, Missouri

When it runs Recurring events

Cost & stay
Program / package price
Custom quote
Packages & pricing details
Fees and needs-based scholarships discussed with intake
What’s included
Two nights lodging, Saturday and Sunday meals, coaching and follow-up
Additional costs / exclusions
Travel; Friday meals are not listed as included
Lodging
Included
Meals
Partly included
Schedule & approach
When it runs
Recurring events
Program length
3 days
Sessions
20+ hours; typically Friday evening through Sunday afternoon
Format
Group
Approach
Religious
Program type
Retreat
Retreat setting or included residential stay with structured relationship work.
Published dates
Not published
People & support
Qualifications
Husband-and-wife coaching teams trained by founder Bruce McCracken; coaching rather than clinical counseling.
Who it is for
No faith requirement, but coaching uses an evangelical Christian framework; intake call required
Follow-up support
15-week follow-up program and monthly alumni calls
Location details
Location
Joplin, Missouri
Location coverage
Listed locations
View this program on the provider’s website

MAKE YOUR SHORTLIST COUNT

Questions to ask before booking

Use these questions when you contact The Marriage Hub.

  1. Which venue and coaching couple are assigned to our dates?
  2. How will the Christian framework shape our sessions?
  3. What does the follow-up require, and which guarantee conditions apply?

THE REVIEW PICTURE

Reviews & GuideDoc score

GuideDoc score

A summary of what helps and what holds it back.

What helps

  • Positive ratings for the business
  • Founders invited to teach a church marriage conference
  • Schedule details are published

What holds it back

  • Limited number of reviews
  • Program prices are available by custom quote

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