THE GUIDEDOC PROFILE
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A volunteer-led marriage program beginning with a weekend and continuing through follow-up meetings, delivered by local communities.
These event dates have passed. New dates are not published. Program details and prices below refer to the past events.
- Program price
- Prices vary by location
- Program length
- Not specified
- Format
- Group
- Approach
- Religious
A CLOSER LOOK
What to know about Retrouvaille
Retrouvaille is a continuing program rather than a one-off destination retreat. Local organizing communities manage the weekend and follow-up arrangements. Couples should evaluate the whole sequence, including travel to later meetings, before choosing an initial date.
Locations
- U.S. communities
BEFORE YOU GO
The experience, in more detail
Faith participation is not a prerequisite
The program has a Catholic origin, but its information welcomes couples of different beliefs and describes religious services as optional. Ask the local community how faith is reflected in the particular weekend you are considering.
The work is centered on the couple’s communication
The program description emphasizes communication between spouses, with the couple working on their own relationship. Ask the organizers what group participation entails and what personal information you would be expected to share.
Local volunteers coordinate the commitment
Retrouvaille describes a volunteer-led structure, with a registration fee and financial assistance arrangements handled through the program. Confirm the local payment and cancellation terms and obtain all follow-up dates before reserving the initial weekend.
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
Programs & prices
Prices below refer to the named program or package. Check the inclusions and separate costs before comparing totals.
PROGRAM 1
Community weekend and follow-up
- U.S. communities
When it runs Recurring events
Past event. The program details and prices below are historical.
A Christian peer-led program with private work between spouses.
Cost & stay
- Program / package price
- Prices vary by location
- Packages & pricing details
- Not published
- What’s included
- Meals, lodging and continuing support
- Additional costs / exclusions
- Registration fee is not the full cost; donations invited
- Lodging
- Included
- Meals
- Included
Schedule & approach
- When it runs
- Recurring events
- Program length
- Not specified
- Sessions
- Presentations and private work between spouses
- Format
- Group
- Approach
- Religious
- Program type
- RetreatA dedicated getaway with a retreat setting, residential component or coordinated retreat activities. Accommodation is not necessarily included; see Lodging.
- Published dates
- Not published
People & support
- Qualifications
- Volunteer couples; professional counselors are not provided.
- Who it is for
- Not published
- Follow-up support
- Post-weekend sessions and monthly support
Location details
- Location
- US communities; select a local program
- Location coverage
- National program network
MAKE YOUR SHORTLIST COUNT
Questions to ask before booking
Use these questions when you contact Retrouvaille.
- Where and when are the follow-up meetings held?
- What participation is expected during shared sessions?
- What fees, donations and cancellation terms apply through this local community?
THE REVIEW PICTURE
Reviews & GuideDoc score
A summary of what helps and what holds it back.
What helps
- Recommended in USCCB marriage guidance
- Follow-up support is included
- The approach and activities are explained
What holds it back
- Lower ratings for the business
- Limited number of reviews
- Session lengths aren’t clear