THE GUIDEDOC PROFILE
Published by GuideDoc
A small-group relationship retreat with Lake Area Counseling, combining guided work, shared time and advance relationship assessment.
These event dates have passed. New dates are not published. Program details and prices below refer to the past events.
- Program price
- From $1,500USD per couple
- Program length
- 2 days
- Format
- Group / Private
- Approach
- Religious
A CLOSER LOOK
What to know about Lake Area Counseling
Lake Area’s retreat is a structured group experience with explicit expectations about participation and confidentiality. Its published schedule can extend across much of the day, making the pace, breaks and privacy arrangements useful questions before committing.
Locations
- Near Lake Charles, Louisiana
BEFORE YOU GO
The experience, in more detail
The daily schedule is substantial
The provider describes retreat days running from about 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., including breaks and activities. That span is not a count of therapy hours. Phones are not used during the day, so arrange any essential family or work contact around the schedule.
The group signs a confidentiality agreement
Each participating couple signs an agreement about confidentiality. Ask what it covers, how sharing is handled and whether any part of the program is private to each couple. The agreement is a participation rule, not a reason to assume every exercise requires public disclosure.
Booking starts the preparation process
After booking, couples complete a relationship assessment and receive reading recommendations. The published payment terms require a $1,000 deposit, with $500 nonrefundable, and the remaining balance seven days before the retreat. Confirm these terms for your selected dates.
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS
Programs & prices
Prices below refer to the named program or package. Check the inclusions and separate costs before comparing totals.
| Program & location | Price | Length | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relationship retreat · groupPast event · Historical priceNear Lake Charles, Louisiana | $1,500 | 2 days | Group |
| Relationship retreat · privatePast event · Historical priceNear Lake Charles, Louisiana | $3,500 | 2 days | Private |
PROGRAM 1
Relationship retreat · group
- Near Lake Charles, Louisiana
When it runs Recurring events · Quarterly · dates not published
Past event. The program details and prices below are historical.
Cost & stay
- Program / package price
- $1,500USD per couple
- Packages & pricing details
- See price and notes
- What’s included
- Private room/bath, meals, snacks and materials
- Additional costs / exclusions
- Travel not established as included
- Lodging
- Included
- Meals
- Included
Schedule & approach
- When it runs
- Recurring events
- Program length
- 2 days
- Sessions
- 20+ hours of counseling and structured activities
- 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
- Quarterly · dates not published
People & support
- Qualifications
- Joel and Jessica Daugherty host; site promises licensed counselor, exact assigned license to confirm.
- Who it is for
- Christian worldview and pre-screening; group limited to three couples.
- Follow-up support
- One pre-retreat and one post-retreat session
Location details
- Location
- Private venue near Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Location coverage
- Listed locations
PROGRAM 2
Relationship retreat · private
- Near Lake Charles, Louisiana
When it runs By arrangement
Past event. The program details and prices below are historical.
Cost & stay
- Program / package price
- $3,500USD per couple
- Packages & pricing details
- See price and notes
- What’s included
- Private room/bath, meals, snacks and materials
- Additional costs / exclusions
- Travel not established as included
- Lodging
- Included
- Meals
- Included
Schedule & approach
- When it runs
- By arrangement
- Program length
- 2 days
- Sessions
- 20+ hours of counseling and structured activities
- Format
- Private
- 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
- Joel and Jessica Daugherty host; site promises licensed counselor, exact assigned license to confirm.
- Who it is for
- Christian worldview and pre-screening; group limited to three couples.
- Follow-up support
- One pre-retreat and one post-retreat session
Location details
- Location
- Private venue near Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Location coverage
- Listed locations
MAKE YOUR SHORTLIST COUNT
Questions to ask before booking
Use these questions when you contact Lake Area Counseling.
- What does the confidentiality agreement ask of each couple?
- How much reading and assessment time should we reserve?
- Which parts of the day are shared, private or optional?
THE REVIEW PICTURE
Reviews & GuideDoc score
A summary of what helps and what holds it back.
What helps
- Positive ratings for the business
- Schedule details are published
- Follow-up support is included
What holds it back
- Limited number of reviews
- Some inclusions aren’t clear