INTRODUCTION

Take time away from the daily distractions and routine to enjoy an exclusive island getaway, gourmet meals, tastefully appointed rooms, and warm first class service. With exceptional speakers, experience a non-pressured weekend away gathering practical skills and helpful tools that will strengthen and enrich your marriage. A typical weekend has five sessions with the guest speaker and free time Saturday afternoon which provides opportunity for couples to be together and to enjoy one another. Whether spending time walking in the woods, sitting in the hot tub, playing a game of pool, or learning new relationship skills the weekend will be a worthwhile, memorable time.

$420 Per Couple - Early Registration – must be received minimum of 60 days prior to the conference start date
$430 Per Couple - Regular Registration
$410 Per Couple - Group Rate – minimum of 3 couples (all couples must register individually on the same day in order to qualify for the group rate)

Fees for Marriage Refreshment include conference costs, six meals, two nights accommodation, transportation, and all taxes. Start time is 5:00 PM via charter boat from Sunset Marina, West Vancouver BC. Conference ends after lunch on Sunday with the charter returning to Sunset Marina approximately 3:00 PM.

 

2010 CONFERENCES                                                          

April 30 - May 1  Bob & Yvonne Turnbull

"TeamMates: Grabbing God's Vision For Your              Marriage."                                                                          We'll explore God's ways for us to work better together, appreciate each other more, and improve our communication habits. We’ll also take a look at how to actually get to the resolution part of conflict resolution, getting our unmet needs met, and more.

Bob and Yvonne Turnbull are international marriage and family speakers and Relationship Coaches.  For the past 25 years Bob and Yvonne have traveled together across the USA and Canada. Because they have listened to the pulse of the people and their needs, they have given messages of hope and help in building lasting relationships to tens of thousands of men and women.  Bob is also a personal fitness trainer and a body guard for celebrities who come to the Palm Springs, CA area.

November 5 - 7   Rob & Kathy Bentall    

"Real Marriages in a Real World." 

Marriage can be like a long and winding road with many turns, but to experience HOPE and encouragement along the journey is crucial to go the distance.  Several couples, facilitated by Rob & Kathy Bentall, will share their experiences of struggle, grace, joy, and faith. Inspiration, refreshment, fun....a real getaway.

The Bentalls, married for 35 years, are the founders of Barnabas and have hosted conferences since its inception. They have a wealth of experiences to draw on, including their own marital twists and turns, while walking with Christ.

 

Tentative Marriage Refreshment Weekend Schedule

Friday       5:00 PM - Depart from Sunset Marina  

                 6:15 - Dinner

                 7:30 - Session with speaker

                 9:00 - Espresso Bar open

Saturday    8:30 AM - Breakfast

                 9:30 - Session with speaker

                 12:30 - Lunch

                 1:15 - Free Time (General Store open for 1 1/2 hours)

                 6:00 - Dinner

                 7:30 - Session with speaker

                 9:00 - Espresso Bar open

  Sunday    8:30 - Breakfast

                 9:30 - Session with speaker

                 12:15 - Lunch                 

                  2:00 - Depart for Sunset Marina