What is Marriage Encounter?

A National Marriage Encounter (NME) weekend gives married couples an opportunity to improve and grow in their couple communication. It is an ongoing process, not something that comes naturally after a wedding, but involves a lifetime of active learning. NME is a program geared towards enhancing the couple relationship through communication occurring in an open and honest face to face, heart to heart encounter.

This special weekend program is offered in a comfortable setting designed to give couples a chance to get away from the everyday routine of life and to spend time together exploring their marital relationship. We all spend a lot of time, energy, and money on food, clothes, entertainment, homes, vehicles, and careers. Yet how much time do we spend on one of the most important relationships we will ever have? Time is one of the most precious possessions we have, and spending time with each other is a most precious gift. This gift supplies you with new tools and new growth in your couple relationship. Continued use of these tools enhances your relationship and allows it to grow.

Marriage Encounter is not a marriage clinic, religious instruction or retreat, or group therapy. There is no group discussion, sharing, or talking in front of others required. You, as a couple are the focus of the weekend. You give the weekend to each other through sharing of yourself and your time. Give some time to your spouse and give your marriage an opportunity to grow. Try a weekend.