This retreat is designed to help you find your way back.
You love your spouse. But lately something feels a little off. Conversations turn into misunderstandings. Life feels busy and full. And the closeness you once had feels harder to find.
Most couples don’t drift apart because they stopped loving each other. They drift apart because life got loud and they stopped slowing down long enough to reconnect.
Imagine sitting beside your spouse after a meaningful conversation and realizing ... “We haven’t talked like this in years.”
Imagine laughing together again.
Walking along Lake Tahoe.
Sharing unhurried conversations.
Remembering what it feels like to simply enjoy each other.
And leaving the weekend feeling lighter, closer, and hopeful about the future of your marriage.
That is the kind of weekend we are creating.
You arrive in beautiful South Lake Tahoe.
The air feels different.
The pace immediately slows down.
You check in at Margaritaville Resort and settle into the weekend ahead.
Friday afternoon you join the other couples as the retreat begins. Conversations start. Laughter returns.
That evening everyone gathers for a relaxed meet and greet at Fire & Ice. Appetizers are served, couples connect, and the weekend begins to unfold.
Between sessions, you have space to explore Lake Tahoe, take a walk together, or simply enjoy time with your spouse without the normal pressures of everyday life.
For VIP couples, Saturday evening becomes even more personal with a private dinner alongside Rich and DeAnna.
Sunday morning brings one final session where couples often find themselves reflecting on just how much can change when intentional time is given to a marriage.
Christ-centered marriage.
Over the years, Rich and DeAnna have walked with hundreds of couples. They’ve seen something again and again. Most marriages don’t fall apart overnight. Distance grows slowly. Small misunderstandings pile up. Busy schedules leave very little room for meaningful connection. Couples still love each other deeply. They just feel stuck.
Uninterrupted time.
Honest conversations.
Practical tools that help couples reconnect and move forward together.
This retreat was created to give couples something many marriages are missing:
We also believe something else is true.
When Jesus becomes the center of a marriage, everything begins to shift.
This weekend will guide couples toward building a
Communication changes.
Grace grows.
Hope returns.
Hearts soften.
Rich and DeAnna Millentree are the founders of Growing In Marriage and have spent years helping couples reconnect emotionally, grow spiritually, and rediscover the joy of being married to their best friend.
Through coaching, retreats, and their work with couples across the country, they’ve helped hundreds of marriages move from frustration and distance to clarity, friendship, and hope.
Their approach is honest, practical, and deeply rooted in faith.
More than anything, they love helping couples experience the kind of marriage where friendship is strong, communication is healthy, and Jesus remains at the center.
Hi, We're Rich + DeAnna!
We help married couples rebuild connection, trust, and clarity by grounding their relationship in the truth of God’s Word.
LET'S CONNECT:
Many couples want their marriage to reflect their faith but struggle to live that out in everyday life. During the retreat, Rich and DeAnna will share practical ways couples can keep Jesus at the center of their relationship and grow spiritually together. Not in a heavy or complicated way. But in ways that bring life, unity, and deeper connection.
• Four engaging and interactive sessions with Rich and DeAnna
• Guided conversations designed to help you reconnect
• Practical tools you can take home and use in your marriage
• Encouragement and guidance for keeping Jesus at the center of your relationship
• Meaningful time together away from everyday distractions
• A fun Friday evening meet and greet with appetizers at Fire & Ice
During the weekend you will experience:
There is no awkward group sharing. Most conversations and exercises happen privately between you and your spouse.
This weekend is designed to be both refreshing and transformational.
This was such a blessing to the healing journey that my husband and I have been going through. It gave us more tools in our marriage toolbox. It allowed us to have deep, meaningful, and impactful conversations when we returned home. We had a balance of fun and intimate moments as a couple and with the couples. It also deepened our relationship on a spiritual level as well.
-Katie and Andrew Love
We’ve been to several Growing In Marriage retreats and events. We’ve learned a lot about ourselves and had a ton of fun at their events. We appreciate the lessons and activities we’ve received from DeAnna and Rich. We would certainly encourage other couples to join the Growing In Marriage community.
-John Wicks
This was such a blessing to the healing journey that my husband and I have been going through. It gave us more tools in our marriage toolbox. It allowed us to have deep, meaningful, and impactful conversations when we returned home. We had a balance of fun and intimate moments as a couple and with the couples. It also deepened our relationship on a spiritual level as well.
-Katie + Andrew Love
We’ve been to several Growing In Marriage retreats and events. We’ve learned a lot about ourselves and had a ton of fun at their events. We appreciate the lessons and activities we’ve received from DeAnna and Rich. We would certainly encourage other couples to join the Growing In Marriage community.
-John Wicks
Something interesting happens during these retreats. Couples arrive carrying the normal weight of life. Busy schedules. Lingering frustrations. Conversations that never quite seem to land the way they hope. By the end of the weekend, something begins to shift.
Many couples say things like,
"We haven’t talked like this in years."
“I forgot how much fun we actually have together.”
“We needed this.”
The truth is, most couples don’t need a completely different marriage. They simply need space, guidance, and intentional time together to reconnect.
That’s what this weekend is designed to create.
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Most couples who attend a retreat weren’t planning to. One of them stumbled across it. The other one was unsure. That’s completely normal. Many couples arrive thinking something like,
“Things aren’t terrible… but we know we could be closer.” or “We love each other, but life has gotten busy and disconnected.”
A retreat like this gives you something most marriages rarely get:
Uninterrupted time together.
Space to talk.
Guidance that helps you understand each other better.
And the opportunity to reconnect emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your marriage is simply step away for a weekend and give it your full attention.
A Weekend That Can Strengthen Your Marriage
A More Personal Retreat Experience
VIP: For Couples Who Want to Go Deeper
April 1 – May 31
Early Bird Registration
$499 per couple
That’s an entire weekend retreat experience for less than many couples spend on a short getaway.
You may either:
• Pay the full registration at checkout
• Pay the deposit and complete the remaining balance by August 31, 2026
All registrations must be paid in full by August 31st. Food and lodging are at your own expense.
To reserve your spot, a $200 non-refundable deposit is required.
Standard Registration beginning June 1
$599 per couple
For couples who want a more personal experience and a deeper level of connection during the weekend, the VIP experience creates a smaller circle within the retreat.
Only five couples will be part of the VIP experience. VIP couples will receive:
Private Saturday Dinner with Rich & DeAnna
Five couples. Private setting. Real conversation. A relaxed dinner where conversation flows naturally and couples can connect more personally with Rich and DeAnna.
VIP couples also receive:
• Priority seating during retreat sessions
• A curated VIP gift bundle
Sunday Morning VIP Teaching Breakfast
A focused and intimate teaching moment before the final session.
30-Day Post-Retreat Integration Session
VIP couples will gather for a 90-minute Zoom session together with Rich and DeAnna one month after the retreat. This follow-up helps couples reinforce what they built during the weekend and continue growing together.
VIP upgrade: $200 per couple
1:30 - 2:30PM
3:00 - 5:00PM
5:00PM
Registration
Session One
Meet + Greet at Fire & Ice (Appetizers and soft drinks provided)
Friday – October 2
10:00AM - 12:30PM
12:30 - 2:00PM
2:00 - 4:30PM
5:30PM
10:00AM - 12:30PM
12:30 - 2:00PM
2:00 - 4:30PM
5:30PM
Session Two
Lunch (on your own)
Session Three
Free Time
VIP Couples: Private Dinner with Rich and DeAnna
Session Two
Lunch (on your own)
Session Three
Free Time
VIP Couples: Private Dinner with Rich and DeAnna
SATURDAY – October 3
9:00 - 10:15AM
10:30AM - 12:30PM
9:00 - 10:15AM
10:30AM - 12:30PM
VIP Couples: Teaching Breakfast
Session Four
VIP Couples: Teaching Breakfast
Session Four
SUNDAY – October 4
Couples who want to strengthen their relationship, reconnect emotionally, and spend intentional time together.
Yes. To learn more about what we believe, check out our beliefs and read about our local church's beliefs.
Nope! Not even the cute ones. The Growing In Marriage Retreat is a time for you and your spouse to focus all your attention on each other.
Absolutely not! That wouldn't be fun at all. Your darkest secrets are no one else's business. You and your spouse can rest easy knowing you will never be asked to share anything that would make you feel exposed.
Gag! No way! This is going to be a fun atmosphere. Rich and DeAnna will teach healthy relationship techniques and give you time to work them into your marriage.
Food and lodging are at your own expense except for:
• Friday meet and greet apps
• VIP dinner Saturday
• VIP breakfast Sunday
You don’t have to, but we highly recommend it. Staying at the resort makes the weekend feel easier, more relaxed, and more connected. You can walk to and from every session without worrying about driving or parking, head back to your room during breaks to rest or reset, enjoy extra time together without feeling rushed, stay immersed in the experience instead of coming and going, and truly make it feel like a getaway, not just an event.
$200 of your registration is non-refundable and secures your spot. If paying the deposit option, the remaining balance must be paid by August 31, 2026. After August 31, all registrations are non-refundable.
