"One Thing that Will Transform Every Marriage" 2027 H.I.M. Newport Marriage Retreat
"One Thing that Will Transform Every Marriage" 2027 H.I.M. Newport Marriage Retreat
Faced with a serious physical diagnosis, every patient wants to know “What do I need to do to become healthy?” If our physician gives us that “one thing” to do, most of us will go to extraordinary lengths to accomplish it.
Similarly, many of us, at one time or another, will find ourselves in a “less than healthy” marital situation. Some of us might feel—or know someone who feels—that they are living with a terminal diagnosis for their marriage.
This year Paul and Virginia Friesen will be focusing on “the One Thing that can transform every marriage.” In over 40 years of counseling couples, they have never seen a marriage end in divorce or fail to be transformed if both individuals have been committed to this “One Thing.”
Paul and Virginia will speak on Friday night, Saturday morning, and Sunday morning. On Saturday evening they will host a panel session, sharing practical insights and practices for building a transformed marriage.
Registration rates:
The cost covers two nights’ accommodations at the Newport Marriott Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island, including breakfast and dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, and all sessions, workshops, and materials. If you choose the deposit-only option, the rest of your balance won’t be due until January 6th and your rate will be locked in. We’ll send you a reminder before then, and don’t worry—your spot is fully reserved by paying the deposit.
from $640 9/1/26–10/31/26 Early Bird Rate
from $690 11/1/26–12/31/26 Regular Rate
from $745 After 1/1/27 Late (as space allows)
Final details will be emailed out before the conference.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation of a registration by January 6, 2027, will result in a full refund less an administrative fee of $150. No refunds will be given after January 6, 2027, but registrations are fully transferable to another couple without penalty by calling the H.I.M. office at 781-275-6473 or sending email to gabby@himweb.org with the name change.
Scholarship Fund:
Please consider a donation to the Scholarship Fund. The Fund provides scholarship assistance to the HIM Marriage Retreat for couples who are experiencing financial challenges. HIM has in place a process for couples to apply for scholarship funding. Please email Gabby at gabby@himweb.org to learn more.
All donations are tax-deductible.
Newport Marriott Hotel:
The Newport Marriott Hotel is one of the most vibrant luxury hotels on the water in Newport, Rhode Island. Their nautically inspired hotel offers luxurious rooms, enticing dining, a lobby perfect for mingling and relaxing, and is a haven right in the heart of downtown.
Newport Marriott Hotel • 25 America’s Cup Avenue • Newport, RI 02840
Weekend Schedule:
Friday
4-8 pm Registration and Check-in
8 pm Session 1: “How One Thing Transforms Everything” with Paul and Virginia Friesen
Saturday
7:30-9 am Breakfast
9:15 am Session 2: “How One Thing Affects How We Show Love” with Paul and Virginia Friesen
10:45 am Break
11:15 am Workshops
12:30 pm Free time for lunch and afternoon on your own
6:00 pm Dinner at the hotel
7:30 pm Session 3: “How One Thing Affects Every Life Stage” with Friesens and panel
9:00 pm Worship/Concert
Sunday
8-9:30 am Breakfast
10:00 am Workshops
11:30 am Session 4: “How One Thing Affects How We Sacrifice” with Paul and Virginia Friesen
1:00 pm Departure
WORKSHOPS:
On Saturday and again on Sunday, you will each have the opportunity to choose one workshop from a list of ten.
Children:
To contribute to a relaxed couples’ getaway, this is an adult-only event. Please contact Gabby with any questions.