Practical skills. Proven frameworks. Purposeful connection.

 

The Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta, GA

August 15–17, 2025

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Feeling distant in your marriage—even though you still love each other? 

You’re not alone — and you don’t need years of counseling to feel close again. You just need a weekend away, some honest conversations & real tools that work.

This retreat is designed to help you:

  • Communicate without spiraling into the same old arguments

  • Understand your partner’s emotions without getting defensive

  • Learn how to repair—not just move past—conflict

  • Rekindle connection and feel like a team again

  • Leave with tools you’ll use long after the weekend is over

    All in a safe, lighthearted setting that feels like a getaway—not group therapy.

WE NEED THIS RETREAT >

"Thank you so much for sharing your workshop with us! We loved your energy and the casual tone of the session. It helped to open a conversation specifically on our emotional safety and how we can improve the way in which we communicate our frustrations and needs."

 We are both encouraged and are looking forward to re-implementing our weekly check ins. That’s one thing we have not been doing lately. Marriage is not easy as y’all made very clear in your presentation. It takes work. It takes effort and that needs to be told to the masses. You and Russ are an inspiration to Emily and I."

"Russ and Danielle share their own personal and marriage struggles with such inspiring humility. For the first time in our eleven years of marriage, we experienced what it's like to turn conflict into a growth opportunity—something I would never have believed was possible."

This is for married couples who...

  • Feel like great roommates but miss real connection

  • Keep having the same arguments and don’t know how to move forward

  • Want to be proactive and intentional—not reactive and distant

  • Know their relationship is worth investing in

    This isn’t group counseling. It’s not a therapy session.

    It’s a weekend of honest, encouraging connection—designed to help you thrive.

     

       

What you'll walk away with...

  • The 7-step Repair Framework that helps you both feel heard and understood

  • Emotional intelligence tools you’ll actually use

  • Conversations that bring you closer instead of pushing you apart

  • A refreshed vision for your marriage

  • Hope, laughter, and the kind of connection that lasts

Fun, delight and surprises...

  • Friday evening wraps up with dessert—and a dash of playful competition, where laughter is guaranteed and love gets the spotlight. You’ll answer lighthearted questions, uncover delightful surprises, and maybe learn something new (or hilarious) about each other.
    No pressure—just fun, dessert, and connection to start the weekend with a smile.

  • After dinner on Saturday, get ready for a surprise that invites you to slow down, lean in, and soak in the magic of connection. You've shared a meal...now share a moment.

  • Sunday morning we'll send you off with a Vision Casting exercise that describes the legacy impact of your marriage.
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Meet Your Hosts: Russ & Danielle West

Hi, we’re Russ and Danielle—and we’ve been married for 20+ years.

We’ve experienced emotional distance, miscommunication, and all the stuff that piles up when life gets busy and connection gets hard. But we’ve also experienced the healing that comes from real conversations, emotional intelligence, and learning how to repair instead of retreat.

That’s why we created the Repair Framework—a simple, powerful tool that helps couples communicate clearly, feel truly heard, and resolve conflict with compassion. It’s changed our marriage and thousands of others through our work at Intentional Marriages.

This retreat isn’t about fixing your marriage. It’s about helping good marriages grow even stronger—and giving you space to reconnect without the noise of everyday life.

We’d love to spend the weekend with you.

Location + Date

5:00pm August 15th to

10:00am August 17th at

The Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta, GA

Conference Fee

 $795/couple (Standard) this is a separate fee from the Lodging Fee.

Lodging Fee

$189/night + taxes & fees (book separately by July 25)
Use this private link to book your hotel rooms. 

https://book.passkey.com/e/51030688 

Rooms are limited.

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Fabulous Itinerary Details

paradise awaits

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Day 1

Check in and Chat

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9:00am- 11:00am Meet in the Ballroom for guest speaker

Noon-2:00pm-Lunch by the beach

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Day 2

Breakout Groups and Networking

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9:00am- 11:00am Meet in the Ballroom for guest speaker

Noon-2:00pm-Lunch by the beach

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Day 3

Nail Your Niche

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9:00am- 11:00am Meet in the Ballroom for guest speaker

Noon-2:00pm-Lunch by the beach

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Day 4

Podcasting for Profit

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9:00am- 11:00am Meet in the Ballroom for guest speaker

Noon-2:00pm-Lunch by the beach

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Day 5

Your 90-Day Roadmap

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FAQ's

This isn’t just another marriage event—it’s a relationship reset with a strategy that works.

What you’ll learn in one weekend could save you years of frustration, missed connection, and unresolved tension. Couples often spend thousands on therapy sessions hoping to get what this retreat delivers in 3 intentional days—without the pressure or formality.

Invest in your connection. Prioritize your peace. Build a stronger marriage—together.

EARLY BIRD PRICING

$695/couple

(save $100)

  • 3 Days of Guided Sessions Led by Russ & Danielle West
    Experience real breakthroughs—not surface fixes—through proven frameworks and deeply meaningful conversations that help you both feel seen, heard, and understood.

  • The Repair Framework Toolkit™
    Get lifetime access to the exact 7-step process couples rave about—so you can walk through conflict with clarity, emotional safety, and real connection at home.

  • Private Couple Conversations (Not Group Therapy)
    Every exercise and prompt is designed for just the two of you—so you can talk openly, honestly, and without pressure or awkwardness.

  • Beautiful Venue & Connection-Focused Environment
    Enjoy The Hotel at Avalon—a luxury setting that feels like a true getaway. We’ve designed the schedule for intentional connection and margin to relax.

  • Follow-Up Resources + Support Options
    You’ll leave with next-step resources and access to continued tools so the connection doesn’t stop when the weekend ends.

GET THE EARLY BIRD PRICE & SAVE $100

Ready to reconnect?

Join us for Marriage Retreat Weekend: Connect and rediscover what it feels like to be fully seen, heard, and loved.

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Can't attend but want to support?

This retreat is part of our mission to help couples reconnect, strengthen their bond, and build marriages that last.

If you believe in this work, you can donate to support couples who need help covering registration costs. Every dollar goes directly toward strengthening a marriage that needs it.

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Questions?

If you're not sure yet or have questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].

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