Category: Retreat Planning
7 Tips on How to Host a Married Couples Retreat
Posted on March 25, 2019 by Erin Culleny in Retreat Planning
A couples retreat may just be the best event your organization hosts this year – but where do you start? This guide walks you through each step of hosting a couples retreat so you can plan the right event for your group’s needs. 7 Tips for Hosting a Married Couples Retreat Hosting a couples retreat […]
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The Must-Have Packing List for Any Church Retreat
Posted on February 28, 2019 by Erin Culleny in Retreat Planning
Heading to a church retreat for your next big adventure? Here’s a list of what you can’t leave home without – and a few extras. What Should You Pack for a Church Retreat? Everyone has his or her own list of “essentials,” but it’s easy to forget things when you assume you’ll remember them. You’ll […]
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How to Choose the Perfect Retreat Center Based on Your Goals
Posted on January 23, 2019 by Erin Culleny in Retreat Planning
The retreat center you choose for your next big event has to meet your goals – but how do you find one that matches what you need to accomplish? The first step: Clearly define your goals for the retreat. Once that’s done, you can begin your search for a retreat center that meets your guests’ […]
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3 Steps to Choosing the Best Retreat Center Based on Your Audience
Posted on December 27, 2018 by Erin Culleny in Retreat Planning
Choosing a retreat center is a big decision – and it’s one that requires you to zero in on your audience while you’re still in the planning stages for your retreat. Your audience’s demographics will help determine: What type of retreat center you need What amenities and activities need to be near the retreat center […]
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5 Ways to Raise Money for a Church Retreat
Posted on November 14, 2018 by Erin Culleny in Retreat Planning
Church retreats don’t pay for themselves – it’s typically up to the organizers to come up with ways to fund the entire operation. Planning is hard work, and so is determining how to finance a church retreat and everything it includes, such as: Food and beverages Lodging Materials Transportation Marketing Miscellaneous costs So how do […]
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8 Ways to Get the Word Out About Your Upcoming Church Retreat
Posted on October 24, 2018 by Erin Culleny in Retreat Planning
Planning a church retreat is exciting – and getting the word out about it so others can enjoy the fruits of your labor is incredibly important. Here are eight ways to get the word out about your upcoming church retreat that will drum up plenty of excitement and maximize attendance. 8 Ways to Get the […]
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5 Check-in Tips for Your Upcoming Church Retreat
Posted on October 2, 2018 by Erin Culleny in Retreat Planning
When you’re planning a church retreat, whether it’s for kids, youth, or adults, it’s important that you implement check-in procedures that are easy to train workers to use – and that don’t inconvenience your guests. Here are five check-in tips for your upcoming church retreat that you’ll be glad to use. 5 Check-In Tips for […]
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4 Questions to Ask a Christian Retreat Center When Choosing a Location
Posted on August 31, 2018 by Erin Culleny in Retreat Planning
Location, location, location. This is the mantra when it comes to real estate yet it also rings true in the context of selecting a Christian retreat center. The space in which your retreat is conducted matters just as much as the activities and theme you select for the event. Let’s take a look at […]
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How to Get Your Significant Other to Attend a Couples Retreat
Posted on July 30, 2018 by Erin Culleny in Retreat Planning
Convincing a significant other to attend a couples retreat might prove challenging. After all, not everyone is naturally excited about spending multiple days or a week away from home, family, work, the Internet, Netflix, and everything else that’s familiar. If talking about feelings, “Love Languages”, relationships, etc. is on the agenda…passion for attending a retreat […]
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5 Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Retreats for Women
Posted on June 15, 2018 by Erin Culleny in Retreat Planning
It should be common knowledge that retreats for women are by design unique from other types of retreats. And that’s a great thing. We see this as a huge opportunity to create lasting and impactful experiences for retreat participants. You have an opportunity to bring a group of women closer together, improve one another in a […]
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