ACME 2009 Marriage Retreat
January 16 to 18th, 2009
Friday 6:00PM to Sunday Noon
Episcopal Conference Center at Oakhurst (E.C.C.O.)
Oakhurst, California (near Yosemite)

Cost Per Couple:

• Program Fee due with your registration.---- $95      

• Room and Board at ECCO. ------------------- $330   

  Total Amount ---------------------- $425

Note: take a $30.00 Discount ($395)if paid in full by December 1st, 2008

(Space is limited to 25 couples. Register as soon as possible, to assure your participation.) 

In the event of cancellation, we will refund your fee(s)  if we can fill your spot.

Questions:
Contact Retreat Coordinators, Ralph and Maria D'Avolio (408)973-8593 (mdav@sbcglobal.net) Or Bea and Jim Strickland (408) 268-3956  (BeaStrickland@aol.com)

.CLICK HERE FOR "MAIL IN" Registration form

Affiliations

The retreat follows standards developed by the Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment

 

Purpose

The weekend provides an opportunity to join other couples committed to marriage in a relaxed, comfortable setting, working together to make good marriages better.

 

Goals

To take an honest look at where your marriage is now and to build on the identified strengths.

To learn and develop skills for effective communication and for creative use of conflict.

To improve the depth of intimacy and to strengthen the commitment in your marriage.

To identify areas where you want your marriage to change and to set goals for future growth.

 

Participation

To engage in large and small group activities, as well as, private couple time.

To generate an agenda in your small group using the marital issues of interest to you as you are the experts on your own marriage.

To conduct all activities in a caring, supportive manner and to share only what is comfortable for you individually and as a couple.

 

Leadership

Leader couples are trained and certified by A.C.M.E. as 'participating facilitators'.

Leader couples teach by example and by sharing their own marital experiences.

Leader couples work on their marriages as full participants in the retreat.

 

Disclaimer:

ACME. Marriage Enrichment programs are educational in nature and not intended as therapy or counseling.

 

What to Expect

Increased satisfaction and enjoyment of your relationship

Experiential Learning

 

Learn by doing written and verbal activities that teach positive ways of relating. Learn by focusing on your own personal experiences.

Couple Dialog

Talk directly to your spouse privately or in a small group;
Practice communication skills designed to aid marital growth.

 

Group Process

Gain support and encouragement from others by sharing experiences
and by keeping intellectual discussion to a minimum;
receive positive feedback on your communication process if so desired and requested.

 

Focus on Strengths

Maintain and express a positive attitude towards marriage;
identify your potential for marital growth.

 

Friendships

Become your partner's best friend. Enjoy the company of others who value marriage; meet new couples.

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Partial scholarships are available for first time attendees. 
Contact Ralph and  Maria D'Avolio (408) 973-8593 for information.

For information: contact Retreat Coordinators,

Ralph and Maria D'Avolio (408) 973-8593 (mdav@sbcglobal.net)

Or Bea and Jim Strickland (408) 268-3956  (BeaStrickland@aol.com)

ACME Marriage Enrichment programs are educational in nature and not intended as therapy or counseling.

CLICK HERE FOR "MAIL IN" Registration form