The Adventist Family Life Ministries presents the “Pathways to Oneness” Marriage Retreat at Grotto Bay Resort and Spa, March 28-29, 2025. Whether you have been married for one week or 60 years, invest in your spouse, yourself, and your marriage this year. Join special guest presenters Drs. Willie and Elaine Oliver for a CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE COMMITMENT where you and your spouse can gain essential skills through five key topics:

1. THE JOURNEY BEGINS
   
2. BECOMING INTIMATE ALLIES
   
3. SOLVING YOUR SOLVABLE PROBLEMS
   
4. NURTURING FUN, FRIENDSHIP, SENSUALITY, AND SEXUALITY
   
5. FORGIVENESS AND THE RESTORATION OF INTIMACY

Concluding with an exceptional MARRIAGE RECOMMITMENT SERVICE. 

If you are interested in staying at the hotel during the retreat, please follow the instructions below to secure a special discounted rate while rooms are available: 

It is very important that you use the group name (SDA Couples Weekend) when contacting the hotel directly to book. Reservations can be made via email or telephone: [email protected]  or 1-441-293-8333.

Group Name:  SDA Couples Weekend

Stay Dates:  March 28 – 30, 2025

Category: Ocean View Superior 

Room Rate:  $270.00 plus government taxes and room gratuities (Total double occupancy: $327.73/night)

Meal Plan: All attendees receive continental breakfast and lunch in Saturday, March 29th. Hotel guests, are able to add Breakfast Plan or Breakfast & Dinner Plan to their reservation.

Deposit Policy: 2 nights deposit

Cancellation Policy: 14 days prior to arrival date – Full Refund of deposit

Your registration ($160) includes continental breakfast and lunch on Sabbath, March 29th. If you are staying until Sunday, please note that Saturday evening dinner and Sunday morning breakfast are your responsibility. Hotel guests are eligible to add the following meal plans:

• Breakfast Plan –  $27.00 per adult
• Breakfast & Dinner Plan – $85.00 per adult 
• Guests cannot add the All Inclusive to reservation.  If they would like to add the all inclusive plan, regular rates will apply.

Schedule:

Friday, March 28, 2025 (6:00-9:00 PM)

6:00 – Check-in 

7:00 – Official Welcome

7:30 – “The Journey Begins” – Drs. Willie & Elaine Oliver

8:40 – Closing Prayer of Hope

*Couples are encouraged to Mix & Mingle before departing in anticipation for Sabbath.

Sabbath, March 29, 2025 (8:00-6:00 PM)

8:00 – Continental Breakfast

9:00 – Welcome 

9:15 – Musical Inspiration

9:30-10:30 – “Becoming Intimate Allies” – Drs. Willie & Elaine Oliver

11:00 – 12:00 – “Solving Your Solvable Problems” – Drs. Willie & Elaine Oliver

12:00-2:00 – Lunch

2:30-3:30 – “Nurturing Fun, Friendship, Sensuality & Sexuality” – Drs. Willie & Elaine Oliver

4:00 – 5:00 – “Forgiveness and the Restoration of Intimacy” – Drs. Willie & Elaine Oliver

5:15 – Marriage Renewal Ceremony 

5:45 – Closing Remarks and See You Next Year!

**Couples are encouraged to Mix & Mingle, enjoying the remainder of the Sabbath.