Nashville Methodist is excited to announce our first annual Marriage Retreat, which will be held at the beautiful High Pastures Retreat Center nestled in the heart of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. We are planning for a time of reflection, honesty, listening and pure joy with the goal of cultivating thriving, healthy marriages that mirror Christ and His love for the church.
Schedule
Friday
6:00PM
Dinner
7:00PM
Session 1
Saturday
8:30AM
Breakfast
9:00AM
Session 2
12:00PM
Lunch
1:00PM
Session 3
2:30PM
Free Time
Sunday
8:30AM
Breakfast
9:00AM
Session 4
11:00AM
Lunch & Depart
Stew & Shelli Grant
Stew and Shelli have led marriage programs, seminars, and couples' retreats across the United States for over 25 years. They have had the privilege of leading over a thousand couples in premarital education. Their passion for prayer and marriage has led them to continue educating and enriching couples in areas that lead to successful and satisfying marriages.
Stew and Shelli Grant have been married 34 years. Stew is the Pastor of Marriage and Parenting Ministries at The Woodlands Methodist Church in Texas. Previously, he was Director of Marriage Ministries for The Center for Healthy Relationships at John Brown University and project director of the Northwest Arkansas Healthy Marriages program. Stew taught graduate counseling at JBU and led two research grants for the DHHS. He has a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He has Doctorate in the Marriage and Family Therapy from Denver Seminary. He has served in pastoral ministries in both large and small churches. His wife, Shelli, is an educator and Women’s Bible Study teacher at The Woodlands Methodist Church. Shelli and Stew have been speaking together on marriage for more than twenty years.
They will be speaking about navigating differences and conflict resolution in marriage. As a couple, they will share how conflict can result in greater connection and marital satisfaction. Stew and Shelli reside in The Woodlands, Texas. They have four adult children and four grandchildren.
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Who is the retreat for?Married couples who are looking to cultivate a marriage that is healthy in glorifying God.
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What is included in the registration price?Included in the $425 registration fee: all conference expenses, lodging for 2 nights, and 5 meals throughout the weekend. One fee covers the cost for a married couple. Not included: transportation to and from High Pastures Retreat Center and dinner on Saturday evening
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What's the policy for cancellation/refunds?Since there is very limited space for this retreat, we will have a waitlist. If you determine that you will be unable to attend, all payments will be refunded, as long as we are able to fill your spot. Any cancellations after July 15 will not be refunded.
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When is the full payment due?The full payment ($425) is due by June 10. A deposit of $100 is due at registration. Only the remainder of the fee ($325) will need to be paid by June 10.
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Where is the venue?High Pastures Christian Retreat Center in Burnsville, 31 miles northeast of Marion, NC. Physical Address: 290 Kings Hwy Burnsville, NC 28714
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What is the sleeping situation?Laurel Lodge is a hotel style setup. Each couple will have their own private room with 2 queen beds and bathroom.
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How do I get there?NMC will not be coordinating group transportation. There will be parking available at the retreat center, and you're welcome to carpool if you'd prefer!
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What time should we arrive on Friday?Check-in will begin at 4pm on Friday. We suggest planning to arrive between 4:00-5:30pm. This will allow you time to check in and get settled in your room before dinner begins at 6:00pm.
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What is there to do during free time?Hiking, chasing waterfalls, a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a stroll through the property, nap, explore Downtown Burnsville, Mt. Mitchell State Park and more!
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What is the attire?Please be comfortable in a way that glorifies God. Though it is summer, the evenings can be cool, so be sure to bring something warm to put on in the evenings.
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Can I bring my child(ren) with me?We are unable to provide childcare during the retreat. Please make arrangements for children to be cared for throughout the weekend.