2023 god did great things at camp refuge

Here's all the guests we got to serve in 2023! 34 married couples at on site marriage retreats, 9 married couples at an offsite marriage retreat, and 7 teams at our parent/teen retreat.

But the best part is the story of what God did in the lives of our guests. Here are a few of our favorite comments from retreat guests in 2023.

"I feel like this weekend was almost like a 'factory reset". An opportunity to embrace and build on the positive and destroy the negative" - Ryan B

"This weekend was much needed. I came here needing an answer & I received it. Seriously saved my marriage." Sandra L

"Felt like a loved guest…Couldn't have imagined a better impact on our lives and marriage. We thank you and thank God for you!" - Blair B

At Launching Arrows retreats, one parent commented on her greatest takeaway: "The real life parent and child up front spoke volumes to my heart & taught me a lot that I'll definitely be incorporating with all of my children."

"I loved it & am excited to share how God used this place to heal marriage!" - Whitley B

"This has been so beneficial & pivotal for my heart, my marriage. The tools I learned, the connection, the community, feeling God in everything we did here. I will cherish for my lifetime." Chelsea B.

And if that weren't enough, a couple of guests wrote us letters once they got home. Here's excerpts from both:

I wanted to share with you guys that Ken and I had been struggling with our relationship for a long time…and we both felt there was no hope; but God!!!

Ken and I learned a lot about each other and the material we were given are effectively working in us! I truly believe if we wouldn’t have come that weekend, we would not withstand the attacks on our marriage!! - Mitzi B

We've allowed our phones, social media, and the cares of everyday life to mess up our quality time with each other. We both came to Rustic Romance as a last resort…

God gave me the new husband I had asked for. When he started praying over me and washing my feet, I began to weep and so did he. God broke us both right there and began to do a work in us that night. He is still doing a work in our marriage, We are learning each day how to communicate and talk to each other all over again - God's way - and it is so beautiful. - Autumn E.

96% of couples said they left their retreat in a good or very good place.

25 guests said their relationship moved OUT OF either a critical state or having many issues, and 23 of those guests said their relationship moved to a good or very good place after the retreat!! PRAISE JESUS!!