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At last! THRIVE for your marriage. The weekend retreat you do not want to miss.

From April 30 thru May 2, 2010, in Bloomington, Illinois.

THRIVE Marriage Retreat - The only Track Four Conference for 2010

Join Chris and Jen Coursey in Bloomington, Illinois from April 30 thru May 2 for a weekend of joy. Strengthen and refresh your marriage with protected time, just the two of you. Increase intimacy with your partner as you practice some of the 19 brain-based relational skills that free you from fears and painful struggles. Build joy free from the distractions of work, television, phone, chores and life’s interruptions that just happen. Practice essential brain skills and enhance your marriage.

Attend THRIVE Marriage Retreat and improve your recovery skills and strengthen your bond. If you are looking for more, enjoy this opportunity for a redemptive getaway. Come to THRIVE Retreat in Bloomington and relish in focused time with your spouse. Catch your breath from the craziness of life and recharge with joy.
Proactively remove weeds, emotional clutter and “joy robbers” that hinder you and your spouse of mutual joy and satisfaction. Learn to stay relational and connected on good and bad days. THRIVE Marriage Retreat is for couples who want more.

Many marriage retreats are inspirational but leave you mostly unchanged in the long run. What makes a THRIVE Marriage Retreat different from other marriage seminars is the use of right hemispheric skill training, recent discoveries in brain science, the active Presence of Jesus, Biblical realities, relational circuitry and specific exercises to amplify joy and correct negative patterns. What this means is we are heavy on experiential practice so you learn what is being taught. Based on the Life Model, THRIVE Marriage Retreat consists of hands-on exercises, activities, discussion and time set aside for you and your spouse to rest. This retreat is Christ-centered.


Location:

The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington, Illinois.1601 Jumer Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 662-2020.

Lodging:

The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center is the perfect environment to rest and focus on the two of you. Experience the peaceful atmosphere, elegant décor, indoor swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool. Work out in the exercise room or take a walk on the 12 mile Constitution Trail that connects to the hotel. If you like to shop, take a walk to the new outdoor mall that is within walking distance of the hotel. There is plenty to do but keep in mind, the goal is for you and your spouse to rest and build joy. Stay an extra day if you want to do more than retreat time allows.

Lodging is available onsite at the Chateau for $85 per night. Reservations need to made by phone and be sure to mention THRIVE for discounted rates. All overnight rooms in the THRIVE block have a refrigerator and microwave.

Free shuttle provided by the Chateau to and from the Bloomington Airport as well as to restaurants within a 2 mile radius of the hotel.. www.chateauhotel.biz

Travel:

THRIVE Marriage Retreat begins Friday evening and ends Sunday after lunch. Saturday night is a “date night” where you and your spouse do something fun and restful. Be sure you leave plenty of time for arrival and departure, don’t make the mistake of rushing your special weekend.

The nearest airport is Bloomington, IL. The Chateau provides free airport shuttle service for registered guests. Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is a 2 - 2 1/2 hour drive to Bloomington, IL. while Peoria, IL airport is 40 minutes away.

Registration:

SORRY, REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! CONSIDER ATTENDING THRIVE IN JULY!!
Registration fee includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Full payment must accompany your registration unless you make credit card or payment plan arrangements with Jen Coursey at 309-699-0171. Except in the case of an Act of God, all payments will be refunded after April 2nd, 2010 in case of cancellation of THRIVE.

Refund Policy:

Before March 18th – 100%
March 18th - April 2nd – 50%
After April 2nd, 2009 – 0%

Cost:

Registration and payment : $375 per couple.

(Registration fee includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday).

You and your spouse experience powerful training for roughly $30 a training hour including meals! Take advantage of this THRIVE seminar that is the only marriage retreat scheduled for 2010.


Trainers:

Chris and Jen Coursey are the Directors and co-Creators for THRIVE Conference Training. Chris and Jen authored the twelve week study Sensible Strategies for Belonging, THRIVE Training Skill Guides One through Three, Steps to Joy Dance Video and CD. Chris and Jen train couples, churches and groups how to THRIVE.
Learn more about Chris and Jen.


Preparation:

We suggest you read The Life Model: Living From the Heart Jesus Gave You
Optional reading includes: Life Model Study Guide and
Living with Men by E. James Wilder

Schedule:

Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
-Registration 5:30pm
-First Session 6-9pm



-Breakfast 8-9am
-Sessions 9-12pm
-Lunch 12-1pm
-Sessions 1-4:pm
-Date Night
-Breakfast 8-9am
-Sessions 9-12:30pm
-Lunch 12:30-1:30pm




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