Marriage Retreat 2026
Welcome to True Hope’s Marriage Retreat! This year’s theme is Mixtape, a weekend built around the songs, seasons, memories, and moments that make up your story together. Our hope is that you’ll have space to laugh, reconnect, worship, have meaningful conversations, and simply enjoy being together.
ADDRESS: Grouse Mountain Lodge, 2 Fairway Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937
Schedule (Mountain Time)
A NOTE ABOUT MEALS
Dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, and breakfast on Saturday are on your own. We heard your feedback from previous retreats and wanted to give couples more freedom and keep the price of the weekend similar to past years.
Take advantage of the restaurant in the Lodge, Logan’s Bar & Grill (reservations appreciated), local coffee shops and restaurants a quick five minute drive from the lodge, or the retreat Snack Shack for coffee and light snacks.
Friday
4PM - Lodge check-in begins
5-7PM - Retreat check-in at Lodge Meeting Room
*Dinner on your own*
7-8:30PM - Welcome, MixTape Fun, & Session 1 at Lodge Meeting Room
8:30PM - Free Time
Saturday
*Breakfast on your own*
9-11AM - Worship, Session 2, & Table Conversation at Lodge Meeting Room
11:30AM - Group Photo outside of Lodge
12-5PM - Free Time (see activities list below)
*Lunch on your own*
5:30PM - Dinner all together at Lodge Meeting Room
6:30-8:30PM - Session 3 at Lodge Meeting Room
8:30PM - Free Time
Sunday
*Breakfast is on your own*
9-11AM - Session 4 at Lodge Meeting Room
11:30AM - Check-out in Lodge Lobby
On the Road
Make your drive to Whitefish, MT, count! Check out a curated Spotify Playlist and go through Car Discussion Questions to prepare for the weekend.
Weekend Scavenger Hunt
Have some fun and compete in a scavenger hunt all weekend long! Complete as many challenges as you can as you meet new friends.
Both husband & wife must join. The first one to join creates the team and invites the other.
As soon as you start the drive to Whitefish, the fun begins! There are scavenger hunt objectives to complete on the way to the retreat.
What to Expect
This weekend is designed to be a mix of fun, worship, teaching, conversation, rest, and connection.
You can expect:
• Worship and Biblical teaching
• Meaningful table conversations
• MixTape-themed games and activities
• Plenty of free time. Check out this link for ideas during free time!
• Opportunities to explore Whitefish
• Prayer and encouragement
• Marriage mentors available throughout the weekend for prayer, encouragement, and
resources
Things to Do in Whitefish During Free Time
OUTDOORS
Glacier National Park — Scenic drive & easy hikes — $35/car
Whitefish Lake & City Beach — Walk, relax & enjoy the views — FREE
Whitefish Trail — Hiking & beautiful fall scenery — FREE
Scenic Drive around Flathead Valley — Enjoy the fall colors — FREE
FUN & LOCAL
Whitefish Oktoberfest — German food, music & fun — $10/person
Downtown Whitefish — Shops, coffee, galleries & restaurants — FREE
Whitefish Mountain Resort — Scenic chairlift ride — ~$34/person
Alpine Slide — Mountain adventure — ~$14–$39/person
DATE-NIGHT IDEAS
Dinner in downtown Whitefish — ~$25–$60/person
Coffee & dessert downtown — ~$10–$20/couple
Walk around Whitefish Lake — FREE
Drinks & live music — ~$10–$25/person
ADVENTURE
E-bike rental — Explore Whitefish — ~$50–$100/person
Horseback riding — Montana ranch experience — ~$100–$225/person
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Questions? Email annie@truehopechurch.org or kenton.batson@gmail.com.