Everyday life is so busy that sometimes our marriages fall to the wayside.
As we juggle careers, social activities, kids, extended family, homemaking, and the countless tasks that fill our days, it’s not uncommon for busy couples to feel like “ships passing in the night.”
But spending time with our spouses is so important to keep our marriages strong. Spending time together is rejuvenating: It makes us happier, and has a positive ripple effect on every part of our lives.
It’s worth making the time to get away together every so often — even though, yes, it might be a big effort!
But assuming you do finally find time to get away with your spouse, where should you go? What are some good options for a Catholic couple looking for a restorative weekend away?
We’ve done the research for you, and we’ve got you covered with 9 different wonderful options for a Catholic couples’ weekend getaway — and the last item on this list is especially for couples seeking to heal their relationship.
Here are 10 great options if you’re looking for a marriage retreat designed just for Catholic couples.
1Catholic Couples Getaway
This “retreat that feels like a vacation” would be my top pick to attend! Mike and Alicia Hernon of Messy Family Project are the masterminds behind the Catholic Couples Getaway. Here’s what you can expect:
The Catholic Couples Getaway is an all-inclusive, adults-only retreat designed to help married couples step away from the busyness of life and reconnect—with each other and with God.
Join us for a few unforgettable days of rest, prayer, laughter, deep conversation, and romance—set in a stunning destination where everything is taken care of for you.
Each Getaway includes short, inspiring talks on marriage and faith; guided couple conversations you can actually enjoy together; daily Mass, Adoration, and access to Confession; long, unscheduled afternoons for rest and romance; and a beautiful, all-inclusive resort close to the airport.
The details:
- Where: Sandals Royal Bahamian, The Bahamas
- When: January 29-February 2, 2027
- Cost: Starts at $4,381.00 per couple
2Good News Cruise Catholic Getaway
Another top pick that looks like a great time!
Get away with your spouse on a fun, relaxing, and rejuvenating cruise with inspiring speakers, daily Mass, and endless memorable experiences!
The details:
- Where: Cruise departs and returns to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- When: February 6-13, 2027
- Cost: Starts at $2,823 per couple
3Worldwide Marriage Encounter
One of the most popular marriage retreats, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is time-tested and trusted by millions of couples:
Uncover the secrets to a lasting, supportive, transformational marriage!
For more than 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has helped over 3.5 million couples in almost 100 countries unlock the power of their relationships with new ways to do the “I do.” The Marriage Encounter experience helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be.
Nine in 10 couples who attend a Marriage Encounter recognize a long-lasting positive effect on their lives.
The details:
- Where: Check their online tool to find one near you (weekend, non-residential, weeknight, and virtual formats available)
- When: Ongoing
- Cost: $150 per couple (financial aid is available)
4St. Meinrad Archabbey’s Married Couples Retreats
Another one on our short list, the famed Benedictine archabbey offers retreats especially for married couples, on topics like “Benedictine Spirituality as Lived in Marriage”:
This retreat explores the Benedictine vows of obedience, stability, and conversion as they can be applied in marriage, with humility as the thread that binds these three vows together. This retreat is for any married couple wanting to journey deeper into their spirituality and will offer the couple ways to strengthen their marriage through Benedictine spirituality and prayer.
The details:
- Where: St. Meinrad, Indiana
- When: December 18-20, 2026
- Cost: $550 per couple
5Unveiled from John Paul II Healing Center
This couples’ weekend dives deeply into St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body:
Discover how passion, purpose, and intimacy can be strengthened or restored in your marriage.
Led by author and speaker Dr. Bob Schuchts & his daughter Carrie Schuchts Daunt, this profound teaching, based on St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, explores God’s design for marriage and the skills to build unity, passion and intimacy, as well as healing and reconciliation in marriage.
The details:
- Where: Wichita, Kansas
- When: July 16-18, 2026
- Cost: $350 per couple
6Catholic Marriage Retreat at Catholic Familyland®
The Apostolate for Family Consecration presents Catholic Familyland®, a place set apart for families and home of the Holy Family of Fatima Prayer Site. While best known for their family vacations, conferences, and festivals, they also offer a special weekend just for couples:
Do you long for deeper intimacy with your spouse? Are you both united in your vision for your marriage and family?
During this Catholic marriage retreat, refocus your marriage on Christ. Deepen your intimacy with your spouse through prayer, communication, and time spent together.
You and your spouse will come away with a renewed understanding of God’s plan for your marriage and family.
The details:
- Where: Bloomingdale, Ohio
- When: September 25–27, 2026
- Cost: $399 per couple
7The Marriage Enrichment Retreat
For more than 50 years, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe has offered Marriage Enrichment Retreats for couples. These programs and others are now available nationally and can be seen here:
The Marriage Enrichment Weekend Retreat offers a supportive, down-to-earth setting for all couples - from newlyweds to those married for decades - to reconnect, reflect, and nourish their love into a deeper, more vibrant spirituality. Strengthen your bond with each other, with God, and with the parish community for years to come.
The retreats are offered at various parishes around the U.S. throughout the year, such as this one at a parish in California.
The details:
- Where: Brea, California
- When: May 1-3, 2026
- Cost: $60 per couple
8The Faith and Marriage Apostolate of the Willwoods Community
Folks in the Louisiana area can travel to St. Joseph’s Abbey and other local retreat centers for this couples’ retreat opportunity:
Grow closer to God and each other on a marriage retreat. Break away from the daily struggles and tasks and spend time rejuvenating and enriching your marriage.
You and your spouse will grow closer in your marriage through the focused time at one of our retreats. Through God’s grace, each couple may walk away with a renewed strength and a deeper commitment to each other and God.
The details:
- Where: Various locations in Louisiana
- When: Ongoing throughout the year
- Cost: $375 per couple (suggested donation)
9A Celebration of Marriage Retreat
The Cape May Marianists host a number of retreats for people at all stages in life, and one of their annual retreats is specifically for married couples:
This weekend is for couples to take time out of the everyday to honor and celebrate their sacrament of marriage.
Presentations and small group discussions address the important marital topics of communication, forgiveness, affirmation and commitment.
We strike a deliberate balance among participation/reflection, liturgy, free time, fun and plenty of “couple time.”
The details:
- Where: Cape May Point, New Jersey
- When: September 25-27, 2026
- Cost: $155 per couple
10Retrouvaille - Hope for a Better Marriage
Retrouvaille is different from the other retreats on this list. It is designed for couples whose marriage is strained and could use help to heal their relationship:
Do you need Retrouvaille? Has your romance faded? Do you argue without reaching resolution? Are you more like roommates than soul mates? Have you grown apart? Is your marriage in crisis?
Why wait for a better marriage? Retrouvaille can help you: Rebuild your emotional connection. Learn healthy communication methods. Manage conflicts effectively. Forgive and rebuild trust. Rediscover your love.
Many couples give credit to Retrouvaille for saving their marriages.
The details:
- Where: Various locations (search here for a weekend near you)
- When: Ongoing
- Cost: $400 per couple
