Pre-marriage retreats

VIPCare offers Saturday retreats (10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. on Zoom and in person) for couples of all ages planning to be—or recently—married. The retreat is designed to help you and your partner become acquainted at a deeper level and enhance communication, and can be used in conjunction with marriage preparation conferences with a minister or other officiant. 

For more information, download a copy of the brochure.

UPCOMING RETREAT DATES

Saturday, January 17, 2026: Zoom
Retreat leader: Rev. David R. Mucha

Saturday, March 21, 2026: Charlottesville, Church of Our Savior Episcopal, 1165 Rio Road East)
Retreat leader: Meredith Southwell, LCSW

Saturday, May 2, 2026: Roanoke, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, 402nd St. SW)
Retreat leader: Rev. David R. Mucha

Saturday, July 18, 2026: Richmond, Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave.)
Retreat leader: Meredith Southwell, LCSW

Saturday, October 17, 2026: Zoom
Retreat leader: Rev. David R. Mucha

Registration

Cost: $200 per couple. A follow-up session for each couple is also available and included in the cost of the retreat.

Retreat communications

All retreat communication is via email. Participants can expect to receive:

  1. a confirmation email with general retreat and Enneagram information (after payment is received);

  2. an email with Enneagram test specifics for you and your partner, along with a retreat booklet and pre-marriage retreat guidelines(approximately two weeks before the retreat).

  3. a third email from the retreat leader with the Zoom link no later than Thursday before the retreat OR an email with details on the in-person retreat.

If you are registered for the retreat and do not receive these three emails, please write assessments@vipcare.org or call 804.282.8332.