Who
This is a couples only retreat for married couples of all ages. It is designed to be part getaway weekend and part practical instruction seminar on enriching marriage relationships.
Cost
Registration fee: $35 per couple. Early Bird Discount: $25 per couple (must be registered and paid by January 15, 2012). Register online: register.smokymountainmarriage.com Make checks payable to: Jacksonville church of Christ, P. O. Box 512, Jacksonville, AL 36265.
Why a fee?
The Great Smoky Mountain Marriage Retreat has been offered free to attendees since its beginning years ago as a getaway for Jacksonville members. It has outgrown four venues so far, and the expenses have finally reached the point where the elders felt it was more than one church can handle. By all pitching in a little, we can cover the costs for speakers, conference rooms, and printing costs. Neither the Jacksonville church, nor any individual, makes any money on the retreat.
Location / Lodging
Holiday Inn Conference Center
3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS. Room rates are $55.99 for the weekdays and $78.99 for the weekend. Call Holiday Inn: (800) 782-3119, then give the three-letter code JCC to qualify for the group rate.
Including fee, food, and hotel, most couples can come to the retreat for about $250.
Free Time
Many go early to enjoy time with each other. The schedule builds in free time to go to the outlets, see a show, explore the beautiful mountains, or enjoy leisure time at the hotel.
Hosts
The retreat is under the oversight of the elders of the Jacksonville (AL) church of Christ. The first session is hosted by the Sevierville (TN) church of Christ and the event is held at the Pigeon Forge Holiday Inn Conference Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Allen Webster is the Retreat Director.