Together Called
A weekend for couples to slow down, find each other again, and remember you're not alone in your journey.
Registration opens Monday, October 19th at 9pm EDT
Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Berks County, Pennsylvania, about 90 minutes from the Philadelphia Airport.
Registration opens Monday, October 19 and typically fills within 24 hours.
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Brooke + Renaut Van der Riet, Guest Speakers
Renaut and Brooke have been married 30 years and lead Mosaic Church in Orlando. In 2012 they adopted a sibling group of four from Ethiopia, growing their family from four kids to eight.
See What a Weekend Together Looks Like
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A Room Full of People Who Get It
Adoptive and foster parenting carries challenges that many people around you may never fully understand. The joy is real, and so is the weight. Together Called exists because couples need more than just a weekend away — they need a room full of people who understand without explanation.
Designed For Real Connection
Held each Spring at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania, Together Called is a distinctly Christian retreat where all are welcome – we want to give all couples an opportunity to slow down, enjoy one another, and spend time with other people who understand the joys and complexities of adoption. It's a weekend of meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and the kind of connection that's often hard to find in the midst of everyday life.
Not Your Typical Marriage Retreat
Couples share meals, laughter that feels good, and time away from the demands of a busy family. The sessions are intentionally designed with your unique needs in mind. But often the most memorable moments happen in between — over breakfast, in the hallway between sessions, or around a table long after a meal is over with a couple you just met who somehow feel like old friends.
By the end of the weekend, we want couples to feel refreshed in their marriage, connected to a community of others, and encouraged to continue pursuing connection.
Called To Join Us?
Registration opens each October, and spots fill fast.
If you'd like to join us, mark your calendar now. You can also follow us on social media and join our mailing list to see reminders when registration is coming up.
100couples
attend
every year
14–16states
are represented
at each retreat
1 in 3attendees
join us for the first time each year
24–48hours
before registration is full
Frequently Asked Questions
We host the retreat each Spring, typically in March, at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Registration opens on a Monday evening in October and usually fills within 24 to 48 hours.
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