The "HIDDEN GEMS" Marriage Retreat by Marriage Matters 2 Us (MM2US)

Schedule

Sat May 02 2026 at 09:30 am to 05:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Manchester Event & Visitor Center | Manchester, TN

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“Rediscover gem treasures in your marriage at the Hidden Gems Retreat in Manchester, TN—an intimate day of peace, growth, truth, and passion
About this Event

💍💜 Your Marriage Has Hidden Gems—Come Uncover Them Before They Fade

And if you’ve uncovered them, come identify and polish them so they shine.

MM2US Hidden Gems Marriage Retreat

Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Manchester Event & Visitor Center • Manchester, Tennessee

Every marriage carries treasures—peace, passion, truth, growth—that often get buried beneath the weight of everyday life. But God never lets the gems disappear. They remain, waiting to be uncovered, restored, and polished.

Manchester, Tennessee, is the perfect setting for this journey. Warm, charming, and peaceful, the town itself is a hidden gem—full of small-town beauty, local eateries, and quiet spaces that mirror the theme of rediscovery.

The Manchester Event & Visitor Center provides an elegant, intimate backdrop for a retreat designed to help couples reconnect, reflect, and renew their covenant.

What Awaits You

Continental breakfast

Catered lunch

Curated gift bag filled with symbolic gems

Intimate couple sessions

Guided reflection moments

Communion experience

Professional photos

Optional Hidden Gems Nature Walk

Join the guided walk with reflection prompts

Or enjoy quiet connection time inside the venue or on the grounds


Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome & Continental Breakfast Mixer

Info: The day opens with warmth, hospitality, and anticipation as couples arrive and settle into the peaceful atmosphere of Manchester’s hidden gem venue. Breakfast becomes your first moment to breathe, reconnect, and feel the shift from everyday life into a special space where you'll meet other like-minded couples. You’ll know instantly that this isn’t just another event—this is the beginning of something your marriage has needed.


🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Opening Session: The Treasure Within

Info: This session sets the tone with a powerful reminder that your marriage already holds God‑given gems waiting to be rediscovered. Couples often say this moment alone is worth the entire retreat because it awakens hope, clarity, and connection. You’ll feel something inside you say, “We needed this.”


🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guided Couples Experience

Info: This is where walls come down and real connection begins. You and your spouse will walk through guided conversations that reveal strengths, truths, and tenderness you may have forgotten. Couples leave this session saying, “We haven’t talked like this in years.”


🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Hidden Gem Application Part 1

Info: This is where walls come down, and real connection begins. You and your spouse will walk through guided conversations that reveal strengths, truths, and tenderness you may have forgotten. Couples leave this session saying, “We haven’t talked like this in years.”


🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Catered Lunch

Info: Lunch becomes more than a meal—it’s a shared pause where couples laugh, reflect, and enjoy the beauty of slowing down together. The atmosphere is relaxed, intimate, and filled with the warmth of community. You’ll feel like you’re dining inside a hidden gem tucked away from the world.


🕑: 01:30 AM - 02:45 AM
Hidden Gem Application Part 2
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 AM
Hidden Gems Sessions

Info: Each gemstone‑inspired session uncovers a different treasure within your marriage, revealing what’s been buried and polishing what’s already shining. These moments are powerful, emotional, and deeply transformative. Couples often say this is where breakthroughs happen.


🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Life Application Workshop - OPTIONAL NATURE WALK or Guided Reflection Tim

Info: Whether you choose the guided nature walk or a quiet moment inside the venue, this is your chance to breathe, reconnect, and let the earlier sessions settle into your heart. The peaceful surroundings of Manchester make this moment feel sacred. You’ll walk away saying, “We didn’t know how much we needed this pause.”


🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Intimacy & Connection Workshop

Info: This session brings couples closer in ways that feel safe, meaningful, and deeply refreshing. You’ll rediscover the spark, tenderness, and emotional closeness that life often pushes aside. Many couples call this the most impactful hour of the entire retreat.


🕑: 05:15 AM - 05:45 AM
Communion & Closing Experience

Info: The day concludes with a powerful, God‑centered moment that seals everything you’ve uncovered and restored. Couples describe this experience as holy, healing, and unforgettable. You’ll leave feeling renewed, united, and grateful for the treasure God placed in your marriage.


🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Retreat Concludes - Administrative Activities and Announcments

Info: As the retreat ends, couples often linger—because the peace, connection, and joy they feel is too good to rush away from. Manchester’s local eateries, each a hidden gem of their own, offer the perfect way to extend the evening together. You’ll leave knowing this day was a turning point.


Optional Dinner (at couples expense) -- Local Eateries

Info: Couples gather at a few local eateries—Manchester’s own hidden gems— that will be available for couples who want to continue their evening together.


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Where is it happening?

Manchester Event & Visitor Center, 147 Hospitality Boulevard, Manchester, United States

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