Vision Retreat
A Vision Retreat is more than just a getaway—it's an intentional time for you and your spouse to step away from the daily grind and refocus on what truly matters. This guided experience helps you cultivate spiritual and personal growth while setting a clear vision for your marriage and family.
Build a Vision for Your Marriage While Cherishing the Journey
With the guidance of seasoned relationship experts and a hands-on, practical tool designed to strengthen your relationship, you’ll not only learn how to build a vision for your marriage but also take time to reflect on and appreciate the marriage you’ve created—and the one you’re building for the future.
The Core Phases
Where Are We Now?
Before you can move forward, it's important to understand where you are. You will take an honest look at your marriage, reflecting on your relationship's strengths, challenges, and key moments that have shaped your journey and use them to gain clarity on your priorities, values, and the foundation upon which your marriage is built.
Where Are We Going?
With a clear understanding of your present, it's time to cast a vision for your future. In this phase, you and your spouse will dream together—exploring your shared goals, aspirations, and the legacy you want to create. Whether it's strengthening your faith, nurturing your family, or pursuing new opportunities, this step helps align your hearts and establish a roadmap for the years ahead.
What Will We Do?
This final phase is all about turning dreams into reality by setting tangible steps to achieve your shared goals. You'll create an actionable plan for your marriage, identifying habits, commitments, and practical steps to ensure your vision becomes a lasting reality. By the end of this phase, you'll walk away with a clear path forward—one that strengthens your marriage and honors the future you're building together.
Upcoming Vision Retreats
Fall 2026
September 25–26
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November 6–7
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What To Expect At Your Vision Retreat
Guided Vision Casting Sessions
This retreat is more than just reflection—it’s about dreaming and planning together. Through structured sessions, couples will explore their purpose as individuals and as a couple, define marriage values and priorities, create a vision board, and work through intentional exercises designed to align expectations, aspirations, and commitments.
Curated Couples Experiences
Building a vision for the future doesn’t mean skipping out on romance! Each Vision Retreat includes curated experiences that help couples reconnect and enjoy each other in a fun, meaningful way. Sessions led by experts, free time to explore the area, and exclusive time with a certified XO Marriage Mediator are all part of the experience. *Curated experiences may change per event. Some events may require additional fees.
Personalized Marriage Growth Plans
Each couple will leave with a custom roadmap for their marriage that includes short-term and long-term goals in key areas (faith, family, finances, intimacy, and personal growth), practical next steps for improving communication and conflict resolution, marriage enrichment habits, and a written marriage mission statement that captures their shared vision.
Intentional Rest & Unplugging
A Vision Retreat isn’t just about work—it’s about creating space to relax, reconnect, and reset. Throughout the experience, couples will disconnect from daily distractions, enjoy peaceful moments together, and reflect individually and together—journaling thoughts, prayers, and insights along the way.
Guest Speakers
Brandon White
Jimmy Evans
Luis & Kristen Roman
Hosted in Southlake, TX
Known for its charm, upscale atmosphere, and inviting community, Southlake provides the perfect backdrop for couples to dream, reflect, and grow together. Just minutes from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Southlake offers a blend of tranquility and convenience, with its picturesque parks, boutique shopping, and top-rated dining—ideal for extending your retreat experience with a relaxing date night.
FAQs
Who should attend a Vision Retreat?
The XO Vision Retreat is for any couple who wants to be intentional about their marriage and future. Whether you’re newlyweds starting with purpose, married couples looking to reconnect, parents wanting to keep their marriage strong, empty nesters rediscovering their relationship, or couples navigating a major life transition—this retreat is designed for you.
Are hotel accommodations included?
Lodging is not included, but Southlake, TX, offers a variety of excellent hotel and Airbnb options nearby. We recommend making it a true getaway by staying overnight and enjoying the beautiful city!
Is the Vision Retreat faith-based?
Yes! The XO Vision Retreat is rooted in Christian principles and includes faith-based discussions, prayer, and biblical guidance to help you build a marriage centered on God’s plan.
Do we need to bring anything?
Just yourselves and an open heart! We provide all materials, including a Vision Retreat Guidebook to guide your experience and help you capture your insights and goals.
Will I get a refund if I need to cancel?
Registration for this event is nonrefundable, but transferable to another couple or another date. Contact our team at info@xomarriage.com and our team will help to accommodate your needs.
Can I purchase this as a gift for another person?
Yes! The XO Vision Retreat makes a meaningful and thoughtful gift for any couple looking to strengthen their marriage and build a future together. Whether for newlyweds, anniversaries, or couples in need of a reset, this experience is a priceless investment in their relationship. Please reach out to info@xomarriage.com and our team would be happy to help.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! We have payment plans available to help provide you with an option to split the payments after an initial deposit.