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Date
Location
Vallombrosa Retreat Center, Menlo Park
Discover a weekend of love, faith, and renewal
The BLD Marriage Encounter is a Catholic retreat weekend designed for married couples who want to deepen their relationship with each other and with God. Held at the Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park, this encounter provides a prayerful, spirit-filled atmosphere away from the distractions of daily life.
Who is it for?
The Marriage Encounter is open to all sacramentally married Catholic couples — whether newly married or celebrating decades together. Whether you’re looking to strengthen an already strong marriage or seeking renewal and healing, this retreat meets you where you are.
What to Expect
Over the course of the weekend, couples will experience:
- Inspirational talks and testimonies from fellow married couples sharing their faith journeys
- Guided reflection and dialogue — private time for you and your spouse to reconnect on a deeper level
- Eucharistic celebrations and prayer — encounter God’s grace together through the sacraments
- Fellowship and community — meet other Catholic couples in the Bay Area who share your values
The encounter is not a marriage counseling session or a lecture series. It is a spiritual renewal experience rooted in Catholic teaching, designed to help couples rediscover the sacrament of marriage as a source of grace, joy, and mission.
Spiritual Director
Fr. Peter Eugenio
Why Attend?
Couples who have attended the Marriage Encounter often describe it as a turning point in their marriage and faith life. You’ll leave the weekend with practical tools for communication, a renewed sense of purpose as a couple, and a deeper connection to the BLD community.
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