My husband, Jeff, has been in ministry for decades and has had the privilege of walking alongside thousands of people from all over the world. One thing he says over and over again is this: the biggest spiritual and personal breakthroughs often happen not in the middle of our routines, but when we step away from them. When we quiet the noise of daily life and create space to hear God more clearly—that’s when transformation begins.

I’d absolutely love for you to join us on one of our retreats. But even if this isn’t the season for you to travel, I still encourage you to take a day—or even just a few hours—to pull away from your normal schedule. Make room for some extended one-on-one time with the Lord. You might be surprised by how deeply He meets you in the stillness.

But if you can come to a retreat? The benefits go far beyond what you’d expect.

Imagine waking up to breathtaking views, breathing in fresh air, going on outdoor adventures, and enjoying nourishing, gourmet meals. Picture yourself having time set aside just for reflection, prayer, and renewal. Add in deep conversations, shared worship, belly laughs, and the kind of connection that reminds you you’re not alone—and that’s just scratching the surface. These are the moments I treasure most during our retreats.

We all know the importance of caring for our souls and pursuing growth—but so often, our calendars get the final say. If you’ve been longing to go deeper in your relationship with God, to reset your rhythm, and to experience something truly unique and life-giving, our faith-based fitness retreats might be exactly what your heart needs.

Here are 5 reasons why a retreat is a worthy investment:

1. Deeper Level of Growth

Attending a retreat can provide you with a deeper level of self-reflection and growth. They provide adequate space and downtime to allow for reflection that your daily lives can’t give you. A retreat allows you to get away from your hectic schedule and creates an environment where distractions are removed and you can spend time intentionally slowing down. During our retreats, we have teaching sessions to help you know yourself and understand God better. Our international retreats also include a pilgrimage/hike where you have more time to process all that you learned during the retreat. Jeff and I feel it is the time spent walking that has a HUGE impact because all that we learned has time to go from head knowledge to our heart.

 

2. Connection

During our retreats, we love the intimate connection and friendships that are created.  As we get to know each other better we share parts of our stories with each other. There is nothing more powerful than to hear someone’s testimony of healing and redemption and as Christians it’s so important for us to have strong connections with other Christ followers. One of my favorite parts of our retreats is our time spent around a table. Our dinners often last over 2 hours and as we share amazing food and wine we also laugh and sometimes cry.

 

3. Reflection and Prayer

During our retreats, there is time dedicated to reflection and prayer so you can fill your spiritual cup and return home refreshed and excited to pursue what God has revealed to you. I am sure you have heard the expression “you can’t pour from an empty cup” but how many times do you actually take it to heart? At our retreats, you have space to sit with God and let Him pour His truth into your heart.

We must make time for ourselves, our personal growth and self-reflection in order to give the best version of ourselves to our family, friends and others. A retreat is a great way to provide this kind of space.

 

4. Healthy Lifestyle Changes

During our retreats, you will learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes and be given tools and resources to make these changes for the long term. Our nutrition teachings are filled with the information you need so you can make educated food choices moving forward. Not only do we talk about the benefits of exercise and educate you on the most efficient way to exercise, we also do workouts (we show options for all fitness levels) and we take hikes surrounded by spectacular scenery. When you leave you will be equipped and excited to make your health a top priority.

 

5. Have Fun

Going on a retreat is an opportunity to have fun and experience the trip of a lifetime. We strive to host our retreats and pilgrimages in some of the most beautiful places on earth (Colorado, Austria, Greece, Portugal and Spain just to name a few!) We do deep inner work to draw ourselves closer into our relationship with Jesus but we also have a lot of fun together too!

 

We invite you to learn more about our upcoming Faithful Workouts Retreats and we hope to be able to experience one together soon!