Couples' Events

(Couples' Events at WLD Ranch are opportunities for a husband and wife to strengthen your marriage during a fun event at WLD Ranch. Currently, two annual events are provided: Married Couples Retreat in March and Couples Night Out in November.)

::: March 20-21, 2026 :::
::: Married Couples Retreat :::

Unwavering Vigilance: Fight for Your Marriage

Husbands and Wives - what are you doing to invest in your marriage today? Because marriage is like a muscle - either you're exercising it to strengthen it, or it's going to atrophy. It doesn't just hang out in status quo. It's not something you can just get back to later without noticing a decline. Marriage - and muscles! - are something you need to work on every single day. So what are you doing to invest in the strength of your marriage? On March 20-21, 2026, you can invest in your marriage by attending the MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT at WLD Ranch. We'll be talking about the unwavering vigilance needed to fight for our marriages when so often marriages are under attack by so many things. Whether your marriage is strong or struggling, new or has seen many years together, let this retreat be one of the ways you are being vigilant and fighting FOR your marriage. [Registration link is below.]

2026 sessions:

#1 - Vigilant Preparation
(presented by Joseph and Christy Preston)
#2 - Going Forth into Battle
(presented by Joseph and Christy Preston)
#3 - In the Fight
(A Panel Discussion or Roundtable Discussion)
#4 - Battle the Right Enemies
(presented by Joseph and Christy Preston)

Why should you attend a married couples retreat at WLD Ranch?

God designed marriage to be a covenant commitment between a man and a woman for life, so a husband and wife who want to honor God with their relationship should take seriously the need to cultivate and strengthen their relationship both with each other and with God.

We are convinced that strengthening your relationship with your spouse should be a priority for every married couple. But building and maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse is not easy. Our Married Couples Retreats are our way of helping each husband and wife couple to strengthen your marriage in the midst of a fun weekend with your spouse. Our sessions are not of the variety that say “do these three things in your marriage and you’ll have a perfect life.” Marriage is not like that. We want everyone at the retreat to have lots of fun in WLD Ranch style, but we also want to address deep issues for strengthening your marriage.

We design the retreats around what we believe are some key characteristics of any camp experience: friendships (the relationship with your spouse is the one we're most concerned about in these retreats), focused learning (that's the sessions part), faith development (your spiritual life is extremely important in having a strong marital relationship), and fun (camp is supposed to be fun!). So plan to attend (with your spouse, of course!) and invite other married couples to come along!

Register Here (This is our online registration. Contact joseph@wldranch.com or call 814-474-3414 if you need assistance with registration.)

PRICES (2026)
Retreat without lodging = $114 per couple
Retreat with lodging = $150 per couple

LODGING

We have some housing options at WLD Ranch (contact us for details). Because we have very limited couples' housing, couples’ lodging may be available at the Polish Baptist Centre just up the hill from us. You will need to bring your own bedding and toiletries. Rooms will be private with shared restrooms down the hall.

You are also welcome to stay at home, with friends, or seek other lodging locally.

CHILDCARE

Childcare is not provided, keeping the focus of the retreat on married couples. (Nursing infants may come with their parents.)

RETREAT SCHEDULE (tentative)

Friday
- 7:00-8:00pm – Registration & Coffeeshop
- 8:00-9:30pm – Welcome, Icebreakers, Session #1
- 9:30pm – Fireside Chat (visit around the campfire)
Saturday
- 8:30am – Breakfast
- 9:30-11:00am –Session #2
- 11:15am – Teambuilding or a Horse Demonstration (weather permitting)
- 12:30pm – Lunch
- 12:15-3:15 – Optional Activities (weather permitting)
  - Horse Rides ($5 per rider)
  - 9 Square in the Air
  - Tomahawks
  - Archery
  - Disc Golf
  - Additional activities may be available.
- 3:45-5:30pm –Session #3 (panel discussion)
- 6:00pm – Dinner
- 7:00-8:30pm –Session #4
- Thanks for coming

::: 2026 TBD :::
Couples' Night Out

Husbands and wives – join us at WLD Ranch for our Couples’ Night Out Fall 2026 (date coming soon) from 6:00-9:00pm. Enjoy a night out together making memories and working to strengthen your marriage. Our evening will include a meal, laughter and games, and a devotional challenge for keeping your marriage on track. We’ll even enjoy a campfire after the program for those who want to stay and visit. Cost is ($40) per couple.

Space is limited. Be sure to register ahead of time here: Register

On our online registration system, if you have not already created an account with us for Summer Camp or other Ranch events, you will need to create an account and then find "Ranch Events" and register for the Couples' Night Out. If you have any questions or difficulties with registration, please do not hesitate to call or email and we can assist you.