2024 Retreat
Details
When: August 24th, 2024
Where: Weber Farm in Cambridge, IA. Read more about the location.
Cost: Free but donations are appreciated and encouraged so the retreat stays free.
Children: Due to wanting to maintain the peacefulness of the farm, we will not have babysitting provided. However, if you need assistance in finding a reliable sitter you may contact us for suggestions. Babies are welcome and we plan to have changing tables, space for nursing mothers, etc. if anyone needs it.
Activities
This year's retreat will feature the following activities.
- Confession
- Adoration
- Lunch Date with just your spouse
- Speakers: Married Catholic couples living out their Vocations
- Dinner group date
- Mass
Details
When: August 24th, 2024
Where: Weber Farm in Cambridge, IA. Read more about the location.
Cost: Free but donations are appreciated and encouraged so the retreat stays free.
Children: Due to wanting to maintain the peacefulness of the farm, we will not have babysitting provided. However, if you need assistance in finding a reliable sitter you may contact us for suggestions. Babies are welcome and we plan to have changing tables, space for nursing mothers, etc. if anyone needs it.
Organizers
This retreat is made possible because of Christina and Jon Weber who have planned, hosted, and fundraised this retreat since the beginning. Read more about them.
This year's speakers
Spencer and Elisabeth Sheaff
Spencer and Elisabeth met in 2014 at a young catholic adult group. After a little misunderstanding, Spencer began sending her Chuck Norris jokes…Elisabeth was smitten. They got married in 2017 and have been blessed with three little boys. They currently live in Urbandale and dream every day what it would be like to have twin girls.
Dave and Katherine Rafferty
Dave and Katherine Rafferty have been married for 10 years now. They have five children and live in Johnston. Dave works remote for CopperPoint Insurance Companies, and Katherine is a professor at Iowa State University. They enjoy traveling and being outdoors.
Matt and Stacy Halbach
Deacon Matt and Stacy Halbach have been married for 17 years, have eight children (two in heaven), both have degrees in theology, both have hearts for ministry. They consider themselves very imperfect, but perfect complimentary strengths to one another.
They have learned through trials and triumphs just how sacred and important the vocation of marriage is. Together, Matt and Stacy have keynoted at marriage retreats as well as led retreats for deacons and their wives.
Todd & Johna Clancy
We have been married for 34 years, have 3 adult children, Katlin (husband Eddie), Patrick and Logan (wife Claire). Five grandkids ages 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.
Recently retired, we are learning our new time of life! So far it has proven to be a pretty good gig! We are in an interesting time in our lives. We are helping our parents as well as our children and grandchildren.