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Christian Couples · 40 & Better

Time together, on purpose.

Faith-centered retreats and getaways for Christian couples 40 and better. Beautiful places, a devotional in the morning, and enough unhurried time to actually finish a conversation. We handle the details. You two just show up.

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“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12

Group Trips for Couples 40+Devotionals & FellowshipAdventure & RomanceEvery Detail Handled

Upcoming Retreats

Where we’re headed next

We plan every one of these ourselves, for Christian couples 40 and better. Have a look, then tell us where you’d love to go after that.

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Anchored in Grace

Seven nights in the Western Caribbean to rest, pray, and remember why you like each other.

MSC Seascape7 NightsMay 2, 2027Round-trip Galveston
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Restoration at Sea

Five nights in the Western Caribbean to restore what's worth keeping.

Liberty of the Seas5 NightsAugust 30, 2027Round-trip Galveston
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Restoration at Sea

Seven nights in the Western Caribbean to rest, pray, and remember why you like each other.

Mariner of the Seas7 NightsDecember 4, 2027Round-trip New Orleans
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On the Horizon

Six places we keep talking about.

  • Bahamas & Key West Island Escape Winter 2028

    Sunshine, turquoise water, and time to enjoy each other. That's the whole plan.

  • Alaska Wilderness Adventure Spring 2028

    Big, wild country, seen together. Bring a real rain jacket.

  • New York to Halifax by Rail Fall 2028

    The coast at train-window pace, with not one airport involved.

  • Land Tour of Ireland Late Fall 2028

    Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry & Cliffs of Moher

  • Hawaiian Island Adventure Winter 2029

    Four islands, one trip, and the two of you.

  • Mediterranean Sailing Yacht Retreat Spring 2029

    Explore the Italian and French Riviera aboard an intimate sailing yacht, with charming coastal villages, historic harbors, and the thrill of Monaco’s Grand Prix along the way.

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Five minutes, no phone tag. Bryant & Debbie read every one.

The Experience

What makes it a retreat

It’s a vacation, and a good one. It’s also built around four things we think a marriage needs.

i.

Faith

A devotional in the morning, a little teaching, and room to worship. It's part of the trip, never a requirement. Nobody takes attendance.

ii.

Romance

Unhurried time for just the two of you. A strong marriage doesn't happen by accident, so we put the time on the schedule.

iii.

Adventure

Beautiful places and real fun. The kind of days you'll still be bringing up years from now.

iv.

Fellowship

Other Christian couples in your season of life. We won't all agree on everything. We do share the same Jesus, and that turns out to be plenty.

Bryant and Debbie Jones, founders of Covenant Retreats
Bryant & Debbie Jones

Our Story

A faith-filled marriage is worth celebrating on purpose.

We’re Bryant and Debbie Jones. Husband and wife, and now travel partners. Here’s what we know about life at 40 and beyond: it’s full. Careers, kids, aging parents, church, seasons of waiting and seasons of loss. The years go quickly, and time together rarely happens by accident.

So we started Covenant Retreats for Christian couples 40 and up who want the next chapter to have more adventure, more romance and more of God in it. You’ll see beautiful places. You’ll share a devotional and some honest conversation. You’ll travel with other couples who love Jesus. And we’ll handle every detail, so you don’t have to.

Come adventure with us. Come grow with us.

— Bryant & Debbie

How It Works

From “let’s go” to going

01

Tell us about you two

Tell us where you'd love to go and what season your marriage is in. Any season. We'll help you find the right trip.

02

Choose & reserve

Compare upcoming retreats, pick the one that fits your calendar, and hold your spot with a deposit.

03

Travel in fellowship

Bring your spouse. We've got the rest: the places, the devotionals, and other Christian couples worth knowing.

Getaway Ideas

Ten romantic getaways, one for every season

Ten trips for married couples, each one timed for when the place is at its best. We’d happily plan any of them for the two of you.

No. 1

Alaska Cruise

A September Alaska cruise is the quiet tail end of the season: tidewater glaciers, humpback whales, gold in the river valleys and far fewer people on the docks than in July. Go if the two of you would trade some rain and the odd cancelled excursion for elbow room at the rail and an easy, scenic week together.

SeptemberCruise

No. 2

Italy Getaway

A slow fall trip through central Italy, with a few nights each in Rome, Assisi and a Tuscan hill town, is one of the best romantic getaways for married couples who love good food and the story of the early church. Go in September or October for harvest-season meals, milder weather than summer and thinner crowds, as long as you're both fine with hills and stairs.

September or OctoberLand trip

No. 3

Napa Valley Getaway

A Napa Valley romantic getaway in October or November is a slow resort stay among vineyards turning gold and red, built around long meals, spa afternoons and quiet drives. Go if you'd rather have rest and good food than sightseeing, and no, you don't have to drink wine to enjoy it.

October or NovemberResort stay

No. 4

Christmas Market River Cruise

A Christmas market river cruise for couples is a week on a small riverboat through Germany and Austria during Advent, stopping each day at an old town with its own market, church and lights. Go if the two of you would like to slow down before Christmas and don't mind cold air and early dark.

Late November or DecemberRiver cruise

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Two ways to travel with us.

You can plan a private getaway for just the two of you: an anniversary, a milestone, or simply time you’ve both earned. Or you can join a group retreat and travel with other couples. Either way, we’d love to help.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a group from your church or small group? Let’s build it together