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This Breath

A Couples Retreat for Those on the Path of Illumination

(Held Virtually)

Sponsored by The Ohio Chapter of Illuman

April 16-17, 2021

 

THIS BREATH

A Couples Retreat For Those on the Path of Illumination

Virtual Program conducted over Zoom and hosted by Ohio Illuman

April 16, 7-9:30 p.m. EDT & April 17, 10-6 p.m. EDT

This event is an opportunity for spouses to join an Illuman program. Any committed couple is welcome.

If we are to keep the illuminating fire of our passion alive, we need a consistent source of oxygen. Breath by shared breath, we live our lives together.

All couples move through stages. This Breath represents the Now of your relationship. This Breath helps us to gain perspective on our past breath and on our next breath.

Together, we will explore a series of tools for couples to invigorate communication and to share your love with your partner. Adding to the experience will be a mix of poetry, a walk-and-talk in nature, prayer, playful enrichment activities, and thoughtful reflection.

Facilitated by Tom and Geralyn Sparough.

Fee of $75 per couple is suggested, but couples can give less or more as their budget allows.

Email Tom for more information or call (513) 542-1231.

RETREAT DETAILS

LOCATION

- Virtual Zoom Retreat -
Registrants will receive email with connection details.

DATE/TIME

7 - 9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021
& 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021*

Times listed are Eastern.

COST

Our suggested fee is $75 for the entire retreat.
Yet if you feel this fee is too much or too little we also offer a pay what you can afford option.

RETREAT LEADERS

Tom & Geralyn Sparough

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ABOUT THE RETREAT FACILITATORS

Tom & Geralyn Sparough

This Breath will be facilitated by Tom and Geralyn Sparough. Tom is the Cincinnati host for Ohio Illuman. An author, he has a MA in psychology. A veteran teacher and fiber artist, Geralyn has a MA in counseling. They have presented at national conferences for The Association of Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Encounter, Retrouvaille, and more. Learn more about their work at Creative Retreats.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Are gay couples included?
    Yes, both gay and straight couples are welcome to attend the retreat.

  • Do we have to be married to attend?
    No, any committed couple, married or unmarried, is welcome to attend.

  • Is this a Christian retreat?
    No, although our facilitators are practicing Catholic Christians, the retreat is centered on an inclusive spirituality and members of all faith traditions, including "none", are invited to attend.

  • Do we have to live in Ohio to attend?
    No, we welcome couples from anywhere in the world. (But keep in mind the time zone differences, and all programming will be in English.)

  • Will we be forced to talk about our relationship in front of other people?
    No, but there will be opportunities to share if you would like.

  • My partner can't make it, but can I attend on my own?
    No, the retreat is filled with partner activities so it would be difficult to experience it going solo.

  • Can my partner and I attend if we are not in the same location?
    Yes, but you will need a way to connect with each other for the activities.

  • We can't attend Friday night, but can we still attend?
    No, you will miss essential information and instructions for Saturday.

  • We can't be present for all of Saturday, but can we still attend?
    Yes, but please try to be present if at all feasible.

  • My partner and I are on the verge of separation. Will this retreat heal our relationship?
    Maybe, but probably not. The retreat is not designed for couples in crisis. Consider a Retrouvaille retreat for those circumstances: https://www.helpourmarriage.org.

  • What is your cancellation policy?
    If you have to cancel for some reason, we request you do so before April 9, 2021. We will be happy to refund your registration fee, but please also consider making a donation. Our goal is to provide affordable and beneficial programs to all men and women on a spiritual journey. Thank you for your understanding and feel free to contact us with questions.

REGISTRATION

Please enter your registration details by clicking on the button below. Shortly before the retreat we will contact you with more details about connecting via Zoom along with our event schedule.

THIS BREATH

A Couples Retreat for Those on the Path of Illumination

April 16-17, 2021

Sponsored by The Ohio Chapter of Illuman.

When you click the button below you will be redirected to PayPal to complete registration. The first step will be to specify your payment amount. Please then follow the onscreen prompts. Our suggested fee is $75 for the entire retreat. Yet if you feel this fee is too much or too little we also offer a pay what you can afford option. (Note: the payment screens will say “Donate.”)

Love is anterior to life, posterior to death, initial of creation, and the exponent of breath.
- Emily Dickinson

 
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