Dear Friends,

 

So much good has happened at The Ravines in the midst of uncertainty. 

 

THANK YOU for making this important work possible. Without you, some of these marriages might not have made it. We are thankful to have you as part of our team. 

 

Grateful, humbled, blessed, and incredibly honored to work with a wonderful team of volunteers, donors, counselors, staff and a dedicated board. As we embrace whatever 2021 has to offer, we have faith the Lord will continue to bless The Ravines!

 

Wishing you many blessings in 2021,

Julie Hanks

Executive Director

The Ravines Retreat Center

A few quotes from some of our recent couples at The Ravines:

"From the moment we arrived at The Ravines, we felt a sense of safety and peace, which allowed us to enter into the process seamlessly. Because of the environment, vulnerability naturally followed and we knew we could trust the process. The host couples, facility, and food functioned to bless, serve and spoil! Thank you all for the abundant blessings you provided for us." - A Ravines couple from October 2020

 

"This experience was unlike any other that my husband and I have ever had. We were at a crossroads, either Ravines or divorce. We celebrated our 27th marriage anniversary here and I can say without a shadow of a doubt we have never had a better one! Without the Ravines and most importantly our therapist, we could never had made it to year 28 - we are so happy thankful and full of hope! Our therapist was one of the best therapists that we could have ever prayed for. From start to finish we could not have asked for more. Our hosts were wonderful, the food was delicious and the property was beautiful. Thank you to our counselor, the host couples and The Ravines for giving us a second chance at our marriage!" - A Ravines couple from November 2020

 

"I appreciate people being obedient to what God has called them to do because without that, my husband and I would not have been able to have this wonderful experience. We have a new perspective and an action plan for change for when we get back home we can ensure with God's help our boys are raised with a foundation of faith and will have positive memories from their childhood. Our counselor was a blessing and we are so grateful to you for taking this time to hear our story and help us not lose hope! Also, the two amazing host couples and peaceful atmosphere provided were just what the experience needed to be complete." - A Ravines couple from December 2020