Retrouvaille means Rediscovery
Retrouvaille of Delaware Valley
Join the many couples who have successfully transformed their marriages through Retrouvaille of Delaware Valley's Marriage Help Program.
About Retrouvaille of Delaware Valley
Our Program
We are the original Retrouvaille Marriage Help Program in Delaware Valley serving married couples in the greater Philadelphia area.
Founded in 1993 by couples looking to grow stronger, heal their own marriages and help others do the same.
If you are looking for a Christian marriage retreat, you are in the right place!
We are a Lifeline of Hope for marriages.
Designed for Couples Seeking Renewal, whether you're struggling with communication, considering separation, or facing other challenges, Retrouvaille of Delaware Valley offers support for couples at every stage of difficulty. Sessions begin with a weekend intensive workshop, followed by additional sessions to solidify progress.
From minor issues to serious crises, over a hundred thousand couples have found renewed hope. Retrouvaille is rooted in Christian values and Catholic tradition, but welcomes couples of all faiths or no faith. Optional religious services are available during the weekend.
Each Retrouvaille of Delaware Valley weekend is led by three couples and a priest or minister. The team couples have all personally experienced serious marital difficulties and found healing through the Retrouvaille marriage program.
Is Retrouvaille Right for Us?
What Couples Need to Know
When a marriage is hurting, overwhelmed, or drifting apart, it’s natural to wonder if a program like Retrouvaille can help. Many couples who contact us aren’t sure whether they “qualify,” whether things are “bad enough,” or whether there’s still hope. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone.
Here’s what you need to know as you discern whether the Retrouvaille Marriage Help Program of Delaware Valley is the right next step for your relationship.
Retrouvaille Is for Real Couples With Real Struggles
You don’t need a perfect marriage to attend — in fact, most of the couples who come to Retrouvaille feel disconnected, discouraged, or unsure how their relationship reached this point.
Retrouvaille is designed specifically for couples who are:
- Struggling to communicate
- Feeling distant, lonely, or like roommates
- Wounded by past hurts that never healed
- Battling mistrust, resentment, or emotional shutdown
- Considering separation or divorce
- Already separated but hoping for restoration
- Feeling overwhelmed by life, work, or family pressures
- Desiring a deeper, stronger marriage but unsure how to get there
Our Approach
We are a Lifeline of Hope for Marriages in Need
Retrouvaille is a marriage help program designed to help couples heal, rebuild trust, and restore love. It’s known as a "well-kept secret" and often succeeds where other efforts have failed.
Progress that may have taken months in therapy is often achieved on the first weekend.
Open to couples of all faiths, it’s grounded in practical tools for better communication and deeper connection.
Presenting couples share their personal stories of overcoming struggles, offering hope through real-life experiences rather than traditional counseling. Many professionals recommend Retrouvaille as a foundational step for improving communication and restoring connection in a positive, supportive environment.
Retrouvaille is a safe space with no forced sharing.
While team members share a Christian faith, the program focuses on marriage restoration. The tools and principles work effectively for couples of all faiths or no faith.
Healing Marriages Heals Families
We are Building Strong Marriages:
In a society where divorce is often seen as the norm, Retrouvaille of Delaware Valley is dedicated to supporting marriages and promoting growth and reconciliation. While not all marriages can be saved, many couples can benefit from the effective communication tools taught in the program. Your family can benefit from you attending this program.