Marnie Swedberg, Author of Retreats Made Easy

 

Women's Ministry
Stress-Busting Retreat Tips

by Marnie Swedberg

How Do We Get More Gals to Come?
Selecting a great Women's Retreat Theme is critical to gaining the attention of potential attendees. A women's retreat theme has got to consume the thoughts of prospective attendees from the time they hear or see it until the day they put their money down to register.
There is way too much competition for their attention for you to neglect selecting a captivating theme. It needs to be a stand-alone hit as well as one that can be incorporated into every aspect of the retreat... [Read the Article]

Thank God for you! I just want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed
the information."
Eva Rose, High Tea, Ritz Carlton Hotel

How Much Should We Charge for Our Retreat?
I have recently seen retreats that cost anywhere from $7.50 to over $400 per person. You need to first identify your target audience and their needs, and then to plan a retreat that they can afford to attend....[Read the Article]

"Thanks so much for making this information available.
I've been looking for a way to make this easier!
God bless you as you continue to minister to His Church."

Joey Burke, Highview Baptist Church

What Activities Do Women Want at Retreats?
Busy women will invest time, money and home-based suicide in order to attend a retreat where they are confident they will be able to relax, recharge and build relationships. The types of relationship building activities to include in your retreat should 1) generate laughter, 2) increase guest interaction and 3) build relaxation by eliminating the fear of being embarrassed...[Read the Article]

Do We Need to Offer Workshops?
Women want to improve their lives. Retreats provide an excellent opportunity to offer a variety of workshops to help them. Since several workshops are usually taking place at the same time, the guests will need to choose their priorities and then pursue the classes that best meet their own needs. Most weekend retreats offer at least two workshop segments. Each segment may offer two or more electives...[Read the Article]

"...very useful tool for planning our retreats.... What great ideas! It's very encouraging and I'm more motivated now than ever to get the plans in action!" Monica Huber, Port Saint Lucie, Florida
I'm Scared!
Have you ever worked really hard on a retreat, only to have someone come up afterwards and point out what you did wrong? Most retreat planners have experienced this type of discouragement...[Read the Article]
"Marnie has outdone herself! She thought of everything!
I wish I could have had this a few years ago!"
Glenda Thomas, Sister 2 Sister Ministries

Easy, Stress-Busting Advice:
Check out Marnie's Complete
Retreat Planning Guide

Online eBook - $18.95

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Retreats Made Easy:
Everything You Need to Know
To Host Wonderful Women's Retreats

 

Let Marnie coach you through the entire retreat-planning process. You'll love knowing for sure that you have covered all the bases and that everything will get done on time!

Enjoy Step By Step Plans Including:
Reasons To Retreat ~ Types of Retreats
Interactive Budget Worksheet
Money-Saving Facility Selection Tips
[Worth the Price of the Whole Book!]
Publicity ~ Program Development
Workshops ~ Door Prizes
Coordinating Themes, Speakers & Worship
Elements of Fun ~ Fantastic Food and Much More.

This inclusive manual and interactive budget planning excel form are available as an instant download online eBook.

Online eBook - $18.95

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“I would like for you to know that your Retreat Planning book has been a tremendous help. You were a huge reason I stepped out in faith to plan a 3-day retreat. Your book gave me confirmation that this is what GOD was asking me to do.“

Cindi Virnau 
Director of Women's Ministries 
Second Baptist Church 
La Grange, Texas  

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