This "Valentines weekend" for married couples has been a favorite for many years at Barakel. The beautiful winter-wonderland of northern Michigan gives you and your spouse a lot to choose from — Tubing (with a tow rope for pulling you back up), Skating, Hockey, Broomball, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice Fishing... or you can keep your toes warm by one of our fireplaces! The retreat will begin Friday evening and continue unhurried through the Sunday noon meal.

Our speaker for 2011 is not yet confirmed.

The fee this year — $175 per couple. A registration fee of $100 should accompany the registration form, the balance is due upon arrival. If you are unable to attend the retreat, the registration fee is refundable upon request by January 29.

Housing will be in our East Side Camp cabins - men and women in buildings next door to each other - with an indoor bath. All of the rooms have our recently built bunkbeds with inner spring mattresses. East Side Camp is a short walk from Snow Valley, the center of our outdoor activities.