About
The Great Escape is the result of our passion for couples to retreat from the daily distractions of life that interfere with oneness in marriage. It is our desire to provide a peaceful, relaxing, and educational weekend that allows couples to focus on their spouse, and remind them why they married each other! We have found that it is necessary for us to leave town in order to really focus on our marriage without interruptions from the phone, the kids, the pets, and everyday life. Even the drive to and from the conference has proven to be a valuable time for us to discuss strengths and weaknesses in our own marriage, and improvements we can make in the future. In addition to reconnecting with your spouse, you have the opportunity to build friendships with other like-minded couples.
This is an investment for your lifetime together.
In our 26 years of marriage we have looked forward to our annual Valentine weekend get-aways. The wisdom we have gained from the speakers and other married couples has enhanced our relationship, contributing to the strong marriage we have today.
Mark your calendars for the weekend of February 13th-14th, 2010 for this years Great Escape!
We hope you will join us for this fun, romantic, and encouraging weekend, and look forward to seeing you at the lake!
John and Martha Conrad
Contact
Questions? Call Martha Conrad at (816)525-2809 or fill out the form below.
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Register
Register for the event here!
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Send payment to: The Great Escape, 1440 SW Jefferson St, Lees Summit, MO 64081
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Details
In this seminar, couples will get a refresher course in friendship:
- The benefits of being married to your best friend
- How to set aside and protect time to enjoy each other
- How friends treat each other
- What friends do together
Early Registration: $49 per couple (postmarked by January 15th, 2010)
Registration: $59 per couple
Fill out the panel on the right of the flyer or register online here.
(Registration does not include overnight lodging)
Remember to call 1-800-TAN-TAR-A to reserve your room at a special Great Escape rate of $78 a night per couple. TAN-TAR-A will not guarantee rooms after January 15th. Space is limited, so make your reservation early!
For directions to Tan-Tar-A Resort, click here.
Guest Room: $78.00
One Bedroom Suite: $106.00
Two Bedroom Suite: $170.00
Hotel room and suite rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 5.475% state and a county lodging tax of 3%) in effect at the time of check in. Guest room rates are applicable for up to four guests per room.
Check in time: 4:00 pm
Check out time: 11:00 am
Reservations must be received on or before Friday, January 15, 2010.
Speakers
Mike and Becky Qualls
Firm Foundation Ministries began in 2000 with the passion of Mike and Becky Qualls to show couples what God can do in the lives of those who apply His truths to their marriage.
With over 30 years of combined experience in ministering to children, adolescents, couples and families, Mike and Becky have a heart for helping people experience true joy in life.
The Qualls have been married since 1986. Mike is a licensed Clincal Social Worker and Becky has a B.S. in Social Welfare. They reside in Lee’s Summit, Missouri with their two children, Taylor and Tanner.
Schedule
Schedule of Events
February 13th-14th, 2010
| Saturday | |
| 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Registration |
| 10:30 – NOON | Session 1 |
| Noon – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:30 – 3:15 PM | Session 2 |
| 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 – 5:00 PM | Session 3 |
| 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Dinner Break |
| 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Dance |
| Sunday | |
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Session 4 |
Sessions
Session 1
Understanding the Value of Friendship in Marriage
- Why do we need our spouse to be our friend?
- How does friendship benefit your marriage?
- Strengthening friendship in marriage
- Meeting of the minds and hearts
Session 2
Developing A Friendship Time
- Finding the time (What’s on your calendar?)
- Meeting of the minds and hearts
Session 3
Developing Your Friendship Time
- What do friends do?
- The value of playing together
- Meeting of the minds and hearts
Session 4
Developing Your Friendship Time
- How do friends talk?
- Keeping the lines of communication open
- Meeting of the minds and hearts