Together Called

A weekend for couples to slow down, find each other again, and remember you're not alone in your 
family’s journey.

A Room Full of People Who Get It

Adoptive and foster parenting carries challenges that many people around you may never fully understand. The joy is real, and so is the weight. Together Called exists because couples need more than a weekend away—they need a room full of people who understand without explanation.

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John & Jane

Any City USA

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Jane Doe

Any City USA

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Built For Real Connection

Together Called is a marriage retreat held each spring at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. The goal is simple: to give couples space to slow down, enjoy one another, laugh together, and spend time with other people who understand the joys and complexities of adoption. It's a weekend of meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and the kind of connection that's often hard to find in the middle of everyday life.

Not Your Typical Marriage Retreat

Couples share meals, meaningful conversations, and time away from the demands of everyday life. The sessions are designed to foster connection—both with each other and with the material. But some of the most memorable moments happen in between: over breakfast, in the hallway between sessions, or late at night with a couple you just met who somehow feels like an old friend. While Together Called is rooted in the Christian faith, all couples are welcome. By the end of the weekend, many couples leave feeling refreshed in their marriage, and with a community of people who understand the unique joys and challenges of foster care and adoption.

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Called To Join Us?

Registration opens each October, 
and spots fill fast.

If you'd like to join us, mark your calendar now. You can also follow us on social media and join our mailing list to be the first to know when registration opens.
We'd love to have you with us.

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100

couples attend
every year

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14–16 states

are represented
at each retreat

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1 in 3 attendees

are experiencing Together
Called for the first time

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24–48

hours before
registration is full

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Together Called happen?

The retreat takes place each spring, typically in March, at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Registration opens on a Monday evening in October and usually fills within 24 to 48 hours.

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How much does it cost to attend?

What if registration is full when I find this?

Is Together Called only for Christian couples?

Do you have to be in the middle of fostering or adopting to attend?

Can same-sex couples attend?

What happens after the retreat?

How can I sponsor Together Called?

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