Retrouvaille Means Rediscovery
We Help Couples Rediscover their Love.
Join the many couples who have successfully transformed their marriages through Retrouvaille of New England's Marriage Help Program.
About Retrouvaille of New England
Our Program
We are the Original Rediscovery Retrouvaille Marriage Help Program in New England serving married couples in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhodes Island & Connecticut.
Founded in 1990 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 New England offers support for couples at every stage of difficulty. Sessions begin with a weekend intensive, 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 New England 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 Rediscovery 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 New England 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
Rediscovery 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 New England 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. Read here about our program's effect on your children.
Our Success Rate
Does it work?
Proven Results: Couples who attended our Marriage Help program in New England and responded to our satisfaction survey conducted in 2025:
- 99% have rated our program as good or excellent.
- 100% did not regret attending.
- 100% would recommend our program.
Here are some recent comments:
"The common areas of conflict for married couples (presented) were very relatable to us."
"The weekend gave us fresh hope in our marriage. Truly a life line."
"It was helpful to focus on feelings instead of our problems and issues."
"The program is excellent, I'm so glad we came."
"The exercises for expressing feelings have been transformative- feelings were driving our actions and without addressing them they resulted in accusations".
"We feel hopeful. The communication aspect has been missing and now we are hopeful that we are moving forward"
The Rediscovery Retrouvaille Difference
All-inclusive 7-week program (48+ hours)
- Complete privacy maintained
- Work privately as a couple in anonymity
- Never share issues with group or team
- 7-week proven program structure
- All meals & lodging included
- Presented by peer couples that have started as attending couples
- Led by unpaid volunteer couples who've rebuilt their marriages
- Non-profit program - no financial agenda
- Free lifetime support
- Monthly support gatherings at no additional cost
We are All Volunteer / Non-Profit
As a non-profit ministry run entirely by volunteers who have experienced and overcome similar struggles, we focus solely on helping couples improve or heal their marriages - not on generating profit.
- We are a grass-roots, volunteer-run organization managed by couples that have been through the program, at every level.
- All of our expenses are paid strictly by donations given by couples wanting to give back.
- There are no offices, no paid staff, and no payroll whatsoever.
We are Affordable
The business of marriage help has become a massive for-profit industry:
- Family counseling, including marriage services, is a $32 billion industry with 85,000+ for-profit businesses
- Average marriage counseling costs: $150-200 per session, often requiring 30+ sessions ($4,500-6,000+)
- Average divorce costs: $15,000 - $30,000+ per couple in legal fees alone
The Hidden Costs of Divorce:
Impact of Divorce on Children
- 2-3x higher risk of emotional & behavioral problems
- 25% lower academic achievement rates
- Increased risk of future relationship struggles
Long Term Financial Effects on Couples who Divorce
- 20% reduction in retirement savings
- 45% decrease in standard of living
- Significant impact on mental health
Let's Work Together-
Marriage Counselors & Therapists: Let’s Partner!
At Retrouvaille of New England, we recognize and deeply value the work that marriage counselors and therapists do to help couples navigate the most difficult seasons of their relationships. We also know that sometimes, a couple needs more than a one-hour session once a week. Let’s Bring Healing & Hope Together.
Priests, Pastors, Deacons, Spiritual directors : Join Us!
Clergy: We can Help you Help Married Couples
God’s plan for marriage is the foundation of our program.
Fulfilling Your Pastoral Mission
The Church is called to heal the brokenhearted and bind up wounds. Marriage help ministry is not optional—it's essential pastoral care for the domestic church.