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FamilyLife President's Getaway
Washington, D.C. • October 6-9, 2022
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JOIN US FOR THE
FamilyLife
President's Getaway
Washington, D.C. • October 6-9, 2022
This will be a special, intimate weekend with friends who are excited about family ministry. We invite you to step away together to enjoy world-class accommodations just a few blocks from the White House and the Museum of the Bible. Enjoy plenty of quality time with each other, while being inspired through the teaching of leading experts in the marriage and family arena.
You’ll be encouraged and energized about how your partnership with FamilyLife will ignite powerful changes for Christ by spreading God’s Word on marriage and changing lives around the world. Once you’ve considered how God is impacting lives through FamilyLife, you’ll be invited to play a critical part in making additional ministry happen.
A personal invitation from David Robbins
You will experience...
Refreshment
In the busyness of life, sometimes it’s not easy to focus on just the two of you. Step away from the day-to-day for an extended weekend. Relax together while taking in the rich history and legacy of our nation’s capital, along with spectacular sites and experiences—like rooftop dining overlooking the White House lawn, tickets to the Museum of the Bible, and historic monuments by night. A Christian Heritage Tour guide will share stories and insights into our nation’s history from a Christian perspective you might have never heard.
Connection
You’ll meet other like-minded couples who share your passion for godly marriages and families, building and deepening friendships as you connect and encourage one another.
Encouragement
You’ll hear incredible teaching, as well as inspiring messages from our gifted speakers and staff—leading experts in the marriage and family arena.
Below are just a few challenging insights shared at previous Getaways…
“If God answered all of your prayers last year, did you advance God’s Kingdom or yours?”
“When our memories become greater than our dreams, we have become a monument instead of a movement.”
“When we hide our brokenness, we limit our opportunities for ministry. By His stripes we are healed. By our stripes we point people to the healer.”
“If dependence upon God is our goal, then weakness is an asset.”
Enjoy quality time with FamilyLife's top leadership
Take advantage of this weekend to really get to know FamilyLife President David Robbins and his wife, Meg, as well as FamilyLife Today® hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson. Hear them share their hearts and vision for FamilyLife and talk with them and other FamilyLife leaders on a personal level.
David and Meg Robbins
David became president and CEO of FamilyLife in December 2017. As 17-year veterans of Cru, David and Meg have served in a variety of capacities, beginning as field staff at their alma mater, the University of Mississippi. Since 2003, they have served overseas in Italy, as well as in the U.S. as campus directors, national directors of Campus Field Ministries, and national facilitators of Cru’s Millennials Ministry. David and Meg have four children.
Dave and Ann Wilson
Dave and Ann are the hosts of FamilyLife Today®. They have been Weekend to Remember® speakers since 1993 and are co-founders of Kensington Community Church, which hosts more than 14,000 visitors every weekend. Dave holds a Master of Divinity degree from the International School of Theology and served the Detroit Lions as chaplain for 33 years. The Wilsons have authored two books, Vertical Marriage and No Perfect Parents. They have been married more than 38 years and have three grown sons, three daughters-in-law, and several grandchildren.
Laura Story – Event Worship Leader
Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs—which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards—include “Blessings,” and Chris Tomlin’s version of her song, “Indescribable.” She is the author of two bestselling books and Bible studies, When God Doesn’t Fix It, and I Give Up. She has a brand new book and bible study called So Long, Normal: Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith. Her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy.
To learn more visit: LauraStoryMusic.com or listen here.
Lodging
Enjoy the luxury of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue—just a few blocks from the White House, the Smithsonian, Museum of the Bible, and more. This world-class hotel is a unique experience built upon and surrounded by U.S. history. The restored Old Post Office building (on the National Register of Historic Places) was transformed into a spectacular guest retreat you will thoroughly enjoy.
As our guests, your accommodations as well as your morning and evening meals will be provided for you.
NOTE: Midday meals and transportation are up to the individual guests.
Lodging
Enjoy the luxury of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue—just a few blocks from the White House, the Smithsonian, Museum of the Bible, and more. This world-class hotel is a unique experience built upon and surrounded by U.S. history. The restored Old Post Office building (on the National Register of Historic Places) was transformed into a spectacular guest retreat you will thoroughly enjoy.
As our guests, your accommodations as well as your morning and evening meals will be provided for you.
NOTE: Midday meals and transportation are up to the individual guests.
Tentative Schedule
The FamilyLife President’s Getaway begins with registration from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, and ends with brunch on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
| Thursday | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.: |
(Optional) Come-Early Experience |
| 3:00–5:00 p.m.: | Registration |
| 5:15–9:15 p.m.: |
Reception Dinner Evening Session |
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: | Morning Session and Lunch |
| 12:30–5:00 p.m.: | Open – Time on your own |
| 5:00–9:30 p.m.: |
Lincoln Memorial Rooftop Reception / Dinner (overlooking the White House) Monuments by Night Tour |
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: | Morning Session |
| 12:00–5:00 p.m.: | Open – Museum of the Bible (optional) at your own pace. |
| 5:00–9:15 p.m.: |
Reception Dinner Evening Session |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: |
Morning Session Celebration Brunch |
Optional Come-Early Experience
Limited space available! There is room for only 30 couples. Please reserve your spot on your registration form as soon as possible.
| 9:15 a.m. | Leave the Hotel |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Arrive at George Washington’s estate, Mount Vernon Experience the grounds, gardens, and home of George and Martha Washington. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Private lunch buffet available at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant—at your leisure. |
| 1:30 p.m. | Private wreath-laying experience at the graves of George and Martha Washington. |
| 2:00-3:30 p.m. | Private boat charter back to Washington, D.C.—Experience a relaxing dessert cruise up the Potomac while enjoying the early fall foliage. |
NOTE: There is only room for the first 30 interested couples on this limited-space opportunity.
Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
Private boat charter for our return trip to DC – Desserts & fall views!
COST:
Although the Fall Getaway is free, tickets for the Come-Early Option are $700 per couple, on a first-come, first-served basis. This includes one extra night of lodging (Wednesday night), transportation for the day, Mt. Vernon admission and tours, private lunch at the Mt. Vernon Inn, participation in the wreath laying, and the dessert boat charter back to D.C..
President's Getaway D.C. 2022 – FAQ
- Getaway event cost — As our special guests, your getaway will include complimentary hotel lodging, session admittance, morning and evening meals, two tickets to the Museum of the Bible (to use on your own), and group activities, such as our Monuments by Night tour. Each of these will be at zero cost to you as our guests.
- Guests are responsible for their own travel expenses to and from the event (air/ground), their midday meals, and any activities they choose during their “afternoon free time” each day.
- Hotel group rate of $385 (plus taxes) is available up to two days prior or after our event if guests would like to extend their trip. (Note: Hotel costs during the event are already provided for you by FamilyLife).
- Come-early experience on Thursday — This is a limited availability opportunity for up to 30 couples, at a cost of $700 per couple (including one extra night lodging-Wednesday night) on a first-come, first served basis. For more information click here.
- The closest airport to our hotel is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), approximately four miles away.
- Ground transportation options: Uber/Lyft/taxi are a 7-10 minute trip from DCA to the hotel.
- Resort/business casual.
- The Saturday evening banquet is more upscale, though certainly not formal. Think Sunday best.
- Bringing layers is suggested to accommodate weather this time of year and various preferences in room temperature.
This is an adults-only event. No childcare will be provided. Please enjoy your weekend as a couple.
- Food — Please contact Jan Martin (at PresidentsGetaway@FamilyLife.com or 920.979.2496) to make us aware of any food allergies or dietary preferences (vegetarian, gluten free, low carb...) so we can best plan for your dietary needs.
- Mobility — Contact Jan Martin (at PresidentsGetaway@FamilyLife.com or 920.979.2496) to make us aware of any ADA needs in your room.
- Address: 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.
- NOTE: The hotel was developed by Trump Hotels and has won many awards and accolades as a premier location in Washington, D.C. The property is being rebranded and will be a Waldorf Astoria Hotel by the time our event is held.
Adjoining or nearby room requests or other questions and concerns? Contact Jan Martin at PresidentsGetaway@FamilyLife.com or 920.979.2496.
Secure your spot today by completing the form. For additional questions, contact your personal representative or Jan Martin at PresidentsGetaway@familylife.com or 920.979.2496.
We look forward to seeing you!
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