For those who have attended one of our conferences in the past, we invite you to return this year and see the fabulous renovations that have been made to the facilities, including new and renovated guest rooms, an enlarged dining room, a new conference center, and other amenities.

This year's conference will focus on the following topics:

Different is Not Bad! – We will deal with personality & gender differences and show how they can be used to build a great marriage.
The Way to Love Your Spouse – This session will focus on the unique ways to express love to your spouse.
How Do You Spell Intimacy? – We will look at how to create a healthy and fulfilling sex life.
Friends & Lovers Forever – The qualities of friendship will be taught and shown how they can lead to a lasting marriage.
Protecting Your Marriage from Stormy Weather – Every couple will have storms in their marriage. This session will look at how to weather those storms and protect your marriage from those storms.

We have put together a money-saving package for you that is only available during the Family Builders Week at Willowbank. Read on for more information about this exciting week...

Less than two hours from the East Coast, the recently renovated Willowbank Resort in Bermuda is set in over six acres of semi-tropical gardens and situated on the scenic promontory overlooking picturesque Ely’s Harbour to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Willowbank is an ideal spot for celebrating and renewing your marriage. The weather in October is beautiful with plenty of sunshine and daytime temperatures in the high 70's. You can swim in the ocean (two beaches on-site) or in Willowbank's temperature controlled fresh water pool. Two all-weather tennis courts are available on the grounds.

This is not a highly scheduled group tour. Our purpose is to give you time for a relaxing vacation, balanced with just enough opportunities to hear what God wants to say to you about your life with Him and each other. You and your spouse will have plenty of time for swimming in the pool and ocean, enjoying the sights and sounds of Bermuda, taking walks along beautiful paths filled with flowers, praying together, gazing at gorgeous sunsets over the ocean, and relishing generous doses of private time.

Shopping, sightseeing, scuba diving, sailing, sport fishing, kayaking, and other water sports can be found nearby. Bermuda's bus service runs by Willowbank on a regular basis. This is very convenient for getting where you want to go on the island.

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Daily Program

Five reasons for you to celebrate your marriage in Bermuda ...

1. You will rediscover the passion for your marriage on an island surrounded by the timeless beauty of crystalline waters giving way to pink-hued sand.

2. You will relax and unwind in a haven of tranquility where the mellow breeze gently brushes away the worries back home.

3. You will renew your heart and soul as you attend morning Bible studies and marriage enrichment sessions led by Willie and Cindy Batson.

4. You will be able to take a break from the grind of busy living and reconnect with your spouse.

5. You will be refreshed as you explore together an island rich in natural beauty, friendly people, recreational activities, and romance.

Here are some comments from participants in previous conferences:

"The Christian atmosphere at Willowbank is so beautiful and evident. We would recommend this marriage conference to all that are interested in keeping their marriage alive and healthy in a wonderful Christian atmosphere."

"Simply put if you value your marriage this conference is one sound investment to make on a periodic basis."

"Willowbank provides an atmosphere where God can touch the body, soul, and spirit of your marriage. The pace is whatever you choose: snorkeling, scootering, swimming, or reading, resting, and reflecting. Whatever you do, the memories of Willowbank will last a lifetime!"

"The conference enriched our relationship by making us more sensitive to the other’s needs and renewing our enjoyment of being alone together and also in the environment of other Christians (particularly our leaders) who were committed to making a lifelong marriage the best it could be."

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Registration and Cost Information

• A newly renovated and beautifully furnished air conditioned deluxe guest room (double occupancy).  You will receive the best available room at the time you register (first come first served). All rooms have been beautifully renovated in 2007 and 2008.

• Complete breakfast buffet

• Fantastic Three and Four Course Dinners prepared by Willowbank's world class chefs

• Daily, English-style Afternoon Tea at 4 p.m.

• Boxed picnic lunch on the day of your choice for a casual picnic on the island

• Free use of all Willowbank recreational facilities including 2 beaches, 2 tennis courts, and a temperature-controlled swimming pool

• Daily Bible teaching session with Willie Batson

• Willowbank after-dinner entertainment and Family Builders Ministries' marriage enrichment programs.

• Question and Answer Sessions with Willie & Cindy Batson to ask anything you want to about marriage.

• Space is limited at these rates.

Bermuda Airport Transfers:  Willowbank can arrange taxi transfers at $50 per person (a good value!). Request this when you register.

What is NOT included:  Government hotel tax of 7.25%, air travel costs, passport fees, service charges and gratuities, admission fees, and other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Resort Gratuities: No gratuities are added to the Willowbank rates as they are at other resorts and hotels in Bermuda. However, they will accept a "Love Offering" at the end of your stay, which is distributed among the staff at Christmas.

Shorter Stay Option: Couples may choose to attend for a shorter period of time. The room rate is $350 per night (double occupancy, tax not included).

Amenities in Water View Deluxe Rooms Only
Sharper Image  Electronic Glass Scale
Sharper Image Zip Connect CD Stereo
Sharper Image Ionic Hair Dryers

Amenities for All Rooms
Coffee Makers
Irons
Hair Dryers
Ironing Board
Refrigerators
Beach Towels
Beach Umbrellas
Umbrellas

How to Register

To make Reservations
Call Toll Free:
800 - 752 - 8493 (USA)
800 - 463 - 8444 (Canada)
Bermuda: (441) 234 - 1616
Email: reservations@willowbank.bm

Deposit
2 times daily rate required to guarantee reservations, to be received within 21 days. Your deposit, less $10.00, will be refunded if cancellation is received 21 days prior to arrival date.

Tax
A Bermuda Government Tax of 7.25% is added to all room rates.

For more information:

• Call the Family Builders Ministries office at (207) 361-1030 or email us at info@familybuilders.net.
• For more information about Willowbank, visit the Willowbank web site:   www.willowbank.bm
• To get more information about Bermuda, visit the web site of the Bermuda Tourism Department:  www.bermudatourism.com

MINISTRY DISCLAIMER:
Family Builders Ministries is a non-profit Christian ministry and raises donated funds for its financial support. No donated funds are used for the Bermuda Marriage Conference. All expenses for Willie & Cindy Batson are covered through conference fees collected by the Willowbank Resort.