Event Details
Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening – a couples’ guide to fulfilling communication
Married Couples Weekend Retreat
Check-in on Friday is from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dinner is served at 7:00 PM.
The retreat concludes with lunch at noon on Sunday.
Cancellation policy
Overnight or Multi-day/weekend retreats: $50 fee. Day Retreat: $20. Fees may be applied to future retreats. The fees may be waived in event of extenuating circumstances. Contact Kateri at 925-837-9141 x315.

About the Event
Listening is the highest form of love. Come join us to explore creative, new ways to listen and to be heard.
Check-in on Friday is from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. The retreat concludes with lunch at noon on Sunday. Cost is $500 per couple for this weekend.
About the Presenter(s)
Karla & Richard Obernesser
Richard and Karla have been married for 29 years; they live in Seattle, WA and have 4 children. They are blessed by the opportunity to facilitate couple’s retreats with Father Rusty and look forward to it every year. Both have their own private practices-Richard is an executive Coach and Consultant and Karla is a therapist. Check out the link for more information about Karla and Richard WeDo Relationships.

Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM earned his MA in Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, MD. His Franciscan ministry has brought him to San Damiano twice, first as a retreat master for 7 years and now as Guardian. Fr. Rusty is well known for his humor, energy and honesty when sharing personal stories.