🤎 ‎ ‎ Marriage Enrichment · Calgary 2026

Couples Retreat
2026

A transformational marriage enrichment experience designed to strengthen relationships, deepen connection, and inspire lasting growth.

Date

August 8

Time

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Calgary, AB

Grand Hotel & Conf...

━━━‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ About the event

Why attend the Couples Retreat?

The Couples Retreat is a dedicated marriage enrichment experience designed to help couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, deepen emotional connection, and build a stronger foundation for the future.

Participants will gain practical insights, proven relationship strategies, and meaningful tools that can be applied immediately in everyday life.

Better
Communication

Better Communication

Learn to listen deeply and express yourself with clarity, empathy, and intention.

Stronger Emotional
Connection

Stronger Emotional Connection

Rebuild closeness and rediscover the bond that brought you together.

Relationship
Growth

Relationship Growth

Move from routine to renewal with frameworks that nurture long-term love.

Practical
Marriage Tools

Practical Marriage Tools

Walk away with proven, ready-to-use strategies you can apply immediately.

━━━‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Featured Speaker

Meet your relationship coaches

Meet your
relationship coaches

Get to know the voices behind this transformative experience.

Dr. ‎‎‎ Akin Osakuade‎ ‎

Family & Emergency Physician

Dr. Akin Osakuade

Dr. Akin Osakuade is a Family and Emergency Physician based in Didsbury, Alberta, and a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Calgary. With over two decades of medical experience across Nigeria, the UK, and Canada, he is passionate about delivering quality healthcare, mentoring international medical professionals, and advancing medical education. His outstanding contributions have been recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

Family Physician

Clinical Lecturer

Medical Mentor

Dr. ‎‎‎ Eyitope Roberts (Dr. T)‎

Family Physician & Women's Health Advocate

Dr. Eyitope Roberts (Dr. T)

Dr. Eyitope Roberts (Dr. T) is a Family Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary with a passion for women's health, leadership, and advocacy. As the Founder and CEO of Revive and Thrive, she empowers women through education, mentorship, and support while championing healing, resilience, and personal growth. She is also an author, speaker, and nonprofit leader dedicated to creating lasting community impact.

Family Physician

Women's Health Advocate

Author & Speaker

Dr. ‎ Grace

Family Physician & Menopause Specialist

Dr. Grace

Dr. Grace is a Family Physician and NAMS-certified Menopause Specialist dedicated to empowering women through accessible, evidence-based health education. She simplifies complex medical topics, helping women confidently navigate menstrual health, menopause, reproductive wellness, and preventive care. Through her clinical practice and widely viewed social media platforms, she has inspired millions to take charge of their health with confidence.

Family Physician

Menopause Specialist

Women's Health Educator

Lucky Ikhioya

Certified Family Life & Marriage Coach

━━━‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Featured Speaker

Meet your
relationship coach

Meet your
relationship coach

Meet your relationship coach

Lucky Ikhioya is an engineer by profession who combines analytical thinking with extensive experience in family life and marriage coaching. As a certified family life and marriage coach, he is passionate about helping couples build stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships. His unique blend of technical expertise and relationship coaching provides practical, structured, and actionable guidance that couples can immediately apply to their lives.

Engineer

Certified Coach

Marriage Mentor

━━━‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Registration

Choose your registration option

Choose your
registration option

Limited seats available. Secure your spot for an unforgettable day of growth and connection.

Single Ticket

$50

CAD

Perfect for individuals attending solo.

Pay to

Donations@handsliftinghearts.ca

Couples Ticket

$80

CAD

The complete experience — together.

Pay to

Donations@handsliftinghearts.ca

━━━‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Venue

Event location

Grand Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary

2828 23 St NE, Calgary,
AB T2E 8T4, Canada

━━━‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Your registration includes full event access, all live coaching sessions with Lucky Ikhioya, curated relationship resources, and networking opportunities with other couples on a similar journey.

Any couple — newly engaged, newlyweds, or married for decades — who wants to strengthen communication, deepen connection, and gain practical tools for a thriving relationship.

Yes. We offer a Single Ticket option for individuals who want to grow personally and apply what they learn within their relationship. Many attendees come solo and benefit deeply.

Bring a notebook, a pen, an open heart, and a willingness to engage. All workshop materials and resources will be provided on-site.

Yes. Light refreshments will be served throughout the day. Specific dietary requirements can be accommodated — please let us know in advance after registering.

Invest in your relationship today

Limited seats available. Secure your spot for an unforgettable day of growth and connection.

Hands Lifting Hearts

Initiatives Society

© 2026 Hands Lifting Hearts Initiatives Society. All rights reserved.

© 2026 Hands Lifting Hearts Initiatives Society.
All rights reserved.