Divine Intimacy in Marriage Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Divine Intimacy in Marriage Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
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Join
Dan and Stephanie Burke
for
Divine Intimacy in Marriage
in Medjugorje
September 3 - 12, 2027
Embark on a transformative journey of faith and encounter with your spouse on an extraordinary pilgrimage to one of the world’s most beloved holy sites. Experience the deep spiritual peace and grace of this anointed land, and return home with a heart renewed in devotion to God and to one another.
Grounded in St. John Paul II’s profound teachings on the power of self-giving love and Our Lady’s enduring message of peace, healing, and spiritual unity, this pilgrimage offers couples an intimate sanctuary for prayer and reflection. Step into the holy rhythm of Medjugorje through guided excursions, enriching talks, and moments of shared prayer and reflection. This exclusive retreat is open only to alumni of the Avila Institute's Divine Intimacy in Marriage Retreat and Discernment of Spirits in Marriage course.
“Mary is the spokesperson of Christ’s will,” - St. John Paul II
Redemptoris Mater, March 25, 1987 S. 21
What is Included:
Accommodations hosted by visionary Mirjana
Daily morning and midday meals
Opportunities for daily Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Personal spiritual direction sessions
Experienced spiritual guides accompanying all holy site visits
Ground transportation for Split Airport transfers and excursion destinations
Coach travel to Zadar, Croatia
All gratuities for local drivers and guides
Commemorative USB drive containing retreat presentations and liturgies
Special Medjugorje book including all current messages of Our Lady
Special group photo opportunity alongside visionary Mirjana
Seaside hotel accommodations in Zadar, offering spouses a peaceful conclusion to their pilgrimage
Pilgrimage cost PER COUPLE: $3,595.00 (airfare not included)
Please Note: Given the nature of this pilgrimage, participants should expect a moderate to strenuous level of physical activity. Our itinerary features extensive walking each day alongside steep climbs and descents on mountainous terrain. We encourage all pilgrims to be well prepared for several hours of daily trekking.
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Accommodations
Medjugorje lodging hosted by Mirjana and Marko Soldo, with arrival on September 4 and departure on September 11, 2027.
Overnight hotel accommodations in Zadar, Croatia at Hotel Kolovare, checking in September 11 and departing September 12.
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Flight Information (flights not included):
Flight departures from US locations bound for Split International Airport (SPU) on Sep 3, 2027.
Touchdown at Split Airport in Croatia on Sep 4, 2027.
Homeward flights departing Split (SPU) on Sep 12, 2027, returning to the United States that same evening.
Once you are registered and have purchased your flights, please click the link below to enter your flight information:
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For questions and inquiries, please reach out to:
Christine Rich at Richfamily6@gmail.com
Sissy Speirs at events@myavila.com
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Schedule
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Day 1: Sep 3, 2027
Depart from the United States on an overnight journey bound for Split, Croatia.
Day 2: Sep 4, 2027
Touchdown at Split Airport in Croatia no later than 2:00 PM.
Upon arrival, our personal driver and experienced spiritual guide will welcome pilgrims for ground transportation to Medjugorje.
Our gracious hosts will welcome pilgrims with an evening dinner.
Days 3–8
Medjugorje Pilgrimage Schedule, excursions, talks, etc. varies daily Sep 5 – Sep 11, 2027 (seven nights lodging)
Day 9: Sep 11, 2027
Coach travel to Zadar, Croatia for Holy Mass and prayer at the sacred tomb of St. Simeon, time to explore this beautiful coastal town, followed by our final shared evening meal and overnight accommodations at Hotel Kolovare.
Day 10: Sep 12, 2027
Homeward flights depart from Split International Airport as pilgrims begin their journey back to the United States and we bid goodbye to this beautiful country, treasuring all the graces we’ve received. A single coach transfer will be provided to accommodate the earliest departing flight. Those travelers who wish to extend their trip or with significant later flight times will need to arrange alternate transportation, which can be arranged to be shared, at additional cost, with other fellow pilgrims.
What is Not Included:
Airfare to and from destination
Daily evening meals
Personal travel insurance coverage
Passport or visa fees, alongside individual incidental expenditures
Baggage handling and porterage fees
Private cab transport ($200 each way) for flight arrival or departures outside designated transfer windows, which may be shared with fellow travelers as desired
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Cancellation Policy
Should pilgrims submit a written notice of withdrawal exceeding 90 days before our planned departure, all payments submitted toward the trip will be fully reimbursed, excluding a $100 administration fee.
For withdrawal requests submitted within 90 days of departure, a $450 fee along with any non-recoverable supplier costs for hotel accommodations and motorcoach transport remains non-refundable. Please keep in mind these amounts fluctuate depending on specific pilgrimage arrangements and partner vendors.
The Avila Foundation reserves the option to call off any scheduled journey prior to departure; under such circumstances, all collected payments will be promptly remitted back to participants within ten business days.
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