Only 5 in-house spots for the Tier 01 Full Experience — applications open now Apply →

with Alfred & Sherrell Duncan

FRIENDS WHO SMASH — Couples Retreat 2026 —

4 Days — 3 Nights — 2 Hearts — 1 Reset.

Sept 17 – 20, 2026 Only 5 In-House Spots · Going Fast

Photography · Caver Imaging

01 / The Retreat

More than a weekend away.
An intentional reset.

What it is

A four-day experience designed to help couples reconnect, reset, communicate, laugh, and look at their relationship in a deeper, healthier way. Exact location revealed once your spot is secured.

Who it's for

Couples who are doing fine but want to do better. New couples laying the foundation. Long-married couples remembering the spark. All faiths, all stages — show up willing.

What's included

Lodging for the full weekend, all meals by a private chef, every breakout session, opening night, jacuzzi + wellness, game night, couples photoshoot, swag bags, Sunday cookout, and the closing awards ceremony.

02 / Your Hosts

Hosted by
Alfred & Sherrell.

Together in this work for nearly a decade — and in marriage since the day Alfred surprised Sherrell with a full wedding six hours after he proposed. #ForeverDuncan.

Sherrell Duncan portrait

Sherrell Duncan · Co-host

SHERRELL

Co-host of The Good Morning Show on WPGC 95.5 FM. Founder of The Good Thick. Author of God Made Me Wait. A certified relationship facilitator and a voice for intentional, lasting love.

Alfred Duncan portrait — tan hoodie, brown beanie, glasses

Alfred Duncan · Co-host

ALFRED

Lead vocalist of Mambo Sauce — "Welcome to D.C." Grammy-nominated. Co-author of Man Up-Lifting. Founder of The Burger Bar. Co-host of the Black & Victorious podcast with Victorious Hall.

Alfred and Sherrell Duncan

03 / Your Four Days

A weekend
with a rhythm.

  1. 01 Thursday · Sept 17

    Opening Night

  2. 02 Friday · Sept 18

    Reconnect

  3. 03 Saturday · Sept 19

    The Deep Work

  4. 04 Sunday · Sept 20

    Cookout & Awards

⚠ Tier 01 · The House Is Capped

Only 5 Couples
Sleep In The House.

5 / 5

Tier 01 spots remaining

First to deposit, first to stay. No exceptions, no add-ons, no waitlist bumps. Once the on-site Full Experience fills, that's it for 2026 — the next chance is a full year away.

Claim Your Spot →

$500 non-refundable deposit · Final payment due Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Alfred and Sherrell Duncan, editorial portrait

04 / Investment

Four ways
to show up.

Not every couple's budget works the same way. Four tiers, so anyone who wants to be poured into has a way in.

Tier 02

ALL-INCLUSIVE
WEEKEND STAY
(Off-Site)

$2,250per couple

All-inclusive — with off-site lodging and round-trip transportation to the retreat each day.

  • Off-site hotel lodging for the entire weekend
  • Shuttle to and from the retreat daily
  • All meals Thursday – Sunday
  • Every breakout session
  • Opening night experience
  • Jacuzzi & wellness
  • Couples photoshoot
  • Sunday cookout & awards

Tier 03

WEEKEND
PASS

$1,250per couple

Friday + Saturday full access, plus Thursday opening night. No overnight stay.

  • Thursday opening night
  • All Friday + Saturday breakouts
  • All meals on Fri + Sat
  • Jacuzzi & wellness
  • No lodging or photoshoot

Tier 04

DAY
PASS

$675per couple

Pick Friday or Saturday and join us for one full day of programming.

  • Breakouts on your selected day
  • All meals that day
  • Wellness time
  • Discounted cookout add-on ($125)

Tier 05

SUNDAY
COOKOUT PASS

$175per couple

Come for the closing — the big cookout and awards celebration.

  • Sunday cookout & fellowship
  • Food & drinks included
  • Awards ceremony & closing

$500 non-refundable deposit secures Tier 01 · Remaining balance can be paid monthly · Final payment due Monday, August 24, 2026

05 / Couples Who Said Yes

In their
own words.

Past attendees KERRI & CARLTON
Past attendees LAMONT & KENYETTA

06 / Apply

Five couples.
In the house.

The on-site Full Experience (Tier 01) is capped at five couples only — the other tiers have wider availability. Tell us about you and your partner. We'll follow up personally with location, payment details, and next steps. A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your Tier 01 spot.