A Retreat Designed for One Couple

Most couples retreats mean sharing a room with strangers, processing your relationship in front of people you just met, and hoping the group format addresses your specific needs.

This is different.

A private retreat means it's just you, your partner, and a therapist who's fully focused on your relationship. No group exercises. No awkward icebreakers. Just dedicated, personalized attention on what you came to work on.

Who This Is For

A private couples retreat works well for couples who want to:

• Reconnect after years of putting the relationship on autopilot

• Work through a rough patch with focused, uninterrupted time

• Strengthen an already good relationship and deepen intimacy

• Prepare for a major life transition together

• Escape daily distractions and prioritize each other

You don't need to be in crisis to benefit. Many couples use a retreat as an investment in their relationship—a chance to tune things up before small issues become big ones.

What to Expect

Before Your Retreat

We'll do at least one normal therapy session before your retreat, which allows me to determine your goals and concerns and figure out the best way to use our time together.

During Your Retreat

We'll do three hours of therapy per day with breaks built in. Depending on your needs, we might meet for a single day or spread the work across two or three days.

Between sessions, you have time to process, rest, and practice what you're learning together. Many couples make a weekend of it: a nice dinner, a walk, maybe a night at a local hotel. The retreat becomes part of a larger experience of focusing on each other.

After Your Retreat

You'll leave with specific tools and insights to carry forward. Most couples benefit from occasional follow-up sessions to maintain momentum, but the structure is flexible. Some return for annual "tune-up" retreats. Others transition to periodic check-ins. We'll design a plan that fits your life.

My Approach

I draw from differentiation-based models, particularly the work of David Schnarch. This means we focus not just on communication techniques, but on helping each of you grow as individuals within your relationship.

The strongest couples aren't conflict-free—they're two whole people who've learned to navigate differences while staying connected. A retreat creates the space to develop that capacity together.

Make It a Getaway

Roseville is an easy trip from Sacramento, the Bay Area, or anywhere in Northern California. Consider extending your retreat into a full weekend away:

• Book a room at a local hotel or bed and breakfast

• Explore downtown Roseville's restaurants and shops

• Take a day trip to Old Town Folsom, Historic Sacramento, or wine country

The change of scenery reinforces that this time is different—set apart from regular life and dedicated to your relationship.

Pricing

private relationship retreats start at $750 per day.

Is a Private Retreat Right for You?

Your first 50-minute session is free. We'll discuss your relationship, where it is, and where you want to go. We'll figure out if a private retreat is perfect for you.

Schedule Your Free First Session

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from a group retreat? It's completely private—just you, your partner, and me. Everything is tailored to your specific relationship, not a generic curriculum designed for a room full of couples.

How long is a retreat? Retreats are three hours per day, spread across one to three days depending on your needs and what you want to accomplish.

Do we need to be in crisis? Not at all. Many couples come simply wanting to reconnect or strengthen what they already have. A retreat can be preventive care for your relationship.

Can we do a retreat remotely? Yes. While coming to Roseville lets you make a getaway of it, video sessions work well for couples who prefer to retreat from the comfort of home.

What if we realize we need more help? We can always extend the retreat or transition into ongoing therapy. There's no pressure either way—we'll figure out what makes sense as we go.