Take time to focus on your relationship.

Do you and your partner share a common love for the outdoors? Is nature a place of rejuvination for your relationship? Our self-guided couples backcountry retreats give outdoor lovers like you the chance to break away from the stress and chaos of life, immerse yourself in one of your favorite wilderness areas, and focus on yourself, your partner, and your relationship.

This couples retreat combines the escape of a camping trip with the effectiveness of couples counseling. Over the course of this retreat, you will gain new insights and skills and participate in research-based exercises that will strengthen your bond and reinforce what you have learned. This trauma-informed retreat uses wilderness experiences, research from the Gottman Institute, and attachment theory to support you and your partner in strengthening your friendship, deepening your trust, and repairing relational wounds. You will not only spend time investing in your relationship, but you will also gain deep insights about yourself and your partner. Through our research-informed workshops, you and your partner will learn how to navigate conflict, respond to each other’s relational needs, create emotional safety in your relationship, and effectively repair with your partner so that you can build on your strengths and thrive in your relationship.

This retreat was created with the healing of your relationship in mind. For this reason, you can rest assured knowing that we have included ample opportunities for you and your partner to rest, have fun, and enjoy the many benefits of a getaway trip.