San Diego, CA · 2-Day Minimum Intensive
A private, immersive couples retreat designed for partners who love each other deeply — and are ready to do the real work to find their way back to each other.
Days minimum — longer formats available for couples who need more time
Private — just you, your partner, and Maring
Personalized to your couple's unique needs
More progress in a weekend than months of weekly sessions
Feel stuck in the same cycles of conflict, shutdown, or disconnection — and are ready to finally break through.
Are navigating any relationship dynamic — including neurodiverse couples where one or both partners are autistic, have ADHD, or process the world differently.
Have tried weekly therapy but need deeper, more focused time to move the needle.
Are at a crossroads — and want to make a real, informed choice about their relationship with support.
Want to invest in their relationship the same way they'd invest in anything else that truly matters.
Who It's For
A retreat intensive isn't for every couple — it's for couples who are ready. Ready to be honest, ready to be uncomfortable, and ready to come out the other side closer than before.
I work with all couples — including neurodivergent partnerships — and bring EFT, somatic, IFS, and attachment-based approaches to every retreat. Together we'll slow down, go deeper, and create shifts that actually last.
A retreat requires both partners to be willing participants. If there is active domestic violence, substance dependence, or an ongoing affair that hasn't been disclosed, a retreat is not the right first step. Please reach out and we'll find what is.
How It Works
Every retreat is fully tailored to your couple — your history, your dynamic, your goals. Below is a sample 3-day schedule to give you a sense of how the work unfolds. Your actual retreat may look different, and that's by design.
Day One
Morning Session (2 hrs) — Arrival & OrientationWe begin by slowing down. Setting intentions together, establishing safety agreements, and orienting your nervous systems to the pace and space of the retreat. No rushing into content — we build the container first.
Somatic BreakA guided grounding practice between sessions — breath, body awareness, or gentle movement — to help you stay regulated and present for the afternoon.
Afternoon Session (2 hrs) — EFT Cycle MappingUsing Emotionally Focused Therapy, we identify the negative cycle driving disconnection in your relationship — what triggers it, what each of you is protecting, and what you're each really longing for underneath the conflict. For many couples, this is the first time the pattern has ever been fully named.
Evening ReflectionA gentle closing prompt to carry into the evening — time for rest, connection, and integration before Day Two.
Day Two
Morning Session (2 hrs) — Communication Dialogue & WheelWe build on the cycle work by introducing structured communication tools — the Communication Wheel and guided dialogue — so each partner can begin expressing their deeper experience and truly hearing each other, often for the first time.
Somatic BreakAnother body-based pause — tracking what's shifted, settling the nervous system, and preparing for the deeper afternoon work.
Afternoon Session (2 hrs) — IFS Parts Work & Reactivity RecoveryWe go beneath the surface behaviors using IFS-informed parts work — exploring the protective parts that drive reactivity and the vulnerable emotions they're guarding. We also build a personalized Reactivity Recovery Plan: concrete steps each partner can take when the cycle gets activated at home.
Evening ReflectionA closing reflection prompt focused on what each partner is beginning to understand about themselves and each other.
Day Three
Morning Session (2 hrs) — Rupture & RepairWe work through the repair process together — acknowledging past hurts, practicing accountability, and building the repair rituals your relationship needs going forward. This is often the most emotionally meaningful session of the retreat.
Somatic BreakA grounding practice designed specifically for after deep emotional work — helping both partners settle and reconnect with themselves before the closing session.
Afternoon Session (2 hrs) — The Love List & Forward PlanWe close with the Love List exercise — each partner articulating specifically how they feel loved, seen, and cherished, and how to offer that to each other with precision and intention. We then build your personalized forward plan: tools, rituals, and agreements to take home and continue the work.
ClosingA meaningful closing to honor the courage it took to show up, the work you did together, and the relationship you're continuing to build.
The Approach
The retreat weaves together several evidence-based approaches, chosen based on what your couple needs most.
Emotionally Focused Therapy to identify and shift the negative cycle driving disconnection.
Body-centered tools that help partners stay regulated and process emotion beyond words.
Parts work to understand protective behaviors and access the softer emotions underneath.
Understanding how early patterns show up in your relationship and how to create earned security.
Adapted pacing, communication, and sensory considerations — available for all couples, essential for neurodivergent ones.
Practical tools — communication frameworks, repair rituals, and regulation strategies — you take home.
Investment
A couples retreat is a significant investment of time, energy, and resources. It is also one of the most concentrated and meaningful things you can do for your relationship.
Retreats are typically 3 days — because real transformation takes time and space to unfold. Each day includes a morning and afternoon session of approximately 2 hours each, with somatic grounding built in between. Extended formats are available for couples with more complex dynamics or specific goals. We'll talk about what makes the most sense for you on your inquiry call.
Spots are limited and held on a first-come, first-served basis with a deposit.
2-day minimum · Extended formats available · Private · San Diego, CA
Pre-retreat intake call to understand your history and set goals
Two full days of private, focused couples therapy
Custom retreat plan built around your specific dynamic and needs
Take-home roadmap — tools and practices to continue the work
Post-retreat integration session to support continuity
Pricing discussed during a free 20-minute inquiry call.
Questions
Still wondering if this is right for you? Here are the questions I hear most often. And of course, you're always welcome to reach out directly.
Get In Touch
Fill out the form and I'll be in touch within 2 business days to schedule a free 20-minute inquiry call — no commitment, just a conversation.
Share a little about your relationship and what you're hoping for.
We'll talk about your goals, answer your questions, and I'll share pricing and availability.
If it feels like a good fit, we'll confirm your dates with a deposit and begin the intake process.
All inquiries are confidential. Reach out directly and I'll be in touch within one business day to schedule a free 20-minute call.
