Couples Retreats on Catalina Island
Expansive Connections Retreats
guided workshops
Experiential Activities
shared experiences
SlOw Down & Connect
Limited Spots available
Next 3-Day Catalina Couples Connection Retreat
Friday, Sept 24th –
Sunday, Sept 19th, 2026
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What You Will Experience Together:
This immersive couples retreat is designed for partners who want to reconnect, deepen communication, rebuild trust, or step into a new chapter together. Over the course of three days on Catalina Island, you will explore your relationship through experiential, partner-based activities that gently surface patterns, strengths, tension points, and unspoken dynamics with clarity and compassion.
Rather than relying only on traditional talk-based processing, our approach is experiential, embodied, and rooted in nervous-system regulation. Through guided partner yoga, mindful movement, and presence-based exercises, couples often shift quickly out of reactivity and into curiosity, empathy, and genuine connection. Many are surprised by how naturally these practices help them access what is true beneath the surface and communicate with more honesty and ease.
Alongside these embodied experiences, you will learn practical, evidence-based tools drawn from the Gottman Method, attachment science, and somatic relationship work. These skills translate directly into everyday life, helping you strengthen emotional safety, navigate conflict more productively, and cultivate a deeper sense of partnership.
When you are not in workshops, you will have spacious time to slow down and enjoy the island. Spend a quiet morning wandering Avalon’s charming streets, rest by the ocean with a coffee in hand, or explore Catalina through optional activities like hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and guided tours by land or sea. Whether you want to relax deeply or adventure together, the island offers the perfect backdrop for connection and renewal.
This retreat welcomes couples at every stage of relationship. Whether you are long-term partners, newly committed, co-parents, married, or navigating transitions, overwhelm, or disconnection, the work is gentle, powerful, and deeply human. No experience with yoga or mindfulness is required; everything is designed to meet you exactly where you are.
What’s Included?
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This Retreat Includes:
● Beautiful Retreat Location
A waterfront beach house for private gatherings and Catalina’s only yoga studio for embodied practice.
● Small Group Experience, Likeminded Community
Three days of guided, intentionally programming with a small cohort of couples committed to growth and authenticity.
● Experiential Workshops
Evidence based tools paired with embodied, partner based practices.
● Connection Practices
Guided partner yoga, mindful movement, and presence based exercises.
● Relationship Skills
Practical tools from the Gottman Method, attachment science, and somatic work.
● Insightful Exploration
Facilitated exercises that illuminate patterns, strengths, and growth edges.
● Nervous System Support
Regulation practices you can use during conflict and daily life.
● Honest Conversations
A supportive environment for vulnerable, authentic communication.
● Daily Snacks
Nourishing bites available throughout each day.
● Light Wine Happy Hour
A relaxed moment to unwind and connect.
● Welcome Swag Bag & Retreat Workbook
Thoughtfully curated to support your retreat experience.
● Spacious Free Time
Built in time for rest, reflection, and private connection.
● Explore Catalina
Optional adventures like hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and local tours.
Retreat Doesn’t Include:
In full transparency, this retreat may not be the right fit for couples who:
● Therapy Services
No diagnosis, crisis intervention, or clinical treatment.
● High Acuity Support
Not appropriate for active addiction, domestic violence, or untreated severe mental health concerns.
● All Inclusive Luxury
This is not a resort style or all-inclusive experience.
● Overpacked Schedules
No wall to wall programming without rest.
● Childcare
The retreat is designed solely for adult couples.
● Party Culture
No alcohol centered or late-night party focused activities.
● Full Accessibility
The island has stairs, hills, and uneven terrain.
● Lodging or Meals
Not included unless specifically listed for a particular retreat date.
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Catalina Couple Connection Retreats
Whether you’re newly in love or keeping the flames of love alive, our retreats help you strengthen your bond and deepen your connection while you vacation.
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Experiential, Embodied Activities
You don’t have to be flexible, strong, talented, or experienced, just willing to show up. Partner-based yoga, dance, breathwork, art, and other intentional movements help you explore trust, support, and playfulness.
Rooted in interpersonal neurobiology, these practices also promote coregulation, balancing each other’s nervous systems.
Personalized Connection Workshops
Guided by an experienced relationship and couple therapist, these workshops offer real, honest conversations, evidence-based tools, communication skills, and connection rituals to nurture intimacy and understanding. (You’ll get time to practice!)
Workshops are personalized to our intimate group, limited to 6 couples.
Shared Experiences
Mindful adventures and emotional risk-taking designed to bring couples closer, foster trust, and create unforgettable shared moments, both with your partner and other couples.
Our commitment to excellence, robust network, and innovative digital platform ensures an unparalleled leasing experience.
Island Vibes
Surrounded by ocean, nature, and a charming island pace, Catalina helps couples step out of routine and into presence. It’s a place where shared experiences naturally open the door to deeper intimacy.
You will have ample free time to relax or explore the island’s many activities