couples retreat May 2024

The demands of everyday life, kids, and jobs leave you with nothing left to give. 

You find yourself wondering how you and your partner drifted so far apart from one another. 

Arguments just keep going around and around without any direction or understanding.  

Your relationship isn't in crisis*, but you are craving connection.  

You need room to grow.  And there's no better place than Hill's Resort on Priest Lake, ID. 

Featuring the Gottman 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, this retreat is great for couples at any stage in their relationship. It is based on decades of data and research regarding relationship satisfaction and follows the outline of the groundbreaking book 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman. 

This retreat is unique, as a good portion of the time is spent one-on-one with your partner doing simple exercises that bring your relationship to a new and closer level.  Elise will share the research and some powerful anecdotes, then set you up for success as you learn together. She'll always be close by to lend a hand if you have questions or need help.

Many people shy away from marriage workshops because they are worried about self-disclosure or embarrassment in a group. This workshop is structured in a way to avoid disclosure and vulnerability in a group setting. You will have time to enjoy each other while developing skills to strengthen friendship, increase intimacy, and prepare for a great future together.

Showing you how to work with the small daily moments that make up the heart and soul of any relationship, Evergreen will teach you proven, practical, and effective strategies for making marriage work.

Only 7 couples will be joining us for this incredible getaway so be sure to book your spot today!   

Price per couple includes: 

• 4 days/3 nights private cabin lodging along the stunning Priest Lake
• All meals professionally catered, including hand-delivered breakfasts 
• Guided relationship-enhancing exercises from an industry expert 
• Immersive natural surroundings to help you center and reconnect 
• Individually-tailored coaching 
• 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
• Two individual workbooks
• Yoga and meditation class
• Optional couples portraits
• Couples massage available for additional fee
• ...and more!  

Other couples retreats occur on the weekend, but we here at Pinewood have been intentional with scheduling this retreat during the week. This allows you and your partner to truly prioritize your relationship, as well as gain some processing time before having to face everyday life again.  

While choosing your cabin, you may visit Hill's Resort's website to see a property map and additional details and photos for each cabin. 

*If you or your partner are experiencing active addiction, abuse, or are having an affair, please seek couples counseling instead. You can find a list of Gottman-trained professionals at www.gottman.com.