Couples Retreat
“Those who want a deep love in
their lives must collect and save for it,
and gather honey.”
— Rainer Maria Rilke
Breathe new life into your relationship
Couples retreats are suitable for:
Those need a shift in their environment where they can step away from their daily stressors and into a serene setting
Couples wanting to Improve communication, learn to listen better, express their feelings, and understand each other's perspectives
Couples looking to enhance their intimacy and work through barriers to physical, emotional & mental bondedness
People open to personal growth, gaining insights into their behaviours and learning new coping strategies
Those who benefit from having a plan moving forward to enact lasting change
Couples Counselling Retreat
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The Surrounds
Work inside or take time outside in the elements to soak in birdsong and nature
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The Space
A tranquil, restful space with bushland views and access to starry skies
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Local Walks
Chase waterfalls after dark on a local spectacular floodlit night walk in Katoomba
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Local Waterfalls
Our retreat centre is within walking distance of healing Mini Ha Ha waterfall
Couples Retreat Therapy
Testimonials
“Ginny and Marcus created such a lovely, casual and safe environment for my partner and I to share our fears, learn and grow. They are both extremely knowledgeable and skilled at what they do and how they both connected with us during the two day retreat. I can't recommend them enough for anyone who needs a relationship check and the nudge of encouragement to continue to grow and evolve together. We can't wait to continue our journey with Ginny through ongoing couples counselling. The strength and vitality we have rediscovered in our relationship is truly moving thanks to this wonderful experience.”
~ Leah C
“We can't thank Ginny and Marcus enough for our valuable experience. They were both so insightful and have taught us alot in our time of need. Highly recommend the couples retreat. We felt so comfortable as soon as we arrived. The bush setting is a tranquil bonus.”
- Sarah
“Marcus and Ginny are angels on earth. They took the time to listen and analyse our situation and helped us in the most spiritual, emotional, practical and holistic way. I would definitely recommend the couples therapy weekend to everyone that needs help in their relationship and personal growth.”
- Mirasol M
We highly recommend a couples for treat for every couple that wants to invest in their relationship. Ginny and Marcus were amazing, they were able to guide us through conversations, conflict and give us guidance on how to love ourselves and each other better. They are welcoming, warm and make the entire process about you as individuals and how you can show up better for yourself and your partner.
- Kat Krajsic
Relationship Retreat
Program Outline
Day One
Morning Session 9:30am - 12:30pm
You each have a one-on-one session with Ginny or Marcus to look at your individual healthiness within the relationship and have an opportunity to explore what you see as the fundamental issues in restoring or strengthening your relationship. Both couples therapists have distinct styles and will tease out different themes to focus on.
You and your partner switch facilitators to complete a holistic picture of your concerns and core issues. As David Whyte expressed, "If relationships are an overt opportunity for conversation, generosity and self-improvement, they are also a battleground for all of the unspoken, underground streams that are brought together beneath the steady flow of arrangements."
Lunch 12:30pm
Afternoon Session 1:00pm - 4:00pm
During this combined counselling session, you'll work with a facilitator to communicate through the issues that surface as well as discuss foundational areas such as communication, conflict, as well as the strengths and challenges of unique relationship container.
Waterfall Walk (Optional) 4:00 - 6:00pm
Depending on the weather and your energy levels, you can use this time to take in a nearby bushwalk to our local waterfall.
Alternatively, you might want to play a couples board game or indulge in some of the relationship themed activities available or simply just be together and talk about your experiences so far…
Dinner 6:30 - 7:30pm
Enjoy a home cooked, organic meal or travel out to try one of Katoomba’s local dining facilities.
Evening (Optional) 7:30pm onwards
There are a range of optional evening activities for you to enjoy, such as listening to or reading poetry, life stories, or enjoying a thought-provoking film or inspiring documentary. Other options include self-guided meditation and yoga.
Day Two
Breakfast 8:30am
Enjoy a homemade breakfast, tea or coffee on the verandah whilst the kookaburras and other local birds sing.
Morning Session 9:30am - 12:30pm
Working with the alternative facilitator to yesterdays afternoon session you'll have a combined counselling session which includes a plan outlining steps to take and resources to help improve areas that have been stumbling blocks as well as enhance your relationship.
Lunch 12:30pm
Afternoon Session 1:30pm - 4:00pm
The final session will involve a recap as well as your choice of either a) exploration of one another's sexual blueprints or b) exploration of your differing temperamants or life blueprints, both with a view to better understand each others different languages and needs.
We believe in making this work affordable for people.
Cost: $1100 for a 2 day weekend program or $1000 for a 2 day weekday program. We work with one couple at a time.
Inclusions: Our retreats include accommodation, meals, workbooks, counselling and activities.
Optional session of bibliotherapy. Learn more about our bibliotherapy service.
Location: Katoomba, Blue Mountains NSW.
Your Facilitators
Click on the + sign below to learn more about the backgrounds of the counsellors you’ll be working with
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Ginny’s training in guiding and supporting others began with her hairdressing career where she informally coached, listened and offered support to the thousands of clients she came to know both in Australia and abroad.
After navigating a crisis period where she had to take control of her life and steer it in a healthier direction she found her calling to work with people who were also ready to reclaim their life.
In addition to following Buddhist practices and doing extensive studies in self-development, she complemented her self-education with formal studies in Youth Work, Community Services and a Bachelor of Social Work.
Finding Breathwork to be a transformative form of healing she has done much training in it and continues to deepen her practice. Ginny is also trained in Theta healing.
Taking an intuitive approach, Ginny found a gift for interpreting the messages offered by tarot cards, working as a spiritual healer and being a clear vessel for the collective unconscious to work through.
Counselling is something that Ginny both enjoys and has a natural affinity for, particularly in the area of relationships.After undertaking our couples therapy retreat, many couples continue with Ginny’s couples counselling to build upon the work completed during the retreat.
We promise not to issue matching robes!
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Marcus studied Social Work and Education at University, grounding that knowledge through working in a diverse range of roles as an adult educator and caseworker.Through his time at Rudolf Steiner College, he realised the importance of holistic education and the need to focus on the whole person in contrast to the compartmentalised approach of institutions.
Deepening his knowledge by studying humanistic psychologists such as Abraham Maslow and Carl Jung and spending time in the Jungian community, he gained further insights into the challenges and opportunities relationships afford us.
After running a wide variety of workshops in Australia and overseas he launched his initiative known as Writes of Passage Retreats, in the belief that contemplation, nature, carefully curated ideas and guidance is the ideal means for people to look at life with greater possibility and unearth their own dormant potentiality.
Through his retreat programs and individual counselling work, he has worked with a large number of individuals on their relationship issues as well as through the intensive couples therapy retreat programs, employing ideas from relationship experts such as John Gottman and Esther Perel.
Strengthen & Deepen Your Relationship
In A Blue Mountains Bushland Setting
Our relationship retreats for couples blends couples counselling with individual sessions. We take a tailored approach to focus on relationship issues particular to you as well as explore foundational issues such as communication, expectations, dealing with conflict, core values, family conditioning and sexual satisfaction.
Carl Jung once said, "Seldom, or perhaps never, does a marriage develop into an individual relationship smoothly and without crises; there is no coming to consciousness without pain."
Our approach is to view relationships as a vehicle for healing and supporting our self-actualisation. Just as an oyster cannot be formed without the irritation of grit, the inevitable trials of relationships can bring about a deepening of the connection if faced honestly and courageously.
Nestled on the quiet side of Katoomba we are just a 5-minute drive to the centre of town should you want to take in local dining and activities.
We’re within walking distance to Mini Ha Ha waterfall for those after a tranquil bushwalk and the opportunity for a swim during the summer months.
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