An Intimate Couples Weekend Retreat · Limited to Six Couples
Spend a weekend reconnecting on a private five-acre estate in the Ojai Valley, beneath the Topa Topa Mountains. Real relationship work, plus plenty of rest, warmth, and play.
Only six couples per retreat. Registration closes April 15, 2027.
Is this retreat for you?
It's normal for passion to fade as the years go by. When you learn to really listen to each other, and to say the appreciation out loud, the joy you started with has a way of coming back.
The way you fight matters more than what you fight about. You'll learn practical communication tools to break old patterns and finally settle the conflicts that keep coming back.
Some couples arrive carrying deep wounds. Together, we'll look at what went wrong, learn how to make real amends, and start repairing your connection so hope feels possible again.
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love takes conscious commitment. Leave the demands of daily life behind and grow your relationship while relaxing and having fun together in a beautiful, calm setting.
Reserve your spot
Registration is now open and is limited to six couples to create a safe and intimate experience.
Prefer to talk first? Call (310) 828-2624
Limited to six couples. Your registration is confirmed when your deposit is received.
By registering, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and agree to the retreat cancellation and refund policy.
Cancellation and refund policy: Cancel on or before March 31, 2027 and you'll receive a 50% refund. Registration closes and the remaining balance is due by April 15, 2027. We'll share the estate's address one week before the retreat.
A look inside
More than a workshop. More than a getaway.
The weekend balances meaningful relationship work with genuine rest. You'll do the work, and you'll also just enjoy each other.
Three full days of guided dialogue and hands-on exercises with Mary Kay Cocharo, plus one-on-one coaching time for every couple.
Three nights in private, exclusive accommodations on a serene five-acre estate reserved just for our group of six couples.
Every meal is prepared on site by Jenn and Jacob, a delightful married couple, who happen to be very skilled chefs!
Move, breathe, and reconnect side by side in guided Couples Yoga on the estate's shaded yoga platform.
Free time to swim in the 50-foot pool, soak in the jacuzzi, and gather around the fire pit once the sun goes down.
With just six couples, there's room for deep work, real connection, and personal attention in a safe, supportive atmosphere.
“Warmest thanks to you all for a magical weekend. Every detail was beautifully executed. You all gave tremendous care to set a safe and inviting environment for us.”
– J.A.What to expect
The setting
You'll stay at a luxury estate on five private acres in Upper Ojai, with sweeping views of the Topa Topa Mountains. Two homes, a citrus orchard, a vineyard, and complete privacy. The whole property is reserved just for our group.
Days flow between guided sessions and open time. A swim in the pool, a soak in the jacuzzi, yoga in the shade, and evenings around the fire pit watching Ojai's famous pink sunset.
Couples' stories
After almost 40 years together, last weekend we learned, we grew, we opened our minds and hearts and gained a new appreciation for one another. Last weekend was a pivot in our journey. The best adventures are just ahead.
– J.A. From our most recent retreatMost recent retreat Not only am I feeling more alive and connected to M, but I am feeling closer to others I have met the past few days… The tools and gifts that were shared are priceless! I am touched and blessed to have had this opportunity to meet each one of you and share space. My heart is full! – T.B.
Most recent retreat Thank you for a weekend we won’t forget. We have new tools for communication and a renewed spirit. We appreciate the support and honesty from all throughout the weekend. – J.B.
My husband and I just returned from Mary Kay's weekend couples retreat and I can honestly say it was the absolute best investment in our 25-year marriage. The one-on-one attention was key, and the small group encouraged openness and a willingness to be vulnerable. Mary Kay created a very safe container. Well done! – Maira S.
My wife and I got home and during the drive my thoughts all centered around what a transformational weekend this was for me. Thank you and all your colleagues who enjoyed the work and showed us genuine care and supported us in bettering ourselves as couples and more importantly as individuals. You couldn't have picked a better spot to have a weekend which I felt like I spent with family! The food, the people and the setting all meticulously done with the care one would show for family. It was touching. Thank you. – K.S.
My husband and I loved the opportunity to spend uninterrupted time together to deepen our connection. It was very helpful to meet other couples and to hold each other in a safe and supportive way. We deeply appreciated the personal attention we got. – E.K.
We attended a 3-day couples retreat, which was wonderful: educational, informative, and fun, all in an idyllic, relaxing setting. The experience has since become invaluable to our relationship. – Retreat participants
Your guide to new levels of romance
In practice on the Westside of Los Angeles for 36 years, Mary Kay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, and Encounter-centered Couples Transformation Therapist.
She has helped thousands of couples work through long-standing issues and bring more love and peace into their lives. What she loves most is watching couples rediscover the joy of being together.
Mary Kay is happily married, the mother of three grown children, and a grandmother. She also serves as a teacher and mentor to new couples therapists as they learn the art of connection.
May 20–23, 2027 · Ojai, California
Spaces fill quickly. Registration closes April 15, 2027.