An Intimate Couples Weekend Retreat | Mary Kay Cocharo, LMFT

Is this retreat for you?

Wherever your relationship is, this weekend meets you there

Feeling flat and disconnected?

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.

Having the same arguments over and over?

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.

Healing after a breach of trust?

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.

Solid, but ready to go deeper?

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.

More than a workshop. More than a getaway.

Your retreat includes

The weekend balances meaningful relationship work with genuine rest. You'll do the work, and you'll also just enjoy each other.

Expert coaching

Three full days of guided dialogue and hands-on exercises with Mary Kay Cocharo, plus one-on-one coaching time for every couple.

Private accommodations

Three nights in private, exclusive accommodations on a serene five-acre estate reserved just for our group of six couples.

Gourmet chef-prepared food

Every meal is prepared on site by Jenn and Jacob, a delightful married couple, who happen to be very skilled chefs!

Guided Couples Yoga

Move, breathe, and reconnect side by side in guided Couples Yoga on the estate's shaded yoga platform.

Pool, jacuzzi & fire pit

Free time to swim in the 50-foot pool, soak in the jacuzzi, and gather around the fire pit once the sun goes down.

An intimate circle

With just six couples, there's room for deep work, real connection, and personal attention in a safe, supportive atmosphere.

What to expect

You can expect to…

Learn effective communication skills that take you deeper into your love and commitment as a couple
Resolve conflict that has been getting in your way with one another
Remember why you got together in the first place
Receive positive energy and support from the other couples in the group
Be coached personally by Mary Kay, a leading relationship expert
Relax and have fun together in a beautiful, calm setting away from home

The setting: a private Ojai Valley estate

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.

Five private acres 50-foot pool Jacuzzi Outdoor fire pit Shaded yoga platform Chefs Jenn & Jacob on site

A couple walking beside the pool with the mountains in the distance — Slow afternoons by the pool

The modern hacienda main house on the estate — The modern hacienda where you'll gather and stay

Golden hour on the estate grounds — Golden hour on the grounds

Reserve your spot

Registration is now open and is limited to six couples to create a safe and intimate experience. The first couple to sign up will stay in the ensuite king room with a seating area and a door out to the jacuzzi.

$10,000

Per couple · All-inclusive · Payment plans available upon request

Three full days of coaching with Mary Kay Cocharo
Three nights in private accommodations on the estate
Gourmet meals by a pair of private chefs, beverages included. Dietary restrictions considered.
Guided Couples Yoga
Time to enjoy the pool, jacuzzi, and outdoor fire pit

Reserve Our Place · Pay the Deposit

Limited to six couples. Your registration is confirmed when your deposit is received.

Pay in Full

By registering, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and agree to the retreat cancellation and refund policy.

Prefer to talk first? Call (310) 828-2624

Cancellation and refund policy: Cancel before August 31 and you'll receive a 50% refund. The remaining balance is due by September 30. We'll share the estate's address one week before the retreat.

Couples' stories

What couples say after their time with us

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.

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

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.

Your guide to new levels of romance

Mary Kay Cocharo, LMFT

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.

LMFT · CA License MFC 25394 Certified Imago Therapist 36 Years in Practice

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