A Beautiful Life Deserves Beautiful Experiences.
THE RELATIONSHIP STUDIO EXPERIENCES
Curated gatherings for couples who want to slow down, reconnect, laugh together, and create lasting memories—with one another and with other thoughtful couples.
EXPLORE UPCOMING EXPERIENCESMore Than a Retreat.
The best moments in life rarely happen in a hurry.
Sometimes they happen over breakfast overlooking the ocean.
Sometimes around a fire pit after everyone else has gone to bed.
Sometimes during a meaningful conversation with another couple who simply understands this season of life.
At The Relationship Studio, we curate experiences that create space for those moments.
Some gatherings include relationship education rooted in the Gottman Method. Others are simply opportunities to travel well, connect deeply, and enjoy life with people who value strong relationships and intentional living.
Every experience is thoughtfully designed around one simple belief:
Strong relationships grow when we intentionally create space for them.
What Makes These Experiences Different.
BEAUTIFUL PLACES...
Extraordinary destinations chosen for beauty, comfort, and the opportunity to truly slow down.
MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS...
Whether around the dinner table or during a guided session, every experience invites authentic connection.
GENUINE COMMUNITY..
Our goal isn't simply to host events.
It's to create friendships that continue long after everyone returns home.
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
💛 Choose Your Experience
Here's a look at our upcoming curated experiences.
Cape Charles Couples Escape
Come Breathe Again.
September 2026
Cape Charles, Virginia
FOUR DAYS. THREE NIGHTS.
9/17-9/20/26
A Private Waterfront Experience on Virginia's Eastern Shore
Sometimes the most meaningful weekends aren't the busiest ones.
They're the ones where mornings begin slowly with coffee overlooking the water...
Afternoons invite long walks, quiet conversations, or simply watching the boats drift by...
Evenings end around the dinner table, the fire pit, or beneath a sky full of stars.
This isn't simply a weekend away.
It's an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with your favorite person, and enjoy the beauty of intentional living alongside a small group of thoughtful couples.
Property Highlights:
🛏 5 Bedrooms
🛁 3 Bathrooms
📐 3,200 Sq. Ft.
Overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, this newly built elegant waterfront home combines spacious indoor living with multiple outdoor gathering areas, creating the perfect setting for slow mornings, meaningful conversations, and panoramic 180° water views of unforgettable sunsets.
Every space has been thoughtfully designed to invite slower mornings, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay.
What to Expect:
Our experiences are intentionally designed to create space for what matters most.
During our time together, you'll enjoy opportunities to:
• Relax in a stunning private waterfront home
• Explore the charming town of Cape Charles
• Slow down, reconnect, and create lasting memories
• Share meaningful conversations with other couples
There will be plenty of free time to enjoy the home, the waterfront, and the relaxed pace that makes Cape Charles so special.
Included Experiences
Depending on weather and group preferences, our itinerary may include:
- Welcome reception
- Morning coffee by the bay
- Sunset happy hour
- Waterfront dinners
- Beach walks
- Guided relationship conversations
- Fireside gatherings
- Farewell brunch
A detailed itinerary will be shared with registered guests prior to departure.
Who This Experience Is For
This experience is designed for couples who...
- Appreciate beautiful places
- Value meaningful conversations
- Enjoy traveling well
- Love gathering around great food
- Believe strong relationships deserve intentional time
Whether you've been together for five years or forty-five, you'll find a welcoming environment where you can simply relax and enjoy the experience.
St. John Couples Escape
Trade Your Calendar for Caribbean Sunsets
October 2026
St. John, US Virgin Islands
FIVE DAYS. FOUR NIGHTS.
10/3-10/7/26
A Private Caribbean Villa Experience
There are places that awaken your sense of wonder.
St. John is one of them.
Imagine waking to panoramic Caribbean views...
Exploring white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters...
Snorkeling vibrant reefs, hiking scenic trails, or simply relaxing beside the pool...
Ending each day with unforgettable sunsets, exceptional meals, and meaningful conversations shared with your favorite person and a small group of thoughtful couples.
This isn't simply a Caribbean getaway.
It's an invitation to reconnect—with one another, with nature, and with the joy of living well together.
Accommodations:
🛏 8 Bedrooms
🛁 7 Bathrooms
📐 10,200 Sq. Ft.
Perched above the Caribbean Sea, this spectacular private villa offers panoramic ocean views, expansive outdoor living, and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces that invite both adventure and relaxation.
Whether gathered around the pool, sharing a meal on the terrace, or watching the Caribbean sparkle below, the villa becomes the backdrop for memories you'll carry home long after the trip ends.
What to Expect:
Our experiences are intentionally designed to create space for what matters most.
During our time together, you'll enjoy opportunities to:
• Relax in a breathtaking private Caribbean vills
• Explore the beauty of St. John and the surrounding islands
• Slow down, reconnect, and create lasting memories
• Share meaningful conversations with other couples
There will be plenty of free time to enjoy
the villa, discover the island, or simply relax and soak in the view.
Included Experiences
Depending on weather and group preferences, our itinerary may include:
- Welcome reception
- Morning coffee overlooking the Caribbean
- Beach days and island exploration
- Sunset happy hours
- Beach walks
- Guided relationship conversations
- Evening gatherings under the stars
- Farewell celebration
A detailed itinerary will be shared with registered guests prior to departure.
Who This Experience Is For
This experience is designed for couples who...
- Love beautiful destinations
- Enjoy traveling well
- Appreciate meaningful conversations
- Believe unforgettable memories are worth creating
Whether you've been together for five years or thirty-five, you'll find a welcoming environment where you can simply relax and enjoy the experience.
Cabo Couples Escape
Celebrate the Life You're Building Together.
October 2026
Cabo St Lucas, Mexico
FIVE DAYS. FOUR NIGHTS.
10/18-10/22/26
A Luxury Resort Experience.
Sometimes the best way to reconnect is to simply leave everyday life behind.
Imagine beginning each morning with coffee overlooking the Pacific...
Spending the day beside infinity pools, relaxing at the spa, or exploring everything Cabo has to offer...
Watching the sunset with your favorite drink in hand before gathering for dinner and meaningful conversation.
This isn't simply a resort vacation.
It's an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with your favorite person, and enjoy the beauty of intentional living alongside a small group of thoughtful couples.
Accommodations:
🛏 4 Bedrooms
🛁 5 Bathrooms
📐 6,200 Sq. Ft.
Perched atop the Grand Solmar Residences at Rancho San Lucas, this spectacular four-bedroom penthouse redefines luxury coastal living. Your private elevator opens directly into an expansive residence where floor-to-ceiling glass frames breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Thoughtfully designed for gathering and entertaining, the penthouse features spacious indoor-outdoor living, a chef's kitchen, elegant dining and lounge areas, and an extraordinary rooftop terrace complete with a private infinity-edge pool, adjoining jacuzzi, wet bar, and unforgettable sunset views.
From sunrise coffee on the terrace to sunset cocktails beside your private rooftop pool, this remarkable penthouse isn't simply where you'll stay—it becomes one of the highlights of the experience itself.
What to Expect:
Our experiences are intentionally designed to create space for what matters most.
During our time together, you'll enjoy opportunities to:
• Stay in an exceptional luxry oceanfront resort
• Relax beside beautiful pools and breathtaking Pacific views
• Enjoy exceptional dining and unforgettable sunsets
• Explore Cabo San Lucas at your own pace
There will be plenty of free time to enjoy the resort, discover Cabo, or simply spend uninterrupted time together.
Included Experiences
Depending on weather and group preferences, our itinerary may include:
- Welcome reception
- Morning coffee with ocean views
- Poolside relaxation
- Sunset happy hours
- Beach walks
- Guided relationship conversations
- Optional excursions into Cabo San Lucas
- Farewell celebration
A detailed itinerary will be shared with registered guests prior to departure.
Who This Experience Is For
This experience is designed for couples who...
- Love beautiful destinations
- Enjoy traveling well
- Appreciate exceptional hospitality
- Believe unforgettable memories are worth creating
Whether you've been together for five years or thirty-five, you'll find a welcoming environment where you can simply relax and enjoy the experience.
Private Hosted Experiences. Space is limited for all experiences to preserve the intimate nature of the gathering and respect the privacy of residence.
What Couples Said About Our Previous Experiences
"Attending the Reconnect Couples Retreat was truly an inspiring experience for my wife and me. The setting created the perfect atmosphere for rest, reflection, and reconnection. The thoughtfully crafted agenda and workshop topics encouraged us to be vulnerable, rediscover our shared purpose, and lean into the work of strengthening our bond."
- PREVIOUS RETREAT PARTICIPANT
"The Reconnect Retreat was amazing- a 10/10 experience. Every detail was carefully planned and wonderfully executed. I’m glad we decided to invest in our marriage and attend The Reconnect Retreat. Thank you for the time, energy and prayers over this experience- we felt every bit of it and are better for it. Job well done!"
- PREVIOUS RETREAT PARTICIPANT
“We were truly blessed by this marriage retreat. It provided an open yet safe environment to receive the valuable insight that David and Katrina so graciously shared.”
- PREVIOUS RETREAT PARTICIPANT
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE TOGETHER....
During this experience, you and your partner will learn practical tools to help you:
✔ Reconnect and strengthen the friendship that holds your relationship together
✔ Feel closer emotionally — which naturally supports deeper intimacy
✔ Communicate in ways that help you feel heard and understood
✔ Handle disagreements without the same arguments repeating themselves
✔ Understand each other more deeply — what matters, what stresses you, and what you need from one another
✔ Build a relationship that stays strong and connected through the changing seasons of life
Throughout the retreat, you’ll experience a mix of brief teaching, guided conversations, and private time together — so you can begin strengthening your relationship in ways that feel natural and meaningful.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
DAVID & KATRINA BURTON
Katrina Burton is a licensed therapist and certified coach with extensive experience guiding individuals and couples toward healthier patterns of connection.
David Burton is an experienced educational leader with a deep commitment to growth, learning, and thoughtful facilitation.
Katrina and David are both credentialed through The Gottman Institute as Gottman Leaders, formally trained to facilitate The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work workshops.
Together, they have been married for over 28 years and bring both professional training and lived marital experience to their work with couples.
Katrina and David believe that strong marriages are built intentionally — and that when couples are given the right tools, meaningful change becomes possible.
Helping couples live and love well is our mission...
Gottman Leaders
“David and Katrina were exceptional as both visionaries and hosts. Their warmth, insight, and genuine care created an environment that felt safe, encouraging, and deeply meaningful. It was also a joy to fellowship with other couples on similar journeys.”
- PREVIOUS RETREAT PARTICIPANT
“Stepping away from the busyness of life gave us the space to face some of our challenges honestly and to reaffirm our love and commitment to each other.”
- PREVIOUS RETREAT PARTICIPANT
THE INVESTMENT
Participating in the Lasting Love Couples Retreat Experience is an investment in one of the most important relationships in your life.
We offer two ways to experience the retreat depending on the format that best fits your schedule and preferences.
Virtual Retreat Experience
$447
* Flexible Payment Plans available on the checkout page from AfterPay, Klarna, etc.
RESERVE YOUR SPOTIn Person Retreat Experience
$1,197
* Flexible Payment Plans available on the checkout page from AfterPay, Klarna, etc.
RESERVE YOUR SPOTMany couples find that investing intentional time in their relationship now can prevent far greater costs — emotionally and financially — later.
An Investment in Your Relationship
Couples often invest significant time and resources into careers, homes, vacations, and their children’s activities.
Yet the relationship that supports everything else in life is often the one that receives the least intentional attention.
The Lasting Love Couples Retreat Experience is designed to give couples something that is often hard to create in everyday life — uninterrupted time, thoughtful guidance, and practical tools to strengthen the relationship you’ve built together.
Many couples find that setting aside intentional time to invest in their relationship is one of the most valuable and meaningful decisions they can make for their relationship.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this therapy?
Do we need to prepare beforehand?
What if we have some conflict but are not in crisis?
What materials are provided?
Where is the in-person retreat located?
Is lodging / parking included with the in-person retreat?
Will we have to share personal issues with others?
What if we can no longer attend? Are refunds available?
"We left with a renewed understanding: some of the challenges we thought we had were not challenges at all, but opportunities. Opportunities to learn, to grow, and to better partner with and love each other."
- PREVIOUS RETREAT PARTICIPANT
BUILD A STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED MARRIAGE - WITH INTENTION.
If you and your partner are ready to strengthen your friendship, deepen your connection, and navigate challenges with greater confidence and skill, we invite you to join us for The Lasting Love Couples Retreat Experience.
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