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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 celebration
A detailed itinerary will be shared with registered guests prior to event date.
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 thirty-five, you'll find a welcoming environment where you can simply relax and enjoy the experience.
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Private Hosted Experiences. Space is limited for all experiences to preserve the intimate nature of the gathering and respect the privacy of residence.
WE WANT CAPE CHARLESMore 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 Couples Said About Our Previous Experiences
"Every detail was carefully planned and wonderfully executed. From the beautiful home we stayed in to each shared meal, we left feeling grateful for the experience and stronger as a couple."."
- PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE PARTICIPANT
"The setting created the perfect atmosphere for rest, reflection, and reconnection."
- PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE PARTICIPANT
“Stepping away from the busyness of life gave us the space to honestly face challenges and reaffirm our love and commitment."
- PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE PARTICIPANT
Who These Experiences Are For....
Couples who:
✓ want to invest in their relationship before there's a crisis
✓ appreciate meaningful conversations
✓ enjoy beautiful destinations
✓ value authentic community
✓ believe memories are worth creating intentionally
✓ are looking for more than just another vacation
MEET YOUR HOSTS
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.
"We've spent years helping individuals and couples build stronger, healthier relationships. Along the way, we discovered something unexpected.
Some of the most meaningful growth happens outside an office—over shared meals, during long walks, while watching sunsets, and in conversations that continue long after the formal session ends.
That's why we created Relationship Studio Experiences."
Helping couples live and love well is our mission...
“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 EXPERIENCE ATTENDEE
“David and Katrina created an environment that felt safe, encouraging, and deeply meaningful.”
- PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE PARTICIPANT
THE INVESTMENT
Your investment includes accommodations, all scheduled Relationship Studio Experiences, and the thoughtfully curated hospitality that makes these gatherings so memorable. (Airfare and select meals or excursions, if applicable, are not included.)
Choose the reservation option that works best for you.
Hold Your Spot
$650 per couple
$650 due at booking. Additional $650 is due four weeks after booking (or 30 days prior to the experience, whichever comes first).
RESERVE YOUR SPOTBecause planning ahead should feel as relaxing as the experience itself, we've provided two convenient ways to reserve your place.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes a Relationship Studio Experience different from a typical vacation?
Is this therapy? Are the relationship conversations like couples therapy?
Is this a retreat?
What's included in the investment?
What is the venue address?
Why do you host these experiences?
What if we can no longer attend? Are refunds available?
Some experiences last a weekend. Others become a part of your story forever.
We hope you'll join us for the next one.
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