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Strong Marriages Are Built With Intention
THE LASTING LOVE COUPLES RETREAT EXPERIENCE
An intimate couples retreat experience designed to help partners reconnect, deepen emotional closeness, and strengthen their relationship using the proven Gottman Seven Principles framework.
Led by Gottman Seven Principles Leaders, who bring professional expertise and decades of shared relationship experience.
Join us for this intentional relationship retreat — available virtually or in person.
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RESERVE YOUR SPOTStrong marriages are built through intentional care.
Whether you’re five years in or twenty-five, intentional investment protects and strengthens what you’ve built.
Careers evolve. Responsibilities increase. Life gets full.
The strongest couples aren’t the ones who avoid challenges — they’re the ones who build the skills to navigate them well.
The Lasting Love Couples Retreat Experience is designed for couples who want to grow with purpose, stay proactive, and deepen their connection over time.
DO YOU AND YOUR PARTNER EVER...
- Miss the closeness, ease, or affection you once had?
- Have the same argument over and over with no real resolution?
- Feel like intimacy has become less frequent or less fulfilling?
- Feel misunderstood, unheard, or struggle to communicate without shutting down or getting defensive?
- Love each other - but feel like you're living more as partners-in-life than partners-in-love?
- Feel overwhelmed by responsibilities, with little time or energy for each other?
If you nodded yes to any of these, you're not alone. Most couples face these same challenges.
The Lasting Love Couples Retreat Experience is designed to help you reconnect intentionally and strengthen the foundation of your relationship.
IMAGINE YOUR RELATIONSHIP...
- Feeling easier, warmer, and more connected.
- Where communication feels more supportive rather than reactive.
- Where you rediscover the friendship and spark that first drew you together.
- Where building emotional closeness - and rekindling intimacy - feels possible again, even in the midst of a busy season of life.
- Where recurring issues no longer spiral into the same frustrating arguments.
- Where you navigate stress together, instead of feeling like you're on opposite sides.
When couples strengthen their emotional bond, intimacy often improves naturally - without pressure or forcing change.
This is the kind of transformation that becomes possible when couples learn and practice relationship skills grounded in decades of research from The Gottman Institute.
The Lasting Love Couples Retreat Experience is designed to help couples begin building these skills together.
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.
WHY THIS WORKS:
Grounded in Research
This workshop is based on the Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work framework developed by The Gottman Institute, informed by decades of relationship science.
The principles taught in this experience are backed by over 40 years of research on what makes marriages succeed — and what causes them to struggle.
You will leave with practical tools you can use immediately and return to for years to come.
When couples learn better skills, relationships change.
What Couples Said About Our Most Recent Retreat
"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
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 certified through The Gottman Institute as Gottman Seven Principles 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...
Certified 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
💛 Choose Your Lasting Love Experience
Both workshops are grounded in the research-based Gottman Seven Principles and are designed to help you strengthen friendship, improve communication, and deepen emotional and physical intimacy.
Select the format that best fits your season of life, your schedule, and the kind of experience you want to create together.
Option 1: The Lasting Love -
Virtual Retreat Experience
May 1st & 2nd, 2026
10am - 3pm Each Day
A flexible, accessible couples experience you can join from home.
Perfect for busy couples who want powerful tools, structured guidance, and meaningful connection — without travel or logistics.
Ideal For:
• Busy professionals
• Parents with limited availability
• Couples who prefer the comfort of home
• Those seeking a lower-cost entry point
Option 2: The Lasting Love —
In-Person Retreat Experience
June 12th & June 13th, 2026
10am - 4pm Each Day
A beautifully curated 2-day couples experience hosted in a stunning Baltimore waterfront space.
Perfect for couples who want deeper immersion, face-to-face guidance, and a romantic atmosphere designed for reconnection.
Ideal For:
• Couples craving an elevated, intimate experience
• Those who want a getaway-feel without overnight travel
• Couples celebrating a milestone or rebuilding connection
• Couples desiring a premium, luxury environment
Space is limited for both retreat formats to preserve the quality of the experience.
Why Couples Choose the Lasting Love Retreat
Even strong marriages go through seasons where connection feels harder than it once did.
Careers become demanding.
Responsibilities increase.
Schedules get full.
Over time, couples often realize they are functioning well as partners in life — but not feeling as connected as they once did.
The Lasting Love Couples Retreat Experience was created for couples who want to be proactive about their relationship and invest in building a marriage that continues to grow stronger over time.
A Different Kind of Relationship Experience
This retreat is not group therapy.
Instead, it is a guided, structured learning experience based on decades of relationship research from The Gottman Institute.
Couples will participate in:
- brief teaching sessions
- guided exercises
- private couple conversations
Most of the work happens between partners, allowing you to reflect and reconnect in a supportive environment.
The Result
Couples leave the retreat with:
• a deeper understanding of each other
• practical communication tools
• renewed emotional closeness
• a clearer path forward for their relationship
Many couples spend months — sometimes years — working through relationship challenges in weekly therapy sessions.
This retreat offers a concentrated experience where couples can learn practical, research-based relationship skills together in just a few days.
“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
*Early Enrollment Pricing Available through March 15th!
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
$497$397*
* Flexible Payment Plans available on the checkout page from AfterPay, Klarna, etc.
- We are offering a special Early Enrollment Couples rate for early registrants.
- The Early Enrollment Couples rate is available through March 15th at 11:59PM.
- After the early enrollment window closes, tuition will return to the standard invesment of $497 per couple.
In Person Experience
$1,197$997*
* Flexible Payment Plans available on the checkout page from AfterPay, Klarna, etc.
- We are offering a special Early Enrollment Couples rate for early registrants.
- The Early Enrollment Couples rate is available through March 15th at 11:59PM.
- After the early enrollment window closes, tuition will return to the standard invesment of $1,197 per couple.
Many couples find that setting aside intentional time to invest in their relationship is one of the most valuable decisions they can make for their marriage.
Early Enrollment Bonus: Enroll by March 15th and Get These Bonuses!
Couples who enroll during the early enrollment period will receive The Gottman Relationship Guides, a set of practical tools designed to help couples apply the principles long after the workshop ends.
These guides take the core principles taught in The Lasting Love Couples Retreat Experience and translate them into actionable, couple-friendly exercises you can use together at home.
This bonus is available for a limited time.
How to be a Great Listener — Guide to really hearing and understanding what your partner is trying to say.
Aftermath of a Fight — Key steps to making repairs and getting back on track after regrettable incidents.
Small Things Often — Daily guide to the specific things that create stronger bonds.
Avoid the Four Horsemen — Learn how to prevent criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling.
Fondness & Admiration — Cultivate deeper fondness and admiration for your partner with the help of these short, daily exercises.
Note: This bonus is included automatically for couples who enroll during the early enrollment period — giving you even more tools to grow together with intention. An unbelievable value you will use for years to come.
Note: The Gottman Relationship Guides are provided digitally.
⭐ WHAT'S INCLUDED
All Lasting Love Couples Retreat Experiences
(Virtual + In-person) Include:
✔ Research-based instruction led by two Gottman Seven Principles Leaders
✔ Guided Gottman exercises for couples
✔ Private couple practice time
✔ Practical tools you can apply immediately in your relationship
Virtual Experience
Live interactive facilitation via Zoom
- Private breakout exercises
- A comprehensive digital couples workbook
In-Person Retreat Experience
- Private couples work in serene, upscale, relaxed waterfront retreat space designed to encourage meaningful conversation and connection
- Guided exercises and private couple reflection time
- The Seven Principles Couples set, including two Couples Workbooks, one copy of John Gottman's best selling book, "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work," one Love Maps card deck, and one Open-Ended Questions card deck
- Breakfast, lunch, and beverages
- Two built-in date nights with walkable waterfront dining options after retreat
- Optional free water taxi transportation from Canton waterfront park to various downtown Baltimore destinations
Which Experience Is Best For You?
| Feature | The Lasting Love Virtual Experience | The Lasting Love In-Person Retreat Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Live, online via Zoom | 2-day live experience in a luxury waterfront loft |
| Total Time | 10 hours over 2 days (5 hours per day) | 12 hours over 2 days (6 hours per day) |
| Location | Join from anywhere, no travel required | Baltimore waterfront, private luxury loft overlooking the Canton waterfront |
| Learning Style | Interactive teaching plus private breakout couple exercises | Live teaching, guided exercises, and in-room support in an immersive environment |
| Atmosphere | Flexible, comfortable, at-home environment | Elevated, romantic, sunlit space that naturally supports connection |
| Ideal For | Busy professionals, parents, long-distance couples, and those wanting a more accessible and convenient option | Couples seeking a more immersive retreat experience, celebrating a milestone, or wanting dedicated time away to focus intentionally on their relationship |
| Connection Extras | At-home rituals of connection encouraged between sessions | Built-in waterfront date night, walkable dining options, and optional water taxi to nearby dining and entertainment areas |
| Workbook | Digital printable workbook (recommended to print two copies, one for each partner) * Optional - Couples can order Couples Set -physical products -for $75. (see FAQ's) | Includes Couples Set - physical products (Two Couples Workbooks; one copy of the best-selling book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work; Love Maps card deck; and Open Ended Questions card deck) |
| Food | Enjoy on your own | Light breakfast, lunch and beverages provided |
| Group Size | Larger capacity while remaining interactive | Intimate, small-group setting for a more personalized experience |
| Investment | $497 per couple ($397 Early Enrollment) | $1,197 per couple ($997 Early Enrollment) |
| Best For | Couples wanting powerful tools and connection without travel or complex logistics | Couples wanting a memorable, elevated relationship experience in a beautiful setting with built-in date night opportunities |
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.
For many couples, setting aside intentional time to focus on their marriage becomes one of the most meaningful investments they make in 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?
This workshop is designed for couples who:
✓ Are in stable relationships and want to strengthen connection.
✓ Want practical tools to manage conflict more effectively.
✓ Value research-based guidance.
✓ Prefer a structured format.
✓ Want to invest intentionally in their relationship.
This workshop is not appropriate for couples experiencing:
✓ Severe relationship distress.
✓ Emotional or physical abuse.
✓ Active substance addiction.
✓ Serious compulsive behaviors (gambling, sexual acting out, etc.)
✓ Significant untreated mental health conditions that impair relational functioning.
If you are experiencing these challenges, individualized therapy or specialized clinical support is strongly recommended before participating.
"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.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
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