Couples Retreat at Wintergreen Resort
Learning the Core Elements of a Healthy Relationship
For any interested couples seeking to cultivate a more intimate connection, in a setting that offers a reprieve from daily life, you are cordially invited to attend a weekend couples retreat: Learning the Core Elements of a Healthy Relationship located at Wintergreen Resort, Virginia.
Research shows most couples report a gradual decline in their relationship satisfaction, particularly during the first 10 years, and leveling off afterwards. However, this downward trend does not appear to hold for couples that actively invest in their relationship. In fact, studies published in the Clinical Psychology Review and the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology found couples that participated in relationship education programs or brief relationship check-ups maintained or increased their relationship satisfaction long-term. The reason being, engaging in such activity acts essentially as preventative care much like an annual physical with a medical doctor. Unfortunately, many couples neglect the care and maintenance of their relationship.
If you are at the beginning of your relationship journey, this is a great way to start off with a pre-marital relationship investment. You will start off right and be able to reference the tools throughout your life together.
Dr. Bell’s Learning the Core Elements of a Healthy Relationship couples retreat combines relationship education and check-ups with relaxation and fun, allowing participants to be proactive and prioritize their relationships, thereby contributing to their overall life satisfaction. “You get out what you put in” seems especially fitting in this context.
During this retreat, attendees will learn the founding principles of a healthy relationship. These principles combine key components of the three major evidence-based couples therapy modalities, which not only help couples identify the underlying sources of conflict that are typical in any relationship, but teach practical tools couples can use in the future to navigate their own individual disputes and find solutions that are mutually beneficial. Topics covered in this retreat include Increasing Positivity, Personality Differences and Acceptance, Problematic Behaviors, Unsolvable Problems, and Communication Tools.
What To Expect
The retreat consists of a series of lectures and workshops where attendees learn the ideas underpinning Dr. Bell’s model framework and their real-world application. The weekend starts with an introduction and group orientation on Friday evening. Saturday and Sunday mornings are devoted to the lectures, with the early afternoon focused on breakout sessions where couples can practice the skills learned while Dr. Bell observes and provides feedback. Each day will wrap by 2pm, giving couples free-time to enjoy the resort and its amenities, or participate in activities of their choosing. This downtime gives couples a chance to discuss and hone the skills learned earlier in the day. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to have fun!
At the end of the retreat, the goal is to have more knowledge and understanding of each other, and to feel better equipped to stay connected.
To find out more about the retreat, please click the button below.
Additional Information
A minimum of five couples are required for this retreat to occur, with a maximum of ten couples. In the unlikely event the retreat does not happen, full refunds will be issued. All reservations are first come, first served.
Included in price below is a two-night stay in a one-bedroom condo at Wintergreen Resort in Virginia, and complimentary breakfast and lunch served on each day. All guests will have free access to the resort shuttles, gym facilities, and pools/hot-tubs. Couples may take advantage of an assortment of recreational activities the resort has to offer, including the Wintergreen Spa. For dinner, on-site restaurants and eateries are available for your selection, or if you prefer, several local breweries/wineries/restaurants are within short driving distance of the resort. Recreational activities and dinner arrangements are not included in the price listed below.
Pricing
The total cost of the retreat is $3,000 per couple.
Payments are made in two installments of $1,500. The first payment is non-refundable (unless the retreat does not occur) and officially reserves a couple’s space for the retreat. The final payment of $1,500 is due no later than two weeks prior to the retreat. Dr. Bell will contact the participating couples when at least five couples have reserved their spot.
Please feel free to contact Dr. Bell with any questions about the retreat.
To book your reservation at the retreat, please click the button below and choose your weekend dates:
Current Offerings:
May 19th-21st, 2023 (extended deadline to April 5th).
August 25th- 27th (Early Bird Discount of $500 for sign up by June 15th. Final sign up June 25th)