RELATIONSHIP RETREAT FOR COUPLES
“In nature, nothing exists alone”
THIS RETREAT IS FOR ANY COUPLE THAT WANTS TO INVEST IN MAKING THEIR RELATIONSHIP OR MARRIAGE WORK LONG TERM AND SEE IT REACH ITS FULL POTENTIAL
If there is one thing that gives us purpose, it is love - AROHA.
If there is one thing that makes the world go round, it is love - AROHA.
The first theme we will explore on this Relationship Retreat for couples, is PURE AROHA. That spark that brings two people - a man and a woman together, when we open our hearts to love, is one of the highest emotions we get to experience on earth. We get to see the light in another, we also get to see it in ourselves. How do we keep that spark going?
A strong, THRIVING relationship that keeps that spark of pure aroha alive, takes work.
The second theme we will explore on this retreat is SACRED UNITY
When a man and a woman join in partnership, they bring all their light and love with them, they also bring their shadow and trauma. If we can be a mirror for each others light, we can also be a mirror for each others dark. This is what fuels arguments, fights, disagreements and ultimately, break ups. The majority of relationships never make it to a point of true Sacred Unity, because both the man and woman never completely work through the ‘stuff’ they hide down deep inside from childhood forward. Either it breaks the relationship apart, or it is ignored and the relationship never reaches its full potential. It might function, but simmering underneath it all is ‘stuff’ that is hidden away and the relationship never reaches its authentic potential.
The modern day relationship or marriage is under more strain than ever before. Screens, news, social media, information overload, stress, huge workloads and financial burdens. Never before have we worked so hard, and spent less time working on what matters - the relationship with our loved one.
Our aim for this retreat, like all our retreats - is to come back into the moment and remember that spark of PURE AROHA and move towards SACRED UNION
To feel into how interconnected nature is, and to use the lessons we learn to navigate the journey of own relationships.
To fuel abundance, purpose and a shared mission in the sacred union between man and woman.
We aim to create a space where a man and a woman can just be - a space where you remember that original beauty that brought you together.
We do this by turning our phones off for a few days, being in the beauty of nature, and following a process that aims to bring us closer to a state of Sacred Unity - where we honour the unique gifts of both man and woman.
Men and Women are different. Only by honouring these differences, can we join together in Union.
We have different needs, wants and desires. Our bodies work differently. Yet modern society and the health system often treat us the same. We each find ease and wellbeing in different ways. We’re supposed to fuel up differently, find purpose and service differently, relate to each other differently.
On this retreat we will be doing work together as a couple, but we will also be doing work separately as a group of men, and as a group of women.
What do Men need to be doing Mind, Body and Soul, to stay healthy?
What do Women need to be doing Mind, Body and Soul, to stay healthy?
We will dive into each of these questions separately - then we will then be joining back up to work on what insights this brings.
What does a Sacred Relationship need in collective Mind, Body and Soul, to stay healthy?
This retreat is for couples who are looking to go the next level in their partnership.
We do this for our children, children still to come, children we have brought together in a blended family, and our future grandchilrden. But ultimately we do this our ourselves. Because being in divine union with another human is one of the most important things we can do while we are on this earth.
We hope you can join us.
Your Facilitators and Hosts
Carl is a Men’s Health Coach, who has helped hundreds of men through burnout, mental distress, depression and navigating lifes seasons and challenges. He has run a four day Men’s Wellbeing Retreat, each month, for the last five years - a Rite of Passage for men to let go and take a step to the next level. For 20 years he has guided in nature.
Tia is a Wahine Health Coach, who has worked to awhi women of all ages, both in public health and private practice and has recently specialised in womens mid life, menopause and helping women through this Rite of Passage all women go through in her practice Ikura Wellbeing
Carl and Tia met by chance, in a wairua moment in Tairua 6 years ago.
They had both been through their own journeys of walking away from things, businesses and relationships that no longer served them, spending some time alone, and asking the universe for what truly mattered. It seems like the universe put them together to do this work.
There are plenty of mirrors. They’re both oldest children, with two siblings. Carl has two younger sisters, Tia has two younger brothers. They have both lost their rock and role models. Carl losing his Dad to cancer. Tia losing her Mum to cancer. They have both had to process this grief and find their strength in knowing their loved ones still walk beside them.
Joining together in partnership in your mid 40’s has come with challenges and blessings. Creating a thriving blended family, where the children are looked after, nourished and reach their full potential has been rich and rewarding experience.
Carl and Tia’s journey has not been without challenges, especially with global events in 2020 through to 2022, and their learnings on this rollercoaster have led them to sharing this Relationship Retreat with you.
With their children now all moving on to university, and full time careers, it is time for Carl and Tia to devote some time to helping other couples thrive in their relationships.
Carl and Tia have both come from social networks which drunk alcohol heavily. Over the course of their relationship they have navigated away from this culture and into clean living, which they believe is the only way to deliver this work. This Relationship Retreat will be alcohol free, because this work needs to be done in a sacred, safe and pure container.
what to expect on this retreat
Every couple who journeys on this retreat will add their lived experience, highs, lows, wins and challenges into the experience.
This retreat will be held in circle, where everyone gets to have their say, there is no judgement, no right answers, and it is totally confidential - no personal information shared leaves the group.
This is a chance to work through things - outside a clinical setting - this is not relationship counselling sitting in front of one person, it is sitting in circle with other couples going through the same stuff, or have navigated similar issues.
You also don’t need to be struggling to come to this retreat - if you are simply looking for growth, a reset together, and a break in nature - this retreat is for you.
ALL FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED - SOME WE WILL BE GATHERING OURSELVES FROM THE GARDEN AND OCEAN
The Retreat includes
-A journal for each person attending - one tailored for men, one tailored for women
-A private room for each couple - 2 nights
-Some down time as a couple
-Men’s adventures and kai gathering
-Nourishing women’s workshops
-Couples circles where we discuss relationships and bringing the work together
-Nourishing food you get involved with preparing and learning how to cook with nutritious ingredients
-Excursions in nature, meditation, breathwork, movement (yoga and Qi Gong) - accessible to all regardless of experience
NEXT DATES & LOCATION
10-12 Sept, at home in Tairua, New Zealand
Arrive 10 am Wednesday 10 Sept 2025
Depart 1.30pm Friday 12 Sept 2025
COST: $1995pp
EARLYBIRD RATE $1500PP for limited time.
Deposit of $500pp to book your spot.
Remainder paid week prior to retreat. Payment plans for remainder.
What could be more important than investing in the future of your relationship?
Packages also available for individual or couple coaching online before and after this retreat
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