Relationship Wellness Retreat

May 21 - 23, 2025 Austin, Texas

Early Bird Registration Closes March 1st - Save $300

This retreat is the perfect opportunity to cultivate intimacy and alignment with a family member or significant other! The activities are designed to help you deeply experience your relationship from the lens of growth, renewal, spirituality, individualism and love. Learn how to communicate more effectively, create a shared set of values, deepen your appreciation of differences, and cultivate empathy all while practicing self-care in this 3-day, 2-night experience.

What's special about this retreat:

Experience profound shifts in your collective and individual energy
Recognize how old beliefs, stories and behaviors are contributing to your relationship
Partake in activities and workshops designed to develop trust, understanding and perspective
Create a common framework by which to navigate your individual and collective life
Access to practical tools and information you can take home and implement
Accommodations, meals & activities included
Special discount for locals (does not include accommodations and trip to the vortexes)

Payment Schedule:

$750 deposit upon booking (50% non-refundable)
$750 payable by March 10th
Remaining balance payable by April 10th

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Refund Policy:

$375 non-refundable
Cancellations by March 9th, full refund less 4% processing fee & 50% of deposit
Cancellations between March 10-April 1st, 50% refund less 4% processing fee & 50% of deposit
Cancellations between April 2nd-May 1st, 25% refund less 4% processing fee & 50% deposit
No refunds on or after May 1st

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Retreat Program

Here's what to expect ... a full agenda will be finalized and provided 1-month prior to the retreat. Below are guaranteed activities and more will be added soon!

Welcome & Networking

Arrive onsite and meet your fellow retreat attendees. You can explore the grounds and get settled in. We'll have light appetizers before dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Living From the Heart - Sacred Ceremony

During this guided sacred ceremony you'll be given the opportunity to reconnect with and listen to your heart and partner. Moving out of the analytical, left-brained action orientation, and dropping into the quiet calm of inner-knowing, we'll envelope you in a cocoon of tranquility so you can hear the call of your heart.

Daily Yoga

Our yoga sessions will be approximately 1-hour in duration at varying times during the retreat. Some will be held outdoors (weather permitting) and others indoors. You'll experience 3 different types of Hatha yoga (vinyasa, restorative and slow flow) for a total of 4 sessions. Props and mats will be provided. Please dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. These sessions are designed to accommodate all experience levels of yogis. Modifications will be discussed and hands-on support if desired.

Individual Art Project

Art is a beautiful of form of therapy and can give you a way of expressing feelings that reside in the subconscious. During this session, we'll offer you some prompts, materials and time for you to capture your innermost thoughts, and get to the root of blockages that are stifling your ability to connect with yourself and others.

Bounce Back with Guest Speaker Lisa Bien

Summary coming soon! In the meantime, check out her books and work at www.lisabien.com.

Breathwork Sessions

Every day we will engage in breathwork to help reduce cortisol and anxiety. Working with your partner, you'll be encouraged to hold space for one another as you leverage breathing techniques designed to move trapped, stagnant energy and reveal patterns of 'holding'. Some of the practices will be tools you can take with you to practice on your own post-retreat while others can be facilitated remotely to help you tap into deeper stories, beliefs or trauma that keeps you from genuine intimacy.

Value Mapping

What are the values you appreciate most and are you living a life aligned to this moral compass? In this session, you and your partner will work individually and collectively to see how you differ and align on your guiding principles. At the end of the session, we'll create a value map and a set of intentions for the next 90-days that will be your guide for decision-making and prioritizing.

Fostering Connection - Guest Speaker Mark Ostach

Fostering connection & digital wellness is going to be key in the future of work. Demonstrating empathy for the changes we are all going through and understanding ways to restore energy and human interaction are critical – especially when navigating an ever changing world. In Mark’s message, he will provide ways to reignite human connection leaving you filled with a newfound courage to connect.

Key Takeaways

Learn how The BELL Method (Belonging, Empathy, Listening, & Love) can strengthen relationships
Improve your digital & emotional wellness
Discover creative ways to foster healthy habits in the hybrid workplace
Be in community & have a little fun!

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Writing & Sound Healing

We'll give you some wonderful food for thought and prompts that will allow you to explore concepts like values, morals, fears, joys, and more so you can understand what motivates you into action. During this session, you'll also be bathed in a wonderful sound healing using different frequencies in which the body's organs and systems resonate to restore coherence.

Couple's Art Project

Working with your partner, you'll create a temporary piece of art using nature as your guide. Gathering only that which Mother Nature supplies, you will come up with a representative piece of art for a given set of emotions. This is an excellent time to connect with each other and nature to help the rest of the group see through your eyes.

Daily Guided Meditation

Cortisol reduction is a critical part of managing sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Additionally, oxytocin stops the production of cortisol. When we meditate, we move the brain into the alpha-theta brainwave state which increases our production of oxytocin. A daily meditation practice can help reduce stress, anxiety and cortisol production making the energy available to create healthy sex hormones.

Sunrise Hike

Lace up your boots and pack some water, we're hitting the trail! This easy to moderate hike will require a headlamp or flashlight. Dress appropriately for the weather, and wear layers. The mornings can be quite chilly. There is an element of 'good stress' that comes from putting yourself in unfamiliar situations that creates new neuropathways. Getting out of our comfort zone and braving the unknown is empowering and creates a sense of confidence.

Toxicity & Escapism

How toxic cultures, relationships, behaviors and experiences leave long-lasting impressions that consciously and subconsciously contribute numbness, escapism, and shut down. In this talk we'll help you identify the early warning signs for yourself and your relationships, and give you an understanding of how you can stimulate re-engagement or seek alternative opportunities.

How Food is Impacting Your Relationships

The relationship between your gut, brain and immune system is very well researched and established, but how many of you are aware of the impact food and nutrition is having on your hormones and mood? Mood disorders continue to increase as do the rates of metabolic disease which puts a significant strain not only on your health, but on those around you. This session is designed to help you understand which dietary choices you might be making that are contributing to anxiety, depression, a short temper, irritability, impatience and more.

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Accomodations

More details coming soon!

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Meet the Speakers & Facilitators

www.markostach.com

Mark Ostach

Mark Ostach helps people find the courage to connect. A globally recognized speaker and leadership coach on Digital Wellness and Mental Health, Mark helps teams expand their mindset through storytelling and simple leadership strategies. Frequently featured in the USA Today, he has done two TED talks, written 2 books, and spoken to thousands of people encouraging them to embrace a spirit of courage through vulnerability. Mark has degrees in psychology, technology, and an interest in behavioral neuroscience. His mission is to remind the world that human connection is the most powerful connection we have. So please check your phones one last time and get ready to be inspired by Mark Ostach.

www.ascendingspiritwp.com

Allison Jurgens

Former Global VP of Marketing; 800-hour RYT Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist; Certified Sound Healer; Meditation Guide; Executive Wellness Coach; Mother; Friend; Owner of Ascending Spirit

Read her full story here.

www.revivewithrach.com

Rachel Bach

Owner of Revive Wellness LLC and longtime mountain gal, Rachel is a trauma informed Somatic Coach, Certified Breathwork Guide and Registered Yoga Teacher. After over a decade of building and managing the first luxury vacation rental company in Winter Park, CO., she decided to switch gears and go all in

on her dream of starting a wellness company specializing in the body based modalities that most impacted her personal journey; breathwork, bodywork and yoga.

Combining her love of the outdoors, movement and all things somatics, she offers a range of science backed tools for folks to reconnect with their inner rebel, regulate their nervous systems, and create sustainable change in their personal and professional lives. Her favorite part of this work is connecting with people and businesses across the globe and in retreat spaces where transformation is safe and supported. She believes these tools are changing the game, and is passionate about sharing them in accessible and fun ways to help people get off autopilot and start living the life they want.

www.lisabien.com

Lisa Bien

Lisa Bien is a captivating motivational speaker, author, and media personality whose passion for helping others shines through in every word she speaks. Audiences connect with Lisa’s authentic energy and her commitment to inspiring individuals to become the best versions of themselves. Her powerful storytelling not only engages but also deeply connects with her listeners, encouraging them to embrace and love who they are. Through her "Bouncing Back" series of self-help books and her dynamic presentations, Lisa offers tools and insights for personal transformation, making her a beloved figure in the field of personal development.

www.lifeengineering.com

Bret Nelson

Bret J. Nelson is the Vice President of Organizational Development at Life Engineering, where he collaborates with organizations worldwide to enhance people and organizational strategies. Bret is dedicated to helping others foster meaningful growth, achieve breakthroughs, and harness the energies and activators that fuel high performance.

Bret holds a Master of Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication and Management from Southern Utah University. Beyond his professional endeavors, Bret is passionate about his role as a father and enjoys spending
time outdoors with family and friends.

https://amslcsw.com

Amy Staley

Amy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from Boston University. With nearly 19 years of experience, she is passionate about utilizing Trauma Informed Care philosophies to support individuals in the human service industry. Amy’s extensive career includes working with those impacted by trauma, serving in direct clinical roles, as a supervisor, manager and a director.

She believes that fostering personal development and growth among teams is essential for creating a resilient and effective workforce. She also has significant training experience through her professional roles and has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work for nearly seven years. Amy’s trauma-informed approach extends beyond individual care to a macro perspective on the systems impacting sustainability in the workforce.