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International Couples Retreats

Restore, Renew, Rekindle and Reignite your Connection

International Couples Retreats with Couples Workshops

Restore, Renew, Rekindle, Reignite™

Our international retreats offer a unique opportunity for couples to strengthen their bond while exploring new cultures and landscapes. These retreats provide a nurturing environment where love can flourish, and relationships can be rekindled amidst the beauty of diverse destinations around the globe.


One of the key aspects that make our international couples retreats so special is the chance to escape the routines of everyday life. These retreats transport couples to enchanting locations, far away from their familiar surroundings. Whether it is our retreat to the beautiful and captivating city of Valencia, Spain, with its many festivities and golden sand beaches or our trip to the stunningly picturesque Cinque Terre, Italy, with its colorful cliffside villages, rugged coastline, and breathtaking panoramic views, the change of scenery revitalizes the spirit, enabling couples to reawaken their emotional connection.


The activities organized during these retreats are specifically designed to encourage deeper communication, trust-building, and exploration. Couples will participate in daily workshops led by licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Stephanie O’Hanlon Kayalar along with her husband Atilla Kayalar MD who is also trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. We address common challenges faced by couples and provide guidance on conflict resolution, effective communication, and maintaining healthy emotional and physical intimacy.
Our International couple retreats also provide ample opportunities for shared experiences and cultural immersion. Couples will indulge in culinary adventures, savoring the delicacies of the host country, we will explore local landmarks, engage in outdoor activities as well as simply relax and rejuvenate. These shared moments of discovery foster connection and allow couples to create lasting memories together.
The cross-cultural aspect of these retreats affords couples the chance to gain fresh perspectives on their relationship dynamics. Experiencing another culture's values, customs, and traditions broadens horizons and fosters empathy. Couples learn to appreciate diverse viewpoints, which can ultimately lead to increased tolerance and understanding within the relationship. Our retreats are a unique blend of a European vacation to enhance new experiences and strengthen bonds and couples workshop to enhance communication and gain effective longterm skills to benefit your relationship. The Restore, Renew, Rekindle, Reignite™ is our exclusive workshop that teaches couples evidence based skills from a combination of theories and practices including Gottman Mathod Couples Therapy.

Restore- Learning how to express emotions and/or reduce conflict

Renew- Gaining new communication skills and techniques

Rekindle- Fostering fondness, curiosity and intimacy

Reignite- Creating long term passion in your relationship

Couples will find a restored sense of connection, renewed set of skills for enhanced communication, a rekindled excitement and spontaneity in their relationship as well as knowledge of how to continue to reignite the romance in their for years to come!

Limited to 6 couples

Restore, Renew, Rekindle, Reignite™ Couples Workshop in Valencia, Spain

April 27th- May 3rd 2025

Included in retreat

  • Restore, Renew, Rekindle, Reignite workshop (four days / four hours per day)

  • 6 nights/7 days lodging with private room and private bathroom with shared common area.

  • Daily European style breakfast

  • Spanish cooking class learning the art of paella from a local chef

  • Walking food tour of Valencia City

  • Biking tour around the city of arts and science

  • Personal assistance with booking travel arrangements

  • Pick up and drop off at Valencia airport or train station

  • One hour pre-retreat therapy session (virtual or in person) with Stephanie O’Hanlon Kayalar LMFT

  • One hour post-retreat follow-up therapy session (virtual or in person) with Stephanie O’Hanlon Kayalar LMFT

  • Retreat lead by Stephanie O’Hanlon Kayalar LMFT and Atilla Kayalar MD