Weekend retreats
Couple’s Massage Weekend Reconnection Retreats
Some connections need more than an evening to unfold. This immersive weekend retreat was created for couples who want to go beyond a single massage workshop and truly invest in each other, building real massage skills while rediscovering the kind of closeness that gets lost in the busyness of everyday life.
Over three unhurried days, you and your partner will move from foundational techniques to advanced, confident practice, all while learning to slow down, tune in, and communicate through touch. This isn’t a rushed crash course; it’s a weekend designed to let insight sink in, muscles relax, and connection deepen naturally between sessions.
We hold these at different Luxury Airbnbs throughout the state. The price changes based on how expensive the Airbnb is for a specific weekend. The price range is usually between $995 and $1495 and includes absolutely everything (lodging, meals, snacks, drinks, and everything you need to give your partner some amazing massages)!
Friday Evening
Friday evening opens with time to get to know each other and discuss what everyone is most interested in learning and doing over the weekend.
We review the major principles from our introductory Couple’s Massage Workshop, give each other a wonderful neck massage, and then practice some connection exercises. Then we send you off with some homework.
Saturday
Saturday is the heart of the workshop, a full day devoted to luxurious massage flows, basic and advanced techniques such as deep tissue work, targeted trouble-spot relief, and specialty tools, paired with guided exercises in attuned, connected touch.
This is where technical skill and intimate connection start to merge, and where couples typically describe feeling closest to one another.
Sunday
On Sunday, we start off with a Thai Yoga Partner Stretching Workshop where you’ll learn playful, profound stretches, twists, and compressions that let you seriously take care of your partner with very little physical effort. Then we will bring it all together with one last session and focus on giving one another feedback with openness rather than judgment.
You’ll leave equipped not just with a toolkit of techniques, but with a shared practice you can return to again and again at home.
Redondo Beach Front Retreat October 2nd to the 4th - $995
We’ll be staying in a beautiful waterfront home on Seattle’s Redondo Beach Boardwalk. The house sits right on Puget Sound, with incredible views of the water, Vashon Island, and the Olympic Mountains. It’s the perfect place to slow down, connect, and enjoy several days together.
The home has seven bedrooms, a large open living room, kitchen, and dining area where we’ll naturally gather throughout the weekend. Several bedrooms, as well as the main living spaces, have sweeping waterfront views.
One of the highlights is the spacious elevated patio overlooking the Sound. It’s a wonderful place to have coffee in the morning, share meals, watch the sunset, or simply relax between sessions. There’s also a hot tub overlooking the water, along with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards available for anyone who wants to get out on the Sound.
Overall, I chose this house because it offers exactly what I hope these retreats become: a place where we can learn together, share meals, exchange massage, enjoy great conversations, and spend a few days surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I think it’s going to be an amazing weekend.
Red Mountain Retreat
December 4th to the 6th - $995
Our December Couples Massage Weekend Retreat will be held at Red Mountain Retreat, an extraordinary private mountain estate nestled on 20 acres of peaceful forest near Mt. Baker.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel yourself begin to slow down.
The lodge offers over 6,500 square feet of warm, inviting gathering spaces with luxurious king and queen bedrooms, beautiful common areas, and plenty of quiet corners for conversation, reflection, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
One of the highlights of the weekend is the treehouse sauna, perched high among the trees. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a day of learning, practicing massage, and reconnecting with your partner. Step from the warmth of the sauna into the cool mountain air, listen to the forest, and simply be together.
Throughout the weekend you’ll enjoy:
- Beautiful private accommodations surrounded by forest
- A spectacular treehouse sauna
- Miles of private hiking trails
- Cozy evenings around the massive stone fireplace
- Shared meals, conversation, and connection with other couples
- Spacious gathering areas for learning and practicing massage
- Plenty of quiet spaces for rest, reflection, and time together
Everything about the property encourages you to slow down, put away distractions, and be fully present with each other. Whether you’re practicing massage, sharing a meal, sitting by the fire, or taking a walk through the woods, the setting becomes part of the experience.
Many couples tell us that the retreat begins restoring them before the first workshop even starts.
Reviews
J. M.
This was a brilliant class to take!! Super professional and educational!! Even though there were many couples in the room, he was able to personalize each couples needs. He taught maneuvers that were very successful and easy to do. He definitely knows what he is doing!!
Robyn S.
This workshop is fantastic – I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about massage and/or who wants to share the gift of massage with a friend, family member, or loved one. The instruction Joe gave throughout the evening was thorough, easy-to-follow, and fun. The best part was his customized approach of teaching to his audience’s interests (instead of rattling off any kind of memorized lesson plan). I appreciated his attention and response to our requests, and his hands-on demonstration was a treat to watch (and receive!). His passion and knowledge is evident from the moment you meet him – he is truly a guru in his field.
Julie D.
My partner and I get regular massages and wanted to learn how to give each other massages in between the pro sessions. “Touch” is high on both of our love language profiles so we figured the workshop would be a perfect way to enhance our connection. Joe’s workshop provided us with a fun, engaging and highly effective forum to practice multiple techniques in an intimate classroom “lab” environment. His welcoming, warm demeanor, experienced facilitation and great insights on giving and receiving feedback from your partner all combined to create a truly unique and worthwhile learning experience. Post-workshop, we were provided with a thorough list of resources, including videos to help us remember and reinforce specific massage techniques. We feel well-supported and encouraged to keep practicing the power of touch together.
Mimi H.
Joe not only gives excellent massages, he is the perfect person to run a couples workshop. He makes the evening so fun. My husband was hesitant to go to the workshop. He thought there would be a lot of uncomfortable moments, which there were none. In fact we came away very impressed with how Joe made everyone feel comfortable and how we all learned how to give a decent massage without becoming fatigued. My husband now is willing and able to give me a massage…not as good as Joe’s but at least my hubby’s is free.
Rosanne G.
An amazingly powerful experience for us as a couple that has been together for 46 years. This 3 hour session with Joe taught us a new way to nurture and please each other in an enlightening way. He put us at ease right away and the studio was very comfortable. This workshop is a must for couples who are dedicated to continuing to build their relationship in a passionate, nurturing, healthy way.
Annette H
Invaluable experience and exceedingly enlightening. It was a great experience and expanded my awareness of touch.