The Art of Us: Strengthening Your Relationship in Just One Weekend

Join us for a private, research-backed couples workshop hosted in a peaceful location in Irvine, CA.

Irvine, CA | $950 per couple | Max: 8 Couples

About the Workshop

Transform Your Relationship in One Powerful Weekend

This immersive 2-day couples workshop experience is built on the acclaimed Gottman Method, designed to help you and your partner rebuild trust, communicate effectively, and reconnect on a deeper emotional level.

THIS WORKSHOP IS BENEFICIAL FOR ALL COUPLES IN A COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP
Whether your relationship is strong or struggling, this two-day workshop offers practical tools and meaningful insights to help you deepen your connection, strengthen trust, and build lasting commitment.
 
For couples experiencing difficulties, the workshop offers a framework to better understand each other and turn challenges into opportunities for growth and healing.
  
All activities are private
There is no group sharing or public discussion. Therapists are available throughout the weekend to provide individual support during exercises.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Science-based tools to improve communication
  • Strategies to manage conflict and avoid gridlock
  • Exercises to restore intimacy and connection
  • Private, guided work between you and your partner
  • Led by an expert therapist

What You’ll Learn:

At the workshop, couples learn how to:

  • Cultivate mutual respect, emotional warmth, and intimacy
  • Develop a richer understanding of each other’s inner experiences
  • Approach disagreements with calm and constructive communication
  • Move past recurring conflicts and find meaningful resolutions
  • Reinforce and sustain the positive aspects of their relationship

Workshop Schedule

JanuaryBooked

February 28 & March 1st, 2026

September 26–27, 2026

Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Rebuilding Fondness and Admiration
  • Gottman Foundations
  • Love Maps and Emotional Bids
  • Conflict Resolution Tools

Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Closing and Take-Home Resources
  • Deepening Connection
  • Shared Meaning Exercises
  • Personalized Feedback

What Makes This Weekend Unique

  • Held in a private location in Irvine for comfort and discretion
  • Limited to 8 couples — more personal attention, no crowd
  • Refreshments, meals, and printed materials provided
  • No group sharing required — all exercises are between you and your partner

Client Testimonials

“It felt like a mini retreat. We came in tense and left reconnected.”

— Daniel & Maria, Newport Beach

“The Gottman exercises were eye-opening. We left with real tools we use every day.”

— Chris & Laura, Irvine


Pricing & Registration

Reserve your spot for $950 per couple

Your registration includes:

  • Full 2-day Gottman-based workshop
  • Take-home workbooks and materials
  • Refreshments and lunch will be provided
  • Private, peaceful setting in Irvine, close to SNA airport and the beach
  • Support from licensed therapists throughout

Location is provided via email upon confirmed registration.


Registration Form

Cancellation policy:
If a cancellation is necessary your registration will be converted to a credit, good for a full year, that you can use to attend future workshops.

For more Workshop Information:
Phone:  714 396 3021

Email: Gina@sanocounseling.com

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