6-Day Re-connecting Retreat for Couples in O'ahu, Hawaii
July 1-6, 2025
A semi-private retreat
Start your day by stepping out onto your private balcony with your special someone as you listen to the song of tropical birds and the low hum of the ocean, surrounded by lush greenery and majestic mountains.
Through daily relationship workshops, you’ll question old beliefs, deepen trust, and learn to communicate with more compassion and clarity, using proven methods such as the Work of Byron Katie and the Gottman Method.
Together, you’ll realign around your shared values and dreams, explore what’s been unspoken, and reconnect through presence, movement, and meaningful conversation—all in the heart of nature’s beauty.
You will go on daily mindfulness walks through nature, receive a personal sound healing, and maybe even dance under the stars. You'll enjoy wholesome and delicious vegetarian meals, all while relaxing and exploring the magical island. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to slow down, soften, and truly see each other again.
This retreat is like a vacation—but with real depth.
Intentionally intimate, it’s limited to just two couples, so you’ll have the space to go deep, feel seen, and be supported. You’ll receive personal guidance every step of the way, with sessions grounded in the Work of Byron Katie, the Gottman Method, and Relational Life Therapy.
No pressure to become close with the other couple—this is your retreat. Still, it’s often inspiring and deeply human to do this work alongside someone else, and moving to simply witness each other’s process. It can be powerful to witness each other’s work—and to realize we are not alone in the challenges of love.
Afternoons bring time to rest, explore, or simply enjoy the island. Evenings are for soft connection, laughter, and joy. It’s a retreat designed to nourish your relationship in every way.
What’s included:
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Pre-retreat: 2 virtual couples coaching sessions with me
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Six days in beautiful Hawai‘i, on O‘ahu’s serene eastern side
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Daily custom-designed relationship workshops to gain tools for communication and connection
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Mindfulness, nature walks, gentle yoga, 1:1 sound healing
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Three excursions: Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden, Kahana Bay Beach Park, 4th of July outing
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Delicious vegetarian meals (chef-prepared as well as catered)
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Peaceful, intimate setting with jungle-view private accommodations
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Space to reflect and connect
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Evening movement and dance (no dance experience needed!)
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Airport pickup
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Post-retreat: One virtual coaching session with me
About your host
I'm Judith—a Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, a Certified Positivity Coach, and an experienced couples coach. I bring not only professional training but also a deeply loving, non-judgmental presence to this work.
My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a belief in each couple’s capacity to reconnect—with honesty, tenderness, and laughter.Ihold space with warmth and clarity, helping partners feel safe, seen, and empowered as they explore both the beauty and the challenge of real relationship.
Before this work, my first passion was music.
I have a doctorate in piano performance, and those years at the piano taught me how to really listen—deeply, with presence and emotion. Music gave me a way to connect without words, to tune into feeling, rhythm, and nuance. That training shaped how I work with people now: with attention to detail, care for the bigger picture, and a deep appreciation for the beauty that can come from honesty and connection.
I’ve been working with couples for many years, and I continue to be inspired by the transformation that’s possible when two people bring their hearts, curiosity, and willingness to grow—together.
With sweeping views of the Koʻolau Mountains and just steps from a white sand beach, the setting is both grounding and inspiring. Three acres of rainforest surround the property, creating a peaceful atmosphere that encourages presence and reflection. Nestled on Oʻahu’s East-side, this retreat center offers a quiet space to rest and reconnect.
Wake up to the gentle sounds of birds and ocean waves, feeling refreshed from a restful night in a triple-sheeted, high-quality bed. Soft spa towels and lightly scented tropical soaps and shampoos are provided to enhance your comfort.
The retreat house is a smoke, alcohol, and drugfree environment, designed to support healing and clarity. Workshops are held in a light-filled space with an open-air patio. Artwork created by past guests adorns the walls and adds a meaningful and personal touch to the space.
Accommodations are private and thoughtfully designed, each with its own bathroom, a comfortable queen bed (with an optional twin), and a private lanai overlooking the lush backyard. With each couple on opposite ends of the retreat center, privacy and quiet are always honored.
Investment
The total investment is $6,449 per couple, with $1,000 off the final spot available.
This includes six days of guided relationship work, private and small group sessions, a 1:1 sound healing, daily mindfulness and connection practices, nourishing vegetarian meals, beach walks, excursions, 5 nights at the retreat center, and airport pickup.
Everything is included — except for the meal during our special July 4th afternoon outing, giving you the freedom to enjoy local flavors on your own.
This retreat is open to just two couples at a time, ensuring an intimate and undisturbed experience.
After you sign up, all you have to do is book your flight to Honolulu and let us know when to pick you up!
Testimonials from my clients
Tools
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Questioning perception and thoughts with The Work of Byron Katie
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The Feedback Wheel by Terry Real
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Love Maps by the Gottmans
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Repair after a conflict (Gottman and T. Real)
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Rituals of connection (Gottmans)
From a participant of my last retreat:
"I thoroughly enjoyed the woman’s retreat with Judith at this beautiful center in Hawaii. Judith is a fantastic facilitator of the work and is masterful in her prep and care for each participant. I had a fantastic week of inner work and bonding with my daughter. We both appreciated the peaceful space at the center and the many amazing beaches where we continued facilitations of The Work. We also enjoyed yoga on the grass and the sound healing session in the gazebo, hiking -dancing and gourmet meals. I highly recommend this retreat to anyone who wants to meet /connect with yourself- and those around you! Just Do It!" Mindy M.
Wake up to the smell of fresh coffee and a lovingly prepared breakfast. Step out onto the deck and feel the soft morning air as you gaze out over three acres of lush, tropical rainforest.
Let the day unfold slowly—begin with a Mindfulness Walk to the beach, and return with a softened heart, ready for a deeper kind of conversation.
In our intimate, personalized workshops, you'll explore new ways of seeing each other, listening with presence, and reconnecting with honesty and care.
Spend your afternoons how you wish—whether it's quiet time together, discovering the island on one of our included excursions, or being nurtured with sound healing and nourishing meals.
Evenings offer a chance to unwind with laughter, movement, some dance moves (no worries, I'll make it fun and easy!) or simply enjoying good company under the stars.
This retreat draws on The Work of Byron Katie, the Gottman Method, and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to create meaningful, lasting shifts.
With only two couples, you'll be held with the space, attention, and support your relationship truly deserves.
