When was the last time you felt truly seen – not just by your partner, but with them?
In the early days, connection feels eclectic – playful glances, spontaneous touch, deeper attention…
Then, without warning, love can become efficient. Affection becomes scheduled, and presence becomes rare.
You may still care deeply but under the routines and responsibilities, something quieter is calling: A longing to feel again. To soften. To spark.
The Sacred Return is a 3-day immersive retreat for couples who want more than “we’re doing fine.” Held in the forested sanctuary of Brew Creek, just outside Whistler, BC, this retreat offers the space and guidance to:
- Rekindle erotic presence
- Rebuild trust without pressure
- Restore the quiet safety that makes play, desire, and depth possible again
Not by fixing.
Not by convincing.
But by slowing down long enough to actually land with each other again.
This is not about going back to how things were.
It’s about discovering what’s still possible when you meet each other in the now.
An embodied reset for couples ready to feel again?
You built a life together but the connection feels dim.
You’re longing to be touched like you matter again.
You’re carrying stress, disconnection, or just the quiet weight of distance and you long to find your way back to each other.
Sacred Return is designed for:
- New couples wanting to build with intention
- Busy couples craving deeper emotional and erotic connection
- Long-term partners who love each other, but miss the spark
- Anyone feeling alone in their relationship—and ready to shift that together
This retreat invites your body to exhale– so love under all its forms can find its way back in.
You’ll slow down enough to notice where you’ve been guarding, retreating, or overextending in love.
🌿 Your nervous system begins to soften before your bags hit the floor.
🌿 You’re welcomed not just as guest, but as two people courageously arriving for each other.
🌿 You shift from “managing life together” to truly feeling life together.
🌿 You’re guided through insightful teachings, expert practices, intimate rituals, and private moments designed to rebuild safety, spark, sensual connection.
No phones. No distractions.
Just presence, pleasure, and the possibilities of truly (re)discovering one another.
Profound Shifts in 3 Days
- Feel Emotionally Reconnected – Release old patterns of engaging and feel genuinely seen, heard, and soften in each other’s presence with nothing to fix, just space to feel.
- Reawaken you Desire – Through guided, body-based practices, you’ll reconnect with touch, and sensation – without pressure, just presence (All partnered practices remains fully clothed and non-sexual in the group setting).
- Rebuilt Erotic Trust – Rebuild intimacy through laughter, honesty, and small moments of safety that invite play, dept, and connection.
- Pause the mind and listen with your body and heart – Move beyond talk and into what your body—and your partner’s body—has been trying to say all along.
- New Language of Love – Learn tools to express, listen, and connect in ways that last far beyond the weekend.
Led by Marie-Pier Gilbert
Renowned sex therapist, trauma specialist, and founder of Authentic Counselling, Marie-Pier Gilbert is a gifted facilitator with a rare ability to hold space that is both emotionally grounded and vibrantly alive.
With over a decade supporting couples in reconnection and repair, Marie-Pier offers content that blends clinical expertise with deep, embodied insight.
Her integrative, no-performative approach weaves together:
- Attachment Science – to illuminate your relationship patterns with clarity and compassion.
- Somatic Therapy – to anchor love and safety in the body, not just the mind.
- Eroticism as a Mirror – to explore longing, paly, and teh vulnerability of true connection.
- Tantric Principles – Practiced not as performance, but as presence.
She won’t ask you to be anyone else. She’ll simply invite you to meet yourself, and each other – again – with tenderness, curiosity, and aliveness.
Retreat Details
📍 Location: Brew Creek Lodge, Whistler, BC
🗓 Dates: October 10–12, 2025
🛌 Includes:
– 2 nights in a luxurious private lodge
– Chef-prepared meals
– All guided sessions, rituals, and integration
💸 Early Bird (Until August 1st): $2,840 per couple
💸 Regular Price (August 1st–Oct 5): $3,140 per couple
✨ All gender identities, sexual orientations, and relationship structures are welcome.
Retreat Schedule Snapshot
Day One
- Arrival & Welcome (3 PM)
- Opening Ceremony & Intention Setting
- Gourmet Dinner
Day Two
- Morning Session: Foundations of Emotional & Erotic Safety
- Free Time: Spa, Nature, or Rest
- Afternoon Session: Healing Patterns & Reawakening Touch
- Evening Ritual: Deepening Intimacy & Trust
Day Three
- Morning Session: Integration & Next Steps
- Closing Ceremony & Departure
What Couples Are Saying
I want to thank you so much for guiding us through such an experience this past weekend. It was more than I could have imagined. It was also such a blessing to be able to take the time to slow things down, something that I have needed to do for a long time. I really felt like you held us both in our individual process. We both feel hopeful for the future!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is The Sacred Return retreat, and how is it different from traditional couples therapy?
A: This is a professionally guided, small-group retreat for couples who are ready to move beyond surface dynamics and rebuild connection at a deeper level. It offers what weekly therapy often can’t: uninterrupted time, structured breakthroughs, and a high-support environment with other couples doing the work alongside you. It’s immersive, emotionally honest, and spacious.
Q2: Is this retreat only for couples in crisis?
A: Not necessarily. Many couples arrive feeling disconnected, overwhelmed by patterns they can’t shift, or unsure about the future. Others come to strengthen a good relationship and do the maintenance most of us were never taught. What matters is that both partners are open to the process and want to create something stronger.
Q3: What happens during the retreat? Will it feel overly emotional or performative?
A: The retreat includes guided relationship work, small group sessions, experiential exercises, and space for personal reflection. Everything is paced with emotional safety in mind. The work is structured, not theatrical. You’ll never be asked to share beyond your comfort zone or pushed into vulnerability for show. The goal is depth — not drama.
Q4: Is there any physical or sexual touch involved?
A: No. While this retreat will support emotional closeness and may explore themes of intimacy, there is no sexual or sensual touch during group sessions. All practices are guided and fully clothed, with clear boundaries around personal space. Physical safety and emotional respect are central to the container.
Q5: What kind of couples is this designed for?
A: Couples who are ready to look at themselves honestly and do the inner and relational work required for change. This includes couples in long-term relationships, those considering recommitment after a rupture, or newer couples wanting to build from a clean foundation. The retreat supports both hetero- and queer-identified couples.
Q6: What if one of us is nervous about being in a group?
A: That’s completely understandable — and often, it becomes one of the most unexpectedly healing parts of the experience. While you’ll be in a group setting, all sharing is optional, and the environment is built for discretion and emotional safety. You’ll also have private time as a couple to process and integrate.
Q7: What makes this retreat different from others?
A: The Sacred Return is built by a seasoned therapist with a background in emotional healing, attachment science, and embodied relational work. It’s held in a luxurious setting — not just for comfort, but to support nervous system regulation and safety. The retreat blends practical tools, guided conversations, and structured connection experiences that leave space for both emotional truth and forward movement.
“The beauty of love isn’t static; it’s a dynamic journey of embracing vulnerability, dancing with imperfection and evolving together. “
3 Steps to Book an Intensive
01.
Email me
Click here to schedule a complimentary 20-minute initial consultation. This is an incredible opportunity for you and your partner to engage in an open and honest conversation about the current state of your relationship. Together, we will assess whether the condense flow of this approach can provide the comprehensive care and healing you deserve.
02.
Decide
If you, your partner and I, all decide: “Yes! A couples Retreat is the way to go!” You are invited to complete the form and pay your booking in full to secure your spot.
Together, you’ll discover how presence, touch, and authentic connection can transform your relationship, opening space for deeper trust, play, and co-creation. I can’t wait to guide you in this journey of soulful connection & joyful presence.
03.
Show up
Although that sounds obvious, I recognize the vulnerability and apprehension that comes with making such a deep commitment to your relationship. It is completely natural to feel exposed when stepping into this kind of transformative work. That’s why my approach is grounded in warmth, compassion, and unwavering support. This process is as much about gentle care as it is about growth, and I am committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.
If you align with any of the above, and ready to step in a journey to live fully and freely, schedule a phone consultation to get started.
