You don’t fall out of love. You fall out of practice.
Private couples therapy retreats in Wayzata, Minnesota
Let’s bring intention back to your connection.
Why Couples Choose Our Approach
Since 2013
Most comprehensive available
Advanced Gottman-trained
Over 2.5 transformative days
Why Does Assessment Matter?
1. You Won’t Waste Your Expensive Intensive Repeating Your Story
Most couples spend their first intensive session explaining their history. Not here. Our 1,864-question assessment tells your story FOR you—so your therapist arrives knowing your patterns, your pain points, and what you’ve already tried.
2. Start Fixing From Minute One
The assessment reveals your communication cycles, conflict triggers, and hidden dynamics before you walk in the door. That means more time actually healing—not just explaining what’s broken. You paid for solutions, not storytelling.
3. Assessment Reveals What You CAN’T See
You know you’re stuck. But you can’t see WHY from inside the cycle. Our assessment reveals the invisible patterns: pursue-withdraw dynamics, the real needs underneath surface complaints, the bids for connection you’re both missing. When you can see the pattern, you can finally change it.
Ready to take the next step?
Begin your couples retreat inquiry today — we’ll walk you through every detail, with care.
“The intensive therapy centers around the BIG BIG Book. Put the time and effort into thoroughly completing this. It provides your therapist with the background so your time is spent discussing the core issues, not explaining your history.”
OUR RETREAT
When the Distance Feels Unbridgeable
Once, a glance was enough to warm the room.
You shared stories, laughter—even the quiet felt safe.
But something shifted.
Now, the silence feels like distance. Inches apart at the table, miles apart in meaning.
The connection that once felt effortless now feels out of reach.
Our Retreat
Couples Therapy Retreat for Minneapolis.
For Couples Who Still Care—But Feel Miles Apart
You’ve kept things running.
Stayed respectful. Held it all together.
You manage the schedules, the logistics, the tone of the room.
But the closeness? That’s gone quiet.
Maybe you don’t argue—you just coexist, kind and cordial, but disconnected.
Or maybe the tension lingers, but you’ve stopped trying to fix it.
And still, something in you isn’t ready to give up.
Our Minnesota couples therapy intensives are designed for thoughtful, capable partners who want more than a life that looks fine.
You want connection that feels real again.
This isn’t just a tune-up or a last resort.
It’s a deliberate pause—time set aside to get honest, go deeper, and find your way back to each other.
A calm setting. A structured approach.
And a chance to speak the truths that don’t come out in a 50-minute session.
Time. Space. Privacy.
A peaceful environment for doing real work—together.
These private intensives aren’t about just communicating better.
They’re about shifting how you show up with one another—in the middle of the mess, not once it’s all smoothed over.
You’ll explore what’s been building up beneath the surface, break old patterns, and begin practising a new kind of connection in real time.
It’s focused, research-based, and built for couples who can’t afford to stay stuck.
Less drifting. More direction.
And the kind of help that meets you where you are—without missing the mark.
That’s what our Minneapolis couples therapy retreats offer:
Time. Space. Privacy.
A peaceful environment for doing real work—together.
These private intensives aren’t about just communicating better.
They’re about shifting how you show up with one another—in the middle of the mess, not once it’s all smoothed over.
You’ll explore what’s been building up beneath the surface, break old patterns, and begin practising a new kind of connection in real time.
It’s focused, research-based, and built for couples who can’t afford to stay stuck.
Less drifting. More direction.
And the kind of help that meets you where you are—without missing the mark.
“We accomplished more in our marriage in three days than we would have in years of weekly counseling sessions. We have a better understanding of ourselves and each other. We have tools to use as we move forward. We feel hopeful that we’ll be able to make this work! We fight much less and feel a new sense of trust. It was like a giant reset button.
Do it! It was worth every penny.” A recent retreat client of Diane Foy
Why a Retreat?
Because some conversations deserve more than an hour on the calendar.
Weekly therapy can be helpful—but it’s often too brief.
Just as you’re opening up, the session ends.
You go home, reset, and repeat.
But in a retreat, the clock isn’t your enemy.
There’s space to breathe.
Time to go deeper.
Room to get real.
This isn’t a rushed fix or a motivational weekend.
It’s skilled, structured work—delivered with care and clarity—over the course of a few focused days.
You’ll have time to reflect between sessions, to walk, to process—not just talk.
And you’ll leave with more than insight. You’ll leave with tools, language, and a shared sense of possibility.
Real time. Real change.
And a space that helps you both show up fully—without distractions, deadlines, or daily life in the way.
In a one-hour session, you might barely scratch the surface.
Then it’s back to the kids, the inbox, the to-do list.
A retreat is different.
No rush. No distractions.
Just time to see each other clearly, speak truthfully, and begin again—with support.
“Strong roots withstand any storm—nurture your relationship to weather life’s challenges together.”
More time = deeper work.
More focus = faster insight.
More privacy = fewer defenses.
This isn’t therapy as usual. It’s a reset.
One designed for couples who are ready to stop spiraling—and start rebuilding.
Meet Your Minneapolis Couples Therapist
Diane Foy
Psychologist
With over two decades of experience, Diane Foy specializes in helping couples navigate challenges and rediscover connection. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, ensuring that each session is both compassionate and effective. Diane believes in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where partners can openly explore their relationship dynamics and work towards lasting change.
“Helping couples helps the entire family system. Loving families impact our society as a whole. Healthy kids become healthy, productive adults with a purpose.”— Diane Foy, conducting intensives with Couples Therapy Inc for over a decade.
Wayzata, Minnesota
Nestled along the northern shores of Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata offers a serene, storybook setting just 15 minutes west of Minneapolis.
It’s the kind of place where time slows down—without losing its sense of purpose. Lakeside trails. Independent shops. Quiet restaurants with views that stretch across the water.
Whether you’re arriving from the Twin Cities or flying in from out of state, Wayzata welcomes you with calm, upscale ease. It’s a place designed for reflection—without distraction.
Just minutes from the lakefront and walkable to cafés, hotels, and parks, it’s a peaceful location chosen with care—for privacy, accessibility, and comfort.
Some couples choose to stay at the Hotel Landing, Wayzata’s modern boutique hotel right on the lake. Others opt for private vacation rentals nearby for a more tucked-away feel. Either way, you’ll find space to rest, reset, and reflect between sessions.
The Unseen Cost of Relationship Distress
Living in a beautiful town doesn’t mean your relationship feels peaceful. Behind the calm exterior, many couples are quietly unraveling.
Conflict shows up not just in the yelling—but in the silence.
The scrolling.
The sleeping back-to-back.
You may live side by side, yet feel worlds apart.
The truth? Relationship distress impacts your health, your work, your sleep, even your sense of self. And it rarely resolves on its own. That’s why we do something different.
“Relationships don’t collapse in a moment.
They fade in the spaces where we stop reaching.
That’s where our work begins.”— Dr. Kathy McMahon, Founder, Couples Therapy Inc.
Is an Intensive Retreat Right for You?
Maybe you’ve tried weekly therapy. Maybe you haven’t.
Either way, the patterns are back. Or never left.
In our Minneapolis intensives, we go beyond surface talk.
We help you identify what’s actually going on—and how to change it.
Expect honesty. Expect effort. Expect to leave with tools, insight, and clarity.
If you’re coping with untreated mental illness, active addiction, or domestic violence, those concerns deserve specialized care—and we’re happy to refer you to professionals who can help.
Seasons change.
So can the way you love each other.
After the Retreat
Your retreat may be over, but the shift doesn’t stop there.
We offer structured support to help you maintain the gains you’ve made:
We’re here for your growth.
We’re not just here for your crisis.
How is all of this done?
You’re not expected to know.
That’s why we’ve mapped the path—step by step, human to human.
No guessing. No “choose from a list of strangers.”
Just a clear, guided process that starts with listening—really listening—and ends with a match that actually fits.
We’ll walk you through what working with us looks like, how we choose your therapist, and what to expect every step of the way.
Whether you’re arriving with doubt, hope, or just a deep sense that something needs to change—we’ll help you take the first real step.
Let’s Begin
In this place, the noise fades
Where love can be tended,
not just talked about.