These type of retreats are “my thing” but my husband decided he’d be willing to come to Montana and see what it’s about. We came together, but we very much had individual experiences (1:1 conversations w/coaches & others, splitting up in small groups, personal journaling and meditation). We were intentional to not be tied together the whole trip - to seek to meet and speak with others. We did have some time alone in our room to catch up.

The NDY retreats are ESSENTIAL for a couple - you each have your own experience and growth journey, but going through the experience together, being able to both witness and support each other’s growth, has been transformational for our relationship. Our communication has evolved - we are more articulate about what we want for ourselves and each other, our conversations are deeper and more authentic, we are more observant of our behaviors and language with each other, and we are making less assumptions and being more vocal about what we need. The integration afterwards is critical, but hands down I can saw going to the retreat together is one of the best things we’ve done for ourselves/relationship.