A Mountain Retreat for Two
Two days of guided connection.
A stronger foundation for whatever comes next.
Held privately at your Pikes Peak Ranch rental.
What This Is
A private, skills-based workshop built on 40+ years of research with thousands of couples. It's not therapy — it's practical, hands-on training in what actually makes relationships work.
Across two days, you’ll move through guided exercises that deepen friendship, improve communication, and build shared meaning. You’ll leave with tools you can use immediately — and a renewed sense of partnership.
Your retreat is held privately at your Pikes Peak Ranch rental (indoors or outdoors depending on weather).
Who This is For
Building a Foundation
Engaged or newly married couples who want to start strong — learning essential skills before small issues become patterns.
Relationship Reboot
You've been together 15, 20, 30 years. Life changed. Kids moved out. You’ve been coasting. This is your chance to be intentional again.
Reigniting the Spark
You’re not disconnected — just busy. Somewhere along the way you stopped prioritizing each other. This retreat brings your relationship back to center.
What This is Not
This isn't couples counseling. You won’t process past conflicts or work through specific issues with a therapist. Instead, you’ll learn and practice research-backed skills that improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
If you'd like support applying these tools afterward, follow-up coaching and referrals to couples therapists are available.
This retreat is not a match for couples currently experiencing:
physical conflict or domestic violence
active, untreated substance abuse
untreated serious mental illness
If any of these apply, please seek licensed support first — I’m happy to provide referrals.
Your Private Retreat
Dr. Erika Lehmann comes to you at Pikes Peak Ranch for a fully private two-day retreat — just the two of you, or invite other couples to share the experience.
12 hours total, typically over 2 days
You choose your dates
Investment:
Facilitation: $3,000 (flat fee—same whether it's one couple or three)
Materials: $55 per couple
Travel: +$200
Your registration includes: Two couples workbooks, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work book, two relationship-enhancing card decks, and 12 hours of guided facilitation.
Private retreats offer the most impact because the pace, flow, and examples are tailored entirely to your relationship. Many couples find the uninterrupted time together priceless.
What You’ll Learn
This retreat is based on Dr. John Gottman's seven research-based principles — practical, immediately usable tools for:
Strengthening friendship and connection
Navigating disagreements constructively
Increasing intimacy
Supporting each other’s dreams
building shared meaning
This is experiential. You won’t just hear about the principles — you'll practice them together in a fun and intimate setting.
About Your Facilitator
Dr. Erika Lehmann, PhD
Gottman 7 Principles Leader • Executive Coach & Facilitator • 20+ years guiding individuals, teams, and communities through meaningful change
I spent two decades in leadership, research, and coaching before stepping into facilitated relational work. I bring the same clarity, presence, and grounded structure to couples that I’ve long brought to executive teams and community groups: full attention, gentle guidance, and a genuine investment in your success.
Ready to Begin?
Tell me about your dates and goals, and I'll follow up with next steps.
Can't fit two days into your PPR stay?
Ask about group workshops or sessions at our Florissant location.