Clarify, explore and expand your vision for your relationship;
Illuminate patterns from your family of origin and where these patterns are supporting and getting in the way of intimacy, love and connection;
Learn how to fight fairly, expressing upset fully without damaging your relationship, but rather forwarding it;
Nurture and develop your capacity to like and respect your partner for who they are.
Solve solvable problems and surrender to those that are not “solve-able.”
Continue to live into the highest potential of your partnership;
Warm, comfortable private lodging provided as well as nourishing meals in a family-style environment.
Lynne E. Sheridan has trained transformational trainings since 1995, and has coached students in Chile, Mexico, Russia and throughout the United States. In addition to working full time in personal effectiveness trainings, Lynne is licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Lynne has a Certificate in Transpersonal Studies from the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology as well as a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. In her work as a transformational trainer, Lynne coaches people in achieving their dreams and producing extraordinary results in every area of their lives. Lynne has been married for five years to an amazing artist and is the mother of a nine-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl, who consistently teach and inspire her.
"This retreat saved our marriage. It opened up space for my husband and I to create a new way of being together. We see each other with love, empathy and compassion. We have let go of the past and are standing in our future. I would recommend this training to all couples. Thank you Lynne!"
Kelley
“Couples weekend was a life changing experience. It brought our relationship to an entirely new level that we didn’t think was possible. Whether we realized it or not, our relationship was on a destructive path. Couples weekend created the space or us to realize this, and opened our eyes to the beautiful, healthy relationship that is now possible for us in the future We now have an incredibly deep love for one another, and the tools to nurture that love.”
Anon.
“The Couples Retreat has created a miracle for my husband Leonard and me. I never dreamed we’d have the chance to reconnect and feel the love that has been buried for so long. There are no words that can truly express my gratitude for this opportunity. God Bless you, Lynne.”
Susan
“The Couples Workshop helped me to learn and practice listening an fair fighting skills that helped me break through my pattern of withdrawal. As a result, my wife and I have begun to clarify our expectations and create a life vision. The weekend away was a treasure in itself. Any couple experiencing communication difficulties or hitting a rough patch in their partnership should make attending this workshop a priority. The feeling of joy, love, and commitment you come away with is more than worth the time and money. Thanks Lynne!”
Leonard
"My wife and I got innumerable benefits and huge results from our participation in the COUPLES I COURSE last weekend. We recaptured our affinity, empathy and compassion for each other; we gained powerful insights into all the little invisible patterns, which drive us crazy; it pushed the "reset" button on our love and friendship. Lynne is a powerful, beautiful, brilliant, fun and loving coach and trainer. Put us down for COUPLES II and everything else she offers."
Jay
"After13 years, you might think you know someone well enough you don't need to work anymore on the relationship. So spending three days devoted to deepening my connection to my husband seemed like we would'nt have much to do. Was I wrong! I have fallen back in love with him and it is more profound and exciting than ever. I recommend this couples retreat to every couple who wants to breath new life into their relationship."
Ariana
“I feel so fortunate to have found Lynne and the Couples Course. I was able to discover so much more about my marriage, my partner, and myself that I will use for the rest of my life. It brought our marriage to another level of connection and intimacy. Awesome!”
Jorge
“One weekend….that’s how long it took me to do the work that I’ve been trying to do for the last 13 years. I was able to finally see where my wife of 9 years was coming from. I was able to see not only why our prior arguments existed, but also why it was so difficult to come to resolution. I was able to see her perspective and why certain things I did drove her crazy. I haven’t felt this connected and in love since our honeymoon. It was invaluable, it was profound, and it was worth 100% everything I put into it.”
David
“I highly recommend Couples I retreat to every couple who has a desire to grow in their understanding of and love for their God-given, very own “foreign country” – their partner. Even after 39 years of marriage, I found tremendous value in his retreat and took a huge leap forward in my intimate connection, admiration and love for my best friend, Bill.”
Cheryl
“This weekend has been the answer to the most challenging questions of my marriage. Lynne uncovered in three days the conversations that have had my husband and I stuck for seven years. Now we have a game plan and tools to design the relationship we have both been committed to having with each other. Thank you!”
Carrie
“After being together for 14 years, I had given up on understanding my husband and him understanding me. I thought we’d just have to accept that that’s the way it was. Now, after completing Couples 1, I completely understand where he is coming from, and learning to hear him from that place rather than hearing him through my filters. I am so excited to create a new communication with each other.”
Nikki
“This was such a fantastic experience. We arrived with frustrations from 19 years of marital behavior patterns and learned crucial techniques to diffuse and improve our relationship. Every couple could benefit from it.”
Julie and Steve
“Couples I Retreat provided us tools to enliven and reenergize our relationship of 30 years. This is a MUST DO for every couple. The Course will help you remove old resentments and open a space to create anew what your relationship is for each other.”
Donna
“What profound and urgent breakthroughs as sincere and valuable as if I was being married and committing my life to Nancy again, or maybe even in a way I have never understood and desired. To really understand how she completes me and what it will take from me to continue to honor and foster that commitment. Breakthroughs in honesty, vulnerability, sexuality, connection, commitment, communication.”
Gary
"When the opportunity came about to participate in the Couples Retreat I was a little hesitant because I had just started a relationship a couple of months ago. I figured we weren't in any distress yet. That we are still getting to know each other. But I am very grateful that I did commit to being there. It opened up a level of authenticity and connection that we were both fearful to express because we didn't want to scare each other off. I also created an opportunity to have a clearing of past relationships which opened the space for an amazing, loving and passionate relationship to thrive. I strongly recommend this retreat for any stage of a relationship."
Marcel
"Thank you to Lynne, our exceptional trainer, and all the other couples who attended, for providing a safe, fun, intimate and exceptionally forwarding experience for Sergio and I. As a relatively new (8 months) and recently engaged couple, it was inspiring and encouraging to be able to see why we are so drawn to one another, as well as to learn about how being together also offers healing beyond anything I could have ever imagined. It was invaluable to go through the experience with the other 14 couples, all in different stages of their relationships, and to benefit from the wisdom and openness they shared within the weekend. It was also eye-opening to do the workshop with my sister and her husband, as I gained a deeper appreciateion of how our realationship has impacted the men we are drawn to, as well as learned why she adores my brother-n law, and this touched my soul. While it took a little while for Sergio and I to tap into what our biggest fight may be, it was fascinating to put into action the communication tools provided as it immediately diffused the situation and we’ve used it effectively again since then. I am grateful for this experience to work together on our lives vision for our family BEFORE getting married, as well as to be able to go into our marriage with our eyes and hearts wide open. This is truly for any couple eager to have fun, be intimate, expand and grow together—and the best part was learning that even in the best of relationships, it CAN be even better than either of us ever dreamed possible…especially after the homework."
Julie
“This weekend (Couples) has cleared off the barriers in the way for my fiancé and I. We finally have the tools we need to create a marriage that we have always wanted but didn’t know how. We are so excited for the future – to create something that our family histories have never seen – a loving, committed, passionate marriage that is extraordinary! Truly the best healing I have ever had with myself that has given me a new relationship with my future wife so that we can make our dreams come true.”
Blair
“I am forever grateful for this experience. I have reached to a whole new level of love, appreciation and understanding for Blair and our relationship. It makes so much sense and heals so many wounds – giving us the tools of love and compassion to move forward and to create our vision in an empowering, inspiring way. Thank you Lynne for your commitment, love and vulnerability to make this such a precious and rewarding experience. I am floating and “in love” all over again and so excited for us to plan our wedding and to start our new life together.”
Stephanie
"Thank you Lynne, Couples has definitely taken my relationship to an unimaginable level of commitment, intimacy, connection, communication and Love. The vision that we have created for our future is infinite and continues to grow daily. The level of appreciation that we have for our past, the excitement that we have to live the present and the courage to live our future is unexplainable. My heart overflows with joy and peace with the tools that we learned during couples retreat. We cannot thank you enough and all the couples that were there for the great experience that we had to learn from each other. Thank you for helping us to create this wonderful experience and continue to celebrate our life in partnership."
Sergio
“I have been to several couples and marriage workshops. Lynne Sheridan’s workshops are the best yet. The teachings, group and experiential processes provide a rich environment for healing and growth in a couple’s relationship. I highly recommend these Retreats for any couples wanting to take their relationship to a new and higher level.”
Bill
“Attending Couples I was an incredibly impactful experience for me. I have attended many relationship trainings and have completed numerous transformational workshops. Couples I has given me an even more amazing relationship with my wife. I got to love and appreciate Carrie in ways I have never experienced before. With this work our marriage is fresher, deeply connected, more loving and greatly enhanced. I just learned how to take an already great marriage to a new level – it is truly amazing – a gift to Carrie and me.”
Alen
“You have an incredible way of meeting people where they are. This training is a great way for couples at any place in their relationship to forward themselves whether it’s their first step in their journey of awakening and coupledom or their 40th year of marriage. Couples looking at how to take things to the next level or struggling to figure out the next step. I will walk away with awareness and tools to have my relationship be successful, loving, intimate and authentic.”
Randi
“This Couples Retreat has been one of the most profound and impactful experiences of my life. My partner and I were able to totally redefine our relationship. We were able to create an environment in which we both felt safe enough to be fully exposed to one another. We came out renewed with a blank canvas that we both can’t wait to paint a beautiful new future on.”
Kyle
“Through the Couples Training I’ve experienced love, commitment and connection in a new way. The spaces it opened up in my heart and soul were surprising and unexpected. The feedback and sharing revealed places in me I hadn’t yet discovered. The opportunity ‘Couples’ provided went beyond any Couples work we have done up until now.”
Anon.
“Terrific Workshop – fun activities, dynamic, warm and funny facilitator – she went the extra mile for the group in support and coaching. The workshop material is useful, accessible to the average person, and supported by cutting edge clinical research with couples. Food and lodging were very good and the site, overall, was terrific. Lynne is not to be missed – her training as both a coach and a therapist is evident, and moves the growth along very quickly. Highly recommended!”
Tris
