The Center for Relationships presents
The Art & Science of Love
Weekend Couples Retreat

Offered continuously for the past 16 years in the greater austin area

The Art & Science of Love Couples Retreat is sponsored by The Austin Marriage Initiative.

What To Expect at the Art and Science of Love Retreat:

Discover The Art and Science of Love at our world-renowned weekend retreat for couples created by Drs. John and Julie Gottman and see for yourself why millions of couples worldwide have benefited from the Gottman Method.

  • 2 days filled with engaging presentations and experiential activities designed to confirm, strengthen, or restore your love

  • For adult couples of every age, ability & sexual orientation

  • Shown to achieve results similar to those of 6 months of marital therapy

  • Has produced positive results for 94% of those who attend

This in-person Gottman Method retreat, facilitated by Gottman Master Trainer and certified therapist, Dr. Vagdevi Meunier, is designed to Confirm, Strengthen & Restore the Love & Connection within your relationship.

Based on over 40 years of research with thousands of couples, The Art and Science of Love retreat will give you new insights and research-based skills that can dramatically improve the intimacy and friendship in your relationship and help you manage conflict in a healthy, positive way.


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Meet the Facilitators

Dr. Vagdevi Meunier Licensed Psychologist, Gottman Master Trainer and certified gottman therapist

Dr. Vagdevi Meunier (Dr. V) has over 40 years of experience as a therapist, educator, and consultant. She has been a certified Gottman Therapist and workshop leader since 2006 and has conducted Gottman professional trainings as well as couples retreats over 100 times nationally and internationally. Dr. Vagdevi has a private clinical and consulting practice in Austin, TX and is the founder and executive director for The Center for Relationships in Austin, a counseling center that focuses on relationship therapy, retreats & community education.


Dr. Bill Bumberry Licensed Psychologist,certified gottman therapist

William Bumberry, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 25 years experience working with couples. He has been with the Gottman Institute for nearly two decades. In addition to being a Certified Gottman Therapist, he is also one of the Institute’s most Senior Trainers. He leads Gottman workshops for professionals throughout the United States and internationally.


Pricing & Registration Details

Registration Includes:

💕 2 Full days of engaging presentations and experiential activities, led by Dr. Vagdevi Meunier, designed to Confirm, Strengthen and Restore your Love
💕 The Art and Science of Love Couples Workshop Kit
💕 A variety of beverages, snacks and treats to fuel you each day throughout the retreat

What the STANDARD package Does Not Include:

💔 Room & Board
💔 Transportation
💔 Meals (light refreshments will be provided)

REGULAR PRICE: $979 per couple (through April 12, 2024)

For more details, please email EVENTS@thecenter4relationships.com


Discounts: We offer 10% off for Veterans, Students & Helping Professionals (One discount per registration)

CEUs available for qualified Mental Health Professionals who attend this retreat with their partners, are present for all of it, and complete a survey+test of knowledge at the end.  CEU certificates cost an additional $40.

Microsoft EAP pre-approved.

Email Tonette at events@thecenter4relationships.com for coupon codes, CEU credit info and/or EAP reimbursement.  Proof of identity will be required.


Location Information

Dates and Times:
Saturday April 13th, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST
Sunday April 14th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST

Location Name:
The Wimberley Community Center

Address:
14068 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX 78676

Directions:
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Upcoming FREE Info Session and Q&A

UPCOMING FREE LIVE INFO SESSION AND Q&A

Have questions about the Art and Science of Love Couples Retreat? Want to learn more?

Email us at events@thecenter4relationships.com for more information.

We look forward to meeting you!

When: TBD
Where: Virtual via Zoom (register to receive Zoom link)


ASL - Wimberley, Texas

*Registration for wimberley closed, Thursday April 11TH*