HAPPILY EVER AFTER

A couple's retreat on

"The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work"

October 25-26, 2025 • Columbus, Ohio

You're invited to a one-of-a-kind couple's retreat that will change the way you think about your relationship. Based on The Gottman Method, you'll learn tips to nurture your friendship & deepen emotional connection, ingredients for a happy sex life (lingerie is for the patriarchy), strategies to support each other's dreams and goals, and conflict resolution skills so good you'll look forward to arguments. Ideal for engaged and newlywed couples seeking premarital guidance, long-married couples wanting to rekindle their connection, and even those in committed relationships without any plans to marry. We've all heard the staggering statistic: 50% of couples split. The other 50% took this workshop.

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Dr. Meghna Mahambrey and her husband Sir Andy Kuss smiling and embracing in a warm, intimate couple's portrait. Relationship

Cover of the bestselling book 'The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work' by Dr. John M. Gottman and Nan Silver. Foundati

Hey family and friends!

Looking for a meaningful wedding gift for the happy couple? Skip the toaster oven and give them a gift that keeps on giving. Email us and we'll provide a beautifully wrapped gift certificate. Registration is transferable to future dates (TBA).

WHAT IT IS: An intimate 2-day couples’ retreat exploring powerful insights and practical tools from the best-selling book “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” by John Gottman. Perfect as a premarital tool, romantic getaway, or solid reset.

WHO IT'S FOR: Couples in committed relationships including those who are seriously dating, engaged, newlywed, or married for decades. We warmly welcome couples of all ages, races, religions, sexual & gender identities, along with those who are remarrying.

WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26 from 10am-5pm in the SPARK lounge (693 1/2 High Street, Suite G, Worthington, OH 43085). Accommodations are not included.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: This inspiring and interactive weekend goes beyond generic relationship advice; you’ll walk away with powerful evidence-based strategies to improve communication, deepen intimacy, and navigate conflict effectively based on The Gottman Method.

WHAT'S INCLUDED: This immersive workshop is a carefully curated, hands-on experience led by seasoned relationship experts that includes thought-provoking presentations, group discussions, self-reflection, and partner exercises. The emphasis will be on understanding, integrating, applying the principles to your unique circumstances. You'll get a copy of the book, a couple's workbook, and a few surprises. Breakfast will be provided both days, lunch is on your own.

WHY BOTHER: Studies find that couples who attend a Seven Principles workshop led by a certified Gottman leader demonstrate far better outcomes than those who just read the book (and let's be honest - one of you isn't even going to read the whole thing anyway)

WHO WE ARE: Award-winning instructor, TEDx speaker, and certified Gottman leader Dr. Meghna Mahambrey and her husband Andrew Kuss are relationship coaches, co-founders of SPARK, and have a podcast, blog, and Youtube channel.

* Special Introductory Offer *

We're thrilled to launch this BRAND NEW retreat and invite you to join our exclusive pilot cohort! You’ll get the full experience at a fraction of the cost simply by offering feedback & testimonials to help us refine the experience for future couples. Space is limited; don’t miss this opportunity to attend at our lowest rate.

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The Seven Principles...

Enhance your love maps

Nurture fondness & admiration

Turn toward instead of away

Let your partner influence you

Solve your solvable problems

Overcome gridlock

Create shared meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this workshop designed for a specific age group?
No, adults of all ages are welcome.

Do we have to be married to attend?
Nope! This workshop offers a powerful premarital tool for engaged or newlywed couples, but it's applicable for couples at any stage. Whether you're seriously dating and want to set yourselves up for success, or you've been married for decades and want to revive your connection, this experience will equip you with knowledge and skills to improve communication, deepen intimacy, and strengthen your relationship from the inside out.

Will we have to participate?
You'll be invited to introduce yourself, share stories, and engage in discussions, but you will never be asked to disclose sensitive or uncomfortable information to the group. Please do be prepared to privately participate in several thought-provoking reflections and exercises with your partner.

Do we have to read the book before attending?
Nope. We'll tell you everything you need to know and spend most of our time working through exercises. You'll receive a copy of the book and may benefit from revisiting it together down the road.

What if we can't attend the whole weekend?
Couples are strongly encouraged to attend both full days so they don't miss out on critical information. We will offer this workshop multiple times, so please choose a weekend that works best for you.

What if we need more personalized, private help?
After completing this workshop, you'll be offered an opportunity to work one-on-one with one of our relationship coaches to deepen your understanding of material covered and explore other areas for growth.

What if our budget is tight?
Put it on your "registry" :) Let family and friends know how much it means to you and invite them to chip in - no one wants your marriage to succeed as much as your loved ones.