The Gottman Couples
Weekend Workshop
The Official Gottman Institute 2-Day Workshop For Couples
Based on decades of foundational research. Learn proven skills to deepen your connection and resolve conflict in just one weekend.
Live and in-person in NYCBostonNew JerseyFlorida
The Art & Science
of Love Workshop
One weekend to a better relationship.
Join the thousands of couples who have revitalized their connection at our Gottman Method Couples Workshop, the most trusted marriage retreat program in the country. With locations in NYC, Boston, New Jersey, and Florida, we bring research-based relationship skills directly to you.
This two-day couples workshop offers everything you'd get from months of couples therapy in a single weekend.
No public disclosure or group work. Just private skill-building with your partner.
Real Couples, Real Results
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Upcoming Workshops
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The Workshop
A comprehensive experience designed to strengthen your bond.
Interactive Learning
Engaging lectures combined with hands-on exercises. Learn essential communication, conflict resolution, and connection-building skills from the Gottman Method.
100% Private
This is not group therapy. All exercises are done privately between you and your partner. No sharing with others required.
Expert Guidance
Work directly with your partner while receiving individualized support from Saul, a Certified Gottman Therapist with 10+ years of experience.
Research-Based
Every technique is backed by over 40 years of scientific research conducted with more than 3,000 couples at the Gottman Institute.
Full Weekend Immersion
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Two full days of focused growth in a comfortable, supportive environment.
Presented by
Saul J. Stern, LMFT
Certified Gottman Therapist & Workshop Presenter
Saul J. Stern is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Gottman Therapist (CGT) and Certified Gottman Workshop Presenter who specializes exclusively in couples work.
Saul is also a Certified Imago Therapist and adjunct professor of Marriage and Family Therapy. He has presented the Gottman Couples Weekend Workshop consistently for over 10 years across the east coast.
A Comprehensive Learning Experience for Couples
Research-based relationship education. Gain practical skills for lasting connection in a single, focused weekend.
100% Private & Confidential
Unlike other couples workshops, your work is strictly between you and your partner. We provide the safety of a clinical counseling environment without the intrusion of strangers. No sharing, no role-playing - just focused connection.
40+ Years of Research
Every technique taught is backed by scientific study. The Gottman Method draws from 40+ years of research, 3,000+ couples studied, and 200+ published studies. These are proven tools for navigating conflict and deepening intimacy.
Six Months in Two Days
Experience the depth of months of couples work in a single, focused weekend. Two immersive days of learning, connection, and real progress with momentum that lasts.
One weekend. A lifetime of skills. Experience the equivalent of months of couples therapy in a focused, immersive retreat at a fraction of the cost.
Reserve Your SeatsComplete 2-Day Workshop
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with Saul.
Official Gottman Materials
Take home workbooks, card decks, and exercises to continue your growth.
100% Private
All exercises done privately as a couple. No group sharing required.
Choose Your Location
Convenient locations across the East Coast.
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Florida
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