A Calmer Path Forward
The Baxter House Couples Intensive offers a transformational space for partners to step away from the noise of daily life and focus entirely on their connection. Through a specialized, evidence-based approach, we provide the tools needed to navigate complex emotional landscapes and build lasting resilience. This intensive isn’t just a retreat; it’s a guided reset designed to help you find emotional clarity and establish a sustainable foundation for the future.
- Gain deep insight into relationship patterns
- Get clear about why you've been stuck
- Build a clear roadmap for long-term growth
Is This The Right Fit?
Whether you are in the early stages of a deepening relationship or navigating the complexities of a long-term marriage, our intensives are designed for couples ready to move through reactive patterns and rediscover their emotional foundation. The Baxter House provides a specialized workspace for those who feel stuck, distant, or at a crossroad.
We understand that deciding on an intensive is a significant step. Our approach helps couples determine if they are ready to lean into the work of repair, or if they need a calm space for discernment to understand the path forward for their partnership.
- Feeling disconnected or caught in repetitive, painful cycles of communication.
- Navigating major life transitions that have strained your bond.
- Seeking a retreat-style environment to prioritize your relationship without daily distractions.
The Two-Day Journey
Day One: Discovery
We begin by deconstructing the patterns that keep you stuck. Through guided conversations, the Baxter House team helps you identify the underlying emotions driving your cycle, creating a safe space for initial repair and deeper understanding.
The Evening Rest
Between sessions, we encourage a deliberate pause. This is a time to nourish yourselves and let the day's insights settle. Use this quiet bridge to reconnect in a low-pressure environment before we move into integration.
Day Two: Foundation
We will continue to build on the work from day One. We turn the vulnerabilities shared on day one into strengths, equipping you with practical tools and a renewed sense of partnership to carry back into your daily lives.
Bespoke Retreats
We will do it all. We work with venues across the UK to host our intensives from the Scottish Highlands, The Peak District, to the shores of St Ives. Each location offers a tranquil setting, where you can step away and focus on your relationship.
The Couples Intensive offers a sanctuary for your relationship to being healing and reconnecting.
Couples may choose to schedule their intensive on for either a Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. If you need longer, the possibility of a Friday - Sunday is available.
Additionally, couples are invited to arrive the evening before the intensive to get settled in, at an additional cost.