2008 NVC Couples Weekend Retreat
Happy Together: Relationships That Last
Retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains
This workshop is designed to help couples make significant shifts in their patterns of relationship; to heal wounds and find new ways of connecting; and to experience breakthroughs to greater levels of intimacy, health, and trust.
Facilitation Team and Topics
Christine King and Mark Neenan teach together in Bay Area hospitals, universities, and retreat centers. NVC is an integral part of their interpersonal and family life and has brought deeper intimacy, understanding, and connection. Mark and Christine see partnership conflict as an opportunity for personal and spiritual growth.
Aviva and Rick Longinotti have been together for 32 years. They still have plenty of arguments, but by using NVC to resolve them, they feel closer than ever. Participants in their couples workshops appreciate the way they replay these arguments as a way of demonstrating how NVC works in real life. For more on Aviva and Rick, see their website: www.findingharmony.org
Nonviolent Communication builds a stronger relationship with our partner, because it leads us to a kinder relationship with ourselves.
• Deepening Intimacy and Connection
• Handling the Hard Stuff
• Celebrating What Works
• From Compromise to Mutual Satisfaction
• From Resentment to Mutual Appreciation
Retreat flyer available (pdf)
Retreat Logistics
Where: Quaker Center; Ben Lomond, California (click here for more information and directions)
When: June 20, 5pm -22, 3pm, 2008
Costs: There are two parts to consider. First, the requested sliding-scale donation for program is $600-300 per couple. Scholarships are available.
Accommodations and Meals:
(per couple)
Double Room: $345
Camping: $325
Commuters day use and 6 meals: $240
Learn more about accommodations at the Quaker Center (external link).
Reserve your space! There is a $100 registration fee to hold your place, with the remaining balance due June 1.
This fee is refundable minus a $50 service charge until May 24.
You can pay now by clicking on the PayPal link above, or mail a check payable to NVC Santa Cruz to our office (address below).