Happily Ever After
A modern couple's retreat to enhance communication, deepen intimacy, and strengthen your relationship from the inside out
October 25-26, 2025 | Columbus, Oh
You're invited to a couple's retreat that will change the way you think about love.
Based on the best-selling book "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman, you'll learn how to nurture your friendship & emotional connection, secret ingredients for a happy sex life, powerful tools to support each other's dreams and goals, and peaceful conflict resolution skills.
Happily Ever After is beneficial for committed couples of any kind whether you're engaged or newlyweds seeking premarital guidance, married for decades and wanting to rekindle your connection, previously divorced and wanting a fresh start with a new partner, or seriously dating without plans to ever marry. This retreat offers an opportunity to reflect on what you love most about each other and protect your relationship for years to come.
Led by TEDx speaker, award-winning college instructor, and relationship coach Dr. Meghna Mahambrey and her husband Andy Kuss, this inspiring and interactive weekend goes beyond dry lectures or generic relationship advice. You'll be immersed in a carefully curated, hands-on experience alongside like-minded couples soaking in thought-provoking presentations, group discussions, self-reflection, and partner exercises.
Studies show that couples who attend a Seven Principles retreat have significantly better results than those who just read the book. You've got enough on your plate with hectic work schedules, stressful parenting demands, and never-ending housework. So we've simplified the process–just show up, we'll take care of the rest.
The grass isn't greener on the other side; it's greener where you water it
About the Retreat
WHAT IT IS
Happily Ever After is a 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 for new couples, romantic getaway for established couples, or solid reset for long-term couples.
Who it's for
Committed couples who are dating, engaged, newlywed, long-married, or remarrying. Also ideal for those navigating parenthood. We warmly welcome all ages, races, religions, sexual & gender identities.
Date & Location
Saturday, October 25th & Sunday, October 26th from 10am-5pm at the SPARK Relationship + Sexual Wellness lounge (693 1/2 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085).
WHAT's Included
Two full days of thought-provoking presentations, group discussions, self-reflections, and partner exercises hosted in beautiful indoor and outdoor settings. We'll offer frequent breaks, opportunities for movement, and invitations to socialize with other couples. You'll get a copy of the book along with a couple's workbook. Breakfast will be provided both days, lunch is on your own. Accommodations are not included.
YOUR LEADERS
TEDx speaker, award-winning college instructor, and certified Gottman leader Dr. Meghna Mahambrey and her husband Andy Kuss. As the co-founders of SPARK and seasoned relationship coaches, their combined education, training, lived experiences, and personal love story make this a uniquely compelling retreat.
The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives
What makes this retreat different?
Unique from traditional premarital counseling, couple's therapy, or well-meaning advice from friends & family, Happily Ever After dives into scientifically-backed methods from the best-selling book "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work." This structured retreat offers concrete strategies and measurable results with tailored guidance from experienced relationship coaches.
Most of us are unprepared for serious relationships. We bask in the glow of the honeymoon phase, then fall into patterns of behavior we learned from our parents or past relationships. When problems inevitably arise, we wing it and hope it'll all work out. Unfortunately, this approach doesn't always work so well—recent statistics show that half of marriages end in divorce.
If you're invested in your relationship, your happiness, and your health, now is the time to develop good habits. Regardless of how long you've been together, there's something valuable for you to learn from this retreat. Come with an open mind and heart; leave with clarity, compassion, and confidence in your ability to navigate your life together.
No outdated advice or biased opinions, just straightforward strategies proven to work whether you're newly dating or married for decades. Proudly inclusive of all couples, no matter who you are or who you love.
Special Introductory offer
We're excited to launch Happily Ever After and invite you to join our exclusive pilot cohort. Get the full experience at a fraction of the cost 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.
October 25-26, 2025 | Columbus, Oh
Drs. John & Julie Gottman
What are the seven principles for making marriage work?
Decades of high-quality research by The Gottman Institute has revealed what distinguishes happy marriages from unhappy marriages. John & Julie Gottman along with their colleagues synthesized these findings into tangible tools for couples who want to get it right. GOOD NEWS: you don't have to read the book. At the retreat, we'll explain each principle then guide you through exercises to apply the concepts to your relationship. Don't mind the title of the book; the seven principles work wonders for unmarried couples too.
1. ENHANCE LOVE MAPS
Deepen your knowledge of each other’s inner worlds to build a strong emotional foundation
2. nurture fondness & admiration
Strengthen your relationship by expressing appreciation and seeing the best in your partner
3. Turn towards each other
Build connection by responding to your partner’s bids for attention, affection, and support
4. Let your partner influence you
Cultivate mutual respect by being open to each other’s opinions, needs, and perspectives
5. Solve your solvable problems
Use healthy communication and compromise to resolve everyday conflicts effectively
6. overcome gridlock
Uncover personal stories behind perpetual issues to move from frustration to understanding
7. create shared meaning
Envision your dream life together and develop goals around the things that matter most
One day you'll realize the little things were the big things
The perfect wedding gift
Know someone getting married soon? Skip the toaster oven and give them a gift that keeps on giving—a romantic weekend focused on strengthening their relationship for the long haul. Just register for Happily Ever After using the couple's names and email addresses, then give us a call if you'd like a beautifully wrapped gift certificate, too. Registration is transferable to future dates. They'll thank you, we promise.
Invest in the things that matter most
Our promise to you
We're so confident that Happily Ever After will be a positive experience, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you and your partner attend both days, fully engage in the process, and walk away without fresh perspective, renewed optimism, and concrete strategies to improve your relationship, we'll offer a full refund.
