Come Home To Yourself, And Each Other.
Retreats + Workshops for Individuals and Couples
Where healing begins and connection is restored.
If you’ve been feeling emotionally distant, overwhelmed, or stuck, you're not alone. Life gets noisy, and sometimes love feels like it’s running on autopilot.
At The Embers Co., we offer something different.
Intentional space. Gentle guidance. Lasting reconnection.
Whether you're seeking clarity as an individual or longing to reignite connection as a couple, our retreats and workshops are designed to guide you back to what truly matters: you, your healing, and your relationship.
Why We Exist
We believe emotional intimacy is sacred.
We honor the power of slowing down and being present.
Because we’ve seen what happens when people are truly seen and heard.
Our purpose is to help you reconnect with yourself and those you love, Through intention, courage, and compassion.
What to Expect at Our Embers Retreats
Each Embers retreat is carefully curated to feel like a sacred pause.
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Every retreat blends therapeutic design, personal reflection, and meaningful rest.
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You’ll be held in spaces that are warm, nurturing, and emotionally secure.
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No pressure. Just guidance with softness; a space to be, process, and grow.
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Leave with more than memories - walk away with practices that sustain connection and clarity long after you return home.
Imagine…
A space where rest is honored.
A space where emotional connection is sacred.
Where healing happens.
A relationship that is deep, honest and connected.
We help guide individuals and couples from emotional survival to personal and relational thriving, through soul-nourishing, emotionally grounded retreats.
Reignite what matters.
Does This Sound Like You?
Your relationship feels distant, and you’re wanting to reconnect with more depth.
You need space to process life transitions and emotions.
You’re carrying so much that you’ve forgotten how to pause and just be.
Conversations feel surface-level, like something deeper is missing.
You want to feel close again, but you don’t know how to start.
You’re craving space, not to escape, but to reconnect with yourself and each other.
You know something needs to shift, but everyday life keeps getting in the way.
If any of this feels familiar, you haven’t missed your moment.
You deserve space to reconnect with yourself and what matters most.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Offering safe, intentional, and transformative experiences that help you come home to yourself and each other.
Details
The Embers Couples Retreat
February 2026
South Padre Island, TX
Venue TBA
The Embers Couples Retreat is a deeply rooted, soul-nourishing experience that offers intentional, restorative spaces for couples to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover emotional intimacy through guided reflection, therapeutic practices, and meaningful rest, leaving you and your relationship feeling seen, renewed, and deeply connected.
Ready To Reconnect?
Take the first step toward clarity, healing, and connection.
About Your Host
Meet Valerie.
Valerie M. Rivera, LCSW-S, is a licensed therapist, retreat facilitator, and founder of The Embers Co., where she creates emotionally restorative spaces for couples seeking deeper connection and healing.
With over a decade of experience in trauma-informed care, relationship work, and therapeutic leadership, Valerie brings a calm, compassionate presence to every retreat she leads.
Her approach blends clinical insight with soulful intention, helping couples slow down, feel seen, and rediscover the emotional intimacy they’ve been longing for.
FAQs
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This retreat is for couples who are feeling disconnected, navigating life transitions, or simply craving meaningful time to reconnect emotionally. It’s also ideal for partners who want to strengthen their relationship through guided reflection and intentional rest.
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Not at all. While some couples come during challenging seasons, others attend to deepen their bond, improve communication, or intentionally invest in their relationship. This space is for growth, not just repair.
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Each retreat includes facilitated sessions, guided exercises for emotional connection, therapeutic work, reflective solo time, nourishing meals, and thoughtfully curated gifts and materials. Some retreats may also include body-based practices like yoga or breathwork.
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While Valerie is a licensed therapist and brings clinical insight to the retreat design, this is not considered therapy or couples counseling. Instead, it’s a therapeutic and healing experience. designed to support emotional reconnection and personal growth in a retreat setting.
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We keep our retreats intimate, typically welcoming 6–10 couples. This creates a safe, connected environment where you can feel supported, seen, and never overwhelmed.
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Not unless you want to. While there are group experiences, much of the work is done privately between you and your partner. You’ll never be pressured to share more than you feel comfortable with.
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That’s completely normal, and we understand. Our retreats are designed to be approachable and grounded, not intense or intimidating. Many partners who come with hesitation leave feeling surprised by how safe, meaningful, and supportive the experience truly is.
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The upcoming 2026 Couples Retreat will be held in South Padre Island, Texas.
The exact venue will be announced soon—join the waitlist to be the first to receive details. -
Absolutely. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or have been married for years, this retreat is about deepening connection. All committed couples are welcome.
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Our retreats are intentionally small to protect the experience, so space is limited.
To reserve your spot, we ask for a non-refundable deposit.
You’ll receive full details about our cancellation and refund policies when you register.