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We expect a lot from our partnerships and keep many balls in the air at all times: career, health, friends, kids, parents, households, and even pets.
Sometimes we find ourselves watching helplessly as our loving, intimate relationships slip off the priority list.
It’s not because you don’t care - you very much do! - and it’s not because you don’t try - you absolutely do!
It’s because you can’t find the words to articulate what you’re feeling even though you feel it so very much.
You’re flooded with overwhelm, worry, and have lost all creativity for a solution. It’s good enough as is, you say.
You love each other and are wholly committed. This is just a season, not forever, right??
But what if there were somewhere you could go to get educated about what’s happening both in your partnership and your body?
Somewhere you could go to get your relationship on a track to more sexual and emotional intimacy?
You long to view sex as fun and a joy rather than as an overwhelming job filled with fear of failure, and expectations.
Your relationship is perfect everywhere except the bedroom.
You are disconnected in the bedroom which leaves you feeling confused in the living room.
You are blaming your body for “not working.”
You are experiencing sexual dysfunction, feel like your body has turned against you, and you don’t know what to do.
Your sex feels boring and scripted.
You are trapped in “how many times a week” conversations.
You feel like biology dooms you to constant sexual conflict.
You have the best sex life you could dream of. This is amazing! Keep going!
You aren’t interested in doing some new and exciting things with your head, heart, and body. Combining body work with verbal processing is a whole new endeavor!
Money causes big fights, stress, or fear about your future stability. Like anything else worth doing, this is an investment and should be attended with a light and giving heart. It should feel like money well spent regardless of outcome.
You aren’t comfortable sharing with others. Witnessing others and being witnessed by others is impactful and an important part of the weekend.
Feeling deeply understood and cherished by your partner, with every touch and word igniting a profound emotional and sexual connection between you.
Picture yourselves effortlessly communicating, adapting to each other's evolving needs and desires with ease and empathy.
In this world, you're attuned to your arousal process, confidently navigating the factors that influence your desire without fear or insecurity.
You embrace your body and your partner's without reservation, feeling confident, sexy, and desired, knowing that you're in control of your sexual journey.
The days of uncertainty and doubt.
Instead, you feel a sense of peace and fulfillment in your intimacy, armed with a deep understanding of how societal messages shape your perceptions.
You tap into a wellspring of untapped sexual energy, thriving in your newfound self-assurance and self-love.
With clarity and confidence, you navigate intimacy with ease, prioritizing your emotional well-being and feeling truly empowered to express your needs and desires.
Welcome to a world where intimacy is a journey of self-discovery and connection - a journey where you feel truly understood, valued, and loved. You are home.
Come meet Nicole and Jessica and the others who’ll be joining you for the weekend!
Expect to be embraced by the tranquility of Austin’s hill country. We will be gathering in a space surrounded by nature to take a deep and gentle dive into all things sex and intimacy between you and your beloved. It will be a relaxing weekend of self discovery, gentle presence, many laughs (we’re talking about sex, after all. We like a good giggle too), and a whole lot of learning.
Friday is for warming up and getting comfortable.
Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.
Saturday we come back together for two 3-hour blocks of learning with a delicious midday break.
We’ll cover:
Practical knowledge about all things sex & intimacy: We’ll finally answer those questions you’ve always had about sex that you’ve never been able to ask.
Socio-political influences, history, the sexual script, etc.: All the stuff that creates our beliefs and therefore our feelings
Waking your body to pleasure: Sometimes, intimacy issues are caused by our relationship to our body, our pleasure, and our ability to access sensation.
Saying no and finding your yes: the power of rejection and respect blows things wide open.
Saturday we let go of the edge and swim out to the deep end. Don’t worry if you’re not great at treading water, yet; we’re excellent swimmers!
Sunday we’re in the home stretch of intimate learning with two more 3-hour blocks of learning and another luxurious midday break.
We’ll talk a lot about:
Finding a shared vision for intimacy: It’s about time you were able to get on the same page about your intimacy. Part of that is creating a beautiful, shared vision for where you’d like to go.
Learn to talk through the body: This is where we’ll give you tools to get out of the same old loop you’ve always been in. Stop having the same argument over and over and find a new path.
Strokes, methods of touch, sexual flavors: All the fun things they didn’t teach you in sex ed. These are the secrets for loving, consistent pleasure in your relationship.
Emotional and psychological blockages to pleasure: What you believe determines how you feel and how your body responds
Sunday we learn how far out we can really go.
All capped off with a sweet wrapping up and reflection, thank you’s, and goodbyes.
☎️ A 2:1 introductory kick-off call to ease you into the learning container - As a couple you will talk to Jess or Nicole and discuss all the things
⏱️ ~14 hours of educational content, experiential learning, and restorative practices you can take home with you that will last a lifetime
☎️ A 2:1 integration call one month after the program to see how your new direction is integrating into your relationship, and any support Jess and Nicole can provide
✨ 3 discounted couples sessions with Jessica for additional support with integration, processing, and relationship-y stuff after the retreat
Light lunch on Saturday care of Nicole
✨ Guidance on finding trails, accommodation, more experiences to enhance your intimacy in the area surrounding the retreat while you’re in Austin (travel expenses and lodging are NOT included in cost of retreat)
💰 A steeply discounted price for our first attendees (that’s you!) - To show our deepest thanks for helping us put the shine on this unique couples offering, the weekend rate will be discounted up to 75% off the full retreat price for future dates
✨ Our free guide to get your learning started before the commencement of the weekend
Click image to learn more about Nicole.
As a Certified Sexological Bodyworker, I help individuals and couples re-pattern their body’s behaviors, work directly with their body responses, and teach crucial nervous system skills that empower you to seek–and find–pleasure.I’ll work with you to break through mental and somatic obstacles as we discuss, experience, and seek to understand what your body is truly saying.
My ultimate goal is to support you, your body, your sexuality, and your pleasure through every phase of life–that means I’m here to provide well-rounded support. I’m trained in both structural manipulation and anatomical interval pelvic floor work, couples therapy techniques, as well pleasure-centered bodywork through somatic sex education.I proudly incorporate trauma-informed and client-led bodywork into my sessions to help my clients find pleasure and empowerment in their relationship with their body, sexuality, and self. Ultimately, I’m here to help you create a clearer picture of what vitality in life, love, relationships, and work can look like for you.
Click image to learn more about Jessica.
I work with the inexperienced to the recovering to the exploring to the adventurous. My clients appreciate my knowledge and levity and I appreciate their bravery and spirit. Sometimes our feelings don’t always line up with messages we receive from the outside world. That mainstream box can seem so small!
That area outside the traditional is an enormous playground of gray and I enjoy exploring it with my clients in a relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere. I have experience working with people from diverse cultural and sexual communities using a variety of individual, couple and family therapy approaches. I can help you gain greater understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your family of origin, leading to greater satisfaction and security in your life.
