PRIVATE COUPLES RETREAT
A tailor-made retreat for couples looking for renewed connection.
Mind. Heart. Future. Ibiza
For couples who want to chart a new course
This private retreat is for couples who have lost each other along the way. Not necessarily through arguments or alienation, but through life. Career, children, illness, entrepreneurship, loss, selling a company, retirement: it all takes its toll on you. And on your relationship. What once went smoothly now sometimes feels rough.To find your way back.
> How to speak openly about what you need, about what your desires are
> How to truly listen to each other again
> How to let go of the noise of the past
> How to reconnect — emotionally, physically, and spiritually
> How to shape love in this phase of life
> How to rediscover softness where hardness has crept in
> How to allow joy and lightness alongside depth
It's not about solving problems — but about finding your way back to each other.
Do you recognize this? Then this is a place to pause and do something with it. Not because things are going badly, but because things can be different. You feel that more is possible — but how exactly?
Testimonials
Aimee: "We had everything: money, time, freedom—and yet we felt lost in doing nothing."
Vera: "After selling our company, we fell into a hole. We had to learn how to be partners, without a project."
Ingrid: "He was enjoying retirement. I suddenly felt redundant."
Frits: "We thought: we'll travel. But now one of us wants to stay close to the (grand)children."
Jef: "After my burnout, I felt like a different person. But he didn't recognize me anymore."
Alwin: "The children have left home. We were left behind as colleagues, not as lovers."
Frida: "After years of adjusting, I realized I no longer knew what I wanted."
Hein: "I want to fall in love with my wife again."
Jaap: "My wife said: 'I don't know you without your work.' And I didn't know whether to take that as a compliment."
Ria: "We discussed everything. Not out of disagreement, but out of confusion."
Joep: The silence between us became too loud. The retreat brought peace and words.
Ank: "He was ready for the next phase. I didn't even know we were in a new phase."
Miranda: "We wanted to avoid growing apart. Now we're growing together."
Geert: "Without work, we fell back on old irritations. Time for a new story."
Theo: "Our friendship was strong. But our intimacy needed more."
Elsbeth: "For the first time in years, we truly looked at each other—without distractions."
You haven't lost each other, but you have lost the connection
💬 Some conversations require more than just an hour on a Wednesday evening, between work, children, stress, and errands. What you want to discuss touches on deeper layers: missed connections, longings that have become invisible, communication patterns that have persisted for years. You want to escape everyday life. That requires more than just time. It requires space.
⏳ Deep questions and subtle longings cannot be rushed. During the retreat, you have days of time—to feel, breathe, speak, be silent, and reconnect. Guided, guided, and judgment-free.
🌅 No work pressure, no phones, no agendas, no distractions. Just you, your partner, and what's going on between you. In the tranquility of a beautiful place on Ibiza, a space naturally develops where you can truly sink into conversation, silence, reflection, and renewed connection.
🧭This retreat isn't therapy. There's nothing necessarily "broken" that needs to be fixed. You'll explore what once connected you. What has changed? What would I truly want? (Something I haven't dared to say before). And: what's possible if we truly reconnect? A conscious choice to be present in the relationship again. To meet each other, literally: free from old roles, expectations, and patterns.
❤️ Being together for years often means: good cooperation, good arrangements, and perseverance. But somewhere along the way, you might have lost the "why." The retreat invites you to return to the first spark of your love. To what once attracted you. And what now, as adults with experience under your belt, connects you.
Bert Fransens
"We are two experienced coaches with entrepreneurial backgrounds, and we are also partners and individuals. In our practice, we combine clear analysis with deep empathy. Our style is warm but not vague, open but not vague, clear but not judgmental, down-to-earth but also safe.
We have worked with people in transition: leaders, freelancers, entrepreneurs. People with responsibility, who have given a lot and are always "on," and who are learning what it means to also make space for themselves—and each other."Marian Pronk
"After we figured out that working until 67 wasn't a must, and the children were independent, we had a lot of space. Seemingly a luxury problem.
But finding fulfillment that was just as satisfying as work and parenting proved challenging, enriching, and in parts existential.
Program & practical
Each couples retreat is customized. We begin with a free, no-obligation intake interview beforehand. This allows us to see and hear what flows and what's challenging. And, of course, whether there's a connection. Tailored to your situation, wishes, and rhythm, we offer a program that always addresses the four pillars of the SIDA model. This program is for professionals who want to reflect together on finding a new balance after retiring from work.
In an idyllic setting on Ibiza, you'll build a new story together.You'll reflect on the past, map the present, and set an intention for your shared future. You'll gain insights into the life you've led and the one you want to lead. You'll create new routines and learn ways to put the choices you make together into practice.
There's ample space for relaxation, nature, and relaxed togetherness. Always in an inspiring, well-maintained setting. Peace, beauty, comfort, and attention contribute to the process.
After a while, if desired, a follow-up afternoon can be organized in the Netherlands where we can discuss together to what extent the insights gained have been integrated into your relationship.
Practical
🎯 Villa in Cala Llonga area, Ibiza
- Work and stay in an atmospheric villa
- Extra: overnight stay in a romantic yurt in the forest
- High-level catering
- Sporty and surprising activities in the beautiful nature of Ibiza
- Confidentiality & privacy guaranteed
- 📅🪙 Because the retreat program is specially put together based on your personal needs, the dates and price can be determined later.
Info and free intake? Send an email to bfransens@icloud.com or