Couples who travel together stay together – as the old saying goes. Although I’m not quite a prime example of that myself. So how about going on a retreat for couples, like a couples meditation retreat together?
Not only does a couple holiday allow you to create some amazing memories during uninterrupted time with your other half, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to increase communication, trust, and intimacy in a relationship. Especially if the trip you’re taking is a specialized retreat for couples.
On a couples spiritual retreat, you’ll be able to spend some uninterrupted quality time together away from your normal routines and reconnect with each other in a unique and beautiful setting.
Whether you’ve only been in a committed relationship for a few months or you’re celebrating your golden wedding anniversary, any couples retreat, relationship retreats, or one of the best marriage retreats 2022 can offer is guaranteed to add a little romance and spice and reignite that spark that all too often gets dulled by the monotony and stresses of everyday life.
Below are some fantastic 2022 couples retreats – from eating in Italy to wellness retreats, to spiritual healing in India – that are sure to renew your relationship this year…
The best retreats for couples
4 Day Wellness Couples Holiday in Tabanan, Bali
Could there be a more perfect spot for a romantic couples retreat than the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali? This relaxing 4-day honeymoon retreat takes place at the magical Bali Green Retreat and Spa in Tabanan and is the ultimate holiday for couples looking for a little slice of paradise.
As well as enjoying daily yoga workshops, mindfulness meditation sessions, and plenty of relaxing wellness spa treatments together, you’ll also get to explore the surrounding area, with optional excursions to the local village, trekking through the famous rice terraces, visiting waterfalls, and even a trip to the slightly further afield town of Ubud. You’ll also be treated to a romantic candlelight dinner in a private gazebo with a tasty three-course Balinese menu.
Style: Wellness, Yoga Practice, Personal Growth & Meditation Retreat for Couples
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Price: From $790 per couple.
Closest Airport: Ngurah Rai International Airport (34km).
Airport pick up included? Yes.
Languages: English and Indonesian.
Vegan Friendly? Yes, there are vegan options.
3 Day Yoga & Hiking Retreat in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
When looking for a couples spiritual retreat near me here in Germany, I came across this fantastic 3-day yoga classes and hiking retreat for couples in the Stromberg Nature Park in Baden-Württemberg.
Run under the spiritual guidance of trained yoga teachers Claudia and Hans-Peter who have decades of experience, these couple’s retreats will help you embrace the principle of active relaxation through attention training. With regular yoga sessions and ‘soul exercises,’ you’ll learn to relax your mind and body, while a planned schedule of activities including hiking and cycling in the beautiful surrounding park. This will give you the chance to connect with nature and with each other on a deeper level. An experience any loving relationship is worth!
Style: Couples Retreat Yoga + Hiking
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Price: From $307 per couple.
Closest Airport: Stuttgart Airport (43km).
Airport pick up included? No, but can be added on for €30 per person.
Languages: German, English and Spanish.
Vegan Friendly? Specific needs accommodated on request
5 Day Yoga, Wellness and Hiking Retreat in Utah, USA
Located in beautiful southern Utah, this 5-day yoga and hiking retreat is perfect for couples looking to refresh their mind, body, and soul and get in touch with nature.
The retreat features daily classes such as morning yoga sessions, guided meditation classes, tai chi, and wellness workshops led by top professionals in the field, as well as daily nature hikes amongst the breath-taking scenery of close by Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. In your downtime, you’ll also be able to enjoy the amenities of the luxury cabin which include a large deck with incredible views and a relaxing hot tub and steam room. You can also stay at a nearby accommodation, either before, during, or after. To discover more romantic lodging options, check out hotels, vacation rentals and Airbnbs with cozycozy.
Style: Yoga & Hiking Couples Retreat.
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Price: From $2,995 per couple.
Closest Airport: Salt Lake City International Airport (399km)
Airport pick up included? Yes.
Languages: English.
Vegan Friendly? On request.
Check out my other guide f you’re looking for more yoga retreats in USA.
8 Day Romantic Yoga Holiday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
One of the longest couple holidays on this list, this 8-day romantic yoga holiday and intensive retreat in Mexico is ideal for couples looking to spend as much quality time together as possible in a beautiful setting by the beach. Although targeted towards honeymooners, this retreat is a great option for anyone looking for a romantic couples holiday, and maybe even for a best friend holiday.
The Xinalani Wellness Center is an eco-resort located on Mexico’s Pacific coast, with stunning sea view rooms – many of which have their own private terrace or balcony – and a program of twice daily yoga, relaxing massages and spa treatments, wilderness trekking, hiking, and plenty of watersports at the pristine beach nearby. The perfect mix of relaxation and adventure in a natural setting. Explore Mexico by visiting Natvisa’s online guide.
Then to add an extra sprinkle of romance, the couples retreat package also comes with a bottle of champagne and flowers on arrival and a romantic dinner on the beach with wine tastings.
Style: Yoga & Surf Camp Couples Retreat.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Price: From $3,999 per couple.
Closest Airport: Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (22km).
Airport pick up included? Yes.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Vegan Friendly? The private chef can accommodate on request.
3 Day Transformational Couples Retreat in Floyd, Virginia
Embark on a transformational journey together on a couples meditation retreat at the Anahata Education Retreat Center, set within the calming natural beauty of Floyd, Virginia. This couples retreat is completely personalized to you and begins with a consultation where you can tailor your schedule to your own unique needs as a couple.
You can work with a member of the Anahata team to embark on a healing journey through personalized yoga instruction, Aromatherapy couples massages, Reiki, sound healing, silent retreats, couples deepening sessions, and more. Or you can choose to simply use your free time to spend together in private, making the most of the center’s fantastic amenities including kayaking on the Little River, relaxing in the hot tub, and exploring the many scenic walking trails nearby. The perfect place to relax, bond, and infuse in positive vibes and creative activities.
Style: Spiritual couples retreat
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Price: From $1,260 per couple
Closest Airport: Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (48 km)
Airport pick up included? No, can be added on for $50 per person
Languages: English, German and Spanish
Vegan Friendly? Yes
5 Days Culinary Holiday in Umbria, Italy
If you’re thinking of heading on a romantic retreat over the holidays, look no further than this culinary couple holiday in the Italian region of Umbria. On this laid-back culinary escape, you’ll get to stay in a charming working farm in the heart of Umbria, set peacefully in between the olive groves, vineyards, and orchards of the surrounding countryside.
You’ll spend your days learning how to make delicious regional delicacies, using the freshest products from local producers, during several hands-on cooking classes with your local host Rafaella. Is there anything that brings people together more than food?
In between all of the cooking and eating (of course), you’ll also get to go on fun excursions to see the largest Christmas tree in the world in nearby Gubbio and the famous Monumental Nativity Scene uniquely sat in underground vaults in Città Della Pieve. This couples retreat is guaranteed to get you both in a festive mood!
Style: Culinary Couples Retreat
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Price: From $1,717
Closest Airport: Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi (11km)
Airport pick up included? No, can be added on for $18 per person.
Languages: English and Italian.
Vegan Friendly? Yes
4 Day Private Spirituality Healing Retreat in Goa, India
The final pick on my list of the best retreats for couples in 2022 is this private 4-day spirituality healing retreat in Goa, India.
This luxury couples retreat is run by European couple Tanya and Michael of Move BeYond, who use their extensive knowledge and experience as Master healers to offer private transformative and Tantra retreats for couples at their ashram on Goa’s gorgeous Patnem beach.
Through a personally tailored program of yoga, meditation, Reiki, clairvoyance sessions, and unique spiritual teachings, this spiritual retreat for couples will help you to take your relationship to the next level by teaching you how to really open your heart and release any negative habits. After 4 days with Tanya and Michael, you’re sure to leave feeling more at peace with yourself and much happier and stronger in your relationship with each other. Definitely one of those incredible experiences of a lifetime.
Style: Private spiritual retreats for couples
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Price: From $2,980.
Closest Airport: Goa International Airport (47km).
Airport pick up included? No, but can be added on for $30 per person.
Languages: English.
Vegan Friendly? Yes, all the healthy meals can be made vegan.