Hold Me Tight®:
7 Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Couples Weekend Retreat
Feb 12-14, 2027
Temecula Creek Inn
Temecula, CA
Starts Friday at 10 AM and ends Sunday at 3:30 PM*
*Exact times to be confirmed
About This Workshop
Hold Me Tight® is a weekend retreat for nurturing emotional closeness with your partner. This workshop is based on the international best-selling book "Hold Me Tight: 7 Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson. Led by experienced therapists and relationship experts, this workshop offers a safe and supportive environment to explore emotional intimacy, communication, and deeper connection. We welcome same-sex and opposite-sex couples of all genders.
The educational and experiential workshop introduces core concepts of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, heralded as one of the most effective couples therapies.
Get unstuck from repeating patterns of arguing or silent distancing that cause frustration and pain
Make sense of the strong emotions and needs that can surprise both of you in the relationship
Begin the process of repairing relationship injuries, even old ones, and understand how to move forward
Change how you communicate so you can really open up to each other with your true feelings and wishes
Increase feelings of trust and intimacy, playfulness, and fun
Learn how to take the great conversations you start at the workshop and keep them going at home
Begin to talk about your sexual relationship and ways to continue to address this important aspect of your relationship. (Note: a follow-up workshop to address sex and sexuality is separately available.)
Indulge in tranquil surroundings and gourmet dining as you and your partner engage in discussions, exercises, and activities aimed at strengthening your connection.
Whether you are looking to reignite the spark or simply enhance your already-thriving relationship, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to prioritize your love life.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the model that informs this workshop, helps you learn and practice how to nurture a deeper and more secure emotional connection with your partner. If you have not yet had exposure to EFT, we have resources for you to access prior to the start of this workshop to help you learn the foundational concepts.
What is the registration fee?
Registration Fees for this workshop vary depending on when you register:
Extra Early Bird (available through November 30th): $1595.00 per couple
Early Bird (available through Jan 15, 2027) $1665.00 per couple
Standard Registration (available through Feb 10): $ 1725.00 per couple
Registration Closes at 11:30pm on Feb 10, 2027
What does my registration fee include?
Registration includes the workshop fee for two, all materials, expert guided assistance during the workshop from therapists and facilitators. Three meals are included in your registration: Lunch on Friday and Sunday, and breakfast on Saturday. Snacks and beverages during workshop hours will be provided. Dinners are arranged on your own. The workshop registration fee does not include lodging at the Inn, which is booked separately (but concurrently). See below for lodging details and to book your room.
Space is limited. We recommend that you book your retreat as soon as possible to be sure you are able to register.
How do I register?
Registration is a 2-Step Process:
Step 1: Register for the workshop by clicking on the “Step 1” Button below. This enrolls you in the workshop. Registration for the workshop does not include your accommodations. Lodging is booked separately. (Step 2 below)
Step 2: Book your stay at the Temecula Creek Inn (TCI) when you register for the workshop. We invite you to stay at the Temecula Creek Inn because it is a lovely, easy, convenient way to round out your weekend, but lodging there is not required if you prefer to make your own arrangements elsewhere. Staying on the premises, however, does create more of the “retreat”-like experience.
This resort sells out and we have reserved a select number of rooms at a discounted rate for our workshop participants. To book your stay at the Temecula Creek Inn, click on the “Step 2” button below to be taken to the reservations page at the TCI.
Lodging Fine Print:
Rooms at the discounted rate of $279.00 per night plus taxes and resort fees are available until January 20th 2027. After this date, rooms may still be available, at a non-discounted rate.
[Note on room rate: The “All-In” total room rate is 337.48 per night, which includes room tax and sales tax, and a $25 resort fee per night. This fee covers parking, WIFI, in-room coffee and tea, bottled waters, and complimentary shuttle service to and from Pechanga Resort and Casino.
A deposit of one night's room charge is required with each reservation. The credit charge will guarantee your room. At check in, a credit card is again required for incidental charges.
If you have any questions or need any additional help with your reservation, or if you wish to add a “shoulder night” at the same group rate, contact David Gardiner, Group Room Coordinator, at 951-365-5269, or email dgardiner@tciresort.com .
If you need assistance or have questions about the workshop itself, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 323-633-6138, or email to info@drlisablum.com.
What is the general schedule?
The workshop begins on Friday at 10:00 am and ends on Sunday around 3:30 pm*, with a fairly full schedule throughout. You may wish to consider whether you and your partner are able to add an extra day either before or after the workshop so you can enjoy beautiful Temecula at your leisure.
*Note: times are approximate, and will be confirmed about 2 weeks prior to the workshop. At that time, you will receive and email with important details such as the final schedule, parking info, how to prepare, weather and dress, etc.
Friday. 9:30 - 5:30 pm (Lunch included at approximately 1:00-2:00)
Saturday. 9:00 - 4:30 pm (Breakfast included at 8:00 - 9:00 am)
Sunday. 9:30 - 3:30 pm (Lunch included at approximately 12:00-1:00)
Dinners are arranged on your own to be enjoyed at one of the many lovely restaurants the town of Temecula has to offer. We strongly recommend making dinner reservations in advance. Yelp, Trip Advisor, Google, etc. are good sources for restaurant recommendations.
I am a mental health professional. Can I get Continuing Education Credits for attending this workshop?
We are pleased to offer Continuing Education for Mental health professionals through the EFT Center of Los Angeles (EFTCLA). Mental Health Professionals who wish to experience the workshop for themselves with a partner are welcome to join us and can earn continuing 14 CE’s through their attendance of this workshop in its entirety. If you are licensed outside of California: Because each state’s licensing regulations differ and are subject to change, it is the license holder’s responsibility to determine if your licensing board accepts APA approval for continuing education activities.
The EFT Center of Los Angeles (EFTCLA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The EFT Center of Los Angeles maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
There is no commercial support for this program.
What if I need to cancel my workshop enrollment?
CANCELLATION POLICY
Life happens, and the best laid plans sometimes are interrupted. Please read our cancellation policy carefully. Your registration fee is non-refundable, but transferable to a future workshop if you can notify us of your inability to come at least one week before the workshop. There are no transfers of workshop fees for cancellations within 7 calendar days of the workshop. This policy is the most generous that we can offer as we invest significantly in your experience at the workshop with a lovely meeting space, food and beverages, supplies, and a team of trained therapists to support you if needed. We aim to give you the most valuable workshop experience with the most support, and your cancellation means loss of our financial investment without chance of recuperation of that investment.
Should you choose to cancel your workshop with us, we cannot be responsible for any ancillary costs incurred - including but not limited to airline tickets, rental cars, accommodations, etc. Exceptions will not be made for cancellations due to illness, travel-related delays, or life circumstances. We are aware that there are uncontrollable elements in life, and we strongly recommend Travel Protection Insurance with a registered agent to cover any travel-related risks.
*Please note that workshop and lodging cancellation policies are different. For your rooms at the Temecula Creek Inn, the cancellation policy states: A 7-day notice of cancellation is required to refund any individual room deposit received. [Note: this cancellation timeline applies to the hotel room ONLY; the couples retreat has a different cancellation policy. Please be sure you have read it above.].
Alternative Lodging Information -
The workshop registration fee does not include lodging.If you would like to stay at the Inn, please use the link above to make a room reservation at the same time that you register for the workshop so that your place in the workshop and your room will be confirmed at the same time. The number of reduced-rate rooms in our block is limited.
*If rooms at the Temecula Creek Inn are sold out, or if you would prefer to stay elsewhere, here is a list of nearby and similarly priced hotels for your consideration.
I have more questions…
If you have any additional questions or needs, please visit our FAQ page. If you do not find the answer to your questions there, please do not hesitate to contact us at (323) 633-6138 or info@drlisablum.com.