The holidays are coming —but so is Aunt Muriel with her opinions straight out of 1987.

Is your relationship ready?

Spend a cozy overnight in beautiful Port Townsend, Washington, with Amy Johnson, Licensed Couple and Family Therapist Associate and owner of Jam Hands Family Therapy, for an invigorating and connecting retreat.

Together, you and your partner can will learn how to navigate family stress, set boundaries, and strengthen your bond before the holiday chaos hits.

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Why Attend?

• Learn strategies to manage family dynamics without completely losing it and taking it out on each other.

• Build a stronger team with your partner through experiential exercises.

• Laugh, connect, and practice practical skills that stick long after the weekend.

• Turn typical holiday stress into opportunities to understand and support each other.

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What You’ll Do

• Play interactive games exploring boundaries, expectations, and communication styles.

• Discuss curated scenarios of common holiday conflicts — see what to do and what to avoid.

• Participate in reflective exercises that help you align as a couple while respecting each other’s needs.

• Enjoy a supportive, playful environment away from daily life to focus on your connection.

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Logistics

Dates: Saturday, November 15th, 2025 from 2–6pm and
Sunday, November 16th, 2025 from 9–5pm

Location: Port Townsend, WA

Cost: $1,400 per couple |

Space is limited: Only 6 couples to ensure an intimate, meaningful experience; sliding scale options available

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Places to stay

Port Townsend offers a plethora of unique lodging opportunities that are perfect for your overnight retreat. From spooky haunted hotels, charming B&Bs, standard hotel rooms, or even camping at Fort Worden State Park, you’re sure to find a stay that’s the right fit for you and your partner.

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Places to Eat

Snacks and refreshments will be provided during the retreat, but for meals, you’ll have the opportunity to partake in one of Port Townsend’s many cozy restaurant offerings on your own to reflect and connect over a burger and fries or vegan burritos. Because nothing says love like sharing a milkshake or a matcha smoothie with two straws.

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Important Notes

• This is a retreat for skill-building and support, not therapy.

• Exercises are optional; participation at your comfort level is encouraged.

• The weekend is designed to give couples tools to practice together at home after the retreat.

• We welcome LGBTQIA+ couples and all relationships. At this time, due to space and group dynamics, we can accommodate up to two members of a polycule for this retreat.

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Ready to survive the holidays and have fun doing it? Reserve your spot today — limited availability!