Couple Weekend in Rifferswil

A weekend that brings you closer as a couple with concrete tools for more connection in everyday life.

I grew up with parents who not only love each other deeply, but aren’t afraid to show it. They are affectionate, honest, and open-minded. They shared with us some of their struggles, conversations they had, the couple seminars they attended, and the books they read to grow together. Because of that, our home was a place where any questions were welcome. Nothing was too strange or too emotional to talk about.

I think that’s why intimate relationships fascinated me from such an early age.
The truthful, evolving, tender kind of love that takes presence and courage.

During my master’s, I attended a seminar called "Psychology and Business". Our final task was to create a business plan that combined the two fields. Without hesitation, I chose preventive couple seminars and I called the concept “Paarlife”.

I still remember how the lecturer looked at me and said something along the lines of:
“That’s a stupid business idea. No one would ever go to something like this.”

He was older. More experienced. So I doubted myself and pushed the idea aside.
But deep down, I never stopped believing he was wrong.

After organising more than fifteen retreats, cooking for people, holding space, watching how group dynamics unfold, that same idea has returned, stronger than ever.

What always fascinates me during my retreats are the moments when couples cook together.
How they communicate.
How they tease each other.
How small habits, tendernesses, and tensions reveale themselves between chopping vegetables and stirring pots.

There is something powerful and intimate in having a safe space for couples to grow, reconnect, and rediscover each other.

And now the vision is ready.
A weekend that brings couples closer with concrete tools for more connection in everyday life. Not because something is broken, but because they value love and understand that intentional care is what keeps it alive.

We look forward to creating the space for you and spoiling you with culinary delights.
Jan & Debora