Couple Retreat in Rifferswil


A retreat for couples who want to deepen their relationship.

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.
Not as a maybe.
But as something I feel deep in my bones:

Creating couple retreats is exactly what I am meant to do.

What always fascinated me most during my retreats were the moments when couples cooked together.
How they communicated.
How they teased each other.
How small habits, tendernesses, and tensions revealed 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 retreat for couples who want to deepen their relationship. 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


Program

Friday

  • 16:00-17:30 Tea & Welcome Circle
  • 18:00-19:30 Dinner
  • 20:00-21:00 Connection Through Play
  • 21:00-21:30 An evening ritual

Saturday

  • 08:00 Green Smoothie
  • 08:30-10:00 A guided relationship visioning session
  • 10:00-11:00 Big brunch
  • 11:30-13:00 A playful couple art project
  • 14:00 Snacks
  • 14:30-16:00 Learning a new dance step by step
  • 16:30-18:00 Cooking together as a team
  • 18:00-19:30 Dinner
  • 20:00-20:30 Gentle, non-sexual tantric connection rituals
  • 20:30-21:30 Giving each other a nourishing massage

Sunday

  • 08:00 Green Smoothie
  • 08:30-9:30 A partner workout and stretching session
  • 10:00-11:00 Big brunch
  • 11:30-13:00 Nonviolent communication tools to transform everyday life
  • 14:00 Snacks
  • 15:00-16:00 Closing ceremony

The program is fluid and adapts to the current needs of the participants.

Investment, When & Where

Investment: CHF 580 per person
All meals and drinks are included and we enjoy them together.
No alcohol will be served during the retreat except Kombucha.

The couple retreat will take place March 27-29th, April 3-5th, or May 1-3rd 2026 in Rifferswil.

Language: As we received interest from both German- and English-speaking couples, we will most likely offer one retreat in German and another in English.

We’ll rent the yoga room in our village and keep the experience intentionally intimate: A maximum of three couples.

To secure your booking: 50% deposit. The remainder must be paid latest two weeks before the retreat.
Cancellation policy: 2 months in advance 50% refundable (of the total price), 1 month in advance non-refundable.
Travel and cancellation insurance is not included.

Bookings can be made via email to foodbydebora@gmail.com.

Accommodation

The first couple to book can stay in our beautiful en suite guest room.

The other two couples can book a room at the cosy hotel "Boutique Gasthaus im Pöstli" (from CHF 140 per night), just a 7-minute walk away, or sleep at home if they live nearby.

Each couple is responsible for arranging their own accommodation.