Retreats & Workshops

Created for Connection

October 2nd & 3rd 2026

Friday 1pm – Saturday 6pm

A Created for Connection Workshop offers couples a unique opportunity to deepen their bond, rebuild trust, and create lasting emotional connections.

About the Workshop

The truth is, loving well is hard—especially in a world that constantly pulls us in different directions. Even when we are intentional about nurturing our most important relationships, we can find ourselves stuck in a cycle of misunderstandings, hurts, and unmet longings. Yet we know that God wants to meet us and help us in this place.

Created for Connection offers a space to pause, refocus, and pair your intentionality with proven guidance to restore and deepen intimacy and understanding. Hosted at 7th Seed, a working farm and retreat center, this picturesque setting invites couples to slow down, reconnect, and experience renewal in a peaceful, grounded environment.

In some relationships, partners feel they could use some “fine-tuning.” In other relationships, partners feel an adjustment to the entire “culture” of the relationship is needed. This workshop serves couples across this spectrum—from those seeking small adjustments to those looking to reignite their connection and heal.

Grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the workshop integrates the wisdom of Jesus, the Author of Love, and demonstrates how the best of modern couples psychology aligns beautifully with God’s timeless truths about love and connection.

Throughout the workshop, we will guide you and your partner through the first four of seven key conversations drawn from the Created for Connection framework.

Recognizing the “Disconnecting Dialogues”: Identify negative interaction patterns that create distance between you and your partner.
Finding the Raw Spots: Uncover the hidden vulnerabilities that fuel conflict and misunderstanding.
Revisiting a Rocky Moment: Reflect on past conflicts to foster understanding and healing.
Hold Me Tight: Learn how to create a secure, comforting connection during vulnerable moments.
Forgiving Injuries: Address and heal emotional wounds to rebuild trust and safety.
Bonding Through Sex and Touch: Deepen your physical and emotional intimacy.
Keeping Your Love Alive: Develop strategies to nurture and sustain your relationship long-term.

This time is more than a workshop; it’s an investment in your relationship. Participating alongside other couples creates a shared experience that builds community and fosters mutual encouragement. By engaging in these meaningful conversations, you and your partner will gain tools and insights to navigate challenges, strengthen your bond, and create a foundation for a more secure and fulfilling future together.

Join us and take a step toward creating the connection you both deserve.

Time & Location

October 2nd and 3rd. Optional overnight with connection breakfast on the 4th.

7th Seed Lodge – Huntington, Vermont

Pricing, What’s Included?

Pricing is as follows. Materials, facilitation snacks and beverages included in all below:

SUPER Earlybird Pricing! Register before July 25th – $100 off all rates listed below.

Earlybird Pricing: $50 off all rates below if registered before August 10th.

Overnight: $700 per couple (Loft) or $650 per couple (Room) overnight rate. 9 couple slots available and rooms available firstcome, first serve. All rooms contain a kitchenette with sink, cooking surface and refrigerator (Various Sizes)

Additional Night (Saturday Night) – $190 Loft, $140 Room per couple. Group Morning Breakfast with Jon and/or facilitator included.

There’s a 4% discount if you choose to pay by cash or check.

Is this workshop for us?

Great question. When you’re taking an intentional step to grow or heal your relationship, you want a good outcome. Hold Met Tight® / Created for Connection® workshops are informed by Emotionally Focused – the gold standard in couples therapy. EFT is associated with very good outcomes. That said, our workshops are not considered therapeutic interventions and there are some circumstances that may indicate that a workshop with us should wait. Please know that these concerns exist on a spectrum of severity and don’t necessarily indicate that a Hold Me Tight/Created for Connection workshop is not for you. Some discernment together with a workshop facilitator would be helpful if the following are concerns in your relationship:

1. Affairs

EFT workshops are not recommended for couples where there is an active, ongoing affair, particularly if one partner is unwilling to end the affair. Repairing one attachment relationship becomes nearly impossible when there is a competing attachment relationship. While significant healing is possible after an affair if both partners are committed to rebuilding their relationship, an undisclosed or ongoing affair makes genuine healing unfeasible. If both parties are ready to repair, our workshop can provide meaningful support in the healing process.

2. Abuse

Abuse exists on a spectrum, ranging from isolated incidents during moments of heightened conflict to patterns of deliberate, strategic control and domination. If your relationship involves significant emotional, physical, or sexual violence, or if abuse is being used to maintain power and control, our workshops are not appropriate. The workshops are designed to foster vulnerability, which requires a foundation of physical, emotional, and sexual safety. For those experiencing severe abuse, we encourage contacting one of the facilitators for resources and support. If the abuse is less severe or situational, please reach out to a facilitator to discuss whether the workshop may be suitable for your situation.

3. Differing Agendas

Couples may come to a workshop with differing levels of clarity about their goals. It is completely normal to feel uncertain about what might happen or what you hope to achieve. However, if one partner is determined to end the relationship while the other wants to repair it, the workshop may not be a productive experience. That said, transformative experiences are possible even in difficult circumstances..

4. Addiction

Addiction, whether related to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or pornography, can range from casual use to severe dependency. In some cases, couples can address problematic use and behavior during the workshop. However, if the addiction is severe and requires immediate or primary treatment, it is recommended to address the addiction first before attending Hold Me Tight® or Created for Connection®. If you’re unsure about the severity of the addiction, reach out to one of the presenters for guidance.

If you have any concerns or questions about whether this workshop is the right fit for you, please contact one of the facilitator at jon@flourishvt.com. We are here to help you make the best decision for your unique situation.

Registration Details:

Registration Steps
- Step 1: Contact Jon to schedule a 15 minute consultation to see if this workshop is a good fit.
- Step 2: Let us know which package (above) you’d like and pay invoice.
- Confirmation: Once we’ve had a phone conversation and payment is received, your spot is reserved! We will email you to confirm.
Confirmation and Placement Policy
- Registrations are processed in the order completed.
- Register Early: Preferred rooms (i.e. 3rd floor spacious lofts) go fast. If you sign up later, no worries – the whole building is beautiful and well-appointed.

Refund Policy

We understand that life happens—and sometimes plans need to change. To honor both your commitment and the planning that goes into creating a meaningful workshop experience, we offer a tiered refund policy:
- Cancel more than 30 days before the workshop: We can offer a full refund minus $50 amin fee
- 15 to 30 days before the workshop: We are able to refund your fee at 50% or you may carry your fee as a credit for a future event.
- Less than 15 days before the workshop: We cannot offer a refund but we may be able to offer you credit toward a future event.
- In the unlikely event that the workshop needs to be cancelled due to presenter unavailability or insufficient numbers to hold a functioning workshop, a full refund or dollar amount credit toward a future event will be offered.