Blooming Relationships

12/07/2025

2026 Gottman Couples Workshops — Strengthen Your Love, Deepen Your Connection
Big things are blooming for couples in 2026! If you and your partner are craving deeper connection, better communication, and more joy in your relationship, these upcoming Gottman retreats are the perfect place to begin.
Grounded in the renowned Gottman Method for Couples, each workshop offers powerful, research-backed tools in settings designed to help love grow—warm, healing, and spacious environments where you can truly exhale and reconnect.
🌿 2026 Retreat Lineup
Jan 2–4 @ Breitenbush Hot Springs — SOLD OUT!
Apr 23–26 @ Doe Bay, Orcas Island
May 8–10 @ Breitenbush Hot Springs — A few spots left
🌟 Special Spotlight: Portland’s Own Gottman Weekend at Taborspace!
Love That Lasts: A Gottman Couples Workshop
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026 // 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
📅 Sunday, February 22, 2026 // 1:30 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 Taborspace, Dining Room — 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
Attention Portlanders! If you’re ready to reconnect, rekindle, and renew, this cozy, light-filled weekend retreat is designed just for you. Taborspace offers the perfect blend of warmth and community—an inviting space to slow down, tune in, and focus on what truly matters: each other.
During this immersive two-day workshop, you and your partner will learn how to:
❤️ Strengthen friendship and emotional connection
❤️ Build intimacy that feels safe, playful, and nourishing
❤️ Navigate conflict with grace, clarity, and compassion
❤️ Create shared meaning and a resilient future together
Whether your relationship already feels solid or you’re longing for a fresh start, this Portland retreat will leave you feeling more connected, understood, and inspired.
✨ Space is limited to just 10 couples — reserve your spot while you can!
🎟 More info & registration:
https://bloomingrelationship.com/love-that-lasts-a.../...

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💌 Questions or curiosity? I’d love to hear from you.
Let’s keep our love blooming, together.

12/01/2025

❤️ Portland couples! Ready to deepen your connection and build a love that truly lasts? Join me this February for a Gottman-based Couples Workshop at beautiful Taborspace in SE Portland.
Perfect for locals — enjoy the ease of staying close to home while spending the day strengthening your relationship.
I still have 8 spots available!
https://bloomingrelationship.com/love-that-lasts-a-gottman-couples-workshop-in-portland/
Let’s build love that lasts. 💞

11/06/2025

Let me invite you…
to step away from the busyness of everyday life and join me next spring for Love That Lasts: A Gottman Couples Workshop, April 23–26, 2026, at beautiful Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island, Washington. 🌿
Reconnect. Restore. Rediscover each other.
Over four nourishing days, you and your partner will slow down, breathe deeply, and learn science-based tools to build intimacy, navigate conflict with compassion, and strengthen the friendship at the heart of your relationship.
Surrounded by ocean views, forests, and gardens, this retreat offers cozy cabins, fresh organic meals, sauna soaks, and the gift of uninterrupted time together. 💚
For more information and to reserve your spot, visit my website: https://bloomingrelationship.com/love-that-lasts-a.../

10/21/2025

Another Love That Lasts: A Gottman Couples Retreat is coming to Breitenbush Hot Springs, May 8–10, 2026—and registration is now open!
Step away from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your partner in the peaceful beauty of Breitenbush, surrounded by forests, rivers, and healing hot springs.
This immersive weekend retreat offers couples the chance to deepen intimacy, strengthen friendship, and build lasting love using the proven tools of Dr. John Gottman. Whether you’re looking to rekindle connection or enrich an already strong relationship, this experience provides the guidance, space, and serenity to help your love truly last. Book now to reserve your spot!

Imagine stepping away from the busyness of everyday life and immersing yourself in the serene beauty of Breitenbush Hot Springs. Surrounded b...

08/29/2025

“We went into the weekend hoping to get a little reset for our relationship, and we came out with so much more. Ivana created such a genuine, supportive space that made it easy to share, laugh, and grow together.”
B and L ❤️

“I would highly recommend attending a Goettman event with Ivana. Brietenbush Hot Springs is a whole restorative experience on its own. The workshop gently touched on some tough to navigate and common conversations while maintaining an uplifting and positive focus on the relationship you bring. Ivana was a great facilitator. Enjoy!“
E and D ❤️

“We very much enjoyed this workshop led by Ivana - she was professional and warm and welcoming of questions and feedback! Her frequent smiles exuded warmth and confident optimism, made us feel comfortable and safe, and she reassured us we are relationships in progress and not always able to perfectly apply the skills.”
A and K ❤️



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08/25/2025

What a beautiful weekend at Breitenbush Hot Springs hosting our Couples Retreat based on the Gottman Method! ✨

I feel so honored to have spent this time with such an amazing, interactive, and loving group of 11 couples. 💕

🌿 my next Couples Workshops are coming up:
📍 Breitenbush Hot Springs – January 2026
📍 Orca Island (Deo Bay) – April 2026

Stay tuned for more details—and let’s keep love growing! ❤️❤️❤️
The Gottman Institute
Breintenbush Hot Springs

08/09/2025

Fighting Right: Turning Conflict into Connection

Did you know that, according to Drs. John & Julie Gottman, 69% of relationship problems aren’t actually “solvable”?
The goal isn’t to “win” an argument, but to understand each other’s perspectives and what’s behind defensiveness or criticism.

When handled with care, a fight can actually be an opportunity to connect and reach mutual understanding — strengthening the relationship instead of tearing it down.

🎧 Want to learn more? Listen to the Gottmans discuss how to fight right in this podcast episode:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2h9jriF8v1nMCruOaVaG15?si=eGtEaDUGTR-AUttg2m5TBg&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A1CfW319UkBMVhCXfei8huv

10% Happier with Dan Harris · Episode

08/08/2025

Most fights in relationships aren’t really about the dishes, the phone, or even the plans you didn’t make. They’re about something deeper—old wounds, fears, and patterns that get triggered in the moment. When your partner doesn’t look up from their iPad, it might stir a buried feeling of neglect. When they prioritize a tennis game over date night, it might tap into insecurity about your value to them. Over time, these triggers build a lens through which you see every interaction—either confirming love and care, or feeding doubt and distance.

As Esther Perel explains, many conflicts fall into three hidden dimensions: Power & Control, Care & Closeness, and Respect & Recognition. Recognizing which one is at play helps couples shift from arguing about “what happened” to exploring why it matters. Instead of spiraling, we can create new patterns—small, intentional steps like saying, “I’m feeling something here, can we talk about it?” or “I’m going out tonight, but I’d love to plan something special tomorrow.” In this way, every fight can become less about winning and more about understanding—and that’s where real connection grows The Gottman Institute

03/27/2025

Couples, this one’s for you ❤️
Join me this May (5/30-6/1) at the stunning Society Hotel in Bingen for a Gottman Couples Workshop designed to help you feel more connected, communicate better, and navigate conflict with more ease.

🛁 Soak in hot tubs
🍽️ Enjoy a gourmet dinner
🌲 Hike the Gorge
🛏️ Stay in beautiful rooms & cozy cabins

All while learning powerful tools to strengthen your relationship—in a setting that feels more like a retreat than a workshop.

Spots are limited.
https://bloomingrelationship.com/the-society-hotel-retreat/

The Gottman Institute

03/10/2025

Exciting news!
I’m returning to Breitenbush Hot Springs this August to host another Love That Lasts Couples Workshop! Based on Dr. Gottman’s research, this retreat helps you strengthen your bond, feel more connected, and deepen your relationship. Plus, enjoy the beautiful natural hot springs—no cell phones, just quality time! 💕
The January retreat filled up quickly, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Space is limited to just 10 couples!
Please share with others who might be interested.

https://breitenbush.secure.retreat.guru/program/gottman-couples-workshop/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI8Vq5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHctX7zrdogdxO3ddZ7xMBJP2QKd5zVa2FT3SkXnZvGbHij8vToGzynkMIg_aem_4ig2Uf2Mt-r-zk1rCU8Wzw

Imagine deepening your connection with your partner in the serene beauty of Breitenbush Hot Springs, surrounded by nature’s tranquility, with no distract...

03/10/2025

Exciting news!
I’m returning to Breitenbush Hot Springs this August to host another Love That Lasts Couples Workshop! Based on Dr. Gottman’s research, this retreat helps you strengthen your bond, feel more connected, and deepen your relationship. Plus, enjoy the beautiful natural hot springs—no cell phones, just quality time! 💕
The January retreat filled up quickly, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Space is limited to just 10 couples!
Please share with others who might be interested.

https://breitenbush.secure.retreat.guru/.../gottman.../