Thrive Marriage Retreat
Julian, California · October 10-14, 2027
Five unhurried days in the mountain orchards above San Diego. Mornings of guided sessions, long afternoons just for the two of you, and dinners under the pines.
Led by Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson with Hosts Beth Bruno and Mark Johnson
Leave the noise at the bottom of the hill
Orchard Hill sits just above Julian's old gold-rush main street — a stone-and-shingle lodge, a scattering of cottages, and a meadow that catches the afternoon light.
You'll gather each morning, then spend the rest of the day however your marriage needs it: a trail, a horse, a hot soak, a nap, a slice of apple pie in town.
Most meals are handled. Yoga is waiting in the meadow. All you bring is each other.
Meet Your Guides
Chris Bruno
Chris will co-lead the morning sessions, drawing on years of storywork to help couples name what has shaped them and imagine what comes next.
Founder, ReStory
Tracy Johnson
Storywork Supervisor, ReStory
Tracy brings a steady, attentive presence to the retreat, supporting couples as they practice the kind of conversations that restore marriages.
Included in Your Price
Dining and Refreshments
2 catered al fresco dinners
2 picnic lunches
4 breakfasts
Activities and Lodging
All marriage sessions
Yoga sessions
4 nights lodging
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Three ways to settle in
Pricing is per couple for the full retreat — lodging, meals listed above, yoga, and every session included.
Lodge Room - $3,250/couple
6 rooms available
In the main lodge
Steps from sessions & breakfast
Queen bed, ensuite bath
Cottage Room - $3,800/couple
12 rooms available
Private cottage entrance
King bed & window seat
Porch or garden view
Luxe VIP Room - $4,300/couple
3 rooms available
Largest, most private rooms
Bottle of wine at check-in
2 one-hour marriage sessions with Chris or Tracy beforehand
Mornings together, afternoons on your own
THE DAYS AHEAD
Sunday
5:00pm — Opening Session
6:30pm — Catered dinner al fresco
Evening — S'mores by the fire pit
October 10, 2027
Monday
Breakfast baskets at your door
9:30 am – 12:00 pm — Session
Picnic lunch and a free afternoon
4:30 pm — Optional yoga
Dinner on your own in Julian
October 11, 2027
Tuesday
Breakfast in the lodge
9:30 am – 12:00 pm — Session
Picnic lunch and a free afternoon
4:30 pm — Optional yoga
Dinner on your own in Julian
October 12, 2027
Wednesday
Breakfast in the lodge
9:30 am–12:00 pm — Session
Lunch on your own
6:30 pm — Catered dinner al fresco
8:30 pm — Optional Ice cream bar in the lodge
October 13, 2027
Thursday
Breakfast in the lodge
9:30 am — Closing Session
11:00 am — Check-out
October 14, 2027
FREE AFTERNOONS
Optional Local Adventures
Booked separately, entirely up to you: horseback riding, the contrast therapy wellness deck, massages, apple picking, hiking, and the old-town charm of Julian.
Horseback riding
Firepit gathering
Lodge living room
Meadow Yoga
Breakfast, with a view
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Your room, all meals listed (breakfasts, lunches, dinners), yoga sessions, and all retreat sessions — everything for the full five days.
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No. You'll need to make your own way to Orchard Hill, about 1.5 hours from San Diego.
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Mornings are guided sessions; afternoons and most evenings are yours to spend however you'd like.
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No, those are optional and booked separately. You can add them based on what you're interested in.
REGISTRATION
Save Your Room
Space is intimate limited. Reserve your spot now, tell us which room fits you best, and we'll follow up with everything you need to confirm.