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Transcend Psychological Presents

Transcend Together

a Couples Retreat

July 10th - 12th 2026

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Rise Above

Grow Together.

Escape the noise of everyday life and invest in what matters most—your relationship.

Join us for an immersive 3-day couples retreat designed to deepen intimacy, strengthen communication, and help you rediscover yourselves both as individuals and as partners.


Set along the serene Sturgeon River at Pine Creek Retreat, this exclusive experience combines expert-facilitated workshops, luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, and endless opportunities to reconnect in nature.

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Therapeutic

Focus Areas

One

Sex & Intimacy

Two

Communication

Three

Self in the Relationship
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What's Included

Expert-Facilitated Workshops

Dive deep into intimacy, communication, and personal growth with licensed therapists and relationship specialists

Private Accommodations

Choose between cozy A-frame cabins or spacious retreat lodge rooms, all nestled in nature

gourmet meal

Gourmet Meals

Enjoy chef-prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients

Exclusive site Access

The entire 10-acre property is yours—no other guests, just your group.

Outdoor Adventures

Explore scenic trails and the surrounding area at your own pace or using provided e-bikes!

Modern Amenities

Enjoy contemporary bathroom facilities, cozy gathering spaces, and all the comforts of home.

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Join us at Pine Creek Retreat

July 10th - 12th 2026

Gathering at Pine Creek, our goal is to offer an immersive retreat that reconnects guests with nature, with themselves, and with each other. Rooted in the rich history of the Bears Ears Reserve, Pine Creek provides Indigenous-inspired accommodations, culinary experiences, and interpretive adventures.

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Itinerary

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Day One: Safety, Insight & Conection

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Arrival & Check-In Couples arrive and settle into their accommodations

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Welcome & Icebreakers Set intentions, establish safety, and connect with fellow retreat participants through interactive activities

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Couple Narrative Writing Reflect on your love story—your beginning, strengths, challenges, and shared vision for the future

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner & Fireside Connection Enjoy a gourmet meal followed by casual conversation around the fire

Day 2: Communication, Intimacy & Growth

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Guided Meditation Ground together with individual and somatic couples meditation in the ravine

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Workshop #1: Communication Learn tools for fighting fair, understanding dreams within conflict, and connecting through conversation

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Workshop #2: Sex & Intimacy Explore desire, navigate discrepancies, and learn how to talk openly about intimacy

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Free Time Explore the property, go for an e-scooter ride, or relax by the river

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Workshop #3: Connection Check-In Brief session to integrate the day's learning

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner & Fireside Connection Savor another beautiful meal and unwind together

Day 3: Self in the Relationship & Integration

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Workshop #4: Self in the Relationship Explore identity, social expectations, and maintaining autonomy within partnership through breakout sessions

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Closing Ceremony Reflect on your journey, revisit your couple narrative, and set intentions for the road ahead

1:30 PM Departure Leave renewed, reconnected, and ready to rise together

Introducing your

Facilitators

Tory Pino, M.Ed.

Tory Pino, M.Ed., is a Registered Psychologist with more than a decade of experience helping individuals cultivate healthier and more connected relationships. As a long‑time psychologist with Transcend Psychological & MacEwan University’s Wellness & Psychological Services, Tory has supported clients through a wide range of relational, emotional, and life‑transition challenges. He strives to ensure that his services are strongly grounded in contemporary research, customized to suit the needs of each client, and practiced with compassion. 
 
Tory’s clinical background includes extensive experience providing individual and couples counselling, group work, alongside years of supervision in graduate‑level counselling programs at the University of Alberta and City University. His training includes Gottman Method Couples Therapy, as well as advanced workshops on communication, stress, trauma, emotional regulation, and relational dynamics. This combination allows him to bring both depth and pragmatism to his work, translating complex psychological concepts into simple, actionable tools.
 
Tory is known for a style that is engaging, relatable, and infused with humour. He has remained committed to supporting people in strengthening resilience, deepening connection, and navigating conflict with intention and kindness. He brings this same spirit to the couples weekend—creating a space where partners can slow down, reconnect, and learn skills that support lasting closeness.

Cassandra Kleefman, MC

Cassandra, M.C., is a Registered Psychologist and sexual health expert. She helps individuals and couples move beyond old patterns and into deeper intimacy, pleasure, and connection. Her approach blends science, story, and grounded guidance with the warmth and humor that make vulnerable conversations feel safe.
 
Her clinical focus centers on sexual health and relational wellbeing. She supports people navigate a variety of issues, including desire differences, intimacy blocks, pelvic pain, infidelity repair, erectile challenges, and the emotional dynamics that shape how people relate to one another. Her work is experientially based, evidence-backed, and embodied, inviting clients to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with themselves and each other.
 
Cassandra holds a Master in Counselling, a certificate in Intensive Sex Therapy, and Sexual Health and Pelvic Health certificates from the University of Alberta. She has additional training in EMDR, the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy for Individuals and Couples.
 
At Transcend Together retreats, she aims to create a supportive space designed to deepen intimacy and expand pleasure. Her goal is to help partners feel informed and empowered as they build the kind of relationship they want to return home to.

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Accomodation

A-Frame Cabins

$4,200/per couple
Private cabin in the forest
Rustic-modern charm
8 available
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Retreat Lodge Rooms

$4,000/per couple
Spacious room in main lodge
Easy access to common areas
2 available
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Contact Us

If you have questions please reach out to us at transcendtogetherretreat@gmail.com