Join Gail Hawking and Sue Coonan for an intimate and transformative couples’ retreat on stunning Phillip Island, just a short drive from Melbourne.
Over two and a half days (3.00pm Friday to 2.00pm Sunday), you’ll deepen your connection, gain insights into your relationship patterns, and learn how to build a more secure and loving bond.
This is more than a getaway — it’s a proven path to deeper love and lasting connection.
Glen Isla House, Phillip Island — Nestled among private gardens and oak trees, Glen Isla House offers a serene escape by the sea. Originally part of the historic Glen Isla homestead (c. 1870), this beautifully restored property features direct beach access and an atmosphere of timeless charm and tranquillity.
At this boutique retreat near Melbourne, you’ll find:
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Led by ICEEFT Certified EFT Therapists, Gail Hawking and Sue Coonan.
Price: $2,000 per couple.
$1,000 Deposit due on or before 15 January 2026. Balance Due 22 March 2026
Date: Friday 27 March, 3.00pm to Sunday 29 March, 2.00pm
Includes: 2 nights accommodation, breakfasts, morning and afternoon tea and workshop materials
Limited to 6 couples! Secure your place today.
Hold Me Tight is a transformative workshop designed to help couples understand why relationships sometimes feel disconnected and how to rebuild loving bonds. Based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, this approach has a 75% success rate—higher than any other form of couples therapy.
Over two and a half days, you and your partner will:
This is not group therapy—there’s no sharing of personal information. Instead, we guide you through structured, private conversations with your partner, so you can apply what you learn directly to your relationship.
“We now understand that the pattern our relationship got caught in is common and can be explained. There is a way forward.”
By the end of the workshop, you’ll gain:
“The retreat was both normalising and inspiring. We left feeling more positive, aware, and encouraged about the future of our relationship.”
This workshop is led by Gail Hawking ICEEFT Certified EFT Supervisor and Couple Therapist, and Sue Coonan ICEFFT Certified EFT Therapist & Clinical Psychologist. Their approach combines expertise and warmth to create a relaxed and supportive environment.
Any couple looking to strengthen their bond, including mental health professionals and their partners.
No, this is an educational workshop designed to help you improve your relationship through guided conversations. No personal sharing is required.
This workshop is not group therapy, so there is no sharing of personal information.
The group environment will allow you to connect with others who are experiencing similar challenges, but the focus is always on your relationship and your private conversations. The group dynamic helps create a supportive, relaxed atmosphere for learning and growth.
“Even though we spent the weekend with 6 other couples, the weekend remained very private. The course content was structured so you didn’t have to share any private information with other participants.” – Participant feedback
No, this workshop is designed for all couples, including those completely new to EFT.