Communication & Relationship Weekend | February 12 to 14, 2027
A weekend to learn to understand each other again
In a charming, authentic farmhouse in rural Oterleek, nestled between the meadows and the tranquility of North Holland, you consciously distance yourself from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. No work, no packed schedules, no distractions. Just time, attention, and space for each other.
This special location provides the backdrop for a weekend in which you invest together in the most important relationship of your lives. A weekend full of insights, recognition, connection, and practical tools that you will benefit from for years to come.
Why this weekend?
After more than five years of working intensively with couples, we have seen one thing time and again: most relationship problems do not arise from a lack of love, but from a lack of communication.
Not because partners do not want to communicate, but because they have lost each other along the way.
We expect the other person to understand what we mean.
We fill in for each other what the other person thinks or feels.
We assume that our partner knows by now what we need.
But in practice, that often turns out not to be the case. And actually, that is not strange at all.
The person you fell in love with is not the same person as today. In the meantime, jobs have come and gone, houses bought, children born, losses suffered, dreams changed, and new experiences gained.
You are both constantly evolving. But do you really take each other along in that process? After all, how well do you really know each other today?
A weekend full of insights and practical tools
This won't be a weekend where you sit across from each other talking for two days. We'll keep it light, practical, and above all, relatable. You will experience, practice, discover, laugh, and sometimes perhaps even shed a tear.
During the weekend, we work with concrete exercises from the WEEBER® Method. You will receive immediately applicable tools that ensure conversations at home run more smoothly and conflicts escalate less.
We believe that a good relationship is not built by never arguing. A good relationship is built by learning how to find each other again when you lose touch for a moment.
- Concrete exercises from the WEEBER® Method
- Small-scale and personal (max. 8 couples)
- Charming farmhouse in Oterleek
What do you carry with you from your past?
Your life story also plays an important role in your relationship.
How did you grow up?
What did you miss in that?
Where exactly did you feel seen and heard?
How do you deal with emotions?
Which patterns have you developed?
Which triggers do you encounter?
And perhaps even more importantly: do you recognize these in yourself and in your partner?
Many arguments ultimately aren't about the dishwasher, parenting, or scheduling. Beneath those daily discussions often lie deeper needs, desires, and vulnerabilities.
Do I feel seen?
Do I feel heard?
Do I matter?
Am I allowed to be as I am?
Small-scale and personal
To ensure sufficient attention for each participant, we work with a maximum of 8 couples.
This creates a safe setting in which there is room for personal guidance, recognition, and deepening.
About us
We are Joost and Priscilla. Not only relationship therapists, but also partners. And yes, even we don't understand each other sometimes. That's part of it. The difference is that by now we know how to find each other again when we lose each other for a moment.
Precisely because we work with couples on a daily basis, we are confronted week after week with the challenges inherent in relationships. Every Wednesday evening, couples sit at our table who are willing to take an honest look at themselves and at each other.
In addition, we regularly facilitate intensive relationship and communication programs in which couples work with us one-on-one.
What we see time and again in this is that change is possible when both partners are willing to truly listen to each other and learn new patterns.
What are we going to do?
After registration, we will first schedule an online introductory meeting with you.
During this meeting, we will get acquainted, discuss your wishes, and you will receive the first assignment to bring with you to the weekend.
During the weekend, we will be working on, among other things:
- Recognizing communication patterns
- Truly learning to understand each other
- Making expectations open for discussion
- Recognizing and expressing emotions
- Mapping out trigger points
- Converting reproaches into needs
- Strengthening connection
- Resolving conflicts in a healthy way
- Supporting each other based on what the other truly needs
You will go home with new insights, practical tools, and above all, a stronger sense of connection.
Not because all problems have suddenly disappeared. But because you understand each other better again. And that often makes the difference.
Safety during the weekend
We consider a sense of safety extremely important. That is why we work differently during this weekend compared to many other group weekends.
We will not be practicing together in a group, nor do we ask participants to discuss personal relationship issues with other couples. The focus is entirely on you and your own relationship.
At the start of the weekend, we take ample time for this. You are not responsible for the development of other participants, and you are not expected to give unsolicited advice or engage in conversations about each other's relationships. Everyone is present for themselves and their partner.
Throughout the weekend, you will work together on assignments, exercises, and insights that contribute to more connection, understanding, and communication within your own relationship.
Investment
The investment for this bonding weekend amounts to €1,497 excluding VAT per couple.
This is included:
- 3 nights at the farmhouse
- A private room of your own
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the entire weekend
- Full attention to dietary requirements and allergies
- Coffee, tea, fruit, drinks and other snacks
- An extensive folder with assignments
- A notebook for personal insights and exercises
During the weekend, Joost and Priscilla are present for guidance and to answer questions. We explain exactly what this guidance entails in detail during the online intake.
How do you sign up?
Via Calendly, you can easily schedule an online intake interview at a time that suits you.
Schedule an online intake interview
You can also register via the registration form on the website. Our front office will then contact you and ensure that the appointment with Joost or Priscilla is scheduled.
During the online intake
During the online intake, we will first get to know each other briefly. We believe it is important that you know who you are embarking on this journey with and that there is sufficient trust and a good connection.
In addition, we will explain in detail what the weekend looks like and what you can expect, and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
We look forward to meeting you
A strong relationship does not happen on its own. You should consciously invest time, attention, and energy in it.
We are really looking forward to meeting you and guiding you throughout this weekend. Time to work on the most important relationship in your life. The one with each other. And, of course, the one with yourself.
The weekend will go ahead with a minimum of 6 participating couples.
Important: To keep the group safe and personal, we work with a limited number of places. First come, first served.
Practical information
- February 12 to 14, 2027
- Charming farmhouse in Oterleek
- Maximum of 8 couples
- €1,497 excl. VAT per couple
- Intake via Calendly or the registration form
Frequently asked questions about the weekend
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions, so you know exactly what to expect from this weekend.
No. We will not be practicing together in a group, nor do we ask participants to discuss personal relationship issues with other couples. The focus is entirely on you and your own relationship.
Doubt is perfectly normal. That is why we first schedule an online intake interview where you can ask all your questions. This way, you can discover whether this weekend aligns with your situation and wishes.
The investment for this connection weekend is €1,497 per couple, excluding VAT. Overnight stays in a private room, all meals, drinks, and the folder with assignments are included. The weekend will take place with a minimum of 6 participating couples.
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