Discover the transformative power of destination Couples Retreat, where immersive experiences meet the wisdom of Imago teachings and workshops, all set in breathtaking locations. From February 6-9, join us at Mesendorf Gasthaus for an unforgettable retreat hosted by us and led by Diana Lupu, an advanced relational psychotherapist and certified Imago therapist.

These retreats invite couples on a profound journey of connection, understanding, and growth within their relationships.

At the heart of the retreat is the Imago theory—a powerful framework for couples counseling. Guided by Diana Lupu’s expertise, you’ll engage in transformative exercises and conversations designed to foster effective communication and deep emotional healing. Complementing this therapeutic foundation are local experiences, moments of joy, and intentional time for intimate connection, creating a space for true transformation.

The majority of your work as a couple will be done privately within your own relationship, while group learning provides the added benefit of shared experience and community.

However, you will only share with the group what feels comfortable for you. Diana and Iulia are committed to keeping the retreat intimate, ensuring a sense of safety, connection, and trust throughout. This retreat is limited to 10 couples to preserve that intimate atmosphere.

The format includes insightful education (short lectures), exercises designed to deepen your understanding of key concepts, personal writing, dialoguing with your partner, and synthesizing what you are discovering together into your shared journey. In addition to the transformative workshops, there will be group excursions, time to rest and explore and moments of recreation, all designed to enrich your experience. You’ll also enjoy delicious food and local music, creating the perfect environment to nurture your connection and transformation.

The primary goal of Imago Relational Therapy is to help couples in the process of regaining and maintaining relational safety and emotional passion.

The vision of Imago is based on the principle that relationships are the vehicle that ensures growth, development, and healing of the human mind. Therefore, if the relationship is healthy, so will be the two partners who belong to it. This means that through conscious communication, the couple partners will cultivate both their level of commitment to the relationship that connects them and their level of psychological and emotional differentiation.

The key element of Imago Therapy is conscious dialogue. It is a structured communication process made up of three steps: mirroring the messages sent by the sender, validating the truth of those messages, and empathy, meaning identifying and recognizing the sender’s emotions.

* Please note that no photos will be taken during this event. We respect the confidentiality and privacy of each couple and ensure that all participants' personal moments remain private.

Iulia Iacob is a creator of experiences, a visionary with a warm heart and an eye for beauty.

As the founder of ZOFretreats, she designs harmonious and inviting spaces where people can connect, relax, and create lasting memories. Her retreats are not just events – they are carefully crafted environments where creativity and well-being flourish.

A deeply empathetic and inspired soul, Iulia is known for her generosity, always surprising guests with thoughtful gifts and touching gestures. Her designs are stunning, blending creativity, coherence, and beauty in ways that never fail to amaze. She is attentive to every detail, ensuring nothing is overlooked, and works tirelessly to create spaces that feel safe and effortless, whether it’s a wedding, a workshop, or a retreat.

Iulia’s passion extends to the art of table design and styling.

For her, setting the table is more than just decoration – it’s an act of care, intention, and creativity. Every detail, from the placement of a plate to the choice of centerpieces, is carefully chosen to create an atmosphere of harmony and warmth. Preparing a table or decorating a space is her way of inviting people to feel seen, cherished, and at ease.

Diana Lupu is a family psychotherapist, author of the self-awareness tool "Psihodescoperiri. Jurnalul tau de crestere”, and an advanced relational psychotherapist in the Imago method. Diana's intention is to help people build healthy relationships through science, awareness, and a little humor.

“We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship.” Harville Hendrix

This is the motto that guides her therapeutic practice and the lens through which she views, listens to, and receives stories in the psychotherapy office.

"Most of the time, we grow up with the message that the most important thing is to feel good about yourself and then others come next. However, as time passes, we learn how central relationships are to the quality of our lives."