Transcend Psychological Presents
Transcend Together
A Couples Retreat
July 9–11, 2027
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 in the Edmonton area designed to deepen intimacy, strengthen communication, and help you rediscover yourselves both as individuals and as partners.
Set along the serene North Saskatchewan River at Pine Creek Retreat, this exclusive couples therapy retreat combines expert-facilitated workshops, luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, and endless opportunities to reconnect in nature.
Therapeutic
Focus Areas
One
Sex & Intimacy
Two
Communication
Three
Self in the Relationship
What's Included
Expert-Facilitated Workshops
Dive deep into intimacy, communication, and personal growth with licensed couples therapists and relationship specialists
Private Accommodations
Cozy A-frame cabins nestled in nature, offer a comfortable and peaceful retreat experience.
Home-style Meals
Enjoy chef-prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients
Exclusive Site Access
The entire Albertan 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.
Join Us at Pine Creek Retreat
July 9–11, 2027
Our July 2026 retreat is fully booked
Gathering at Pine Creek, our goal is to offer an immersive retreat that reconnects all of our 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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Sample Itinerary
A sample of how the weekend flows. Exact sessions and timing may shift.
July 9th
Day 1 of 3
Day One: Safety, Insight & Connection
- 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
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.
July 9–11, 2027
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Add your name below and we'll be in touch as soon as registration opens for the 2027 retreat.
If you have questions please reach out to us at transcendtogetherretreat@gmail.com