MARMELI Couples & Singles Retreat

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564 Under Mountain Rd, Salisbury, Connecticut, EE. UU.
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Up to 30 in group
Date
Feb 13 - 16, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Ágora Talks
  • Women & Men Circles
  • Breath-sing
  • Piano Bath
  • Piano meditations
  • Workouts with curated Playlists
  • Live performances
  • Signature Silent Dinner
  • Hikes
  • Couples massage

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Held within the winter embrace of the Berkshires, MARMELI is a couples and singles retreat devoted to the practice of connection—within oneself, between partners, and across community. Guided by Mel Semé and Marta Cascales, the gathering invites participants to explore what it means to meet one another with presence and care.

The retreat unfolds as an immersive personal-growth experience, weaving together music, movement, wellness practices, and intentional dialogue. Designed for both individuals and couples, the program offers practical tools for communication, commitment, and connection—the foundations of healthy, evolving relationships. Through shared ritual and reflection, participants are invited into self-discovery and relationship as a living practice.

Music sits at the heart of the weekend. Live performances, piano meditations, breath-sing, and Marta’s signature Piano Bath create moments of resonance and stillness, allowing sound to open pathways between inner and outer worlds. Embodied practices—including workouts, dance, forest hikes, sauna, and couples massage—bring the teachings into the body, grounding insight through movement and touch.

Structured Ágora Talks explore the Marmeli framework and the “three C’s,” while women’s and men’s circles offer space for honest sharing in held, intimate settings. Communal meals, including a signature silent dinner, become ceremonies in themselves—inviting presence, attunement, and connection beyond words.

Whether arriving alone or alongside a partner, each participant is welcomed as they are.

Limited to 10 Couples & 10 Singles

Schedule

Day 1: Arrival, Dinner, Welcome gathering, Bedtime.
Day 2: Workout + Piano Meditation, Breakfast, Ágora Talks (Marmeli State, Healthy baseline, Three C’s), Lunch, Breath-sing + Ágora Talks (Communication), Hike and Sauna, Silent Dinner, Concert.
Day 3: Workout + Piano Meditation, Breakfast, Women & Men Circles (Commitment topic), Women & Men reunion and sharing, Lunch, Piano Bath, Couples massage + Tandem Stretches, Free time, Dinner, Upbeat concert + dance floor.
Day 4: Breakfast, Closing gathering, Free time / sauna / mingling and goodbyes.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon MARMELI Retreats, 564 Under Mountain Rd, Salisbury, Connecticut, EE. UU.

Directions

The Thyme is an 85-acre natural retreat center nestled between Connecticut and Massachusetts, in the heart of the Berkshire Mountains. Only 2 1/2 hours drive from NYC and Boston, The Thyme is a car ride away for millions of people seeking to expand their minds, nourish their bodies and enrich their souls.

Train: The closest train station is Metro North Wassaic NY station, connecting to Grand Central in NYC. You'll need to arrange a ride share/taxi from Wassaic (~30min to The Thyme)

Flights: The closest airport is ALB (Albany International), with additional options at BDL, BOS, or the NYC airports (LGA, JFK, EWR).

Accommodation

Solo room option: Cozy single room, with shared bathroom with just another person. Couples room option: Premium twin room with en-suite bathroom, offering a very spacious layout and beautiful views of the surrounding nature..

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Solo Room
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Two queen beds: 2 people
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Two queen beds: 3 people
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Two queen beds: 4 people

Venue & Amenities

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Pool icon Pool
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Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
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The Thyme

Meals

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What's Included

  • - 3 nights / 4 days shared accommodation
  • - Chef-prepared meals made with love and local ingredients
  • - All activities (Concerts, Talks, Sauna, Hikes, Breathwork, Piano Meditations)

What's Not Included

  • - Transportation to the place

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