Relationship Offsite
Do you need to get on the same page with your partner or co-parent as you approach a life change?
Or maybe you can’t get out of the daily grind and simply want to hit the “reset” button to achieve more peace & harmony.
I will guide you to explore what you truly want, identify solutions to your blockers, and create a clear path forward to a shared future you’ll both love.
Outcomes:
A shared vision for your lives.
Chosen values and habits to support your vision.
A roadmap and next steps.
Here’s how we design your lives in 5 steps:
1. Set a Vision
2. Inner reflection
3. Explore Blocks
4. Create New Possibilities
5. Evaluate & Plan
Relationship Offsites, like Corporate Retreats, are focused 1.5 days of in-person time in the Bay Area to help you plan the next 3-5 years of your lives together.
It’s couple’s strategy, not couple’s therapy. Envision your 2.0 life.
Founding Story
In 2023, my husband and I were unable to agree on where we would live and some of our parenting norms. Using my 17 years of experiencing facilitating change for teams and organizations, I led a two day offsite for us to realign on our shared vision. This resulted in our Packard 2.0 deck here, where we agreed to move to San Francisco for at least five years.
Our story went a bit viral, was picked up by the San Francisco news, and I started getting my first clients while still working full-time as a corporate consultant. In 2024, I got certified as a coach and started couples coaching full-time.
Investment: $3,500 + location fees
My credentials: Ex-corporate consultant. Seventeen year career in design-thinking. ICF certified coach. MS in Organizational Change from Northwestern. BFA from Rhode Island School of Design. Mom of two. Married for 10 years.
Get Help Navigating Big Change as a Family
Change can compound the stress around you. It can also be an opportunity to start new habits to support your most fulfilled life. Identify what changes might be on the horizon and I’ll work with you to tune in to your inner wisdom and gain clarity on what you truly want for your next chapter.
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Deciding on whether or not to have an additional child can feel like a giant purchase with a “no return” policy. It’s natural for couples to not feel on the same page about this big next step. Together, we’ll explore what each of you are truly seeking and what feels like a mutually supportive next step.
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You’ll be exploring locations, evaluating finances, and considering long-term implications for your lifestyle and family. I’ll help you get aligned on your priorities and needs to ensure this transition is supportive for both of you.
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This period involves adapting to new roles and responsibilities, focusing on financial stability, managing stress, and supporting each other’s growth. I’ll help you make strategic decisions to enhance your careers and ensure fulfilling outcomes.
Transitions
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Amid juggling the endless tasks of keeping a new human alive, supporting each other will be key to managing evolving responsibilities and ensuring both of you cope well. I’ll help you gain clarity ahead of time on roles, expectations, community support and how to manage stress.
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Having school aged children is a different ball game. As their independence increases, so does your own. I’ll help you explore how you want to spend this new found time and what new rhythms can be put in place so everyone in the family contributes and gets their needs met.
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Teenagers spark all kinds of new fears and doubts within ourselves as parents. I’ll work with you to build self-compassion practices so that the you can show up for your teen as the most grounded version of yourself.
Parenthood Stages
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Midlife can feel like a moment where we ask ourselves, “is this it?” The sense of possibility might be blocked by the daily grind of life. I’ll help you explore what you truly want and what steps you can take as a couple to come alive together.
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With the rising independence of children, you may be rediscovering personal interests, aligning them with shared goals, and nurturing your relationship. Through hobbies or travel I’ll help you focus on enriching your lives together and deepening your bond during this transition.
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This life shift can bring mixed emotions- excitement, anxiety, and even tension. I’ll help you address potential challenges, realign your goals as a couple, and discover ways to stay connected and supportive during this new phase of life.
Life Stages
Bay Area Location Options
Location of Your Choice
Already have access to a great office or home to host the offsite? Great! Let’s meet there.
We recommend being in an environment that can spark new insights. A vacation home, inspiring office, or a selected Airbnb are great options.
Additional Price: Included for commutes under 30 mins. $75 for each 30 minute thereafter
Private Reservation
Want a private luxury space near you to relax and imagine new possibilities?
Sami will research nearby options, get your input and book a private location near you to meet your offsite needs.
Additional Price: Reservation + $200 booking fee
What Couples are Saying
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Sami was incredible to work with--she guided us through some of our most challenging issues, helping us to dig deep and uncover what truly makes us happy and what holds us back. She also helped us create a plan to incorporate more of the things that bring us joy and satisfaction into our lives.
-Susannah
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Sami was a genius at helping us work through the process, articulate unspoken goals, and synthesize creative solutions and dreams. It's been the best thing we've done together and for ourselves for many years.
-Carl B
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Sami is a great listener and provided excellent and tailored exercises my husband and I used to talk through what we want for ourselves as a couple, individuals, and parents. Her professional and unique approach provided practical structure to conversations we have wanted to have but have not made time for, nor known how to approach.
-Shirin M