Restorative Contact for Couples

Name: Restorative Contact for Couples
Start: 2026-02-14T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-14T20:45:00-05:00
Location: 150 Main St, Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060

Schedule

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:45 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

150 Main St, Northampton, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01060 | Northampton, MA

with Gabrielle Revlock
This Valentine’s Day, give the most precious gift of all: your loving attention and calm presence.
In this heart-opening two-hour Restorative Contact workshop, you and your partner will be gently guided through a mindful touch practice that nurtures connection, trust, and intimacy. We will work slowly, with care and respect for our body as well as our partner's, as we learn to listen through the skin. Using light compression, we’ll discover new points of connection, finding places to rest, breathe, and relax together. Touch has profound effects on emotional, physical, and cognitive wellbeing, increasing the “happy hormones” dopamine and serotonin, as well as oxytocin, the “love hormone” that deepens bonds.
This workshop is non-sexual and open to all couples—romantic or platonic—seeking to deepen their connection through physical touch and mindful attention. It is accessible to students who can be on the ground for extended periods of time, however, many adaptations can be offered and the practice uses supportive props for comfort. No prior movement or meditation required. If you have questions about whether this practice is right for you, please reach out to Gabrielle at [email protected].
Testimonials:
“My husband and I walked away from this experience feeling joyful, connected and calm. 10/10!” - Mary
“The exercises were playful, vulnerable and connecting in a way that left us both feeling closer to one another. We left the session with a feeling of fullness and love for one another. Highly recommend!” - Valerie
“The name says it all: "restorative contact". It's an exercise in listening and feeling. My wife and I are not really the sorts to engage in this sort of activity, but we both felt extraordinarily calm and at peace after the session.” - Balazs
Sliding-scale pricing: $60-90.* (Pass covers two people.)
*A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:
We have a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email us at [email protected] to learn more.
Cancelation Policy (All Sanctuary Special Programming): If you register for a workshop or event and you do not show up, you forfeit your pass. We require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice for reservation cancelations. Please email us at [email protected] if you cannot make it, so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. We are unable to offer credits or refunds.