.png)
Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is the Danish art of creating warmth and connection through simple pleasures — a shared blanket, candlelight, or an unhurried meal.
At Hygge by the Sea, we invite you to feel the same calm rhythm beside the ocean. It’s about being — and remembering what love feels like when life slows down.
the art of hygge
The Danish art of cozy connection and presence.
Real Joy — A Couples Retreat by the Sea
January 16–18, 2026
Joy often lives in the smallest places — warm light, shared presence, the comfort of slowing down together. This winter retreat helps couples reconnect through calm, simplicity, and sensory grounding.
With the five teachings of joy as your guide, you’ll explore how:
• the senses awaken joy
• connection deepens joy
• nature teaches joy
• everyday moments hold joy
• simple care grows joy
The weekend is quiet, spacious, and restorative — a gentle way to begin the year and return to each other with softness and warmth
Winter Play & Vitality — A Couples Retreat
February 13–15, 2026
A lively winter retreat designed to reawaken warmth, movement, and playful connection. This weekend invites couples into light, spirited experiences that spark curiosity, energy, and aliveness.
Bright, warm, and engaging, it’s a refreshing midwinter reset — an opportunity to feel awake, connected, and energized together.
A spirited, invigorating weekend that welcomes warmth back into the relationship.
Oceanside stillness —
Morning moments by the sea where silence says everything.
Fireside Evenings —
Wrapped in blankets, candlelight flickering, stories unfolding gently between you.
In water —
Floating, breathing, letting go. In the pool and hot tub, we find another kind of calm — mindful touch, shred presence, and deep release.
Mindful touch & connection —
Guided practices that bring warmth, safety, and presence back to your relationship.
Nature's Rhythm —
Beach walks, sea breezes, and time to simply wander — no rush, no noise.
Restorative Pause —
Time to nap, read, or listen to the waves without agenda or interruption.
Get in Touch
Megan & Tif, Long Beach, CA
"We were a bit nervous about stepping away from our screens, but honestly, it turned out to be one of the best parts. We actually talked more than we have in years"
Carlos, Santa Fe, NM
"My wife wanted to come. I didn't expect to feel close again. The ocean and just being here made it easy."
Lisa & Tom, Portland, OR
"We kinda stumbled into this retreat I was surprised how much we
needed it."
Michelle Joy Del Rey
"Staying at this retreat felt like being in an oasis of healing.
I noticed every bird, every wave, and the calmness.
There was a space of complete acceptance and aliveness —
and in that space, healing naturally unfolded.”