a first of its kind “offsite” – for couples
MOVE Your Marriage.
Marriage isn’t one-size-fits-all. Today’s couples get to ditch the rulebook and build a partnership that works for them.
MOVE is a 1.5 day working “weTreat” for any couple ready to level up their partnership. Created specifically for couples who are planning to start a family, expecting a little one, or navigating the early stages of parenthood.
Is this for me?
We’ve distilled years of research & coaching practice into one fun, focused, and highly productive weekend for couples who are ready to invest in themselves as individuals and their family.
What is M.O.V.E?
A dedicated space to explore the Money, Operations, Values, and Empathy that go into managing a family.
Money
Work together to earn, manage and save money as a team.
Wondering how to save for college, pay off your mortgage, and plan for retirement? Money can be stressful for couples, but facing it together makes you stronger. We’ll help you set shared financial goals and build lasting security for your future.
Operations
Divide your household tasks equitably so you both have time for fun & rejuvenation.
It’s about creating a partnership where you share responsibilities, so you can both balance work, childcare, and personal time. How do you want to manage a shared family calendar? How will you cover inevitable and unexpected life events, like sick kids, aging parents, overflowing toilets?
Values
Live your values through everyday words and actions.
The life you’re building together should reflect your shared values. We’ll help you identify what truly matters to both of you and provide tools to make sure your daily actions align with those beliefs.
Empathy
Acknowledge your partner’s point of view; appreciate each other’s strengths.
Every relationship thrives on empathy and understanding – especially when you’re discussing “Tricky Topics” like In-Laws, holidays, parenting choices , sex and intimacy. Learn how to listen to your partner’s perspective (and share your own) without judgment, embrace each other’s strengths, and create a dynamic where both of you feel seen, heard, and supported.
We know your time is precious, so we’ll make every moment count — and you’ll leave with clear decisions, tasks checked off, and a confident path forward.
When & Where:
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Summer in NYC
August 2nd + 3rd
Come cool off with us in Chelsea.
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Fall in NYC
October 4 & 5
Join us for sweater-weather in Chelsea.
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Winter in DC
Jan 24 & 25
Come cozy up with us on Pennsylvania Ave
Meet Our Sponsors
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Full Event Sponsor
We’ll feature your brand on all event marketing material and throughout the event.
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Meal Sponsor
Sponsor a Meal and send someone in to chat about your services!
Options:
Saturday Lunch
Saturday Evening Cocktail Hour
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Sponsor a Couple
Sponsor one couple for a scholarship spot
Data Shows
What’s Included?
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A $2,500 investment covers the cost for you and your partner. Learn more about our pricing policy here.
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We’re distilling years of research and coaching/teaching experience into a highly curated program. We promise effective, efficient, and compelling sessions that will propel you forward!
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We’re working with a catering partner who promises to keep you well fueled and delighted for a weekend of deep work! We’ll include a full lunch on Saturday, a decadent Sunday brunch, and a snack spread of your dreams to help you focus (and eat your feelings). We’ll also have the ability to meet (almost) any dietary restriction!
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Ashley, Brian and Kate will be present the entire retreat event! While some conferences have their Keynote speakers sneak out the back door, this crew plans to have sleeves rolled up – ready to sit, talk, and support YOU. There will be ample time for private conversations.
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Everyone loves a freebie! You’ll walk away with an overflowing swag bag full of gifts and coupons to support your self-care, communication, and joy!
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We’ll balance out the (potential) intensity of the we-Treat with micro-indulgences and playful breaks. Think: chair massage and mini-acupuncture sessions, adult coloring books, Jenga competitions, and more!
Meet your facilitators
Kate Mangino, PhD
Author of Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home + Couples Coach
You can check out some of Kate’s work in the Harvard Business Review & Good Housekeeping. Kate has also been featured on: We Can Do Hard Things, The Guardian & The Atlantic.
Brian Page, M.Ed., CPFFE®, Fair Play Certified®, AFC Candidate®
Founder, Modern Husbands
Read more about Brian’s work in Market Watch, Morningstar, and the Associated Press - or listen to the Modern Husbands podcast!
Ashley Brichter, CBE, CCCE, CLC, Fair Play Certified®
Founder + CEO, Birthsmarter
Listen to Ashley’s episodes on the Chill Like A Mother, Seed & Sow, and Fatherhood Unlocked Podcasts.
Collectively, Ashley, Kate & Brian:
💍 Have been married 54 years
📣 Reached 30,000 families + through thought leadership (Books, Courses, Newsletters, Podcasts)
👧🏻 Parent 7 kids aged 8-22 (3 boys, 3 girls and 1 non-binary child)
🐶 Care for 12 pets (5 cats, 3 hamsters, 2 dogs, 1 hedgehog, and 1 rabbit)
🚌 Experienced 12 school districts and 27 different schools
📦 Have moved our families to 4 countries and 6 states for job relocations
👨🏻⚕️ Cared for family members with cancer, stroke, Lyme disease, MS, chronic pain, epilepsy, neurodivergent learners, adolescent mental health, and disabilities.
🤰🏻 Experienced pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and a NICU stay
🎓 Hold 6 college degrees and countless additional trainings and certifications