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Connect & Unwind: Love Wins! LGBTQ+ Weekend Couples Retreat(PALM SPRINGS) Cover

Connect & Unwind: Love Wins! LGBTQ+ Weekend Couples Retreat(PALM SPRINGS)

Date & Time

Fri, 1 November 2024, 4:00 PM until

Sun, 3 November 2024, 1:00 PM

GMT -6.00

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Venue Location

Hyatt Palm Springs

285 N. Palm Canyon Drive, 92262, Palm Springs, CA, United States

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About This Event

About Palm Springs:

Step into the sun-soaked oasis of Palm Springs, where endless blue skies, towering palm trees, and the rugged beauty of the desert create a playground for those seeking both relaxation and adventure. This Californian gem, nestled against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, beckons with a promise of luxurious retreats, mid-century charm, and an exhilarating desert escape.

Start your journey in downtown Palm Springs, a haven for architecture enthusiasts and boutique shoppers alike. Wander through the streets lined with iconic mid-century modern buildings, each one a testament to the city's glamorous Hollywood history. Discover the vibrant Uptown Design District, where sleek boutiques, art galleries, and stylish cafes invite you to explore the cutting edge of desert chic.

Escape to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, where a breathtaking ascent transports you to a mountaintop oasis with panoramic views of the Coachella Valley. Explore the desert's natural wonders at Joshua Tree National Park, where otherworldly landscapes and unique rock formations create a photographer's dream.

Indulge in the epitome of relaxation at one of Palm Springs' legendary resorts, each boasting serene pools, lush gardens, and spa experiences that redefine tranquility. Unwind beneath swaying palms and bask in the warmth of the desert sun.

For the golf enthusiast, Palm Springs offers a paradise of well-manicured courses framed by desert vistas. Tee off against a backdrop of mountainous horizons, where each swing is accompanied by the soothing whisper of the desert breeze.

As evening falls, Palm Springs lights up with a vibrant nightlife. Savor gourmet cuisine at chic restaurants, then dance under the stars at trendy bars and lounges. The city's artistic spirit comes alive in its many galleries and outdoor installations, making every corner a canvas for creative expression.

Whether you seek relaxation, adventure, or a little bit of both, Palm Springs invites you to discover the magic of a desert oasis. Surrender to the allure of Hollywood glamour, soak in the natural beauty, and let Palm Springs be your playground in the California sun."


Love Wins! is a weekend-long couple retreat that combines LGBTQ+ specific coaching with a luxurious resort experience.

About the Retreat:

Couples, be honest--Do you feel like you and your partner are speaking different languages?

Are you more like roommates than lovers? Can't find the middle ground between penny-pinching and splurging?

Struggling to thrive as an LGBTQ Couple in a heterocentric world?

Ever wish your relationship came with a "How To" Manual?

You're not alone. Even if you've been together since before "Netflix and Chill" was a thing, creating a successful partnership is challenging.

But just because improving your relationship requires work, doesn't mean it has to be hard.


Love Wins! is a fun, interactive weekend retreat designed to help you identify and correct the core issues plaguing your relationship so you can live a happier, healthier life together.

During the retreat, you and your partner will learn how to

  • communicate using the Rosetta Stone of Relationships-the love languages
  • crank up the heat in the bedroom
  • reach a happy money medium
  • manage stressors unique to LGBTQ couples
  • create a vision board to plan your #couplegoals and how to get there

Most importantly, you'll feel butterflies again when you think about the person you've to spend your life with.


Love Wins! is run by Dr. Gregory Canillas, or Doc, as he's affectionately known. Doc is an award-winning relationship psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with couples.


He's already helped hundreds of couples build happier and healthier relationships.

Just see what past couples have said:

"We really had in-depth and honest conversation...it was truly a safe space for all of us to learn, grow, challenge, and share our thoughts as well as experiences. I feel changed."

"Dr. Canillas brilliantly brings out the best in our shared knowledge and experiences. (He) validates our experiences. We left better prepared, hopeful, and rejuvenated with fresh ideas."


Through hands-on activities, engaging lectures, and exciting games, you'll...

Discover how childhood and family traumas are harming your relationship

Reignite your passion for one another

Understand your partner's values about sex and money

Develop coping methods tailored to the unique issues LGBTQ couples face

Create happier outcomes from disagreements


You'll learn the same skills as couples who spend years in private sessions. And because the retreat is limited to 12 hand-selected couples, you'll get the same level of personalized attention--without completely reorganizing your calendar.


If you're determined to be that adorable old couple in the park who everyone swoons over, a weekend away is all it takes. A weekend to prioritize your health and well -being. A weekend to tear up your "to-do" list and to put your phone on airplane mode. A weekend to truly dedicate yourselves to improving your couple.


Love Wins! takes place from November 1, 2024-November 3, 2024 at the luxurious 4-star Hyatt Hotel in Palm Springs, California .


While you're there, admire Hyatt's modern design touches. Step out of the hotel and onto North Canyon Drive, where you will enjoy unique shops and delicious dining options. Relax with a workout in the well-equipped fitness center or take a swim in the beautiful and relaxing pool.

After our sessions finish, you create your itinerary. Explore everything the Hyatt and Palm Springs has to offer including the relaxing spas, the Palm Springs Art Museum, interesting art galleries, and world-class dining.

Your Love Wins! Weekend Retreat includes:

Love Wins! 14-hour Workshop (10 modules over three days) and workshop materials

2 nights in a well-appointed King suite

Curated "Goodie Box", sure to make you hang up the "Do Not Disturb" sign

Welcome Dinner (Friday)

Breakfast (Saturday & Sunday)

Lunch (Saturday)

Hosted Self-parking

Complimentary fitness center and pool access

In-Room coffee

In-Room bottled water

Complimentary Self-Parking

And as a bonus, Doc is offering a free 30-minute follow-up appointment to each couple so you can ask questions and share your victories after the retreat.

Love Wins! is limited to 12 pre-selected couples. Take the first step to creating the relationship of your dreams. Call 213. 232. 3811 to schedule your interview today.


Cancellation Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. The value of the Retreat package purchased may be transferred to another Retreat date or gifted to another couple when canceled at least sixty-one days prior to the retreat date.




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Hyatt Palm Springs

285 N. Palm Canyon Drive, 92262, Palm Springs, CA, United States

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Gregory Canillas, Ph.D. currently serves as President & CEO of Soul 2Soul Global, a mission-driven company that provides online and on-ground LGBTQ+ couple and parenting retreats across the nation. The company has offices in Los Angeles, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona. He is also a Certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Assessment Facilitator. SYMBIS is an online tool for all couples at any stage of their relationship (newly engaged, married, long-term partnership). Dr. Canillas is also an Associate Professor in the Clinical-Forensic Psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Los Angeles).Dr. Canillas serves on the American Psychological Association's Task Force on Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Persons, writing the guidelines that focused on diverse relationships, families of origin, and families of choice. Dr. Canillas's clinical work and research have focused on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender clients, LGBTQ+couples/dating, relationship issues, intimate partner violence, children/adolescents, families, and ethnic minority clients. He also currently serves as adjunct faculty in the graduate psychology programs of Pepperdine and National Universities. He previously served as Program Director at a mental health agency, where he oversaw the child and adult therapy programs, the CalWORKs mental health, and the CalWORKs Homeless Families Project. Dr. Canillas also served as a Clinical Psychologist with two child and family mental health programs directly operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.Dr. Canillas has previously served on the faculties of Loyola Marymount University, Antioch University-Los Angeles, Los Angeles Southwest College, and the University of California, Santa Cruz.Dr. Canillas has previously served as the Co-Chair of the Commission for Youth and Families in Long Beach, California, where he was charged with developing services for families and advising the mayor and city council on programs for these populations. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, Association of Black Psychologists, Asian American Psychological Association, and a Lifetime Member of the University of California, Santa Cruz Alumni Association. He is also a member of several chambers of commerce: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce, National Gay Wedding Association, and Black Gay Weddings.

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