Serenity Nature Retreatsby Kimberly Shultz Counseling
Sunset view of a Tennessee vineyard estate with a red barn, rolling hills, and wine glasses on the terrace

Serenity Nature Retreats by Kimberly Shultz Counseling

Get Away Together.Come Home More Connected.

Couples Retreat in Arrington, TennesseeAugust 26–30, 2026

Four intentional nights created for couples who want to slow down, reconnect, communicate better, and enjoy meaningful time together while gaining practical tools they can bring home.

3 Couples Are Already Joining UsOnly 2 Private Rooms Remain

$400 non-refundable deposit reserves your room

Time for the two of you

Plenty of Time for the Two of You.

Life has a way of turning conversations into schedules, errands, kids, work, responsibilities, and logistics.

This retreat creates room for something different.

  • Time to talk.
  • Time to laugh.
  • Time to slow down.
  • Time to go on a date without rushing home.
  • Time to learn more about each other.
  • Time to simply enjoy being together.

Morning and early afternoon sessions provide guided opportunities to strengthen your relationship, while afternoons and evenings intentionally leave space for couples to reconnect in their own way.

This isn't nonstop therapy. It's a relationship getaway with meaningful guidance built into it.

A couple walking and talking together through the Tennessee countryside in morning light

Your time is yours

Reconnect Your Way.

Structured retreat programming generally wraps by approximately 3 PM, creating significant time for couples to spend the rest of the day however they'd like.

Swimming pool and stone patio at the private retreat property
01

Stay & Relax

Pool time, quiet conversations, downtime, rest, and time together at the retreat property.

Rows of vines and a tasting pavilion at Arrington Vineyards at sunset
02

5 Min Drive to Arrington Vineyards

Enjoy wine, beautiful surroundings, live music when available, and an easy nearby date.

Historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee in the evening
03

Explore Franklin

Spend an evening dining, walking downtown, shopping, or enjoying live entertainment.

Nashville skyline at night with the Cumberland River and a riverboat
04

Make a Night of Nashville

Take a boat or water taxi into Nashville for dinner, music, entertainment, and a memorable date night on the river.

"Perfect for newlyweds or long standing relationships. It's never too late to invest in better tools to improve your marriage and relationships. We loved the payment option as well!"

Date night inspiration

Need a Little Date-Night Inspiration?

You don't have to plan every detail before you arrive. We'll provide recommendations for memorable experiences around Arrington, Franklin, and Nashville so you can choose the kind of evening that feels right for the two of you.

  • Franklin Favorites

    Historic downtown dining, shops, and walkable evenings.

    Options provided upon booking

  • Nashville Experiences

    Dinner and entertainment worth making a whole night of.

    Options provided upon booking

  • Romantic Dining

    Curated dinner recommendations for a slower, unhurried evening together.

    Options provided upon booking

  • Live Music

    Intimate rooms and listening spots where the music is the point.

    Options provided upon booking

  • Vineyard Evening

    An easy nearby afternoon or evening among the vines.

    Options provided upon booking

  • Troubadour Golf & Field Club

    A refined evening of dining, drinks, and scenic grounds just minutes from the retreat.

    Options provided upon booking

  • Unique Couples Experiences

    A few memorable options you wouldn't think to look for.

    Options provided upon booking

A typical day

What a Day at Serenity Can Feel Like

  1. MorningWake up slowly and enjoy breakfast together.
  2. Mid-MorningOptional guided group session led by Kimberly and Heidi.
  3. Late MorningConnection exercises, conversations, and practical relationship tools.
  4. LunchEat together and enjoy a slower pace.
  5. Early AfternoonContinue with guided relationship work or couples exercises.
  6. Around 3 PMStructured programming wraps.

Late Afternoon + Evening

The rest is yours.

  • Swim.
  • Relax.
  • Nap.
  • Go to the vineyard.
  • Explore Franklin.
  • Head to Nashville.
  • Enjoy dinner together.
  • Spend uninterrupted time as a couple.

Participation in group activities is encouraged but designed to remain flexible. Couples are given room to experience the retreat at a pace that works for them.

What you'll learn

Conversations That Make a Difference at Home

The goal is not simply to have a great four days away. Kimberly and Heidi will guide couples through practical conversations, exercises, and relationship tools that can continue long after the retreat ends.

01

Understand Each Other

  • Build emotional intelligence
  • Understand and embrace your love languages
  • Develop active listening skills
02

Reconnect Intentionally

  • Build a mindful relationship
  • Prioritize your relationship
  • Connect and engage daily
03

Build a Stronger Relationship

  • Understand common reasons relationships drift apart
  • Practice vulnerability
  • Learn how to heal hurts more quickly

Each couple receives a book focused on intimacy and connection that is used throughout the retreat and can be referenced long after you're home.

What's included

Four Nights Focused on the Two of You.

Total investment

$2949 per couple

Payment plan

10 payments

of $335 each

Reservation

$400 Non-Refundable Deposit

Reserve Your Room
  • Four nights at a private retreat property in Arrington, Tennessee
  • Private king or queen bedroom accommodations
  • 9 meals
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Breakfast prepared each morning
  • Two evenings reserved for date nights with dinner on your own
  • Additional dinners prepared at the retreat
  • Specialized couples workshops
  • Connection and intimacy curriculum
  • 5 Love Languages exercises
  • Emotional intelligence exercises
  • Active listening exercises
  • Private 60-minute couples session
  • Included book on intimacy and connection
  • Pool access and downtime
  • Frozen drink / pool evening
  • Non-alcoholic drink options available
  • Entry into a drawing for a $100 Connors Steak & Seafood gift card
“I was skeptical at first of the group therapy but what I realized after, is that we were not alone in our issues.”

Is this retreat for us?

Your Relationship Doesn't Have to Be in Trouble to Deserve Your Attention.

  • You love each other but life has gotten busy.
  • Most of your conversations are about kids, work, schedules, or responsibilities.
  • You want to communicate more clearly.
  • You want to understand your partner better.
  • You want more intentional time together.
  • You want to strengthen emotional intimacy.
  • You want to improve physical intimacy.
  • You notice yourselves falling into the same communication patterns.
  • You want practical tools before small issues become bigger ones.
  • You simply believe your relationship is worth investing in.

This retreat is not designed as emergency intervention for couples experiencing an immediate relationship crisis.

Your retreat guides

Guidance When You Need It. Space When You Don't.

Portrait of Kimberly Shultz, MA, LPC-MHSP

Kimberly Shultz, MA, LPC-MHSP

Owner, Supervisor, Coach & Licensed Professional Counselor

Kimberly Shultz has worked in the mental health field since 2008 and brings more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University and her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Martin Methodist College.

Kimberly is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation and has advanced training in Brainspotting/EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Hypnotherapy. She is also a Master-level Splankna practitioner and a member of the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association.

Her experience includes in-home therapy, case management, clinical supervision, trauma work, anxiety, grief, depression, complex PTSD, and supporting Highly Sensitive People.

Kimberly is also the founder of Serenity Nature Retreats, where she combines professional guidance with intentional time away to help individuals and couples reconnect, gain practical tools, and create meaningful change.

Outside of her work, Kimberly has been married for 23 years and lives in Middle Tennessee with her husband, three children, and two grandchildren.

Portrait of Heidi Boyle, master's-level clinical mental health counseling intern

Heidi Boyle

Master's-Level Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Heidi Boyle is a master's-level intern in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Grand Canyon University, a CACREP-accredited Christian university, where she is specializing in trauma.

Her passion for counseling grew out of her own healing journey and a desire to help others feel seen, heard, and understood. Heidi believes that while every person's story is unique, many of us share the same need for connection, hope, and a safe place to process life's more difficult experiences.

She works with individuals and couples navigating challenges such as rejection, loneliness, fear, shame, and trauma, with an emphasis on helping clients rediscover hope and move toward healthier patterns of connection.

Heidi incorporates Emotion-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work. These approaches help clients better understand their emotional experiences, recognize underlying needs, and explore the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

At Serenity Nature Retreats, Heidi brings a warm, supportive presence to the experience while helping couples engage in meaningful conversations, strengthen emotional connection, and develop practical tools they can continue using at home.

Kimberly and Heidi are there to guide the experience, provide practical tools, and create meaningful conversations while still giving you room to focus on each other.

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A couple laughing and relaxing together on a comfortable sofa

Private couples session

A Conversation Just for the Two of You

Each couple receives a private 60-minute couples session during the retreat.

This is time set aside to focus privately on your relationship — communication patterns, goals, or questions you'd like to talk through — with professional support and no rush.

What couples are saying

What Couples Are Saying

Experiences shared by couples who have worked with Kimberly.

While working with Kim at Serenity Nature Retreats, I was able to find true hope for my 29 year relationship. I was one step away from giving up and feel now that I have new tools to use and I have re-ignited and re-engaged in my marriage. Thanks Kim for helping us see that it is possible to find happiness again.

Wendy B.

Kim was awesome, she took the time to explain to where I could understand. She was totally understanding as well as compassionate. Also, I believe she saved my marriage of almost 29 years!

Jared B.

The retreat setting

Your Home Base in Arrington

A private, comfortable, peaceful property with room to spread out — quiet corners for conversation, shared spaces for meals, and plenty of space to simply spend time together.

Bedrooms are private. Common areas are made for lingering. Outside, there's the pool, shade, and open Tennessee countryside just beyond the porch.

Main stone villa at the retreat property in Arrington, Tennessee
Open living room with fireplace and sectional seatingPool and patio at the retreat propertyCovered outdoor lounge with string lights and stone wallPrivate king bedroom at the retreat property

Arrival

Wednesday, August 26

Check-in begins after approximately 4:30 PM

Departure

Sunday, August 30

Checkout approximately 9:00–9:30 AM

Location

Arrington, Tennessee

Exact address and arrival details provided to registered guests.

Questions

Good to Know

A glimpse into a Serenity Nature Retreat

More Questions?

Contact Kimberly Shultz. Call or text is best.

(931) 242-0234
Reserve Your Room$400 Deposit