Meet Your Retreat Guide.
At Nature + Desire, guidance is never pushy, prescriptive, or performative. It’s about holding space — with calm, care, and experience.
As a certified coach and trained somatic practitioner, I specialize in supporting individuals and couples in reconnecting with themselves and each other — emotionally, physically, and intimately.
Hi, I’m Brendan
I bring over 20 years of experience in leadership and coaching, and a deep respect for the complexity of desire, communication, and trust. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and grounded in permission, not pressure.
Whether you’re exploring your intimacy in new ways or simply want to be seen and supported as a couple, you’ll be met with presence and care — not a script.
Certifications & Training
A Gentle Invitation to Go Deeper
Some couples come to rest. Others come to reconnect. And sometimes, you arrive ready to explore what hasn’t been said, what’s shifted, or what you’re craving more of.
Private coaching sessions are available as part of your retreat—always optional, always confidential. These guided conversations are designed to help you and your partner connect with honesty, ease, and intimacy.
Think of them as a soft landing spot for the deeper parts of your relationship.
Foundations of Intimacy
A gentle, guided session to help you slow down and tune in. We explore what closeness means to each of you—emotionally, physically, and in the quiet in-between. Whether you’re navigating stress, disconnection, or simply seeking deeper understanding, this conversation helps you find your way back to each other.
“It felt like we finally said the things we’d been trying to say for months.”
Exploring Desire
Curious about bringing more play, edge, or sensuality into your relationship—but not sure where to begin? This shame-free session helps you name your desires, set boundaries with confidence, and create space for erotic exploration that feels safe and exciting for both of you.
“We realized we weren’t broken—just overdue for a new kind of conversation.”
Celebrating Us
This reflective coaching session helps you honor your journey together—what you’ve survived, what you cherish, and what you want to grow into next. Whether you’re recommitting, renewing vows, or simply marking a turning point, this conversation gives shape to the love you’re building.
“We left feeling clearer, softer, and more sure of our ‘yes.’”
Deepening Connection
Our signature coaching experience—tailored to your unique relationship. We’ll work with whatever’s alive for you: emotional intimacy, sex and desire, communication blocks, or the next chapter of your relationship story.
“It felt like a weekend for our relationship—not just a weekend away.”
This Isn’t Just a Place to Stay. It’s a Space to Transform.
Hotels give you a room. We give you the conditions for reconnection.
At Nature + Desire, everything—from the texture of the linens to the invitation to pause—is designed to help you feel safe, open, and alive again.
Coaching isn’t therapy. It’s a moment to tune in, breathe together, and get back to what matters.
For many couples, that one conversation becomes the turning point they didn’t know they needed.