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Rocky Mountain Couples Retreat
April 10-12, 2026
Meet our 2026 Facilitators
Rooted in Love
Connection, Play, and Partnership
We’re so happy to be returning as facilitators in 2026! There is such a deep well of knowledge of how you can enrich your relationship and your lives and we are very excited to bring it to you. We are excited to bring entirely new content and exercises for the Rocky Mountain Couples Retreat in 2026.
We'll be sharing with you the wisdom and experience from our work with couples, and in our own relationship, of how partnerships can be Rooted in Love. The other exciting thing is to see your beautiful community come together again - the space will be filled with like-minded people who want to share in living a more joyous and connected life together. April can’t come fast enough for us!
www.micheleanddean.com​​​

Michele and Dean Yasuda
Michele and Dean are a coaching team dedicated to helping couples deepen connection, communicate openly, and move through challenges with clarity, joy, and authenticity. With training from world-renowned relationship experts Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks, they bring a holistic and heart-centered approach that blends presence, play, emotional awareness, and embodied movement. Together, they guide couples toward more ease, intimacy, and vitality in their relationships.
Michele is a warm, insightful, and inspiring coach who has spent nearly two decades supporting couples in growing closer and communicating with compassion. She brings deep listening, emotional intelligence, and a spark of playful sass to her work. Michele helps partners create safety, honesty, and lasting connection so they can truly thrive together.
Dean is a dynamic coach who integrates relationship guidance with breath work, movement, and embodied practices to support emotional and physical resilience. A former U.S.A.F. veteran, stay-at-home parent, and lifelong learner, he brings a grounded strength and an easygoing, playful presence to his coaching. Dean also volunteers with youth programs, reflecting his passion for service, growth, and community.