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Center for Conscious Relationships
323 East Matilija Street #158
Ojai, California 93023
Phone:
(805) 646-4455
E-mail:
info@relationship-coaches.com

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Workshop Destinations

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Cambria, CA
Carlsbad, CA
San Francisco/Marin, CA
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Scottsdale, AZ
Santa Fe, NM
Coronado Bay, CA
Sedona, AZ
Ojai, CA
Monterey, CA
Angel's Camp, CA

 
Cambria, CA

Photos of Cambria, CA

Located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cambria is often called a "magical village in the “Pines by the Sea”. An ideal and idyllic place to spend a few days trekking historical sites, observing splendid wildlife, and enjoying the many coastline activities at the base of Big Sur, Cambria offers fine restaurants and a myriad art galleries and quaint shops.

Cambria is a grand, yet affordable getaway destination.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming "retreat-style" workshops in Cambria, CA.


Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad's temperate climate, crystal-clear air and sparkling blue Pacific Ocean are an integral part of Carlsbad's irresistable charm.

Carlsbad is an extraordinarily lively city offering a diverse selection of annual and special events, from parades, fairs, ethnic fiestas, chalk art festivals to celebrations of the city's many unique qualities and characteristics. In Carlsbad, something wonderful is always happening.

If you visit Carlsbad, CA between mid-March and early May you will experience something awe inspiring. Picture yourself in a sea of vibrant spring flowers stretching as far as the eye can see. Carlsbad is blessed with three picturesque lagoons, each with distinctive ecosystems.

The lagoons are tranquil and unspoiled, providing safe haven for a wide variety of wildlife. The lagoons are ideal for nature walks and bird watching. Offering the best in nature-based experiences. Carlsbad lagoons, parks and recreational facilities bring you closer to nature…to family and friends!

Click here for a schedule of upcoming "retreat-style" workshops in Carlsbad, CA.

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San Francisco/Marin, CA

Enjoy a relaxing and romantic environment while engaged in this important transformative process.
We chose Marin County because the Larkspur Landing area has significance for us, as we were married on a bluff in that area 30 years ago. 

A short drive away are picturesque Sausalito, Tiburon, Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, Point Reyes, and Marin County's Mount Tamalpais. There are fantastic views of the beautiful San Francisco Bay and surrounding area at every turn. San Francisco is a twenty-minute drive south across the Golden Gate Bridge. Scenic Sonoma County, and Northern California's renowned wine country are also nearby.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming "retreat-style" workshops in Marin, CA.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Spend a week of restoration--of hope and recommitment to your significant relationship-- in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Take that crucial step toward the relationship of your dreams. Deepen compassion and emotional intimacy and co-create a journey toward mature, committed, tender lasting love. Ideal for those couples considering marriage or full commitment, those wishing to enhance their current connection, and couples reclaiming the promised land. Private consultation available prior to and at the conclusion of the workshop. Please note: Special rates apply for International workshops.

A special block of rooms can be arranged at the Vallarta Palace.  Vallarta is a beautiful resort destination set in an area of natural appeal.  The gorgeous beachfront setting, where tradition and modern design come together, offers incredible views and is an ideal location for our workshops dedicated to deepening a couple's commitment and connection.

Please contact Drs. McCann for more information.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming "retreat-style" workshops in
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico


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Scottsdale, AZ

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Join us in Scottsdale and bring your passion for life! It begins with the land, a lush palette summoned from nature that celebrates a desert in bloom. Then there are the skies that stretch forever under which various cultures have woven together a vibrant coexistence for centuries. You will experience relaxation and restoration as you focus on recommiting to building the relationship of your dreams against the backdrop of the beautiful Sonoran Desert.

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Santa Fe,NM
Santa Fe, NM

Welcome To Santa Fe, The City Different...
a world-renowned, multicultural destination unparalleled in richness of history, heritage, arts and culture.

Chosen by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine as the country's Number Two tourist destination, Santa Fe offers something for everyone.

Santa Fe is a world-renowned art center and has over 200 art galleries in the city alone, as well as excellent performing arts centers. Art collectors come from all over to buy fine Native American, contemporary and western pieces, and to stroll from gallery to gallery along the ancient streets. Friday night gallery openings are a local tradition, and Indian Market in August is the largest Native American art showcase in the world. Art is a key component of life in Santa Fe. In terms of dollar sales and Santa Fe is among the largest art markets in the U.S.

The town and the surrounding areas have a high concentration of artists. They have come over the decades to capture on canvas and in other media the natural beauty of the landscape, the flora and the fauna. One of the most well-known New Mexico-based artists was Georgia O'Keefe who lived for a time in Santa Fe but primarily in Abiqui, a small village about 50 miles away. The Georgia O'Keefe Museum in Santa Fe is named after her, and it is devoted to exhibitions of her work and associated artists or related themes. As of March 2006, it holds over one thousand of her works in all media.

Canyon Road, east of the Plaza, has the highest concentration of art galleries in the city, and is a major destination for tourists and locals. Santa Fe's art market is the third largest in the United States, after New York and Los Angeles, and the Canyon Road galleries showcase a wide array of contemporary Southwestern indigenous American, and experimental art, in addition to older Russian and Native American pieces.
Tour groups can hike the surrounding Sangre de Cristo Mountains and explore ancient Native American ruins by day, then enjoy Santa Fe's nightlife with a theatrical show, or Spanish guitar concert. Visitors can feast in celebrated restaurants serving northern New Mexican fare as well as foods from around the globe.

Santa Fe is steeped in romance, appealing to couples around the world who travel here to get engaged, hold their weddings and celebrate their anniversaries.

Tourists will enjoying taking some days hiking the surrounding Sangre de Cristo Mountains and explore ancient Native American ruins by day, then enjoy Santa Fe's nightlife with a theatrical show or Spanish guitar concert.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming "retreat-style" workshops in Santa Fe, NM

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Coronado Bay, CA
Coronado Bay, CA
Coronado is one of the most unique and beautiful beachfront cities in the world! Measuring only 13.5 square miles and located just minutes from downtown San Diego, this enchanted “island” has it all – beaches, parks, numerous recreational activities, and a wonderful climate.

Although frequently referred to as an island, Coronado is actually a peninsula connected to San Diego to the east by the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and to Imperial Beach to the south by State Highway 75.

Many visitors come for our award-winning beaches or to tour the historic Hotel del Coronado.

  • Explore Ferry Landing Marketplace at the foot of First Street with its shops, restaurants and stunning views of downtown San Diego. You can also take a 15-minute ferry ride between Coronado and San Diego. Ferry leaves Coronado every hour on the half hour.
  • Options for getting around the island include walking, driving, renting a bike, taking a pedicab ride, taxis, the city bus, gondola, trolley, Coronado Shuttle and Coronado Ferry. The Visitor Center can provide information about the different options.
  • Browse for antiques, pick-up a Coronado souvenir or people watch on Orange Avenue, Coronado’s main street. Coronado has more than 80 cafes and restaurants, offering seafood, American fare, ethnic cuisine; many offer outdoor dining so you can also enjoy Coronado’s enviable weather.
  • Take in a show. Coronado has its own community theater group which performs at the Coronado Playhouse on Strand Way. Lamb’s Players Theater is located on Orange Avenue and is the city’s professional theater group. Call the Visitor Center for the current schedule for either group.
  • While at the Visitor Center, learn about Coronado’s interesting past at the Museum of History and Art with its three permanent galleries dedicated to Coronado's unique history and one special exhibit gallery which changes quarterly.
  • Coronado offers four tours (link to these tours) throughout the week. Each one focuses on different aspects of Coronado. The Visitor Center can provide times, tickets prices and information about each.
  • Coronado City Beach was named one of Southern California's best beaches in 2002 by the Travel Channel. Swim or surf at Coronado City Beach or Silver Strand State Beach. Dog Beach in Coronado is one of the few beaches where man’s best friend can enjoy the outdoors too.
  • Coronado is home to North Island Naval Air Station and the Naval Amphibious Base. Since Sept. 11, 2001 neither base is open to the public. However, Old Town Trolley Tours offers a 2-hour plus guided tour that takes you past some of the military installations in the San Diego area. Photo I.D. required. The Visitor Center can provide more information.
  • The Hotel del Coronado is an architectural marvel even today and can be viewed from public access points at Coronado City Beach and on Orange Avenue. Some of the hotel’s photos and objects can be seen at the Museum of History and Art
  • Miles of bike paths hug the coastline and provide a great way to exercise and see some of Coronado’s spectacular scenery while biking, rollerblading or walking. Rentals are available at Holland’s and Little Sam’s on Orange Avenue and Bikes & Beyond at Ferry Landing.
  • Visitors can stroll the award-winning boulevard median gardens on Orange Avenue.
  • Coronado offers more than a dozen options for accommodations, some within walking distance of the beach. You can find a list of hotels, from B & Bs to resorts in our Hotels listing.
  • Silver Strand State Beach is the only public camping area in Coronado. Visitors must have a self-contained R.V. with a closed water system, running water and toilet. No tent camping is allowed. For information, call (619) 435-5184.
  • Enjoy a round of golf in the shadow of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge at the Coronado Municipal Golf Course. The 72-par course is open 7 days a week. Call (619) 435-3121.
  • Art-in-the-Park turns Spreckels Park into an outdoor gallery on the first and third Sunday of each month from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Canceled in the event of rain. For information, call (619) 435-3555.
Lowes Coronado Bay Resort

Loew's Coronado Bay Resort
Loews loves kids and pets!
Loews knows that children -- and parents -- need special treatment when traveling. Each Loews Hotel offers a variety of unique programs and services, including lending libraries of games, special children's menus which include healthy options, tours, Fisher Price welcome gifts, supervised recreational programs and much more.

At Loews, your teen-ager will receive VIT (Very Important Teen) treatment 24/7. Each teen will be outfitted with our Loews Hotels backpack complete with the makings of a good school vacation. In addition, teens can raid our special closet which holds DVDs, Gameboys and a host of other products to borrow during their stay.

Special treatment for both pets and their owners begins with a personal note from the general manager with information on hotel pet services, local dog-walking routes, and area pet services, like veterinarians, pet shops, groomers, and much more. We're the most pet friendly hotels around, and you'll realize it from the moment you and your pet check in. All pets receive their own gifts including a bowl and a special treat to start their vacation. Additional items available for guests with pets include dog and cat beds (different sizes), leashes and collars (different sizes), rawhide bones, catnip, scratch pole, pet video, litter boxes and litter, pooper scoopers. We pay special attention our guest rooms, which accommodate pets. Therefore, a $25 charge may be assessed to guests traveling with pets. (Except Loews Miami Beach Hotel)

Note: Loews Hotels may limit the number of pets per room and in the hotel overall. Loews Hotels takes all necessary measures to ensure the safety and comfort of all hotel guests and pets.

 

The Del

Hotel Del Coronado
The great lady, the Hotel Del Coronado, holds court at the south end of the city. The Del, as it is lovingly known, is a National Historic Landmark dating back to 1888. The Hotel has counted some of the world's icons, including Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra as well as every sitting President since Lyndon Johnson, as guests. With its distinctive red turrets and glamorous aura, the Hotel continues to attract tourists from around the world.

Families of any configuration will find Coronado a gracious hostess, offering the best in accommodations, panoramic views of San Diego and beyond, delicious food, abundant entertainment choices and spectacular sunsets at no extra charge.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming "retreat-style" workshops in Coronado Bay, CA

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Sedona, AZ
Sedona, AZ

From the far-out to the apparently average, people of all stripes are deeply affected by Sedona's mysterious draw, known to many as "Red Rock Fever." It's a phenomenon so common that an entire industry has bloomed in Sedona catering to those who come here for healing, clarification. or inspiration.

Long before the intuitives, channelers and massage therapists took up residence, long before non-native settlers broke their backs tilling Sedona's rocky soil, people from all over the Southwest regarded Sedona as a special place, reserving certain canyons for sacred activities only.

What is it about this place that has touched so many souls for thousands of years? The explanations are as diverse as the people who come here. Many attribute Sedona's special draw to the "vortexes," specific points of energetic intensity among the red rocks that affect every living thing. Some look to native theology and folklore for an explanation. There are enough UFO stories around Sedona to give even the most staunch skeptic pause.

But it could be as simple as the stunning beauty that meets the eye at every turn here in Red Rock Country. The commanding landscape seldom fails to inspire a deeper connection and reverence for the earth and the universe in people who see it for the first, or the thousandth time.

Whatever your spiritual inclinations, you're almost sure to find something that resonates with you in Sedona, and plenty of people with whom to share it.

Ever since the early days of movies, when Hollywood has wanted to show the unique beauty of the West, it has gone to Sedona, a place that looks like nowhere else. Some hundred movies and TV shows have been filmed in and around town. We fell under Sedona's spell, too. The area's telegenic canyons, wind-shaped buttes and dramatic sandstone towers embody the rugged character of the West -- and the central place that Western character holds in our national identity. There's a timelessness about these ancient rocks that fires the imagination of all who encounter them. Some 11,000 years before film cameras discovered Sedona, American Indians settled the area. Homesteaders, artists and, most recently, New Age spiritualists have followed. Many cultures and agendas abound, but there's really only one attraction: the sheer, exuberant beauty of the place. People come for inspiration and renewal, tawny cliffs rising from the buff desert floor, wind singing through box canyons, and sunsets that seem to cause the ancient buttes and spires to glow from within. We hear the canyon's call and cannot resist.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming "retreat-style" workshops in Sedona, AZ
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Ojai, CA

A world away from the hustle and traffic that thwart much of Southern California is the small town of Ojai.   Ojai's name, taken from the Chumash Indian word A'hwai, meaning "moon," is a special place with a long history of reverence and appreciation for agriculture, the arts, education and the human spirit. The city is nestled within the Ojai Valley, a tiny sun-drenched, east-to-west laying valley 10 miles long and three miles wide that closely resembles the look and climate of either Tuscany or the south of France. 

Charming communities are found throughout California, each with its own special qualities. But few reflect California's distinctively diverse, relaxed and friendly personality like Ojai.  One of Southern California's best small towns, Ojai is widely known for being an active art community, spa retreat and spiritual sanctuary, offering the services and amenities that make every visit a memorable experience. The community has long been known as a haven for artists, musicians and health enthusiasts. 

A village—as the locals call it—of about 8,000, Ojai is a vibrant place with so much natural beauty that it gained fame decades ago when the area was photographed to represent Shangri-La in the 1939 movie, The Lost Horizon.  Nestled in the Ojai Valley, the town is surrounded by peaks that give off a glow in the evening light known as the pink moment. 


The Ojai area has a wide variety of attractive locations ranging from the rugged mountains of Wheeler Gorge, the scenic Sespe River and the orange groves and many picturesque buildings of the Ojai Valley.  Filled with delightful shops, art galleries and a host of places to retreat from today's fast-paced lifestyle, Ojai invites you to walk its oak-shaded paths taking some time to drink in the serenity of it all. 
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Monterey, CA
Monterey, CA

Monterey is a spectacular coastal community in northern California with a temperate climate year-round. Visitors from around the world come to Monterey to experience its natural beauty, cultural resources and rich historic past.

Located 115 miles south of San Francisco and 350 miles north of Los Angeles, Monterey offers an excellent quality of life and unparalleled beauty. The City features a dazzling waterfront along the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a lush urban forest, a rich array of historic and cultural resources, museums, gardens, recreational activities and a wide variety of special events scheduled throughout the year.

Monterey is the home of the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on the street immortalized in John Steinbeck's novel Cannery Row, and features renowned events such as the annual Monterey Jazz Festival.

Monterey's rich history includes Spanish exploration dating back to 1542, and the establishment of the San Carlos Cathedral by Father Junipero Serra in 1770. It was the site of Alta California's capital under Spain and later Mexico, and the place where California statehood began in 1849. This rich history can be explored by visiting Monterey's many historical sites.

The military presence in Monterey spans from the city's founding with the original Spanish presidio to the present. Known as "The Language Capital of the World", Monterey is also home to outstanding educational institutions ncluding the Monterey Institute for International Studies.


Angel's Camp , CA
Monterey, CA

Romantic and historic Angel's Camp, CA, Calavaras County, is located midway on Highway 49 in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the heart of California's Gold Country. Situated between San Francisco (133 miles east) and Sacramento (85 miles south west), Angel's Camp is one of the towns of the Gold Country, replete with natural and historic diversity. Mark Twain made Calaveras County California famous worldwide when he wrote of the "Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" in 1865. But the treasures of this enchanting Gold Country area were discovered long before that and continue to enrich lives today.

Calavaras County offers unique, year-round adventures, including historic and picturesque gold rush towns, award winning California Vineyards and tasting rooms, micro-breweries and pubs, eclectic art galleries, antique shops, and gold rush museums. Visitors can learn the art of panning for gold or carving in the variety of natural limestone and crystalline-filled caverns open to the public. One can enjoy a round of golf on professional courses laid out along canyon ridges in the pines or among 200 year old oaks in rolling terrain. Shopping is at its most fun and innovative in the tiny, fascinating towns of the Calaveras landscape.

Every season of the year holds its share of fun activities in Calaveras. In the spring, summer, and fall, one can enjoy biking and hiking trails that criss-cross through the giant Sequoias of Stanislaus National Forest.

The uncountable attractions of winter include first class downhill skiing, cross country trails offering silent, pristine scenes of winter wonderland and miles of snowmobiling from two-hour to all-day tours around the village or through the woods.

You will be captivated, entertained, and rejuvenated by this part of the California Gold Country.

 

 

 



The Center for Conscious Relationships
Janis E. McCann, Ph.D. &
David R. McCann, Ph.D.
323 East Matilija Street #158
Ojai, California 93023
Phone: (805) 646-4455
E-mail: info@relationship-coaches.com
Certified Imago Relationship Therapists
Certified Imago Couples' Workshop Presenters
Marriage & Family Psychotherapists
Life Change and Transition Specialists
Certified Coaches & Facilitators of Voice Dialogue and of the Psychology of the Aware Ego