The Making Love Retreat ®
A Proven Path to Deeper Intimacy and Connection
Transform Your Relationship
Join Diana and Michael Richardson, world-renowned experts in conscious sexuality, as they guide you and your partner on a profound journey into love, intimacy, and connection.
For over 30 years, the Making Love Retreat has helped more than 10,000 couples from around the world rediscover intimacy and transform their relationships. This life-changing retreat is based on Diana Richardson’s pioneering “Slow Sex” movement—an approach that shifts focus from performance to presence, deepening the connection between partners.
Meet Diana Richardson
A Leading Authority on Human Sexuality & Tantra
Diana's approach combines ancient wisdom with modern understanding, making Tantric practices accessible to couples worldwide. Her work is informed by tantric masters Osho and Barry Long, and refined through decades of personal exploration.
Michael and Diana Richardson
A Leading Authority on Human Sexuality & Tantra
Bestselling Author
Diana has published eight books – some translated into 13 languages - selling over one million copies worldwide, including the internationally acclaimed The Heart of Tantric Sex and Slow Sex.
TEDx Speaker
Her TEDx talk, "The Power of Mindful Sex" has reached over a million views, inspiring people worldwide to rethink intimacy.
30+ Years of Experience
Since 1993, Diana and Michael have led thousands of couples originating from 25 different countries, helping them cultivate deep love and sexual fulfillment.
Pioneering Teacher
One of the first Western teachers to teach Tantric sexuality in a concrete, practical and accessible way, based on her many years of personal exploration.
Featured In Global Media
Ready to Experience True Intimacy?
Join Us in Switzerland for a 7-day immersive experience designed to deepen your love, transform your relationship, and redefine intimacy.
- 2025 Dates Available
- Limited spaces available
- No nudity or explicit group activities – all explorations happen in the privacy of your own room.
- Gentle yet powerful methods for conscious sexuality and heart-centered connection.
- A proven, step-by-step process guided by world-renowned experts.
About the Retreat
The Making Love Retreat offers couples a transformative experience, providing new insights into sexuality and its role within a relationship.
What You'll Experience
Participants are assured that there is no partner swapping, nudity or sex in the group room. All practice takes place between each couple in the privacy of their own bedroom. Diana and Michael teach from personal experience, and for this reason the retreat is designed exclusively for the male-female/heterosexual exchange.
- The retreat is conducted in English, with German translation available.
- A combination of lectures to understand the concepts and guided practices to help embodyment.
- Opportunities to practice all the provided material with your partner in privacy.
"By understanding the true essence of sexual connection, couples can transform this exchange into a healing force, fostering deeper love and harmony."
Facilitators
Led by Diana Puja Richardson and Michael Raja Richardson, who co-authored two of Diana's books, have dedicated years to exploring and teaching the art of conscious loving.
Their approach, inspired by tantric masters Osho and Barry Long, emphasizes presence, awareness, and the union of sex and meditation.
- 2025 Retreats
- 2026 Retreats
April 19 – April 25
May 4 – May 10
May 26 – June 1
September 21 – September 27
October 8 – October 14
* Bookings for 2026 open on October 27th @ 8am CET 2025.
Daily Schedule
Each day combines step-by-step instruction, body awareness exercises, and sharing sessions. Dedicated meditation times allow couples to explore "Love Keys" in the privacy of their rooms, fostering a personal and profound connection.
Accommodation Options
The Seminar Hotel Chlotisberg offers five distinct room categories:
Budget
Rooms with a washbasin; shared showers and WCs.
Standard
Rooms with a washbasin; shared bathrooms for two couples.
Komfort
Individually designed rooms with private shower/WC.
Komfort French
Cozy rooms with a French bed (1.4 x 2m) and private facilities.
Lodge
Private entrances, terraces, and high-end amenities.
Pricing:
Seminar Fee: CHF 1,290 per person. Board & Lodging: CHF 870 – CHF 1,200 per person for six nights (varies by room category).
Course Language: The retreat is conducted in English, with German translation available.
What You’ll Learn
- A renewed perception of sexual intimacy, emphasizing presence and relaxation.
- Tantric Keys to harmonize male and female energies, fostering deeper connection.
- Methods to transform sexual experiences into healing and unifying acts.
What Couples Saying
Registration Information
- Retreat Registrations and room reservations are handled exclusively by the Waldhaus Seminar Administration.
- Contact: Waldhaus Seminar Administration, CH-3432 Lützelflüh, Switzerland.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What exactly is The Making Love Retreat?
The Making Love Retreat is a week-long retreat for couples designed to help partners reconnect emotionally, physically, and spiritually through a conscious approach to sexuality. It introduces a step-by-step method focused on slowing down, deepening presence, and cultivating intimacy without pressure or performance.
2. Is this retreat suitable for all couples?
This retreat is designed specifically for heterosexual couples, based on Diana and Michael Richardson’s personal experience and teachings. It is ideal for couples of all ages who wish to deepen their connection, heal past patterns, or explore a new approach to sexuality and love.
3. Will there be any nudity or sexual activity in the group sessions?
No. All intimate practices take place in the privacy of your own room with your partner. There is no nudity, partner swapping, or sexual activity in the group room. The group sessions are for learning, discussion, and guided practices.
4. What is Tantra?
Tantra is an ancient spiritual path that recognizes life energy as sacred—including sexual energy. At its heart, Tantra invites us to become more present, embodied, and connected to ourselves and the world around us.
In Diana’s approach, Tantra is not about technique or performance. It is about returning to the body, slowing down, and learning to feel deeply from within. By becoming aware of subtle sensations and energy, we begin to experience intimacy—not just with a partner, but with life itself.
While classical Tantra includes meditation, mantra, and ritual, Diana’s work focuses on what is sometimes called neo-Tantra: a modern, embodied expression that uses intimacy and sexuality as powerful doorways into presence, love, and transformation.
Tantra, in this sense, is not something you do.
It is something you are.
5. Do we need to have experience with Tantra or meditation?
Not at all. The retreat is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with experience. Everything is explained step-by-step, with simple practices that anyone can do. All that’s needed is a willingness to explore with openness and curiosity.
6 What is the daily schedule like?
Each day typically includes guided instruction, body-based exercises, meditation, sharing circles, and time set aside for private couple practice. The rhythm of the retreat is spacious, allowing for integration, rest, and personal connection.
7. What language is the retreat conducted in?
The main language is English, and translation into German is available during all sessions.
8. What kind of accommodation is offered?
The retreat takes place at the peaceful Seminarhotel Chlotisberg in Switzerland. There are five room categories to choose from, ranging from budget to deluxe options (including private terraces and air conditioning). All meals are included, and the atmosphere is calm, natural, and supportive.
9. What if we’re experiencing conflict or disconnection in our relationship?
This retreat is especially helpful for couples who feel distant or stuck. It offers a safe and respectful space to reconnect without diving into conflict stories. Instead of “fixing” issues, the retreat supports building presence, intimacy, and emotional safety—often allowing deeper healing to naturally occur.
10. Is the retreat therapeutic or psychological in nature?
No. The retreat is not a form of therapy and doesn’t involve psychological analysis or partner confrontation. Instead, it focuses on learning through experience, awareness, and embodiment—allowing transformation through presence rather than discussion.
11. What should we bring with us?
Bring comfortable clothing, a journal, any personal toiletries, and an open mind. No special equipment or prior preparation is needed—just a willingness to explore together.
Retreats by Our Certified Teachers
For those who wish to look for further locations and dates, there are additional Making Love Retreats led by our certified teachers in other countries
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- UK
- Austria
- Australia
- Canary Islands
- Croatia
Final Thoughts
The Making Love Retreat is a unique opportunity to redefine intimacy and connection in your relationship. With 30 years of experience, proven methods, and thousands of transformed couples, this retreat offers a rare and life-changing experience.
- Are you ready to transform your relationship?