A Chocolate & Connection Workshop for Couples
Love in Bloom
& Melissa Gagné of Eaten & Told
Not just a date — a celebration of each other.
Overview
A Valentine’s experience created to help couples slow down and reconnect in meaningful, heart-centred ways.
This afternoon weaves together guided breathwork, gentle partner connection, and guided artisan chocolate tasting — creating space for presence, emotional closeness, and remembering one another beyond the busyness of everyday life.
You’ll be guided through practices that calm the body, open the heart, and invite deeper listening, gratitude, and shared intention — all within a warm, reverent, and gently held environment.
This is not a typical date.
It’s a nourishing ritual of slowing down, savouring, and tending your connection — together.
An optional Afterglow Spa Ritual (hot tub & sauna) is available for couples wishing to extend their experience with quiet soaking and integration.
Come as you are.
Leave feeling softer, closer, and deeply renewed.
Limited to 5 couples for an intimate, connected experience.
WHEN
Sunday, February 15
1 - 5 PM
LOCATION
Hosted in a home-based studio surrounded by nature.
Thunder Bay, ON
7 min from Expressway off Oliver Road ~ Address provided with event information
LED BY
$189/couple
Yoga & Breathwork Teacher, Registered Physiotherapist, Wellness Mentor
Catharine Tombs
Professional Chocolate Educator
& Melissa Gagné
Your Afternoon Includes…
Couple Connection Practices:
You’ll be gently guided through simple, heart-centred partner practices designed to calm the nervous system, invite presence, and deepen emotional closeness.
Through synchronized breathing, soft eye gazing, and loving-kindness reflections, you’ll be invited to slow down, soften, and reconnect in meaningful, nourishing ways — all within a warm, consent-centred, gently held space.
Chocolate Tasting:
A sensory journey where chocolate becomes more than a treat — it becomes an invitation to slow down, soften, and savour. Together, you’ll be guided through a curated tasting of exquisite, single-origin artisan chocolates crafted with deep intention — from ethically sourced cacao beans to the final, velvety bar.
You’ll learn the story behind each chocolate, and you’ll be gently guided in how to taste — slowly, consciously, and with presence — awakening your senses, heightening your awareness, and inviting you into a deeper relationship with flavour, texture, and pleasure.
This is not rushed tasting.
It is a ritual of presence.
A moment to linger, to soften, and to savour — together.
Afterglow Spa Ritual (Optional Add-on): Additional $74/couple
Extend your Love in Bloom experience with candlelit hot tub and Finnish sauna time — a gentle soaking ritual designed to help your bodies fully receive the connection you’ve just nourished.
Warm water, quiet space, and unhurried moments invite you to soften, integrate, and linger in the afterglow of your afternoon together.
You’re also welcome to rest in the yoga studio — wrapped in blankets and stillness — allowing your nervous systems to settle and your hearts to stay open just a little longer.
An afternoon of presence, connection, and remembering each other.
Gift This Experience
Looking for a Valentine’s gift that feels meaningful, memorable, and truly nourishing?
Love in Bloom is a beautiful way to offer your partner more than a card or a box of chocolates — it’s an afternoon of presence, connection, and shared moments you’ll remember long after the candles are blown out.
If you’re planning this as a surprise, only one registration is needed. All event details will be sent discreetly to the email used at booking — making it easy to keep your gift a secret until the perfect moment.
A Note for Animal Lovers (and those with allergies):
Our beloved feline family member, Milo, sometimes joins us.
He fancies himself a bit of a therapy cat and may curl up beside participants. Please keep this in mind if you’re sensitive or prefer a pet-free space.
Cancellation Policy
All registrations are considered final after 72 hours from the time of booking.
Cancellations made within 72 hours of booking will receive a full refund.
After 72 hours, registrations are non-refundable.
If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to gift or transfer your spot to another couple — simply let us know in advance so we can update our guest list.
Thank you for understanding and for honouring the care that goes into preparing this experience.
“In a world that moves quickly, love asks us to slow down — to breathe, to soften, and to remember each other.”
Frequently asked questions
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Love in Bloom is for couples who would love to slow down, reconnect, and share a meaningful Valentine’s experience together — whether you’re newly together or have been walking life side by side for many years. All loving partnerships are warmly welcome.
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Not at all. All practices are gentle, guided, and designed to feel natural and accessible. You’ll be guided every step of the way — no prior experience needed.
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Comfortable, cozy clothing is perfect — something you can relax and move gently in. You’re welcome to bring layers or socks for extra warmth. Bring your bathing suit and towerl if you are participating in the ‘After Glow’ spa time.
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All practices are gentle, consent-based, and clearly guided. You’ll always be invited — never required — to participate in any activity, and you’re welcome to modify or skip anything that doesn’t feel right for you.
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Both. There is gentle, heartfelt connection within a calm, peaceful atmosphere. You’ll be welcomed into a supportive circle where conversation is soft, optional, and respectful of everyone’s nervous system.
