We've put together an epic journey to strengthen your resolve and commitment for truly living a WHOLEHEARTED life. The focus will be on connection: Connection To God, Connection To Self, and Connection To Others (Matthew 22: 37-39). These 3 forms of connection will be discussed but more importantly experienced. We've lined up several amazing experiential activities to target your heart and expose the obstacles that are getting in your way (even your own self). These experiences are symbolic, immersive, exhilarating, and potentially life-changing. You won't find anything quite like this anywhere else (for better or worse, haha).
Basic INFO
Starts: Thursday, September 28th, 2023 @6pm MDT
Ends: Sunday, October 1st, 2023 @10am MDT
Where: Garden City, Utah (Bear Lake)
# of Attendees: 30 Men + Rising Son Team
Updates: Check out our blog (if you purchased a pass you'll get updates to your email)
What to Expect
- This is a Men's Conference. You'll get to meet a group of men who have the love and support to help you as you strive for making significant commitments in your life. There's a good chance you'll come away with some blood brothers (It wouldn't be the first time). Also, for adults only, you have to be 18 and up.
- This is a Higher Level Recovery Conference, meaning we will not be focusing on sobriety or the entry-level recovery work, but rather on the core of who we are as men made in God's image.
- If the last bullet didn't give it away, this is a Christian Conference. We gon' be talkin' bout Jesus. For real, though, he's our brother, Savior, and friend. Who better to include in our journey toward Joy, Peace, Power, Freedom, and Love? Bob Ross?
- This is a Targeted Conference. Most of the time will be spent in activities focused on our hearts; healing, growing and strengthening. We have a road map to follow, and we'll guide you through.
- This is a Challenging Conference. We promise there will be plenty of things you will never have done in your life. And many of those things will be difficult and very different. You have to commit to get the most out of it and you will leave exhausted on every front (emotionally, physically, mentally + spiritually).
- This is a fairly Physical Conference. We will be doing some activities that will require a certain level of physical fitness. If you can hike up to 7 miles in 1 day, you will be able to participate without any issues. If you are concerned about whether or not you'll be able to do it, give Chase a call and he'll walk through some of the activities with you
- This is a Deep Conference. You will have opportunities to connect emotionally with other men as well as time for time for reflection.
- Housing Is Covered. We'll have a space rented that will give you a bed of your own to sleep on. It might be bunk style though so don't plan on having your own room. We'll send out more info with arrangements as the conference approaches.
- All meals are are included and we will be break at appropriate times for meals (and maybe a midnight cereal bar haha).
- We will have snacks and drinks available during every activity.
Be Sure to Bring:
- Warm Clothes for Outdoor Activities during daytime and night. Plan on layering.
- Winter Jacket (It gets cold at night, and we'll be doing some night activities outside for a bit)
- Rain Jacket / Poncho
- Hiking Shoes / Boots
- Headlamp for night activity (headlamp is better than flashlight for our activities)
- Swim Trunks / Board Shorts (this isn't a joke)
- Towel for water activity
- Personal hygiene (this definitely isn't a joke, haha)
- Clothing for three days
- Day Pack for short hikes
- Water Bottle / Canteen
- Sun Block
House Rules
- A signed contract is required to be filled along with Emergency Contact info BEFORE attending the event. You will not be permitted without the signed contract.
- Unplug from electronic devices unless they are absolutely needed.
- Let your families and loved ones know that you will not be checking your messages often, if there is an emergency they can also reach out to (435) 554-8720.
- Be respectful of those around you as well as your environment.
- Check in and be to the locations / coordinates you're given on time.
WHAT's INCLUDE
- Housing Your own bed at an incredible house overlooking Bear Lake (bunk style)
- Meals We've got amazing staff catering the entire event with delicious food
- Transportation During the event, we've got you covered. Hop in, we'll drive.
- Programming We've developed some stellar sequencing and presentations to help you make positive changes.
- Experience This will most likely be unlike anything you've ever done (unless you're returning for round 2)
- Connection You're going to meet 30+ incredible men ready to work and connect in a real way. They'll prove you're not alone.
A Heads Up
We will have a photographer / videographer at the retreat to help us document this incredible experience. A signed release form will be required by all who attend. No recording of you will be made public without your ability to review and give us express permission beforehand = If you say, "no", it don't go.