THE OUTCOMES

Fully Alive.

  • Shake off the lethargy of winter and unlock more aliveness in your body, mind, and spirit.

  • Rewire your relationship with technology and build an immune system against overwhelm.

Fully Aligned.

  • Clarify your goals and intentions for 2024.

  • Rediscover your creative inspiration in wild landscapes.

THE WEEKEND

VITALITY & VISION is a 3-day retreat in Joshua Tree, CA.

Here’s how each day will unfold…

  • Wake up with the sunrise, then spend the day in Joshua Tree National Park, exploring hidden, rarely-visited corners of the park.

  • Go rock climbing with a local guide, pushing your edges in an iconic and historic climbing destination.

  • Spend time alone on the land to reflect, then come together with the group to support each other and integrate.

  • Watch the stunning desert sunset.

  • Stay at a beautiful home 5 minutes from the park entrance.

  • And in the evening, we’ll play. Ecstatic dance, improv games, and deep conversations by the fire pit.

YOUR GUIDE

Dom Francks

Dom is a wilderness guide and leadership coach. He offers a unique perspective on wild living and leadership in the modern world. Pull this from VIVIFY script

​He’s led wilderness immersions in remote locations from Patagonia to Alaska with Outward Bound and Chulengo Expeditions. He’s also held leadership roles at climate-tech companies, serving as Chief of Staff at Terramera and Head of Product at Solara Energy.

His orientation to the animate world is inspired by the Animas Valley Institute, where he trained in the Yearlong Soulcraft Immersion.

What’s Included

  • Retreat facilitation by Dom and other guest facilitators

  • 3 nights in beautiful accommodation in Joshua Tree

  • Organic meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the retreat

  • Guided rock climbing by Mojave Guides, including all equipment

  • All park entrance fees

Investment - $750 $650

Discounted early registration available before January 7th.

Due to the size of our host location, space is limited!

* Transportation to and from the retreat center is not included

FAQ

  • What will the accommodation be like?

We’ll be staying in a beautiful home set up for large groups. Leading up to the retreat, we’ll reach out to attendees to organize sleeping arrangements - everyone will have their own bed, but it may be necessary to share a room.

  • What kind of food will we be eating?

    All dinners will be prepared for you, and will be well-sourced. Breakfast will consist of a buffet, and lunch will be a sandwich spread that we’ll take into the park.

  • What’s the deal with the rock climbing?

    We’re partnering with Mojave Guides, a highly-regarded guiding service in Joshua Tree, for a half-day of single pitch climbing. No rock climbing experience is needed. All climbs will be set up by certified guides, and Mojave Guides will provide basic required equipment. If you have your own climbing shoes, harness, chalk bag, and/or helmet, bring it!

  • When should I arrive and depart?

    You can arrive anytime on Friday after 5 PM. Our opening circle will be at 7 PM, but if you can’t arrive by then, we understand. We’ll officially close Monday morning at 9 AM, but if you need to depart Sunday evening, again, we understand.

  • What level of fitness and experience is required?

    You should be able to walk 2 miles comfortably, with mild elevation gain and loss. The rock climbing portion is optional, and we’ll provide other options for hiking or journaling practices for that portion. No rock climbing experience is needed.

  • What will the weather be like?

    In February, the average high is 66°F, and the low is 41°F. Come prepared for chilly mornings and evenings, and moderate daytime temperatures.

  • What should I bring?

    We’ll send out a full packing list ahead of the retreat, but mostly just basic hiking shoes, athletic clothing, a journal, and whatever you’d normally bring for a weekend away.