The Great Escape

An intentional & customizable personal retreat.

Ready for a shift?

It’s time to disconnect from the noise and reconnect to something deeper within. This purpose-built personal retreat balances fun and adventure with rest and reflection, all while being fully immersed in the great outdoors at your very own staged campsite.

This is your chance to get away from the grind, find new inspiration, focus on your next move, and take some intentional time alone to reset your system from the inside out.

LOCATION:

Bend, OR

GROUP SIZE:

Solo

ANYTIME:

Apr - Oct

COST:

$1,200

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

Low - High

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Camping

TRIP LENGTH & OUTCOMES:

4 days, 3 nights

Research shows that the ‘3 Day Effect’ resets your system, clears the brain fog, and eases burnout. It helps you think more clearly and feel waaayyy better. Add inspiring natural beauty, quiet solitude, and thrilling outdoor activities, and you’ve got a recipe for a truly transformational experience.

A person in a blue jacket, red beanie, and hiking boots standing on rocks, looking at a landscape of dense evergreen forest and snow-capped mountains in the distance during sunset.
A person skiing on a snowy slope with a backdrop of snow-covered mountains, dense pine forest, and a lake.
Two crossed keys with the phrase 'No Risk No Story' in a circular arrangement around them.
A person standing at the base of a tall waterfall with moss-covered rocks and greenery on the surrounding cliff face.
Person paddleboarding with a dog on a lake surrounded by pine trees on a sunny day.
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Here’s the idea…

Welcome to your customizable personal retreat in the outdoor mecca of Central Oregon.

Where you’ll stay solo at a dialed campsite that will serve as your personal base camp for rest, reflection and exploration - whether that be hiking, trail running, mtn biking, climbing, paddling, soaking, or fishing.

It’s entirely up to you, and you set the pace.

All-inclusive

I’ll take care of all the details so that all you have to do is say ‘YES!’ and show up with well-packed backpack (packing list provided).

I’ll have everything prepped and ready based on the weather/conditions and our pre-trip conversations about your intentions and interests. Together, we’ll create an itinerary that gets you pumped.

Intentional & Impactful

We’ll make it fun, intentional, restful and tasty. You’ll get quiet times of reflection, moments of awe and wonder, and some adrenaline pumping good times. You’ll walk away refreshed, centered, clear headed and fully recharged.

You don’t need external advice, you want internal clarity.

  • Leaders & High Achievers

  • Serial Entrepreneurs

  • New Entrepreneurs (my fav)

  • Creatives (my other fav)

  • Workaholics (me too)

  • Age: 30’s - 50’s (I’m 42)

Who it’s for:

Here for those who crave the outdoors. This experience is for leaders, high achievers, creatives, entrepreneurs, workaholics, doers, movers and shakers.

It’s for men who are searching for a change of pace and a shift in perspective.

It’s for men looking for an experience that will challenge and inspire, but also bring a deep sense of renewal.

It’s for men who know that something’s gotta change for them to become a better version of themselves—one with more purpose, more depth, and more connection—and want to jumpstart that process.

Here’s how this works…

Crash in comfort at your ideal camp location.

You’ll have your own staged campsite equipped with an off-road camper (packed to the gills with outdoor gear) that will be posted up on a river, lake, trailhead, or sno-park for a couple of glorious days of wild livin’ in the great outdoors. What could be better?!

A camping scene in a wooded forest with a camper trailer, a fire pit with burning fire, a hammock, a table with camping gear, and a person standing nearby at twilight.
Person wearing a helmet and checkered shirt standing next to a bicycle at sunset with mountains in the background.
A person in a hooded jacket, shorts, and sunglasses holding a green paddleboard with a paddle, standing on a rocky shoreline by a calm lake with mountains in the background.
Person roasting marshmallows over a campfire next to a camper trailer and foldable chairs during dusk.

STAGED CAMPSITE EQIPPED WITH:

Dometic e-cooler (w/ food and cold drinks inside), stove, drinking water, rooftop tent, sleeping bag & pillow, all the outdoor toys and gear (SUP, e-bike or mtn bike, etc), heater, hammock, table, camp chair, and either firewood or propane fire (depending on fire regs).

EXPLORE THE AREA:

You’ll be able to do a variety of activities that are walkable/bikeable right from camp: fish, hike, climb, trail run, peddle, paddle, soak, swim, and explore your surroundings at your own pace. Together we’ll find the perfect camp site that is close to whatever vibe you’re going for. And if you want, we’ll plan a couple semi-guided excursions to show you the hidden gems of the area.

Campsite location options:

  • A man swimming in a natural hot spring surrounded by rocks and forest in a remote area.

    Near hot springs

  • A rainbow trout in a fishing net submerged in shallow water with rocks, a fishing rod, and reel nearby.

    Next to a river full of fish

  • A person standing on the edge of a high rocky cliff with arms spread wide, overlooking a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks and green forests under a clear blue sky.

    Near summit trails

  • A mountain biker wearing a helmet and gloves navigates a winding trail through a wooded forest. The trail is narrow with dirt and leaves, surrounded by green foliage and trees.

    At a mtn bike trailhead

  • A person inside a dark cave with sunlight streaming in through an opening in the ceiling, illuminating the rocky floor and casting beams of light.

    Above lave caves

  • Person paddleboarding on a lake with a fishing rod, mountains in the background, and clear blue sky.

    At a high alpine lake

  • A person standing at the entrance of a cave, looking at a waterfall in a lush green forest.

    Next to waterfalls and river trails

  • Sign for Pacific Crest Trail at National Scenic Trail, with mountains and a pine tree illustration, and a hiker walking on the trail in the background.

    Backpack a section of the PCT

  • Snow-covered landscape with footprints leading towards a cluster of snow-laden evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.

    At a sno-park for winter fun

  • Man relaxing in an orange hammock tied between trees in a misty forest

    Deep in the forest

  • Silhouette of a person standing on a mountain at sunset with a view of distant mountains and a partly cloudy sky.

    Miles away from any other human

Here’s the plan:

Nature goes with the flow - so do we.

Although I do my very best to adhere to the general schedule, the itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond my control, including weather and your travel schedule.

No matter what, I’ll do my damnedest to get you out there, equipped and ready to make an incredible outdoor memory as you explore your life from the inside out.

  • Arrive into Bend and we’ll grab some local grub and talk about your intentions for this retreat. Then we’ll head over to Out There HQ (my shop) and get you geared up and out into the wild.

    In the evening you’ll find yourself sitting around a campfire eating a warm welcome dinner at an off-grid campsite that will serve as your basecamp for the next several days. Your home away from home. Everything you need, and nothin’ you don’t - including cell signal. It’s time to unplug.

    • Welcome lunch at a local brewery

    • We’ll get you geared up for your journey

    • We’ll establish base camp - your very own campsite out in wild

    • Dinner and drinks (tacos, salad, chips & salsa, cerveza)

    • Warming fire under the stars and star gazing

    • You’ll do a powerful exercise focused around your story thus far

    • Rest up for your first full day of glorious solitude

  • After a restful night in the woods, you’ll wake to the sounds of nature before enjoying a hot breakfast and good coffee or tea. Then it’s on to a morning adventure to get your mind and body back in tune with each other.

    A delicious European inspired meal for lunch and then enjoy some down time (soak, forest nap, journal, wander). Before dinner there’s time for a sunset outing if you choose. Dinner by the fire, journal prompts and some s’mores is what your second night alone in the woods will look like.

    • Camp breakfast and coffee

    • Outdoor excursion

    • Charcuterie styled lunch in the wild with a cold drink and incredible view

    • Afternoon leisure time (soak, nap, journal, wander) or get wild outside (ride, paddle, peddle or plunge)

    • Fireside dinner, journal prompts, and time to unwind and soak it all in

  • Start the morning at sunrise with coffee and breakfast before getting out into nature for your morning activity or excursion - ride, paddle, peddle or plunge. There will also be a series of challenges for you to complete that will help you gain clarity and insight.

    You'll eat lunch on the go out in nature, and then have some downtime for journaling, reading, side quests, or quiet rest.

    As afternoon settles in, I’ll come snag you and the camper and relocate you to Out There HQ where we’ll enjoy a hearty dinner and a warming fire while we talk about your experience and discuss your next move forward.

    • Slow morning

    • Nature based activity or excursion

    • Lunch and down time

    • Relocate camp to Out There HQ

    • Settle in, have dinner and a warming fire and talk about your experience and next steps

    • Your last night in the camper, staged for airport drop-off the following day

    • Options:

      • Guided sunrise adventure

      • Or a restful slow paced morning with time for discussion or reflection

    • Farewell breakfast and coffee

    • Preflight hike to stretch the legs and clear the mind

    • Departures via RDM for flight home

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Start or end at Out There HQ:

We typically start or end at ‘Out There Headquarters’ - my outfitter & supply shop just outside of town on my private property. It’s where we gear up for excursions and unwind after a long day of getting after it. This space also serves as the backup plan incase the weather is complete shit. So fret not, either way you’ll be taken care of.

A rustic living room with wood-paneled walls and a wood-burning stove with a fire inside. Decor includes a mounted deer skull with antlers, a small landscape painting, and a rifle on the wall. There are two leather sofas, a coffee table with magazines and a cup, and a ping pong paddle and ball on the table. Hunting gear and a kayak are also visible.
Sunset over a rural scene with three vehicles: a pickup truck, a camper trailer, and an SUV parked in front of a dark wooden building with a deer antler decoration on the wall.
Group of six people sitting around a campfire at dusk, outdoors, with string lights overhead and trees in the background.
Outdoor kitchen area with a wooden fence, dish drying rack with dishes, black kitchen sink with utensils and cups, red crate underneath, and a scenic landscape with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
A cluttered room with wooden walls and ceiling, containing a leather couch with a colorful blanket, a mountain bike, shelves filled with gear and supplies, and mounted animal antlers and skull on the wall.
Outdoor kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, wooden stool, and a wooden fence backdrop. Items include a kettle, dish soap, dish rack, and storage shelves with blue water jugs, a cast iron skillet, and other kitchen supplies. There's a white rug on the deck.
A blue mountain bike with two additional tires mounted on the handlebars, parked against a wooden wall with maps and a yellow "EXPLORE" sign. There are color-differentiated bocce balls and a white ball on the ground nearby and a wooden bench.

Everything you change changes you.

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Use the button to pay your $600 deposit to book your personal getaway. I only offer a couple of these per month. First come, first served.

Use the gift card button to give a retreat to a rad man in your life. Can be redeemed anytime.

Next steps:
After you pay your deposit from the store we’ll schedule a call/Zoom to kick things off.

What you get:

  • 4 day off-grid adventure in Central Oregon

  • A customized solo retreat in the wild (ride, climb, rest, soak, swim, etc - it’s up to you, and you set the pace)

  • All gear, drinks and meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4

  • Dialed campsite just for you

  • Down time for rest, solitude and reflection

  • Semi-guided nature based outdoor excursions

  • Journal prompts and guided campfire discussions

  • Out There swag

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What other men are saying:

Black and white portrait of a smiling man with short, styled hair and a beard, outdoors with blurred trees in the background.

That was the most helpful retreat! Space to breath. Room to ponder. Opportunities to deep dive in meaningful conversations about work & life.

— Mike Caston, Creative Entrepreneur

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Talk about a life tonic for the soul. I’ve lived better because of my time with Gary. Forever grateful.

— Anders Lindwall, Film Maker

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A beige background with black printed text that reads, 'PUT DOWN YOUR PHONE and DO ANYTHING ELSE.'
Sign with the phrase 'LIVE TO WORK' crossed out and replaced with 'WORK TO LIVE', with a person wearing headphones working on a computer in the background.
Inspirational quote on a blue background emphasizing connecting with nature to ground oneself. Text reads: 'Go barefoot in the sun. Sit close to trees. Listen to the wind. And remember who you actually are. This was your ancestors' therapy.'
Inspirational quote on a black background: 'The Bad News is Time flies. The Good News is You're the Pilot.' by Michael Altshuler.
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