Surrounded by the spirit of the mighty bison and the Rocky Mountains, the design of Fireside Fathers is intended to yield greater clarity and confidence in our roles as dads, partners, and men. Through fireside discussions, wilderness skills development, a primal skills challenge, meditation and journaling, and hearty meals, you will be guided through a discovery and vision building process that will result in you taking on the coming years with relentless conviction and atop all of that you gain a brotherhood to support you.

Set on a bison ranch in northern Colorado, surrounded by wilderness and big skies, we’ll explore the path of fatherhood, share our stories and intentions, and forge a plan for the coming three years of life. That is an intentional time frame - close enough in proximity to be truly tangible and relevant, and far enough away to think big and boldly about. Our entire lives can transform in three years, and we can fortify our journey as fathers in great ways in a fairly short amount of time.

ARRIVAL: Weds, June 4th

• Coordinated airport shuttle and epic scenic drive to the ranch

• Wednesday afternoon and evening arrivals, get situated with lodging, first father feast and fire circle, and retreat expectations established

ITENERARY: Thurs - Saturday Night

• Solo reflection time and movement

• Morning fuel up and convene for day’s events

• Team building and skills development

• Lunch and fuel throughout the day

• Primal skills challenge and gentleman’s competition

• Fatherhood vision building and strategy design

• Hearty evening feasts and fireside chats

DEPARTURE: Sunday, June 8th

• Final reflection time

• Morning final feast of fathers

• Flights out in the evening/late evening

• Mid-day shuttle back to the airport

FOOD & LODGING:

All food and lodging provided. We will be feasting, so come hungry. We will be having fun, so come playful. We will be learning, so come curious. We will be charting a bold course, so bring the spark of a bold vision. And we will be fireside, so come with spring-time-in-the-rockies attire.

WHAT TO BRING:

Stories and a bold heart - Your personal stories and goals for your role as a father, and a desire for growth.

Outdoor clothes/footwear/small day pack - You’ll want clothes you can sit around a campfire during potentially chilly nights, clothes to go into the woods and hike around in, clothes to build a fort in, or throw a spear in. Clothes for a variety of weather, which means clothes you can layer. Bring gloves, a beanie, and having a proper winter jacket cannot hurt based on the time of year and temperature ranges. We are timing this retreat specifically so it’s likely warm in the mountains during the daytime and mild at night, but not far enough into the summer where fire bans may be in effect. Then again, we may have spring storms upon us. The retreat will happen regardless of weather. Bring a small day pack for daily excursions, etc.

Other stuff - Bring a book if you are a book person, bring an instrument, bring anything valuable to have with you as part of a unique workshop and growth experience, bring any special food, supplements, meds, etc. that you personally desire or need.

WATER - Refillable water bottle will be provided.

FIRST AID & EMERGENCY - We will have a proper emergency and first aid kit and a wilderness survivalist with us, and are ready to mitigate anything unexpected.