You don't need more advice.
You need people
who understand.
December 8-11, 2024 • Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
The higher you climb,
the lonelier it gets.
The emails never stop. The decisions keep coming. Everyone looks to you for certainty—your investors, your team, your family.
But who do YOU talk to when you don't have the answers? When the weight feels like too much?
What if you could step away? Not to network. To breathe.
December 2024 Cohort
Who Will You Journey With?
An anonymized look at your future circle. No pitches. No status games. Just peers.
Click a founder to reveal their journey
12
Series A+
$8M
Avg ARR
9
Global Cities
7
Spots Left
4 Days of Truth
The Arc of Immersion
Arrival & Opening Circle
- 2:00 PM — Arrive, settle into villa
- 4:00 PM — Welcome circle: "Why are you really here?"
- 7:00 PM — Family-style dinner
- 9:00 PM — Fireside stories
The Work
- 7:00 AM — Optional morning movement
- 9:00 AM — Session: "The Challenge You're Facing"
- 2:00 PM — Peer consulting circles
- 5:00 PM — Jungle walk
The Breakthrough
- 7:00 AM — Yoga or meditation
- 9:00 AM — Session: "What I Wish I Knew"
- 2:00 PM — Solo time (beach, hike, rest)
- 9:00 PM — Commitment ceremony
Departure
- 9:00 AM — Breakfast
- 10:00 AM — Final circle: "What I'm taking home"
- 12:00 PM — Departures
The Sanctuary
Santa Teresa,
Costa Rica
Where the jungle meets the Pacific. No phone service unless you want it. No pitch meetings. No FOMO—just waves, wildlife, and real conversation.
Total Ease
Everything Included
Accommodation
- 3 nights private room
- Luxury villa ocean views
- Pool & yoga deck
Food & Drink
- All gourmet meals
- Local Costa Rican cuisine
- Wine with dinner
Wellness
- Daily yoga or surf
- One signature massage
- Beach access
Programming
- Facilitated sessions
- Peer consulting circles
- 1:1 Founder matching
Logistics
- Airport transfers
- Local transport
- Concierge support
Discovery
- Jungle hikes
- Sunset boat trip
- Secret beach access
Facilitators
Your Guides
Marcus Chen
Lead Facilitator
Former founder (exited 2 companies). 500+ hours facilitating groups.
Dr. Sarah Williams
Psychologist
Specializes in founder mental health, burnout, and decision-making.
Elena Rodriguez
Retreat Host
Costa Rica local. Makes sure everything runs smoothly and holds the space.
Yes, apply if:
- You're a founder/CEO of a startup (any stage)
- You're feeling stuck, burned out, or lonely
- You want peer connection, not networking
- You can commit to being 100% present
- You're open to vulnerability
No, skip if:
- You're looking for investors (wrong place)
- You want to pitch your company
- You can't disconnect for 4 days
- You're not ready to be honest about struggles
- You just want a standard vacation
The Investment
$3,500
All-Inclusive Experience
Full Payment
$3,500
2 Payments
$1,800
Scholarship
1 Spot Reserved
Begin the Journey
8 of 15 spots filled. We review every application for cohort balance.