What Members Experience

Not a conference.

Not passive networking.

An immersive leadership experience built on relationships, learning, collaboration, and impact.

Share Your Story

Your voice matters

Every attendee showcases their organization, mission, and impact — not just what they do, but why they do it and the difference they're making.

Build & Learn

Meet the right people, not the most people

Facilitated discussions, roundtables, and social events built for authentic connection — plus the stories, lessons, and failures of accomplished founders, executives, and community leaders.

Discover New Opportunities

Built for what's next

Strategic Partnerships

New Clients & Referrals

Board Opportunities

Advisory Opportunities

Business Development

Mentorship

Professional Growth

Community Engagement

Collaborative Projects

Gain New Perspectives

Different industries. Different backgrounds.

One of the goals of the retreat is to connect members with people outside their normal circles — different industries, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Innovation often begins when diverse perspectives come together.

The Signature Framework

The Thrive Rule of Three

01

A leader whose story, perspective, experience, or journey expands my thinking.

02

A person, organization, or cause where I can contribute knowledge, support, introductions, resources, or expertise.

03

A future collaborator, client, mentor, advisor, board colleague, referral partner, investor, or friend.

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Someone from a different industry, generation, background, culture, or life experience — a perspective that broadens my own.

Be Part of a Trusted Community

Belonging to good humans

Perhaps the greatest benefit of Thrive is belonging to a community of good humans who genuinely want to see one another succeed. Members are encouraged to show up authentically, share openly, support generously, and learn continuously — relationships built here are meant to extend far beyond the retreat itself.

Leave With Action

What every member leaves with

New Relationships

New Ideas

New Opportunities

New Perspectives

New Commitments

New Ways to Create Impact

Most importantly, members leave with a stronger network of trusted leaders committed to helping one another thrive.

What's Included

Your retreat experience includes

  • Two full days of curated leadership programming

  • Keynote presentations from nationally recognized speakers

  • Member impact showcase sessions

  • Facilitated networking & collaboration experiences

  • Guided leadership discussions + interactive roundtables

  • The Thrive Collaboration Lab and Impact Wall

  • Daily networking lunches and wine experiences

  • Thrive Impact Mixer — wine tasting, pizza, music & community guests

  • Private Playte Kitchen culinary experience

  • Retreat workbook and connection resources

  • Access to fellow members, advisors, founders & board members

  • Opportunities to build lasting personal & professional relationships

Because the greatest return on any investment is often one meaningful relationship.

Limited to 30 attendees · Spots filling from existing TLF members first

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions Answered

WHO IS THIS FOR?

The Thrive Leadership Retreat is an invitation-only event for Thrive Leadership Forum members — existing members and a select group of new members being welcomed this year. If you received this invitation, you belong here.

WHAT DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?

Everything on the agenda — the Plate Kitchen cooking experience, wine tasting and cave tour, all programming at The Car Club, private group dinner, live music, and Saturday morning experiences. Shuttle transportation is included. Hotel and travel are separate — lodging recommendations and our group hotel block details are sent with your confirmation.

I DON’T DRINK — IS THIS STILL THE RIGHT EVENT FOR ME?

Absolutely. The Friday wine tasting is set up to accommodate non-drinkers with juice and food pairings. Saturday Track C (pottery, candles, paint & sip) is a fully non-drinking option. And the rest of the programming has nothing to do with wine.

WILL THERE BE OUTSIDE GUESTS?

Thursday evening features an open networking mixer at The Car Club, open to chamber members and local guests. Friday and Saturday are private — members only.

HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE THERE?

We’re holding this to a hard cap of 30 — 20 existing members plus up to 10 new members being welcomed this year. It’s intentionally small so the conversations stay real.

CAN I BRING A GUEST OR PARTNER?

NOTE FOR KEITH: Confirm with Hazel — add answer here before launch.

WHAT IF SOMETHING COMES UP AND I CAN’T

⚑ NOTE FOR KEITH: Add cancellation / refund policy here before launch.

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