"John’s retreat came at exactly the right time for me. I was facing several big life decisions and had been stuck in my head for months, overthinking everything and feeling unsure about how to move forward. I was honestly at a breaking point and craving clarity.When I read the email about the retreat and saw how intentionally it was designed to get us out of our heads and into our bodies, I immediately knew it was what I needed. The days were filled with experiences that did exactly that - ATVs, horseback riding, surfing - activities that required my full presence and didn’t leave room for my phone or my spiraling thoughts. What I loved most, though, was the sense of community. Being able to openly share what I was processing with others, while moving through those experiences together, helped me feel supported, heard, and grounded. It stopped the mental spiral I had been in and allowed real clarity to emerge.I’m so grateful you organized this retreat, John. It gave me exactly what I needed at a pivotal moment in my life."

"The retreat was more than I expected in so many ways... I learned that the best thing to hold on to in that ocean of uncertainty is me. I have my back & I trust myself in this journey."

" first i just want to thank you again for attending my first retreathere in CR. it's been so meaningful for me as i am now going to run two more, more surf camp style in march and maybe another in may (just becauseit's Andrea's birthday!)anyway, i hope you had a meaningful experience.if you feel called to give me any written / or video testimonial, i would greatly appreciate it. it would be for the website.hope we collide soon.be well."

I had a great time John. Very grateful for the time spent and it was worth it for me and helped so much with my clarify. My only feedback would he that we would have loved more of you. The group sessions were really critical and I felt sometimes got pushed to the back burner, when that was a key reason a lot of us were there. I think we should do them in the morning when people are sharp, and really allow enough time so they are not rushed. I felt a little unresolved and left open/raw when sessions were cut short or not really concluded or rushed. A little more structure and accountability with that would have made it really perfect.

CEO / Company

The mix of activities, group work, and exposure to new things was perfect. I feel like I learned much and opened my eyes to new/different possibilities. As a result finding my direction a little different than when I arrived.