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Origins fosters connection, trust, and meaningful dialogue in a space where people feel seen, heard, and inspired. Years in the making, Origins was born from a desire to bring the legendary leaders in the ART community together, to create an experience where connection is not incidental, but the purpose, and where a community can come together in a way that is intentional, memorable, and lasting.

The purpose of this leadership retreat is to bring together business leaders within the ART community to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside one another. Through open dialogue, shared experiences, and practical insight, the goal is to sharpen your leadership skills, strengthen your businesses, and exchange tools that support long-term success.

More importantly, this retreat is designed to create a trusted space where you can speak candidly about the challenges, responsibilities, and realities you may not feel comfortable discussing elsewhere.

By fostering vulnerability, honest conversation, and meaningful collaboration, the retreat aims to inspire impactful change—both within individual organizations and across the ART community as a whole.

Privately inquire to request access to this inaugural gathering at the form on the Contact us page.

This is not a traditional conference filled with back-to-back presentations, networking pressure, or transactional interactions. The retreat is intentionally curated to prioritize depth over density—creating space for real conversations, thoughtful collaboration, and personal restoration.

Rather than focusing solely on programming, the experience centers around shared meals, facilitated discussions, wellness offerings, workshops, and meaningful time with peers in a more intimate and authentic setting.

Expect real, honest conversations with peers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of leadership within the ART community. This retreat is intentionally designed to create space for meaningful connection, thoughtful collaboration, and authentic dialogue.

You can expect a balanced experience that blends leadership workshops, peer roundtables, wellness offerings, and intentional free time to relax, recharge, and connect with colleagues. Shared meals, wine tastings, and informal conversations are just as valuable as the workshop sessions, creating opportunities for learning, reflection, and relationship-building in a more personal setting.

Rather than a packed agenda filled with back-to-back programming, this retreat prioritizes balance—allowing time to unplug, gain perspective, and return with renewed clarity, connection, and inspiration.

There’s no hierarchy—just conversation—we drop the titles and talk like peers because there’s space for every voice. This retreat is about openness, participation, and safety—no cliques, no performance. We intentionally leave roles and status at the door in order to create space for genuine conversation among peers—where every voice is valued, and everyone has something meaningful to contribute.

There’s no pressure to impress, and no expectation to have all the answers. Instead, this retreat is built on openness, participation, and mutual respect.

You are encouraged to both learn and share. The experience is reciprocal: you come to gain insight, but also to offer your own knowledge, perspective, and experience to others. Honest dialogue, vulnerability, and collaboration are at the center of what makes this community impactful.

This retreat is designed for individual leaders rather than full teams. The intention is to create an environment where leaders can engage openly, build authentic peer relationships, and step outside of their day-to-day organizational dynamics.

It is important that leaders carry the insights, conversations, and ideas gained during the retreat back to their teams. In many ways, they serve as ambassadors and messengers—helping extend the impact of the retreat beyond the experience itself and into the broader ART community.

The retreat is intentionally curated to create a thoughtful and collaborative environment among leaders within the ART community. Attendees are selected with the goal of fostering meaningful dialogue, shared learning, and diverse perspectives within a trusted setting.

This retreat is designed for leaders within the ART community who are committed to growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact. Attendees may come from a variety of professional backgrounds and leadership roles, but all share a desire to lead with intention, integrity, and openness.

The retreat is best suited for individuals who value honest conversation, peer connection, and the opportunity to both learn from — and contribute to — a community of fellow leaders.

You should leave feeling recharged, connected, and inspired—with new perspectives, stronger peer relationships, practical insight, and a renewed sense of purpose in your leadership.

The goal is not only personal and professional growth, but also a greater collective impact within the ART community as a whole.

The hope is that the conversations, relationships, and ideas developed during the retreat continue long after the event concludes. You are encouraged to carry the insights and experiences gained back to your organizations, teams, and communities—helping extend the impact of the retreat throughout the ART space.

There is no formal dress code for the retreat. Dress up for dinner if you’d like, or simply come as you are. The goal is comfort, authenticity, and ease—not performance

Yes, there will be facilitated discussions, workshops, and opportunities for shared learning throughout the retreat. However, the experience is designed to be highly collaborative rather than presentation-driven.

Some of the most valuable moments may happen around a dinner table, during a walk, or in candid conversations between peers. Every attendee brings valuable insight and perspective to the experience.

The retreat is intentionally kept intimate to foster meaningful conversation, trust, and genuine connection among attendees. The smaller setting allows participants to engage more openly and build stronger relationships with peers throughout the experience.

Yes, though the retreat approaches networking differently than traditional industry events. Rather than transactional interactions, the experience is designed to foster authentic relationship-building through shared experiences, honest conversations, and intentional connection.

You are encouraged to engage fully in the experience, but the retreat is also designed with balance and flexibility in mind. There is no pressure to perform or participate in a way that feels uncomfortable.

The goal is to create an environment where attendees feel safe to contribute authentically while also honoring personal space, reflection, and rest.

Yes. Creating a trusted and respectful environment is one of the core values of the retreat. Attendees are expected to approach conversations with professionalism, discretion, and mutual respect.

This is intended to be a safe space where leaders can speak honestly, share openly, and engage in conversations they may not feel comfortable having in other professional settings.

Topics may include leadership, business growth, organizational culture, ethics, innovation, advocacy, burnout, wellness, communication, and the evolving needs of the ART community.

While some conversations will be facilitated, the retreat is also designed to allow space for organic discussions based on the experiences and perspectives attendees bring with them.

Yes! The retreat is intentionally designed with balance in mind, including dedicated free time throughout the schedule. Rather than filling every moment with programming, the experience allows space to pause, reflect, connect organically with peers, and recharge.

We believe meaningful conversations and valuable insights often happen outside of formal sessions—during a walk, over a meal, or in quiet moments of rest. The balanced schedule is meant to support both personal restoration and professional growth.

Bring comfortable clothing, an open mind, and a willingness to engage authentically with others. Whether you prefer to dress casually or dress up for dinner, the focus is on comfort and being fully present.

You may also wish to bring a journal, walking shoes, and anything that helps you feel grounded, relaxed, and connected during the retreat.

Yes. Wellness and restoration are intentionally woven into the retreat experience. The schedule is designed to create balance through moments of reflection, connection, rest, and opportunities to recharge alongside peers and colleagues.

Specific details regarding accommodations, meals, and retreat inclusions will be provided directly to attendees upon registration or invitation.