Mixing it up again - another farm, lake sunsets, froggy friends.
We’ll be spending the week at Goldberry Woods, a farm in the Harbor Country area of southwest Michigan. This biodiverse organic farm has fields growing all kinds of vegetables, an orchard, an apiary and hens. Lodging ranges from cottages, to elaborate beds to airstream trailers, and there’s also an indoor pool and hot tub.
Goldberry Woods is in Union Pier, Michigan, an easy drive for many of you.
Driving distances
Chicago: 75 miles, 1.5 hour * drive (we’ll organize rides for those flying into Chicago)
Grand Rapids: 107 miles, 1.5 hour drive
Ann Arbor: 173 miles, 3 hour drive
Indianapolis: 188 miles, 3 hour drive
Columbus: 319 miles, 5 hour drive
Cincinnati: 280 miles, 4.5 hour drive
Louisville: 304 miles, 4.5 hour drive
*all driving times are of course estimates!
Lake Michigan is just a short walk away, and we’ll be able to enjoy spectacular sunsets from the shore. There are also a few options for places to hike - woods and dunes - nearby.
preliminary Agenda
Monday, May 13, 2027
CHECK IN: Any time after 4 p.m.
INTRODUCTIONS, COCKTAIL HOUR AND DINNER: 6:30p.m. Meet in main lodge area
GAMES, FIREPIT AND STAR GAZING: after dinner.
Tuesday, May 4, 2027 - Wear your company-branded swag!
BREAKFAST AVAILABLE: 8-9 a.m.
GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER ACTIVITIES: 9:00a.m.
OOOPS CONF: 9:45a.m.
BREAK: 11:00a.m.
ACTIVITY: 11:15a.m.
REGROUP IN MAIN ROOM: 12:15a.m.
LUNCH: 12:30p.m.
AFTERNOON ACTIVITY: 1:30p.m.
FREE TIME: 4:30p.m.
OPTIONAL COCKTAILS AND APPETIZERS: 6:30 p.m.
DINNER: 7:30 p.m.
SUNSET AT THE LAKE: after dinner.
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
BREAKFAST AVAILABLE: 8-9 a.m.
MORNING ACTIVITIES: 9:00a.m.
LUNCH: 12:30p.m.
LEAVE FOR OFFSITE ACTIVITIES AND DINNER
Thursday, May 6, 2027 - bring something nicer to wear for dinner
BREAKFAST AVAILABLE: 8-9 a.m.
MORNING ACTIVITIES: 9a.m.
BREAK & LIGHTENING TALK SIGN UP: 10:45a.m.
LIGHTENING TALKS: 11a.m.
LUNCH: 12:30p.m.
LIGHTENING TALKS: 1:30p.m.
BREAKOUTS: 2:30p.m.
REFLECTION AND FREE TIME: 3:30p.m.
AWARDS, CLOSING DINNER AND AFTER PARTY: 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 7, 2027: No scheduled events - travel home safely with full brains and hearts.
BREAKFAST AVAILABLE: 8-9 a.m.
Register today
Dates: May 3 - May 7, 2027
4 dinners, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, lodging, accommodation and activities.
Single occupancy.
There are a range of double-occupancy rooms and suites available. Some double-occupancy suites require passing through one room to get to the other. There is one room with two sets of bunk beds. Please inquire if you’d like to register more than 2 people for this room.
We will contact you to discuss room configuration after registration.
Dates: May 3 - May 7, 2027
4 dinners, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, lodging, accommodation and activities.
Double occupancy.