A space you could go to dream a little more.
A space where you were allowed to breathe.
A space where you were allowed to forgive.
A space where you were allowed to have fun and to laugh again.
A space where you were allowed to rest.
A space where you were allowed to flourish.
A space where you were given permission to heal and to let go.
A safe space.
Introducing,
Made for MORE: Creating a Life Full of Play, Purpose, and Healing
Join best-selling authors and speakers Jessye Wilden, Carlos Whittaker, and Kimberly Stuart, along with special guest and New York Times best-selling author, Bob Goff, for this intimate retreat to kick off this next chapter of your life.
With compelling storytelling, candid conversations, practical tools, and some super fun surprises, the team will guide you through some time to reconnect with reality and be surprised by its goodness.
The Made for More retreat will help you find tangible hope while encouraging you to live a life of MORE!
Seating is limited to keep the conversation intimate and so we can hear from you!
FAQs
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Pricing includes use of the Oak's 240 acre property, three days and two nights of lodging in newly renovated rooms, multiple 60-90 minute sessions, yoga, fitness classes, free time to explore, five meals, optional cold plunges, getting up close with animals, and some really fun surprises! Space is limited to enhance your experience.
Massages will be available for an additional fee. Sign ups will be first come, first serve.
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subject to change
Day One
2:00-4:00 PM check in
4:30 PM welcome session
5:30 PM dinner
6:30 PM session one
Day Two
7:45 AM breakfast
8:45 AM session two
11:00 AM session three
12 PM fun surprise/lunch
1:00 PM-4:00 PM free time/enhanced experiences
4:30 PM fun surprise
5:30 PM dinner
6:30 PM session five
8:00 PM gentle flow yoa/s'mores
Day Three
8:00 AM breakfast
9:00 AM closing session
10:30 AM check out
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Check-in begins after 2PM on day one. Please arrive no later than 4PM. The evening begins with a welcome session and dinner.
The retreat ends the last day after the final session around 10:30AM.
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We are located approximately 20 minutes from town, so please come prepared. We will provide towels, bed linens, snacks, an alarm clock, USB charging stations, and essential toiletries (soap, shampoo, and conditioner). Please bring your own hair dryer as we don't provide them in the rooms.
Dress is casual. Some activities may take place outdoors. Please bring warm clothing during this fall event. We suggest layers due to variable temperatures inside and outside.
GENERAL PACKING LIST
Light jacket/sweatshirt
Hat
Shorts
Blue jeans or casual pants
Shirts/blouses (short and long sleeved)
Comfortable shoes
Closed toed athletic shoes/hiking boots
Swimwear (Pool towels are available. Pool is not heated.)
All daily toiletries (i.e. toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)
Hair dryer and other styling tools
Watch
*The Oaks does not have access to a pharmacy or doctor. Bring enough prescription medication, please notify The Oaks prior to your arrival. There are no refrigerators in individual rooms.
Additional/Optional items:
Notebook or journal and pens
Books
Clothes for cold plunge
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San Diego Airport is the closest one, approximately 1:15 from The Oaks. We recommend renting a car and driving up. You can certainly take Uber here, it's not very reliable getting back out. You can line up a private ride with our transportation company by calling McCracken Transportation 619-838-9383 and Ben will help you out!
If you're interested in being put on a list to ride share with someone else attending the event, please email holly@oakscenter.com and she will add you to a list that goes out to the group.
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Bob will be present and leading the programing on the morning of Day Two. We have brought in other guests to enhance your experience with music and entertainment along with the other speakers.
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Carlos will be joining us for dinner, leading Day One programming, and being extremely available and present around the fire pits. Carlos will also be joining us for some of Day Two's programming and a fun surprise.
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There are no refunds or changes allowed after you have registered for this event.
About the Guides
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Jessye Wilden
Meet Jessye Wilden – bestselling author of We Wrote Your Name in Color, host to the heartfelt podcast The Molden Cast, and experienced grief coach. Jessye's journey through unthinkable loss, grief, trauma, joy, and healing has woven a life full of resilience and inspiration. As the mom of five kiddos, including those through adoption, she […]
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Bob Goff
Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling Love Does and Everybody, Always, Dream Big and his latest book, Undistracted. He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda, India, Nepal, Iraq, and Somalia. He's a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue […]
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Carlos Whittaker
Carlos Whittaker is a best-selling author, expert storyteller, and impactful speaker to all kinds of audiences– from foster parents to pastors to non-profit leaders to conference-goers. No matter who you are, his message is for you. Carlos uses his vast and varied personal life experience to captivate and engage audiences in ways that few else can. […]
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Kimberly Stuart
Kimberly Stuart grew up in Iowa, where she learned to be snobbish about corn on the cob and good storytelling. She earned degrees at St. Olaf College and the University of Iowa, both fine institutions that did very little to prepare her for the lethal cocktail of parenting and writing. Stuart is the author […]
What People Are Saying
“You gave hope in spades.”
— Harmony
“Wow!! Made for More was truly special!! I just landed and thought the whole way home about the beautiful, warm, uplifting, inspirational, powerful stories you shared and how lucky I was to able to attend, meet you and walk away with so much joy and peace in my heart! It felt so good to laugh with new friends and make such great connections!!”
— Lyndsey
“I just have to say THANK YOU! Thank you for bringing together this community, thank you for being vulnerable & sharing your story and THANK YOU for allowing me to be apart of the experience. The room, the conversations, everything! I’ve got BIG THINGS ahead of me and I am so so grateful for the words and power of God that I heard and felt this weekend. I am so happy to join this family. “
— Phyllis
“Wow! What an event! It is amazing the people you were able to gather! Keep reflecting the light, people started their journey to MORE this weekend.”
— Josh
“Wow! What an amazing weekend! Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into this retreat—a beautiful time of hope and healing. I believe the power of this weekend will be long-lasting and I’m grateful!”
— Christy
“I don’t have many words to describe how grateful I am! I saw new perspectives, learned, and I truly made me feel like my life was MADE FOR MORE! Truly I’m so grateful. What a once in a lifetime and life changing experience! I will do some great digging and referring for your next one because it was so good and everyone needs to hear your incredible words!”
— Cara
“This retreat was amazing. Everything was so amazing. I am still on a constant high. It kind of just makes you shift and approach each day, choice, and even the wording we use so differently. It’s so fantastic. There’s so many people going through so much and it just makes me appreciate every second even more.”
— Jen
A 240-acre haven in Southern California where even a retreat transcends the ordinary.
