CEO Mastermind in Amazing Destinations
Designed to sharpen your strategy, elevate your clarity, and deepen your CEO relationships — in-person and year-round.
Santa Barbara • January 25–27, 2026
Once you apply, our founder personally reviews each submission before inviting you to a brief introductory call.
WHAT IT IS
Transformational Travel Experiences for CEOs Who Want More Than Business as Usual.
Apex Destinations is where CEOs step away from the noise and reconnect with clarity, purpose, and possibility.
Four times a year, we gather for three extraordinary days in world-class destinations — blending strategy, adventure, and celebration.
And yes — significant others are welcome.
NEXT DESTINATION RETREAT
Santa Barbara • January 25–27, 2026
This retreat is for CEO or Founder generating $1M–$30M+ in revenue.
Growth-minded leader who values depth, strategy, and honest dialogue CEO who makes better decisions around high-level peers.
Far from the noise of operations, deadlines, and constant decisions, Santa Barbara provides the perfect environment to step back, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters.
APPROVAL
Qualified CEOs receive an invitation to join the mastermind and attend their first retreat.
INTRODUCTORY CALL
If aligned, you’ll schedule a short call with our founder to discuss expectations and group fit.
REVIEW
Our founder reviews each application to ensure the group has the right mix and collective success.
APPLY
Submit your brief application to help us understand your background, goals, and fit for the group.
WELCOME
Once approved, you’ll receive onboarding, join your peer circle, and get details for the retreat.
Connection and Conversation That Can’t Happen Anywhere Else.
These aren’t meetings — they’re experiences designed to reignite your vision, expand your thinking, and remind you why you built success in the first place.
Each gathering is intimate — 15–20 CEOs from lower to middle-market companies — curated for depth, drive, and diversity of perspective.
You’ll gain insights that don’t happen in a conference room — they happen over dinner, on a morning hike, or with a glass of wine at sunset.
Santa Barbara Inn – Next Destination
WHY AI CAN’T REPLACE WHAT HAPPENS HERE.
AI can generate information — but it cannot replicate lived CEO experience.
AI has never:
– navigated a cash‑flow crisis
– rebuilt a team or culture
– carried the burden of payroll
– faced founder conflict
– had a customer threaten the business
– restructured company in downturn
CEOs who have lived through these experiences bring wisdom, judgment, and perspective no algorithm can match.
That is the advantage of this group — real leaders sharing real experiences that create real breakthroughs.
Once you apply, our founder personally reviews each submission before inviting you to a brief introductory call.
THE CEOs IN THE ROOM ARE THE ADVANTAGE.
The value of this retreat comes from the caliber of the leaders you sit with.
High‑performing CEOs who:
– ask sharp questions
– challenge your assumptions
– share hard‑earned lessons
– see blind spots you can’t
– offer perspective grounded in reality
This curated environment accelerates clarity and compresses years of learning into days.
Santa Barbara Retreat Schedule
DAY 1 — SUNDAY
5:30 PM — Movement & Mindset
Light stretching and guided breathwork to help you arrive grounded, present, and ready for the experience ahead.
(Health)
6:30 PM — Welcome Cocktail (30 Minutes)
A brief but meaningful welcome cocktail—just enough time to unwind, meet fellow CEOs, and ease into the group’s energy.
(Fun + Connection)
7:00 PM — Dinner (Convivo)
A curated dinner at Convivo within the Santa Barbara Inn. Warm, relaxed, and the beginning of meaningful connection.
(Business + Fun)
DAY 2 — mONDAY
6:30 AM — Wake-Up & Walk (Optional)
A guided sunrise walk or light stretching to start the day energized and centered.
(Health + Clarity)
7:00 AM — Breakfast
Fresh, coastal breakfast with time to connect and set intentions.
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM — CEO Mastermind Session
The strategic heart of the retreat. Real-world challenges and finding solutions together. Blind spot removal. Q1 priorities. CEO-to-CEO insight that accelerates decisions.
(Business + Strategy)
12:00 PM — Lunch & Networking
Open seating. Organic conversations. Often where key breakthroughs deepen.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Yoga, Sound Healing & Coastal Hike
A restorative afternoon of movement, breath, and guided clarity. Grounding beach yoga. Therapeutic sound healing. A mindful coastal hike with reflection prompts.
(Health + Transformation)
7:30 PM — Dinner & Celebration at Stonehouse, San Ysidro Ranch
A Michelin-recognized dining experience in one of California’s most iconic locations. Candlelight. Exceptional cuisine. Curated wine. An unforgettable night of elevated conversation and celebration.
(Luxury + Reflection + Connection)
DAY3 — TUESDAY
7:15 AM — Wake-Up & Walk
Sunrise movement or a mindful coastal walk to center the day.
(Health)
8:00 AM — Breakfast
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Workshop & Peer Collaboration
A focused working session where CEOs refine next-quarter strategy, commitments, and critical decisions.
(Business + Execution)
12:00 PM — Closing Circle & Departure
Once you apply, our founder personally reviews each submission before inviting you to a brief introductory call.
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Member Investment
- $1,975 Single Occupancy (2 nights)
- $2,650 Double Occupancy (2 nights)
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Non-Member Investment
Attend as a Guest (Non-Member Option)
$1,000 non-member premium
(Credited fully toward membership if joining within 30 days)
Once you apply, our founder personally reviews each submission before inviting you to a brief introductory call.
Apex Boardroom (Apex Destinations) – Membership Snapshot
Apex Boardroom is more than a mastermind — it’s a curated circle of CEOs and Founders who grow together through clarity, connection, and shared elevated experiences. This is a high‑trust environment designed to support leaders who want to think bigger, decide faster, and lead with more confidence.
What Your Membership Includes:
Monthly CEO Mastermind Sessions
Stay aligned and accountable with monthly virtual masterminds designed for clarity, decision‑making, and real‑world problem‑solving.
You receive:
– Fresh strategic clarity
– Peer insight from experienced CEOs
– A safe space to process challenges
– Accountability for your next moves
Quarterly Destination Retreats
Four immersive, transformational retreats per year in world‑class destinations.
Each retreat includes:
– Curated CEO circle
– Strategic mastermind sessions
– Guided clarity workshops
– Nature‑based reset experiences (yoga, hikes and etc.)
– Private dinners and elevated experiences
– Space for breakthrough thinking and relationships
Your Inner Circle
Inside Apex, you don’t just meet people — you build your CEO backbone.
Your Group becomes:
– Your advisory board
– Your sounding board
– Your accountability team
– Your trusted circle of peers who “get it”
Quarterly Planning & Accountability
Every quarter, you refine:
– Your top business priorities
– Key leadership decisions
– Personal alignment goals
– Execution frameworks
Breakthroughs happen on retreat.
Execution happens the other 90 days.
Access to Apex Core Specialty Circles
Membership includes access to additional topic‑specific Apex circles such as:
– M&A Capital Circle
– Exit Planning Circle
– Technology & Innovation Circle
– Consulting & Professional Services Circle
– CEO Roundtable
– Rainmaking & Business Development Circle
High‑Trust, Limited Membership
Membership is intentionally capped to keep groups small, curated, and high value.
You grow as leaders — together.
MEMBERSHIP & PRICING
Membership Investment
Apex Destinations is an exclusive network for leaders who value clarity, connection, and experience.
$2,000
Initiation Fee
(one-time)
Covers onboarding, circle placement, and access to the Apex Core Platform.
$600/mo
Monthly Membership
Includes participation in your Apex Circle (10-12 CEOs), virtual masterminds, Apex app, and access to all Apex Destination retreat.
Varies
Destinations
Each destination ranges from $2,000 to $4,000 depending on single or double occupancy, travel cost, lodging, and experiences. Attendance optional.
Once you apply, our founder personally reviews each submission before inviting you to a brief introductory call.