Are you an Executive, Entrepreneur, or Professional Who Needs A Break?
- Does it feel like work sometimes doesn’t stop, and yet you still have to be a top performer?
- Do your kids, spouse, the dog, your parents, and/or other people constantly demand your time?
- Do things like eating well, massages, rest, and exercise find their way to the bottom of your to-do list? Do you feel like you almost never have time for yourself?
If so, then it's time to...
A glamping extravaganza for executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals that will change your life.
A program of:
September 6-8, 2019
Friday, 4:00 pm - Sunday, 4:00 pm
Heart, Warmth, and Hospitality on a private 100-acre mountain retreat in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York (pictured below).
I'm ready to recharge.
There are 5 spots left!
Register TODAY for the ridiculous early bird price before it's gone or the retreat sells out!
"Christine holds space for attendees in a wonderful and magical way. This is a safe environment and worth experiencing. I give my highest recommendation!"
- Debbi Dachinger, media personality; award-winning radio host of "Dare to Dream"; on-camera event host; keynote speaker; coach; international best-selling author, Los Angeles, CA
- Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature so you can Rest your body, brain, and spirit.
- Escape from the city or suburb, unplug and Rejuvenate in the wilderness (with the hospitality of a spa).
- Give yourself the gift of Re-energizing so you can invite new ideas, insights, and inspiration into your life.
Your guides Christine Powers (Philosophers Camp Founder, teacher, coach) and Ben Gioia (trainer, coach and best-selling author of lnfluence with a Heart) invite you to say YES! to yourself right now.
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What participants are saying: “Life-changing and just spectacular...”
VIDEO: “All about renewing yourself... creating space where you need space, and filling up what you need to fill up inside yourself.... This is life-changing and just spectacular.”
- Sharon McRill, best-selling author of Downsizing the Silver Tsunami and owner of The Betty Brigade in Ann Arbor, Michigan
By the end of this experience...
- You’ve rested. You’ve silenced the noise. You’ve laughed.
- You’ve eaten yummy, healthy food, and enjoyed warm crackling fires.
- You’ve walked the mountain, heard the birds sing, and seen the sky blanketed with stars.
- You’ve created new relationships and new possibilities in your life.
- You’re more confident, understanding how to handle the pressures of your life with a sense of grace, ease, and peace.
"[This is for you] if you feel like your body literally needs to come and receive from the land, to rest, to recuperate. Be inspired. Grow your vision. It’s not a cookie-cutter workshop in a hotel somewhere in a city. You can only get this from the mountain in a loving, supportive container. I felt really, really taken care of, and that in and of itself is a huge gift!"
- Lisa Dadd, leadership development consultant, executive coach, founder of Find Your Fabulous in Los Angeles, CA and Ontario, Canada
Our base camp: The amazing New Glampshire
This is a one-of-a-kind, "rustic luxury" experience.
You'll remember what it’s like to actually slow down and enjoy life.
The setting nourishes your spirit as you delight in all that is offered. Our expert team is known for the pampering they provide to every participant.
Walk the forest, climb the ridges. Peer across mountain vistas for 80 miles. Fall asleep to the bubbling of Kibby Creek.
Slip out for a star bath and glimpse the wonder of the Milky Way. The nearest big city is so far away that the starry nights are mind-bending and heart-opening.
Awaken to the sounds and smells of a camp breakfast.
Whether "glamping" or in a tiny home, you will sleep in a real bed with smooth linens and puffy pillows, fresh flowers, heat and electricity.
You’ll experience the finest hospitality – sipping a French-pressed iced coffee or perhaps hot Japanese twig tea overlooking the Western Ridge, journal in an Adirondack chair with chimes gently sounding, explore the Rock Farm, sketch by the Beaver Pond, or relax by a crackling campfire that glows day and night. Or maybe you'll slip away and nap in a hammock tucked in a grove of shimmering trees.
Early September is an amazing time to be in the Adirondacks. Sunshine floods the land, flowers and herbs are all around, the air is fragrant, and the cool nights bring hints of the eventual blazing colors of Autumn. And most of the bugs are gone (just sayin').
New Glampshire is the perfect sanctuary to reconnect to the most vital places within you.
“Ben has the heart of leadership. He knows exactly how to guide people - and organizations - to connect with their inner power and potential so they can impact the people and cultures around them.”
- Whitney Vosburgh, Fortune 20 + Silicon Valley Interim Chief Marketing Officer
Enjoy Delicious, Healthy Meals Made with Love
- Our amazing North Country chefs know how to create culinary wonders in an outback setting.
- Your senses will be delighted while food is prepared, combined with the company of new friends, and perfectly spiced dishes featuring vegetables, eggs, cheeses, yogurts, breads, jams, meats, nuts - the best of what is grown locally.
- Breakfasts are relaxed, lunch packed for the trail, and dinner is a family-style celebration.
- Abundant snacks are available.
- Can’t eat this or that? Vegan, vegetarian, Keto, gluten, or dairy free? No problem – we’re happy to accommodate any of your food preferences.
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“Take Back Your Life in Just 5 Minutes”
- Learn easy tools to instantly bring rest and calm to your day!
- Get notice of Christine & Ben's free masterclass series.
- Get access to unpublished bonuses!
This is totally for you if...
- You are willing to take a leap of faith.
- You are ready to do inner work and overcome limiting beliefs.
- You know how to dance between the sacred and profane (or are willing to learn).
- You give more than you take.
- You are open to laughing, crying, hugging, and getting a little dusty.
"This is a spa for the soul. A beautiful space where you gain greater clarity on your life. Christine Powers is a master at creating sublime experiences that accelerate transformation."
- Teresa de Grosbois, Founder of the Evolutionary Business Council HQ'ed in Calgary, Canada and Costa Rica, International Speaker and the #1 International Best-selling Author of Mass Influence
What's Included
- Yoga/gentle movement
- Teachings and guided meditations
- Hospitality-filled accommodations (single, double, or triple occupancy; a few upgrades to single available)
- Food and beverages from Friday dinner until Sunday afternon
- Safety instruction from New York State licensed wilderness guide
- Personal safety kits and flashlights
- Commemorative video
What's Not Included
- Travel costs to get to New Glampshire.
- Transportation to/from Albany International Airport (Venue is 90 minutes from airport)
- Note: Our team can help you explore car-pooling
- Massage, extra days on the mountain and the Garnet Lake Adventure Day (You can add these on at check-out)
- Medical or trip cancellation insurance
Praise for Christine & Ben
"Christine is a wise, warm, caring, and light-filled facilitator. Words fall short in my attempt to convey the experience." ~Margaret E., Retreat Participant, County Mayo, Ireland
"Language fails when trying to describe working with Christine. In a sacred, safe environment, I went on a journey unlike any other. Energy shifted, pathways opened, messages received. I gained confirmation of a new life path. We explored, played and I was TRANSFORMED." ~Chris Suppa Hoyt, wellness counselor & fitness instructor, Albany, NY
"Ben offers a wise, listening ear... His thoughtful questions and insightful feedback crystallized what my intuition had been telling me… I am inspired by Ben’s coaching!" ~Cathy Goerz, San Francisco, CA
“Ben applies the same principles of honesty, empathy, and authenticity whether he's helping a client deliver their product or service, coaching someone on reshaping their career, or helping people articulate and bring their message to the world.” ~Amit Satsangi, Independent Consultant, Marketing Analytics
If you're still wondering: “Is this weekend really for me?”
... then take a deep breath, read these questions, and notice your answers:
1. Does it feel like work doesn’t stop, and yet you still have to be a top performer?
2. Do your kids, spouse, the dog, your parents, and/or other people constantly demand your time and you almost never have time for yourself?
3. Do things like self-care, eating well, massages, and exercise find their way to the bottom of the to-do list?
If you answered yes to any question, then this experience is for you.
Why? Because Take a Break From Your Life will help you:
- Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature so you can REST your body, brain, and spirit.
- Escape from the city so you can unplug and REJUVENATE on the mountain (with the hospitality of a spa).
- Give yourself the gift of RE-ENERGIZING so you can invite new ideas, insights, and inspiration into your life.
Receive these 5 Special Bonuses when you say YES and join us
- A special guided meditation created by Christine after our weekend so you can instantly rest, rejuvenate, and relax just like you did on the mountain. ($350 value)
- A pre-event, 30-minute private conversation with Christine & Ben (phone or Zoom) so they can get to know you and discover how to best support you. ($500 value)
- A copy of Ben's book, Influence with a Heart, with a personal note. ($20 value)
- A pre- and post-event group Zoom call (60 minutes each). Meet your glamping mates before you get to the mountain. After the event, you’ll share stories and continue to integrate your experience. ($500 value)
- Access to our private Facebook group. You’ll be able to stay connected with your new friends, enjoy a community of like-minded people, and keep the wonder and magic of the weekend alive. (priceless!)
Total Value of Bonuses: $1,370.00
Choose the Best Investment Option for You
Hurry to get the ridiculous early bird price of $977 for a LIMITED TIME only!! (Regular Tuition: $1,777.00)
Option 1: Save $800 Instantly! $977 pay in full, super early bird special... BEST DEAL!
Option 2: Save $500! $425 deposit plus 2 payments of $576
Add an optional day at Garnet Lake... and more!
Want to make this weekend extra spectacular and get extra pampered?
Review the Special Opportunities below BEFORE YOU REGISTER. (Or add later, room permitting.)
1) Add an extra day Canoeing and Picnicking (catered) on beautiful and serene Garnet Lake $497
- Relax in the hands of our NYS Licensed Wilderness Guide and his team.
- Includes guidance, support, transportation, shared canoe or your own kayak.
- Enjoy a scrumptious catered picnic lunch with prime viewing of the loons.
- Includes the "Extra Night of Freedom" on Sunday evening ($97 value).
- We will be back to New Glampshire by 3:00 pm in case you choose to leave Monday afternoon.
2) Add an Extra Night of Freedom $97
- If you just need that extra time away, stay and enjoy a casual dinner, overnight accommodations, and a delicious breakfast before you head home.
- SUNDAY EVENING: Available for all participants. (Participants must depart by 9:30 am Monday.)
- MONDAY EVENING: Available only for Garnet Lake participants on this night. (Participants must depart by 10:00 am Tuesday.)
3) Add a Private 1-Hour Massage $77
- Enjoy a therapeutic massage to help release stress and rejuvinate your body
- We utilize one of the best massage therapists in the southern Adirondacks
- Hurry! Spots fill up fast for this extra!
4) Guarantee a Single Glamping Tent $147
- Need a little alone time? Ensure your privacy and the solitude you need with this add-on.
Your Glamping Extravaganza Team
Christine Powers
Soprano, Healer, Founder of Philosophers Camp
Christine Powers an award-winning international soprano, visonary, teacher, and inspirational leader who “amplifies the amplifiers.” Using all aspects of her voice, she empowers those "on the front lines of humanity’s consciousness” to go further and deeper -- leading us all forward into a better world.
While on concert tour as a young professional, a life-changing event occurred at the Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw, Poland. The profound impact of her singing for Holocaust survivors in the audience awoke within her the knowingness of the powerful healing voice she carries.
As her other career sky-rocketed in fund development, marketing, and PR, and while holding national positions of responsibility for a major non-profit, Christine was struck with a "universal 2-by-4" thrusting her into a "dark night of the soul." She emerged knowing who she is and what is hers to do: Awaken. Activate. Amplify. Nurture others in being steadfast pillars of light. Christine has touched tens of thousands through her music; workshops and retreats; speaking; writings and creative works.
She mastered radical detachment through a catastrophic fire that burned her family's posessions and businesses. She is deeply in tune with the natural cycles of death and rebirth.
Christine and her husband have built a "people refuge" for healing, rejuvenation, and creativity in the Adirondack Mountains. She moved to this remote mountain community in 2016 with her family.
Ben Gioia
Bestselling Author, International Speaker, Mentor, Coach
Ben Gioia (“joya”) is the creator of the Influence With A Heart™ Method, specifically designed for purpose-driven entrepreneurs and organizations get more leads, get more clients, and 7X their income… without selling their souls.
Ben is a 2X best-selling author and international speaker. So whether he’s positioning global thought leaders, teaching mindful leadership to audiences at Stanford, or helping a Fortune 100 implement EQ (emotional intelligence), Ben is highly recognized for shifting culture, improving resilience, and turning employees into evangelists.
Ben is the President and Founder of InfluenceWithAHeart.com. His teachings on empathy, story, and innovative thinking are used by more than 30,000 entrepreneurs, employees, and leaders worldwide.
Ben launched one of the world's biggest magazines, improved quality of life for people with ALS (i.e., Stephen Hawking), and created a mindfulness & empathy video game for a global organization in collaboration with MIT. While trekking in India (and facing death 4 times), Ben received a gift: a fire inside to serve. So today he helps people inspire, influence, and impact the world.
Larry Powers
Philosophers Camp Concierge, Safety Officer & NYS Licensed Wilderness Guide
Michael Northrup
Philosophers Camp Production Manager & former Emergency Medical Technician
Bob Morgan
Administrative Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do we get around? Walking! And, we have a four-person golf cart and quad to assist as needed. We will be walking several places on the acreage and some accommodations are about .2 miles apart from our base camp, New Glampshire. This is a mountain setting with hills and inclines. There are dirt roads and trails to access locations where we gather. If you cannot navigate small inclines and uneven ground, this is probably not a good venue for you.
- What kind of shoes do I need?o Sturdy walking shoes such as sneakers are fine. If you wish to go "off trail" or on some of the more challenging trails, hikers will be necessary.
- Do I need special equipment? No. Bring common items like a water bottle, sunscreen, ball cap, bug spray, casual clothes, rain gear, extra layers for chlly nights, etc. You will receive a letter detailing the list of items to bring.
- What about bugs? Wildlife? Bears? Insects and ticks are part of everyday life. Please bring a DEET repellent (even if you spray on clothes only) in addition to regular/organic bug sprays. Bring long pants and long-sleeve shirts for hiking. Wildlife (beavers, deer, turkeys, etc.) is abundant, and you are lucky to see any! Black bears live in these forests, and we have not had any problems with them. Good "food hygiene" is essential to keep it that way, and our Safety Officer will instruct you on safety.
- How big will our group be? Participation is limited to 14 participants.
- What are the personal care facilities available? Multiple shower locations with individual, private showers are available. Some require a short walk and some are outdoor. Private bathrooms and other options are available for bio needs.
- What time is check-in? What if I need to arrive or leave at different times? Arrive any time after 2:00 pm on Friday. This gives you time to check-in, unpack, visit, and explore if you wish. (Or get a massage!) If you need to arrive earlier or leave later, please let us know and we do what we can to support your participation.
Why the Adirondack Mountains?
The Glamping Extravaganza is a program of the Philosophers Camp. They are both held on sanctified land that offers holding and grace. Those who understand the capacity that sacred land has to bring enlightenment, healing, and power are eager to travel to walk those hallowed grounds wherever they may be found on our planet.
The Adirondacks were formed by glacier debris 5 million years ago and are 100 mountains that make up a dome-like structure. Considered a "newborn," the mountains are still growing. The Adirondacks were one of the first areas in our nation to be awarded "forever wild" status and are still pristine and remote. Walked by the Algonquin over 1,000 years ago and the Mohawk of the Iroquois Confederacy, the mountains are infused with the powerful energies of untouched wilderness.
The Legend
In 1858, Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson and William Stillman led an expedition into the Adirondacks. These prophets, theologians, scientists, leaders, and their guides journeyed into the wild to cross-pollinate ideas, share fellowship, restore their souls, and explore how they could uplift humanity.
National news media dubbed this gathering the "Philosophers Camp."
They intended to buy the land and return, but the Philosophers Camp never happened again, disrupted by the Civil War. Thirty years later, Stillman returned to find the site had been destroyed by tourists.
The Philosophers Camp fell into myth and never fulfilled its destiny, until the Philosophers Camp was resurrected in a new paradigm by visionary Christine Powers.
The Power Today
Just miles from the original site, a modern-day Philosophers Camp is growing, re-imagined for our complex and acclerating society.
You have the opportunity to step into this mythic energy.
The 100 acres where the Camp is held has been purified and magnified. It is a beacon of light. Shamans, energy healers, and spiritual leaders are drawn to this land and walk it with their "robes of light", awakening and installing accessible energies that support deep inner work.
We invite you to contact our Philosophers Camp Team at: CamperCare@PhilosophersCamp.com
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