We must take adventures in order to know where we truly belong.

It's hard to disconnect, even for a weekend. I work all.the.time. Phone in hand, computer nearby. So to give up a full Saturday and Sunday to go camping was not something I was actively excited about. But this weekend I had the pleasure of going on a Cub Scout campout with my daughter (with a Boy Scout campout for my son happening on the other side of the campgrounds). Now, I'm not what you'd call a "camper." To me, one-ply toilet paper in a hotel with questionable shampoo is roughing it. And let's be honest, there is NEVER a good time to step away from work. But in the last year that we've been doing scout campouts, I've become a huge fan, and it feeds into why I'm so excited about Haute Dokimazo Secret Family Reunion.

No, we won't be sleeping in tents (though there is the option for glamping, if you're into that sort of thing and want to trade in your room for a perma-tent!!!). But here's what I witnessed at our scout campout this weekend that I loved and why I'm so excited about our upcoming adventure:

1. Time together on the journey. It was a 2 hour drive to the campsite. Yes, the kids watched a little Animaniacs on the drive, but mostly we sang, talked, and played 20 questions. Getting there was part of the adventure. At Haute Dokimazo Secret Family Reunion, we've got our own plane. The flight together will be part of the experience. From plane games to secret prizes to business 1:1s in the Haute Seats, to getting to experience the difference of flying on a charter plane instead of commercial. Getting there will be part of the adventure. Who we're with will enhance the experience.
2. Sightseeing. On the campout, we hiked up to the top of Enchanted Rock, a large natural granite dome in the Hill Country of Central Texas. Some group photos, some selfies - the usual. On Haute Dokimazo Secret Family Reunion, we'll land in an inspirational, bucket-list place and have a few hours to explore and take in our surroundings before we head out to our final destination. I can promise you some group photos and some selfies. And a lot of social media postings!
3. Learning history. Our campout was at the Texas Ranger Heritage Museum site, the location of the first fort in Texas. Historical actors shared the history of the Texas Rangers and the US cavalry and how they protected and defended the land for the original settlers to Central Texas. On Haute Dokimazo Secret Family Reunion, we'll visit some mind-blowing historical sites, get walking tours of mesmerizing locales, and learn the traditions of the locals.
4. Making our own food. The cool thing about Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts is that the kids make the meals. Even my 6-year-old. She helped make the scrambled eggs for breakfast, and all the kids had to cook their own hot dogs over the campfire for dinner. At Haute Dokimazo Secret Family Reunion, we'll learn the local ways of making their traditional foods, we'll learn how they harvest the ingredients, and we'll get to cook and eat some of it ourselves.
5. Free play. My favorite part of the campout was when the kids had a few hours of free time. They split off into groups and "founded" new settlements, strategized how to take over other settlements, and developed alliances and peace treaties among themselves to partner together. When peace proved unsuccessful and the weapons of choice were removed by the adults (i.e. "PUT DOWN THE STICKS NOW!!!!"), they decided to create a talent show, giving everyone who wanted it a chance to be "on stage" and then they voted as a group on the winners. At Haute Dokimazo Secret Family Reunion, the conference conversation topics are like free play. You decide what you want to do, what you want to learn, and what problems you need to solve, and you lead the sessions and conversations. You decide what issues you need help with and you pick the people to join your team. It's your very own talent show - learning about everyone's strengths and finding ways to fit them into your world to collaborate and make your business and your events even better.
6. Fireside chats. At the end of the night, we cranked up the campfire, brought out the s'mores, and started the storytelling. Jokes, improvised skits, memories from the day, songs, "roses and thorns" (the best and worst parts of the day). At Haute Dokimazo Secret Family Reunion, we have some firepits, we have some tasty beverages, we have amazing views, and we have plenty of seating areas. The original event idea of a "fireside chat" was intended to share knowledge in an intimate setting. It doesn't get more intimate than actually chatting by a fire.
7. Packing up. On the final morning, we had our group breakfast and began the sad wind-down of packing up and saying goodbye. We packed up the cars, rolled up the tent, everyone pitched in to load up the scout trailer and then ensure the campground was cleared ("leave no trace" is a saying of the scouts). Lots of hugs and goodbye waves and promises to see each other again soon (like, literally, because we freakin' meet every week!). Then the 2-hour ride home where everyone happily and exhaustedly fell asleep. At Haute Dokimazo Secret Family Reunion, we'll have our final breakfast and clear out our things. We'll make those final souvenir purchases and pack up the vans to head back out to the chartered plane. We'll work hard to keep the energy up on the plane ride home because you'll be landing in the evening and we want to make sure you get a good night's sleep when you return, but we know you'll be exhausted, so it will be a muted level of activity to help you organize your thoughts and collect your learnings from the week. When we land, it will be a flurry of hugs and goodbyes and promises to stay in touch. And this time, we will.

We have 5 seats left. If you were thinking about joining us, you have until tomorrow to sign up. The boarding doors are now closing. This is your last chance to be part of the most impactful business conference experience you've ever had.

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