Newport Beach, California, August 28–30, 2026
The owner's retreat
A three day private experience where you’ll network with 20+ agency owners all at your level or above.
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The retreat
Growth conversations happen here
You can join a group online. You can get on Zoom calls. You can DM someone on LinkedIn. But the conversations that actually change how you run your business don’t happen in a thread.
They happen over dinner. On a walk. In a room where everyone has the same context and nobody is performing. Where you can say what you’re actually thinking and someone across the table has already solved it.
The schedule
Three days, designed for you
Day 1
Arrival & Welcome
Friday, August 28
Fly into Newport Beach and check in at the Renaissance Hotel. Settle in, explore, or connect informally before the group comes together for a hosted welcome dinner at Balboa Yacht Club. Intentional introductions, no small talk — by the end of the night, you’ll know who’s in the room and what they’re building.
- Check in at Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
- Welcome dinner at Balboa Yacht Club
- Intentional introductions & setting the tone
- Optional casual drinks after dinner
Day 2
Experience Day
Saturday, August 29
Board at Balboa Yacht Club at sunrise for a full-day private boat experience to Catalina Island. Curated conversations, strategic discussions, and downtime on the water. Food, beverages, and activities provided throughout the day. Return to dock by evening for a group dinner with reflections and high-level owner conversations.
- Light breakfast & coffee at the dock
- Private boat to Catalina Island
- Curated conversations & strategic discussions
- Group dinner at steakhouse
Day 3
Departure
Sunday, August 30
Morning departures at your own pace. Fly home from SNA, LGB, or LAX. No formal programming — just the clarity, connections, and conversations you’ll take with you.
- Fly home from SNA, LGB, or LAX
FAQ
The details
August 28–30, 2026 in Newport Beach, California. Hosted at the Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
$1,500 for Agency Academy members. $3,000 for non-members. This covers all meals, experiences, and the private boat day to Catalina Island. Flights and local transportation are not included. Non-member tickets are limited and subject to availability.
No. Members get priority at $1,500. Non-members can attend for $3,000, subject to availability. Apply for membership to lock in the member rate, or request a non-member ticket.
Meals and experiences during the retreat, the private boat day to Catalina Island, and a curated, invite-only peer group of Agency Academy members.
SNA (John Wayne) is the closest — about 10 minutes from the hotel. LGB (Long Beach) and LAX also work, roughly 30–50 minutes out depending on traffic.
We board at Balboa Yacht Club at 7 AM for a full-day private boat experience to Catalina Island. Fishing licenses and gear are supplied. Food, beverages, and activities are provided throughout the day. The boat returns around 6 PM.
For the boat: light jacket, polarized sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, chapstick, and boat-friendly shoes. General: phone charger, laptop, jeans, shorts, athletic clothing, t-shirts, long sleeves, jacket, socks, close-toed shoes, sandals, and a swimsuit.
Click Reserve Your Spot and complete the form. Spots are limited and allocated on a first-come basis to active members.
Pricing
Reserve your spot
$3,000
Flights and local transportation not included. Non-member tickets are limited and subject to availability.
What you get
- 3 days in Newport Beach, California
- Private boat day to Catalina Island
- Welcome dinner at Balboa Yacht Club
- Meals and beverages included
- Fishing gear and licenses provided
- Group dinners with curated conversations
- Hotel room block access at Renaissance Newport Beach
