Executive Directors
Annual Retreat 2027
The way we develop deeper roots together.
A Summit of Nonprofit Executive Directors in Our City
The Deep Roots Collective Annual Retreat is our premier annual gathering. It is two nights set aside for executive directors to rest, reconnect, and return to their work with clarity. This is the retreat we rearrange our calendars to experience together.
September 22-24, 2027
Bailey, Colorado
Personal and Professional Development
Wednesday 3pm - Friday 12pm
Time invested with intention to cultivate deeper roots for your spiritual, personal, relational, and vocational health and longevity.
Wednesday, September 22
Group arrival to an environment that invites reflection and rest
Welcome reception
Dinner conversation to cultivate meaningful connection
Opening Session
Evening Social Connection & Prayers
Thursday, September 23
Morning Prayers & Personal Reflection
Breakfast conversation
Morning Session & Discussion
Lunch conversations
Afternoon Activities & Workshops
Dinner conversation
Evening Session
Evening Social Connection & Prayers
Friday, September 24
Morning Prayers & Personal Reflection
Breakfast conversation
Closing Blessing Circle
Group departure to conclude the experience together
Welcome to Pahara
Set on more than 2,000 acres of Ponderosa pine–covered mountain land in Bailey, Colorado, Pahara's Lone Rock campus is intentionally designed for guests to reflect, reconnect, and reenergize. Its beauty and exclusivity make it a place few leaders get the opportunity to experience.
Pahara beautifully aligns with the vision and values of Deep Roots Collective.
The Campus
The Lodge — three stories with expansive decks overlooking the valley and mountains, built on a rammed-earth base made from local soil. Two clubhouse-style floors offer music lounges, libraries, billiards, board games, and fireplaces.
Seminar Building — in-the-round rooms that create an egalitarian, non-lecture environment, plus a central break room, a patio, and a natural amphitheater.
Your own cabin — one of 60 simple, beautiful cabin rooms that are a short walk from the main buildings. Each has a queen bed, a lounge chair with mountain views, Keurig coffee maker, and an outdoor rocking chair.
Wellness — a sauna, Peloton bikes, treadmills, free weights, and a fully equipped yoga room. Outside: three cascading hot spring–style pools, a cold plunge, and a rooftop deck with a fireplace.
Chef-curated meal program that accommodates allergies and dietary restrictions.
Location note: Pahara is about 45 minutes from Denver on US 285.
All guests arrive and depart together by group shuttle. Private vehicles and ride share are not allowed.
Group shuttle departs: Wednesday, September 22 at 3:00 PM from Denver (location TBA).
Group shuttle returns: Friday, September 24 at 12:00 PM to Denver (location TBA).
Registration & Pricing
Accommodations for the Executive Directors Annual Retreat at Pahara is limited to 30 participants. Please register early and reserve your space for this unique experience to rest, reconnect, and return with clarity and a deep sense of encouragement.
Registration (all-inclusive, 2 nights)
Deep Roots Collective Partner
$600
Deep Roots Collective Partner
Scholarship rate
$300
Executive Director (non-partner)
$1,200
Included in your registration:
Private Cabin with a private bathroom
Chef-Curated Meals: dinner Wednesday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Thursday, and breakfast Friday
Wellness Space to recharge both body and mind
Group Shuttle round trip from Denver
Retreat Sessions and programming
Scholarship note: We do not want the cost of the retreat to keep a partner from this experience. If the standard rate is a barrier, please contact hello@deeproots-collective.org to apply for a scholarship.
FAQs
Can I drive myself? We travel together. All guests ride the group shuttle to and from Pahara to encourage everyone to be fully present for the full retreat.
Can I arrive late or leave early? Because travel is by group shuttle only, please plan to be with us from Wednesday at 3:00 PM through Friday at noon.
Will I have my own room? Yes. Every participant has a private cabin with a queen bed and private bathroom.
What's included? Your private cabin, all meals from Wednesday dinner through Friday breakfast, beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, complimentary campus activities, the round-trip shuttle, and all retreat programming.
Can I bring a spouse or guest? The retreat is designed for nonprofit executive directors only.
I have dietary needs. Will they be accommodated? Yes. Pahara's culinary team accommodates allergies and dietary restrictions — just tell us your needs when you register.
Are accessible accommodations available? Yes. Pahara has four ADA-accessible cabins. Let us know what you need when you register.
I'm not a Deep Roots Collective Partner. Can I attend? Yes, as space allows. The registration rate for non partners is $1,200.
Who can I contact with questions? Contact Becky at hello@deeproots-collective.org