The Hero's Path
A 5 day holistic leadership retreat

September 5th - 9th

On 130 private acres of Adirondack Wilderness



This is a small intimate experience where you will build your strategy, develop healthy living habits, reduce your work stress, and break through any blocks as you become the hero you envision. Our leadership training is by qualified educators and can be applied to earn continued education credits*.

Hero Presenters Include

Lisa Graves, the executive director of True North Research. Lisa served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General under the Clinton Administration. She was the Senior Legislative Strategist for the ACLU, and served as Chief Council for Nominations on the United States Senate Judiciary Committee. 

Chris Hanson, the co-founder and CEO of thedatabank, gbc. A certified B Corp that is a pioneer in Software as a Service (SaaS), clients including Sierra Club - USA, American Cancer Society, The Federation of League of Conservation Voters, United Nations Association – USA, National Wildlife Refuge Association, League of Women Voters, and other organizations.

Caryl Levine and Ken Lee, founders of exceptional B Corp Lotus Foods. Their work has introduced the world to new strains of sustainable rice while providing good living wages to the people who grow and harvest the food. 

Flowers and Justice Fields, Flowers and Justice Fields will prepare your meals using organic, vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free recipes from their four-decade careers as activists, large event caterers, editors, and restaurateurs.

Complete your Carol Pearson Heroes Archetype Assessment.
Apply this newly developed self-awareness in group, dyad and individual exercises designed to remove your barriers to effective leadership while gaining greater self awareness.

* The Adirondack Leadership Institute is not an accredited organization, all lessons are provided by graduate level instructors. Please contact your school or organization to see if this retreat will qualify for CE.

Hero Activities Included
  • Heroes Archetype Assessments. To learn more click here.
  • Lessons in leadership from experienced leaders.
  • Wholesome, healthy, and delicious organic plant-based meals.
  • Rest in a breathable canavas tent with luxurious natural bedding.
  • Daily Yoga Lessons.
  • Hike the trails.
  • Sit by the river.
  • Swim in the river.
  • Learn about heroes.
  • Learn from heroes.
  • Daily schedule click here.
130 acre retreat on the banks of the Chateaugay River on the northern edge of the Adirondack Park. September 5th to the 9th for a special retreat where we will awaken the hero within! 

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