Retreat Details
The details of the experience, at a glance.
Private Land, Topanga Canyon
Location
September 11 - September 13, 2026
When
Group Size
70 participants
To be revealed
Guest Speakers
$2,000 one payment
or three monthly installments of $667
Know Thyself Collective members receive 10% off.
Not a member yet? Join the Collective →
Price
Three days of workshops, ceremony, and evening experiences
Every meal from Friday’s welcome dinner through Sunday — brunches, dinners, and a steady flow of teas, elixirs, and treats between sessions
Fireside conversation and live musical performances
Full access to the community and connection programming throughout
Your Ticket Includes
*Travel and accommodations are booked separately, so you can choose what suits you. Once you’re registered, we’ll point you toward nearby lodging and the easiest ways to get here.
*Accessibility: If you have any accessibility needs or require accommodations to fully participate, please let us know in your application. We’ll do our best to support you.The Rhythm of Our Days
We’ll gather Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM for our opening evening together, including dinner. Saturday and Sunday run from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, each day holding two main workshops and an evening experience — with room to breathe in between. Mornings open gently; evenings run long and full.
SEP 11: FRIDAY3pm-7:30pm
Arrival, welcome, dinner, opening gathering.
SEP 12: SATURDAY9am-8pm
Two main workshops, brunch, spacious breaks, dinner, evening experience
SEP 13: SUNDAY10am-8pm Two main workshops, brunch, closing experience, dinner together
THE EXPERIENCEWhat three days look like
Fireside Conversation
Intimate conversations with surprise guests from the worlds of consciousness, science, and contemplative practice.
Meditation & Breathwork
Guided practices to help you slow down, settle the mind, and drop beneath the noise.
Live Music
Evening performances from artists who understand sound as more than entertainment.
Movement & Somatic Practice
Gentle movement and embodied practices that reconnect you with your body.
Shared Meals &
Connection
Organic meals, meaningful conversations, and a small community to journey alongside.
Wander & Wonder
Moments to wander, reflect, integrate, and simply be. And a few things we'd rather not spoil just yet. (:
QUESTIONSFAQ
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Nope. You’re absolutely welcome whether you’ve listened to every episode or none at all. That said, listening to a few episodes beforehand can give you a feel for the tone of the conversations and the kind of community that gathers around Know Thyself. It’s less about being “caught up” and more about sensing the spirit of the space. Either way, you won’t feel behind. Just come curious.
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Yes, come make new friends! Many people attend solo and often leave with meaningful connections. Our events are designed to make organic connection easier without forcing it.
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No. Know Thyself is not religious and is not affiliated with any specific tradition or belief system.
We explore ideas from philosophy, psychology, science, and spiritual traditions — but we don’t promote dogma, ideology, or conversion to any worldview.
Our events are spaces for inquiry, reflection, and meaningful conversation. You don’t need to believe anything to attend. You don’t need to subscribe to a framework. You don’t need to identify as “spiritual.”
What we value is curiosity, discernment, humility, and openness.
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You’ll be in good company.
Many people in the Know Thyself community are reflective, thoughtful, and more inwardly oriented. Our events are intentionally designed to allow space — not constant stimulation.
There are structured conversations, quiet moments, and opportunities to connect in ways that feel natural, not forced. You won’t be put on the spot. You won’t be pressured to perform socially.
At the same time, growth often lives just beyond the edge of our comfort zone. You’ll have gentle invitations to engage — not in a performative way, but in a way that expands you.
Come as you are. Participate at the level that feels right for you. And if you feel called to lean in a little more than usual, you’ll be supported in that too.
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Our community is made up of thoughtful, growth-oriented individuals — entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, students, parents, skeptics, seekers. What unites them isn’t background. It’s curiosity.
People come because they care about understanding themselves more deeply and living with greater clarity and integrity.
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We’re committed to making this gathering as accessible as possible. If you have questions about the venue’s accessibility or need specific accommodations, please contact us at connect@knowthyselfpodcast.com before registering. We’ll gladly discuss your needs and help determine the best way to support your participation.
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Yes. Guests are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodations. This allows you to choose the lodging option that best suits your preferences and budget. Once you’ve registered, we’ll send recommendations for nearby places to stay, along with travel information for getting to the venue.
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Yes. Active Know Thyself Collective members receive 10% off retreat registration. If you’re already a member, we’ll provide instructions on how to redeem your discount. If you’re interested in becoming a member, you can learn more about the Know Thyself Collective here.
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Yes. We offer flexible payment plan options to make the experience more accessible. You’ll be able to select a payment plan at checkout and see the full breakdown before confirming your registration.