Practical skills for business leaders — built to put to work right away.
Better learning.
Better thinking.
Better brands.
Most professional development doesn’t work.
It's too theoretical. Too generic. Too time-consuming.
And too often, the inspiration ends when the training does.
(If the training takes place at all.)
StarryEyed Academy combines on-demand learning, practical tools, real-world problem solving, and hands-on practice in one connected learning experience.
What to ExpectA gentle pause from the pace of everyday life. The Reset Retreat in the Yucca Valley is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and return to yourself—through guided experiences, restorative space, and time to simply be.
LEARNBig ideas in bite-sized lessons.
Build the skills you need without spending hours in another online course.
Short, focused lessons break down complex topics into practical ideas you can understand and use, with real examples that show you what good looks like.
DODon't just learn it. Make something.
Turn ideas into action with frameworks, templates, exercises and step-by-step tools designed for the work you're actually doing.
Build a positioning
Write a better brief
Create an innovation pipeline
Develop a customer segmentation
Diagnose a business problem
Every lesson gets you closer to something useful.
SOLVE
Start with the problem in front of you.
Sometimes you don't need a course. You need an answer.
Traffic is declining.
Your brand needs a refresh.
You need a new audience.
Your pipeline is empty.
Guest experience isn't working.
You're entering a new channel.
StarryEyed Playbooks help you diagnose the challenge, ask the right questions and work your way toward a solution.
PRACTICEMake learning stick.
Knowing something and knowing how to do it are two different things.
Put new skills into practice through real-world exercises, challenges and workshops designed to turn learning into new ways of working.
Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.
Day OneArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day TwoSet Intentions & Reflect
Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day ThreeLook Forward & Wrap Up
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.
Learn it. Use it. Prove it.
Be first to know when StarryEyed Academy opens its doors.