Bob and Friends Workshop is a 3 day, 2 night opportunity for you to come to The Oaks to be inspired by Bob and a dear friend of his to pursue passions, dream about something you’ve been wanting to do, and take the next step towards your big dream. Through rich storytelling, honest questions, and helpful tools, Bob and his friends will guide you into a rich conversation about living intentionally, growing into the people we are made to be, and reimagining our faith and practices. The Oaks provides space to connect and process your dream within a beautiful, spacious setting.

Guests will experience rich, valuable input from Bob, along with time to share in a smaller setting with other dreamers. The time together is filled with meaningful sessions, time to dream, and some fun surprises, along with delicious food!

We want you to be inspired, encouraged and motivated to take your dreams to the next step.

Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling Love Does and Everybody, Always, Dream Big and his latest book, Undistracted.

He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda, India, Nepal, Iraq, and Somalia. He's a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. Bob's greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and, most importantly, to hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria Goff, and spend time with their amazing kids. For more, check out BobGoff.com and LoveDoes.org.

Men, women, couples, groups, and teams, friends, individuals, or co-workers. People of all different ages, seasons of life, and beliefs. People who are looking for encouragement and inspiration to move their dreams forward!

People that are curious, people that want to get back or stay on course, people looking for a place with fewer distractions, more personal exploration, and life change.

If you are looking for inspiration, rejuvenation, connection, fun….a place you can be curious, seen, known, heard, and loved just as you are….Dream Big is for you.

Pricing includes use of our 240 acre property, three days and two nights of lodging in our newly renovated rooms, multiple sessions all led together by Bob Goff and his dear friends, yoga, Dream Big curriculum, free time to explore, five meals and some really fun surprises! Space is limited to enhance your experience.

Some retreats will offer trail riding and massages for an additional fee. Sign ups will be first come, first serve.

We do not offer discounts or scholarships at this time.

The price does not include travel to or from The Oaks. We recommend renting a car or using a car service. If exploring car service, check out Royalty Limousine at www.asandiegolimo.com, use discount code: THE OAKS.

If you are using and Uber or Lyft driver, plan on spending about $80 each way and plan your pick up ahead of time as availability is very limited from our location.

*subject to change

Our schedule is packed with lots of valuable input from Bob! We’ll laugh, cry, dream and build friendships.

D A Y O N E

2:00-4:00 PM check in

4:30 PM welcome session

5:30 PM dinner

6:30PM session one

D A Y T W O

8:00 AM breakfast

9:00 AM session two

11:00 AM session three

12 PM lunch/Q and A session four

1:00-4:00 PM free time

4:00 PM fun surprise

5:30 PM dinner

6:30 PM session five

7:30 PM gentle flow yoga

8:30 s’mores

D A Y T H R E E

8:00 AM breakfast

9:00AM closing session

10:30 AM check out/goodbyes

Check-in begins after 2PM on day 1. Please arrive no later than 4pm. The evening begins with a welcome session and dinner.

The retreat ends the last day after our final session at 10:30 AM.

As much as we’d love to, we do not offer early check in or late departure for these events.

Bob and a dear friend will lead the programming of this event. He is extremely available and present during the workshop. You’ll even find him chatting with guests around the fire pits at night. Often times, Maria is here with him as well, and is a beautiful addition to guests’ time.

PACKING LIST

We are located approximately 20 minutes from town, so please come prepared. We will provide towels, bed linens, snacks, an alarm clock, USB charging stations, and essential toiletries (soap, shampoo and conditioner).

Dress is casual. Some activities may take place outdoors. Please bring warm clothing during late fall, winter, and early spring months. We suggest layers due to variable temperatures inside and outside.

General Packing List

Heavy jacket or coat for evenings (Dec-Mar)

Light jacket/sweatshirt (Mar-Dec)

Hat

Shorts

Blue jeans or casual pants

Shirts/blouses (short and long sleeved)

Comfortable shoes

Closed toed athletic shoes/hiking boots

Swimwear (Pool towels are available. Pool is not heated.)

All daily toiletries (i.e. toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)

Hair dryer and other styling tools

Watch

*The Oaks does not have access to a pharmacy or doctor. Bring enough prescription medications needed for your stay. If your medication requires refrigeration, please notify The Oaks prior to your arrival. There are no refrigerators in individual rooms.

Additional Optional Items

Notebook or journal and pens

Books

This event is non-refundable or transferable. Once it’s booked, we cannot refund or move any money to another event.

Whether you are coming in early, staying late, or leaving the property during free time, here are some places we recommend checking out.

WINERY & VINEYARDS

Milagro, Chuparosa, Vineyard Grant James, Volcan Mountain Winery, Julian Hard Cider

SHOPPING

Olive & Oak, Ramona Family Naturals, Vintage Barn, Downtown Julian, Dudley’s

RESTAURANTS

Marinade on Main, Ramona Family Naturals, Ramona Noodle Company, Jeremy’s on The Hill, Farmhouse 78, Quecho

HIKING & NATURE

Cleveland National Forest-Inaja Trail, Santa Ysabel Preserve , Lake Cuyamaca,  Cedar Creek Falls,  Volcan Mountain, Stonewall Peak,  Iron Mountain,  Potato Chip Rock

DESSERT/TAKE HOME

Mom’s Pie

DELIVERY

Orange Crate-restaurants

Instacart- groceries

GROCERY

Ramona Family Naturals, Stater Bros,  Aldi, Albertsons

DAY TRIPS & BEACHES

Visit the Desert in Borrego

Springs Visit San Diego

Coronado Beach

 La Jolla Beach

NEARBY TOWNS

San Diego (1 hr)

Poway (40 min) Target, Walmart, etc

Ramona (20 min) 

Julian (30 min) 

Borrego Springs (1 hr) 

LA (2 hours) tem description

We are not offering early check in or late check out for this event, but do recommend the below hotels in the San Diego area if you’re looking to stay longer.

If you are flying in/out of SAN, we recommend staying at our sister property in Julian, Orchard Hill.

Bob and Friends Workshops