Frequently asked questions

S P E A K E R ‘ S W O R K S H O P

with Bob Goff

We are so excited to host Workshops with Bob Goff at The Oaks!

WHERE WILL THE EVENT TAKE PLACE?

The Oaks is a beautiful retreat center nestled on 240 acres, located an hour from San Diego and two hours from Los Angeles. Bob Goff, and his best friend, Miles Adcox purchased the retreat center in 2019 and it’s become one of Bob’s favorite places to create, write, and dream!

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

-Experience helpful content, hands-on experiences, and practical tools/ tips wherever you are in the speaking process from three time best selling author, Bob Goff.

-Get individualized attention with limited seating available with ample time to ask questions of Bob.

-Learn tip and tricks from a community of speakers on the same journey.

-Have uninterrupted time craft your message.

-Enjoy stunning views, hiking trails, a cozy cafe with a fireplace, and tons of nooks and crannies to develop your message; the perfect backdrop for getting those creative juices flowing.

-Help get unstuck from creative blocks and learn how to keep your audience engaged.

-Leave a few steps further than when you came!

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Pricing includes use of our 240 acre property, two nights of lodging in our newly renovated rooms, four guided programming sessions with Bob, two optional morning meditation sessions, plenty of free time to explore and create, five meals and some really fun surprises!

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. Plan on spending about $80 each way with Uber.

WILL I BE SPEAKING AT THE WORKSHOP?

Yes, you can! There will be an opportunity for you to deliver a short talk on stage in front of the other participants, and receive kind, thoughtful feedback about your content and delivery. Also, if you'd like, we'll film your short talk, give you the raw footage so you can create your own speaker demo reel.

WILL I HAVE TIME TO WORK ON CONTENT AND MATERIAL?

Yes, for sure. We'll be giving you a workbook to guide your content creation, plus lots of free time and space to think through your audience, your message, and how best to deliver your content.

WHAT IS THE 3 DAY SCHEDULE?

DAY ONE

4:00 PM Check In 

5:00 PM Welcome

6:30 PM Dinner

7:30 PM MAIN SESSION 1


DAY TWO

8:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM MAIN SESSION 2

10:30 AM Free Time

12:00 PM Lunch

1:30 PM Free time

3:30 PM Horses

6:00 PM Dinner

7:30 PM MAIN SESSION 3

9:00 PM S’mores


DAY THREE

8:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM MAIN SESSION 4

10:30 AM Check Out

*This is a rough schedule and is subject to change.

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

Please plan to arrive by 4pm on day one of retreat. Our first welcome activity will start at 5:00pm and you won’t want to miss it.

WHAT MEALS ARE PROVIDED?

Our culinary team has designed a finely curated menu made fresh from our kitchen and can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Five meals are included beginning day one with dinner and ending day three with breakfast, and plenty of drinks and snacks in between! Please indicate on your registration form any dietary restrictions.

WHAT IS THE DEMOGRAPHIC OF THE ATTENDEES?

There is a wide range in the demographics of the attendees! We have people signed up from all around the country - ranging in age and occupation. Our goal is to create a diverse community where you can all work together and encourage one another!

DO YOU PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS?

No, not at this time. However, if you are needing to pay in two separate payments prior to registering, please email info@oakscenter.com to register a different way.

CAN I COME WITH SOMEONE ELSE?

Of course! Bring your friends or your partner! We offer $800 off each ticket if you are sharing a room, a savings of $1600!

HOW WILL WE BE GATHERING SAFELY?

We have intentionally limited attendance to keep the group small. In addition to following CDC guidelines, all group gatherings will be outside or limited in size to ensure social distancing protocols.

All meals will be individually boxed when necessary and outdoor seating encouraged. Guests are not allowed into other guest’s rooms and single occupancy rooms are available. Please review our guidelines on our website for further information or contact us with any questions.

If we have to cancel the event, your complete registration fee can be transferred to another retreat in 2021.

CAN I USE A FLAGSHIP RETREAT VOUCHER?

No. These are two distinctly different events. Learn more about The Oaks Flagship Retreats here.

WILL THERE BE HORSEBACK RIDING?

We can’t wait to introduce you to our horses at Oaks Equestrian! You will have opportunities to pet, feed and take as many selfies as you want with them. We will be offering limited spots for horseback riding if that’s something you’re interested in signing up for when you arrive!

WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

Please don't hesitate to email info@oakscenter.com for any further questions!