August 17-20, 2026
The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge
Hiawassee, Georgia
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(803) 904-8855
ABOUT THIS
RETREAT
Entrepreneurs and founders
Start-ups or mature businesses that need to clarify their direction
Business owners of small and large companies
Leaders
Leaders with Leadership Teams
Individuals who want to refine or change direction
Who is this retreat for?
What’s this retreat all about?
A clear and compelling vision is the rocket fuel for personal and organizational greatness. When you discover your vision, you unlock your highest potential and ignite a sense of purpose that propels you forward. Without it, we drift—always wanting more but unsure of what truly matters or how to get there. A powerful vision brings focus, clarity, and the drive to achieve extraordinary things.
This transformative retreat begins with a journey to uncover your core values—the guiding principles that define who you are and what you stand for, both personally and as an organization. These non-negotiables are the bedrock of your identity. Your values lay the foundation for a vision that is authentic, inspiring, and uniquely yours.
With your core values revealed, we’ll dive into thought-provoking questions that spark creativity and help you shape a vision statement that truly excites and motivates.
But the journey doesn’t stop at vision. Together, we’ll chart a bold course—setting ambitious goals, actionable objectives, and strategies that turn your vision into reality.
Retreat Playbook - Premium Edition
Curated VIP Welcome Box
Your Personal Values and Vision Statement
Your Individualized Vision Bundle
Your Strategic Pillars Framework
Personalized Goals & Objectives Alignment Map
Bonus content
We will teach you the process for walking your teams and/or your organization through a transformation.
Your Customized 30-60-90-Day Roadmaps (valued at $800)
Four 1:1 60-minute post-retreat coaching sessions (valued at $1,000)
Customized Recommendations for Planning and Tracking Tools
Full Session Recordings (valued at $995)
Permanent Access to the M.A.Curfman Learning Online Community Group
90-day access to Mac’s Inner Circle (valued at $1,875)
What are the tangible takeaways from this retreat?
A renewed spirit and a sense of calm
More energy and a reinvigorated body
A refreshed, sharper mind
Emotional satisfaction and stability
Clear direction for the future
Stronger determination and resolve
A new network of fellow entrepreneurs
What are the intangible takeaways from this retreat?
Will this retreat be a fun experience?
You bet!
The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge is one of the finest resorts in the South!
Live music
Some of the best food in the south!
Recreation Opportunities
Pool time
Yoga
Topgolf
Boat Tours on Lake Chatuge
Does this retreat come with a
money-back guarantee?
Of course it does, just like all of our programs!
There is no risk to you!
Click here for our promise to you.
During this retreat, you will escape the noise of everyday life and become more mindful of your body, emotions, spirit, and mind as you develop and refine your vision.
-M. A. Mac Curfman, PMP, Director, Summer Session|26
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
High-performing organizations rarely fail from lack of effort—they fail from lack of clarity. When vision is unclear or poorly communicated, execution suffers, engagement drops, and significant value is left unrealized.
Grounded in proven frameworks like appreciative inquiry and strategic visioning, this experience will guide you to:
Clarify your core values and leadership drivers
Develop compelling personal and organizational vision statements
Align long-term direction with actionable priorities
Build momentum for sustained growth and execution
M. A. Mac Curfman is a bestselling author, a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member, and founder of M.A.Curfman Learning, a global training and coaching firm.
Mac has impacted more than 500,000 people over a 40-year career as a city manager, consultant, business owner, speaker, trainer, and author. In the past 20 years alone, he has delivered more than 3,000 speeches and training sessions for business and government audiences worldwide.
Mac Curfman has built an illustrious and successful career in business and government as an entrepreneur, an iconoclastic thinker, and a servant of others. Mac’s brilliant, straightforward style has become his trademark.
He is the founder and Chief Learning Evangelist for M.A.Curfman Learning, the Chief Coffee Guru for Mac's Java Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee roasting company, and the founder and Executive Director for Go Global, Inc., a small not-for-profit firm training leaders in West Africa, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Your Retreat Facilitator
M. A. Mac Curfman, PMP
Throughout his career, M. A. Mac Curfman has earned a tremendous reputation as a go-to resource and unconventional problem-solver. The breadth of his knowledge and experience in diverse industries, businesses, and government agencies has made him a trusted and unique asset to thousands of enthusiastic consulting, training, and coaching clients.
In addition to his range of knowledge, Mac's deep expertise includes leadership development, organizational development, strategy, project management, entrepreneurship, and communication.
Mac and his wife live in Columbia, South Carolina.
Client Reviews
"Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! Mac was a pleasure to learn from! He went right to the solutions for the issues I was having and explained all I needed to know to feel comfortable! I will definitely be recommending him to my colleagues!"
Michael from Milford, CT"Mac is a high-energy, enthusiastic individual who is enjoyable to work with and one who influences the best in others around him."
Nathan from Columbia, SC"Mac is very experienced…and it shows through his teaching. Mac was more than just technically proficient and prepared for each session, but was able to break down more difficult sections until I understood the content."
Chris from Beaver Falls, PA
Day One: Monday, August 17thArriving, Meeting, and Orienting
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In3:00 PM
Cocktails, Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, and Jazz by the Pool6:00-9:00pm
Opening Remarks by the Pool8:30 PM
Setting Intentions, Uncovering Values, and the Vision Bundle
Day Two: Tuesday, August 18thBreakfast7:30 AM
Workshop Sessions8:15 AM
LunchNoon
Workshop Sessions1:00 PM
Excursions/Free Time4:00 PM
Dinner7:00 PM
Evening Debrief at the Firepit with S'mores8:00-9:30 PM
Establishing Your Vision(s) and Connecting Your Goals & Objectives.
Day Three: Wednesday, August 19thYoga6:00 AM
Breakfast7:30 AM
Workshop Sessions8:15 AM
LunchNoon
Workshop Sessions1:00 PM
Excursions/Free Time4:00 PM
Dinner7:00 PM
Evening Reception at the Ridges Firepit8:00-10:00 PM
Strategies, Looking Forward & Wrap Up
Day Four: Thursday, August 20thBreakfast7:30 AM
Workshop Sessions8:15 AM
Lite Lunch11:00 AM
Wrap-up and Next Steps11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Dismissal1:00 PM
RETREAT
PRICING
This is an all-inclusive retreat:
All-access retreat ticket
1:1 pre-retreat strategy session
VIP Welcome Box
Retreat Playbook: Premium Edition
VIP in-retreat mastermind sessions
VIP curated networking event
Full session recordings
Bonus content
Customized Roadmaps (individual and organizational)
Four 1:1 60-minute post-retreat coaching sessions
Permanent Access to the M.A.Curfman Learning Online Community Group
90-day access to Mac’s Inner Circle
All-inclusive stay at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge
3-night stay at The Ridges Resort (your choice of single- or double occupancy)
All Meals and Beverages**
Topgolf Opportunities
Lake Excursion Opportunities
Early Morning Opportunities
All retreat meetings with beverage and snack service
**Beer and wine will be served with dinner. Beer, wine, and cocktails will be served at the receptions on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at all other times.
All-Inclusive Early-Bird Registration
Valued at over $10,000
Early Bird - Single-Occupancy
Now Only $3,497*
Early Bird - Double-Occupancy
Now Only $2,997*
*Split your registration fee into
4 easy payments.
Step 1:
Step 2: Book your travel to Hiawassee, GA (see map)
Step 3: Receive & review your Welcome Packet
Step 4: Schedule your pre-retreat strategy session
Step 5: Pack your bags & join us on August 17th
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