New York Leadership Retreat in Millbrook
Four days at a private estate in Dutchess County, upstate New York. Log fires, woodland trails and focused sessions to design your next chapter, with a small group of peers.
18 to 21 Jun 2027
Alumni from 48 countries · As featured in Forbes · Places are limited and every enquiry is reviewed personally. No commitment until after your call.
What you leave with
Clarity on what comes next
Step out of the day to day and define your North Star: what you want, and why it matters now.
A plan you will actually act on
Leave with a mapped set of priorities and actions, then three months of group follow-up to keep them moving.
A peer group worth having
6 to 12 leaders, carefully matched, from an alumni community spanning 48 countries.
Troutbeck Estate
Troutbeck Estate sits in the walnut-wooded countryside of Dutchess County, a secluded escape from life's hectic pace. Gather around log fires, walk the woodland trails and share farm-to-table food from our private chef. Every guest has a private suite. Elevation Barn itself began in upstate New York in 2018.
Four days at the Barn
- Day 1Arrive and open upWelcome to the Barn, two sessions exploring where you have come from and what really drives you, dinner with our private chef.
- Day 2Find your strengthsWoodland walk, qi gong and meditation, then sessions on your strengths and what your peers see in you.
- Day 3Turn ambition into actionBreak big goals into a prioritised action map, then closing reflections by the fire.
- Day 4Set your North StarForest bathing, define your North Star and write the story of where you are going.
"What a great safe haven to gain clarity on your next steps in life's journey. Intense, condensed, and enlightened to the core of your purpose."Wardah Malik, CEO, Elevation Barn alumni
Led by Will Travis
Founder of Elevation Barn and an international brand builder, Will guides every retreat personally, alongside local experts chosen for each destination.
What is included
The retreat, one year of Elevation Barn network membership, all chef-prepared meals, soft drinks and evening wines, four days of programming and a private suite. Flights are not included.
After the retreat
The retreat is the start, not the end. Every guest gets a three-month follow-up plan: three monthly group calls, support on the actions you set, and an introduction to the wider Elevation Barn community.
Questions
Where is the New York retreat?
Troutbeck Estate, Millbrook, in Dutchess County, upstate New York.
How long is it?
Four days and three nights, plus a three-month follow-up plan.
How much does it cost?
USD 7,000 per person, including a private suite, all meals, evening wines, programming and one year of membership.
Who leads it?
Elevation Barn founder Will Travis, with a supporting team and private chef.
Is this right for me?
It is built for founders, CEOs and senior leaders whose outward success is real, and who want to pause and decide what comes next. Guests come from business, education, sport, the arts and technology.
How do I join?
Send an enquiry from this page. Our team will arrange a short introductory call to check the fit and answer your questions before a place is confirmed.
Can my company pay for my place?
Yes. Company sponsorship and invoicing can be arranged. Mention it in your enquiry and we will cover it on your call.
Ready to talk about New York?
Tell us a little about you. We will arrange a short call to check the fit and answer your questions.
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