Boomer Camp Part 3: The Event

Here are some of my thoughts about the Boomer Camp Experience:

Where: Lost Antler Ranch. This is a world class resort in spectacular Estes Park, Colorado. It is very easy to get to from Denver International Airport. If the traffic moves well, you can make the drive in an hour. As you can see from the photos, the place is beautiful. The accomodations are very nice. They accomodate about 30 adults in beds. All linens are provided. All meals will be prepared and served in a fully equipped commercial grade kitchen. We will eat like kings.

What: We will meet for 3 full days. In the mornings and evenings we will work through the issues that I mentioned in the Boomer Camp 2 blog post. We will utilize various collaborative learning exercises. Up front presentations will last no longer than 15 minutes per session. The bulk of the time will be spent in mixed teams working together to assimilate the information and discuss how it all relates to our living and finishing well.

The afternoons will be used specifically for outdoor recreation. The property has a beautiful, fully stocked lake for fishing and canoeing. There are abundant options for hiking both on the property and on the adjacent public properties. Downtown Estes Park is just a short 15-minute drive from the Ranch.

How Much? The cost per participant will be around $400 which includes 4 nights of lodging, all meals, and all conference materials. Cost does not include transportation to and from the Ranch. Denver is one of the least expensive airports to fly in and out of and there are lots of direct flight options from major airlines.

When? We're looking at some dates in the Fall of this year . The plan would be to arrive on a Thursday for dinner and then leave anytime the following Monday. That will give us three full days on the ranch (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

Who? Primarily Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964, but we will not be checking I.D.'s and would welcome especially some sages from the Greatest Generation who were born before 1946.This would be a great thing for boomer aged pastors to bring with them one or two of their key boomer aged church leaders.

Why? I think this sort of gathering could not only free up the participants to focus and work on the issues that will allow them to maximize the rest of their lives, but it will also equip them to help other boomers where they live to do the same. Many believe that this generation of American adults are a sleeping giant, that if properly awakened and mobilized could have the greatest positive impact on the world of any generation in all of human history. I would like to be a part of something like that. How about you?

I would love to hear your comments as to what you think.