The TrailblazED Retreat is a curated weekend experience for microschool founders and learner-centered education leaders seeking practical support, meaningful connection, and sustainable growth.

Designed for founders navigating the realities of building and leading innovative educational environments, the retreat combines focused workshops, collaborative discussions, operational insights, and intentional time for restoration and reflection.

Sessions will explore topics such as educational entrepreneurship, ESA and policy navigation, operational sustainability, founder leadership, curriculum and program design, and long-term resilience in learner-centered models.

Attendees will leave with practical tools, stronger relationships, renewed clarity, and a deeper sense of support within the growing microschool and Indie education movement.

The retreat also offers optional Friday spa and restoration experiences for attendees who would like to add personal wellness services to their weekend experience. These optional experiences will be booked directly with participating providers and are not included in retreat registration.

Retreat registration includes retreat sessions and scheduled meals. Optional shared and private retreat housing packages will also be available separately.

Travel Notes

TrailblazED Retreat takes place in Eagar, Arizona, a rural mountain community in eastern Arizona.

For attendees flying into the area, the closest regional airport is:
• Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) — approximately 1 hour from Eagar

Additional airport options include:
• Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) — approximately 3 hours driving time
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) — approximately 4 hours driving time

Please note that rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are extremely limited in the area. Most attendees flying in should plan to rent a vehicle or coordinate transportation with other attendees.

Retreat registration includes retreat sessions and scheduled meals. A limited number of optional shared and private retreat lodging packages are available separately and will be assigned based on availability. Additional lodging recommendations will be provided for attendees arranging their own accommodations.