The Space Between
A one-day gathering of people who have built meaningful lives and want to feel more alive within them.
Camas, WA | Aug 22, 2026 | 2pm-10pm
Music. Conversation. Reflection. Exceptional food. Meaningful connection.
One beautiful day designed to be experienced rather than consumed.
Think of it as a retreat to advance.
Somewhere along the way, life got loud.
We live in a world designed to capture our attention.
Our phones buzz.
Our calendars fill.
Our feeds scroll endlessly.
We are more connected than ever and often feel less connected to ourselves, to one another, and to the things that make life feel rich.
Many of us have built lives we are genuinely grateful for.
Yet beneath the productivity and momentum is a quiet longing for something slower, deeper, and more human. Moments that feel more gourmet.
The Space Between was created for that longing.
Where this began
In 2015, Chuck and Rilla gathered a small group of friends on a ranch in North Georgia for a weekend they called A Retreat to Advance.
There was no grand agenda.
Just thoughtful people, meaningful conversations, music, good food, beautiful surroundings, and space to slow down long enough to remember what mattered.
Years later, people still talk about that weekend.
The conversations.
The connections.
The unexpected clarity that emerged when life was given room to breathe.
The Space Between was inspired by that experience and reimagined for today.
In a world that grows faster, louder, and more digital by the day, we wanted to create a gathering that feels distinctly human.
A place to reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the parts of life that often get lost in the noise. This time, in the Great Pacific Northwest.
Attendance is intentionally limited to protect the experience.
A Day Designed Around What Matters
No keynote speakers, networking agenda, or presentations.
Instead, you’ll find thoughtful conversations, live music, shared meals, guided experiences, beautiful surroundings, and space to think.
A carefully curated day built around the things many of us have been missing:
Presence.
Wonder.
Creativity.
Connection.
Conversation.
Time.
What you’ll experience
Thought-provoking conversations and guided reflections hosted by Chuck and Rilla exploring intentional living, meaningful connection, creativity, and the art of living richly.
Live music woven throughout the day, including an intimate performance by Bob Sima, known for creating deeply human, soul-centered musical experiences around the world.
Reflective and immersive experiences led in part by Joe Shoemaker, whose work blends breath, presence, energy, and connection in grounded and accessible ways.
An extraordinary culinary experience led by chef Aurelien Crosato, whose roots trace to the celebrated food culture of Bordeaux, France. More than a meal, the food is part of the gathering itself, thoughtfully prepared to nourish conversation, connection, and the simple pleasure of being fully present.
Beautiful surroundings on a stunning private estate, intentional hospitality, exceptional food and drink, and space to slow down long enough to actually experience the day.
A carefully curated community of thoughtful humans who care about living intentionally.
What you’ll leave with
Meaningful new connections
Fresh perspective on what matters most
Greater clarity about your next season
A renewed sense of presence
Conversations that stay with you long after the day ends
The feeling that comes from spending a day fully engaged with life rather than distracted from it
Why Attendance Is Limited
The Space Between is intentionally limited because we believe some things are simply better in smaller groups.
Meaningful conversations.
Shared meals.
Live music.
Unexpected friendships.
A smaller gathering creates room for genuine connection, deeper presence, and the kind of memorable interactions that rarely happen through a screen.
Investment
The investment for The Space Between is $525 per person.
Included in the experience:
Exceptional food and drink, live music, guided experiences, meaningful conversation, and a thoughtfully curated day designed to create space for reflection, connection, and presence.
Attend
A one-day gathering on a private estate in the hills north of Camas, Washington.
Join us for meaningful conversation, exceptional food and drink, live music, and experiences designed to create space for reflection, connection, and renewed perspective.
Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of the experience.
Saturday, August 22
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A Retreat to Advance
Most of us assume we’ll make time someday to slow down, reconnect, ask bigger questions, and spend a day in meaningful conversation with people who inspire us.
Someday has a way of staying on the calendar forever.
The Space Between is an invitation to make the time now.
We hope you’ll join us.