
3 Days

10 Operators

All Inclusive

April 14–16, 2026 | Idyllwild, California
| Founding Cohort · Only 10 Spots

3 Days

10 Operators

All Inclusive

April 14–16, 2026 | Idyllwild, California
Founding Cohort · Only 10 Spots

If you operate short-term rentals, cabins, boutique hotels, or experiential stays, you likely relate to this:

You are balancing operations, guest experience, and constant decision-making


You are growing, but without a clear strategic lens or peer group that understands hospitality


You want to scale in a way that protects your energy and your brand


You want more than nightly bookings and lower-margin revenue

Most hospitality operators are moving fast. Very few take the time to step back, refine the experience, and design the business intentionally.
This retreat creates that space.
The Pinetree Hospitality Retreat is a three-day, in-person experience designed for hospitality operators who want to refine how they run, market, and scale their properties.
This is not a conference.
There are no panels, pitches, or passive sessions.
It is a small, intentional group of operators working through real challenges together in the same environment where Pinetree was built.
This retreat is built around real outcomes, not theory.

Three days of focused sessions built around real hospitality operations, brand-building, and high-margin experiences.


Guided sessions on hospitality branding, experience design, group sales, and operational discipline


Live walkthrough of how Pinetree curates and sells high-margin group and retreat experiences


Practical frameworks for building a brand guests feel connected to


Clear decision-making time to map next moves for your property



Three days of focused sessions built around real hospitality operations, brand-building, and high-margin experiences.


Guided sessions on hospitality branding, experience design, group sales, and operational discipline


Live walkthrough of how Pinetree curates and sells high-margin group and retreat experiences


Practical frameworks for building a brand guests feel connected to


Clear decision-making time to map next moves for your property


An intentionally small group of hospitality operators.


A curated founding cohort designed for meaningful conversation and shared learning


Peer feedback from operators actively running properties


Relationship-building that extends beyond the retreat

Experience the environment while learning how it works.


Full access to Pinetree amenities including heated pool, sauna, cold plunges, pickleball court, and communal spaces


Time built into the schedule for movement, recovery, and reflection


Mountain surroundings that create space for clarity and focused thinking



Experience the environment while learning how it works.


Full access to Pinetree amenities including heated pool, sauna, cold plunges, pickleball court, and communal spaces


Time built into the schedule for movement, recovery, and reflection


Mountain surroundings that create space for clarity and focused thinking


An intentionally small group of hospitality operators.


A curated founding cohort designed for meaningful conversation and shared learning


Peer feedback from operators actively running properties


Relationship-building that extends beyond the retreat



Lodging included for the full retreat


All meals included


Curated reels and content creation so you can share the experience without filming or posting yourself


Full access to Pinetree amenities including sauna, cold plunge, pickleball court, and communal spaces


All retreat sessions, workshops, and group discussions


Arrival April 14 and departure by noon on April 16

OR 50% deposit ($1,250) with balance due March 15. Non-Refundable
This retreat is designed for active hospitality operators.

A short-term rental operator
A boutique hotel owner

A cabin, lodge, glamping, or retreat property owner
A hospitality founder looking to expand beyond nightly bookings

Interested in brand-led growth and group sales
Creators building lifestyle-driven hospitality brands

This mastermind is designed for operators, not beginners.

A short-term rental operator

A boutique hotel owner

A cabin, lodge, glamping, or retreat property owner

A hospitality founder looking to expand beyond nightly bookings

Interested in brand-led growth and group sales

Creators building lifestyle-driven hospitality brands


Arrival and check-in from 3:00 to 8:00 PM
Welcome dinner at 7:00 PM
Optional morning workout
Sauna and cold plunge
Hot seat sessions
Deep work and guided discussions
Pickleball tournament
Group dinner
Optional morning hike, sauna, and cold plunge
Final session focused on decisions and next moves
Departure by noon



Arrival and check-in from 3:00 to 8:00 PM
Welcome dinner at 7:00 PM
Optional morning workout
Sauna and cold plunge
Hot seat sessions
Deep work and guided discussions
Pickleball tournament
Group dinner
Optional morning hike, sauna, and cold plunge
Final session focused on decisions and next moves
Departure by noon
Yes. Lodging is included for the full retreat, from arrival on April 14 through departure on April 16.
Yes. Intimate by design. This is not a conference — it’s a curated cohort.
Arrival and check-in are on Monday, April 14 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM.
Departure is by noon on Wednesday, April 16.
Yes, but they must apply separately. Each attendee requires their own seat.
Spots are intentionally limited to 10 to maintain a high-quality, focused experience. Group size is small by design.
After you apply, our team will review your application within 24–48 hours. If approved, you’ll receive details on how to secure your spot.
No. Due to limited capacity and included lodging and meals, all payments are non-refundable.
Yes, but each attendee must submit their own application and be approved separately. Please reach out to us at for shared accommodation.
Yes. Curated reels and content will be captured so you can share the experience without needing to film or post yourself.
Yes. The schedule intentionally includes wellness activities and open time to enjoy Pinetree’s amenities, including sauna, cold plunge, pickleball court, heated pool and beautiful scenery all around the property.
After approval, you’ll receive a detailed welcome email with what to pack, how to prepare, and what to expect during the retreat.
If the retreat is full, you’ll have the option to join the waitlist and be first to hear about future PineTree retreats.
Limited to 10 Hospitality Operators | April 14–16, 2026 at Idyllwild, California
This retreat is intentionally small to preserve depth, conversation, and quality.
If you want to refine your hospitality business and build experiences that last, apply below.
Applications are reviewed manually.