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FY26/27 Chapter Retreat: Welcome To Wonderland


  • Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort BC, Canada (map)

Join your EO Seattle peers for an unforgettable chapter retreat, September 15-18, 2026, at the Delta Grand Okanagan in Kelowna, BC – Canada's UNESCO City of Gastronomy nestled in the stunning Okanagan Valley. This isn't just an event; it's a transformative escape blending wonder, growth, and connection in a Wonderland-inspired journey through Today (present reflection), Tomorrow (strategic vision), and the Day After Tomorrow (bold innovation). Meet Emcee, Keynote Speaker, and Workshop Facilitator Brad Montague: Visionary creator Brad Montague (Kid President fame), will deliver an opening night keynote, followed the next day by an interactive workshop, Future Camp. Brad has presented at EO chapters across the globe and was a featured presenter at the 2025 EO Global Leadership Conference. His high-energy content sparks imaginative leadership, kindness, and awe – perfectly weaving our theme. Expect playful, practical tools to reframe your business and life with fresh eyes. Other Key Chapter Retreat Elements: Expect additional learning sessions, an adopted forum experience, choose your own out and about activities to explore all that Kelowna has to offer including hiking, biking, wine tasting, golf, wellness and more, dine-arounds, amazing open and closing night dinners, and plenty of spontaneous opportunities to connect, socialize, relax and recharge. Agenda Highlights: - Day 1 (Tue, Sept 15): Arrivals by 4pm, new member/WoEO reception, opening keynote and dinner at 50th Parallel Winery – setting the Wonderland tone. - Day 2 (Wed, Sept 16): Morning learning sessions and Brad's workshop, followed by "Choose Your Own Adventure" afternoons (hiking, biking, wine tasting, golf, and more), ending the day with dine-arounds at top Kelowna spots. - Day 3 (Thu, Sept 17):Innovation sessions, adopted forum connections, and an epic closing dinner at Mission Hills Winery (Canada's best). - Day 4 (Fri, Sept 18): Forum meetings, wrap-up, late checkout, and departures. Why You Can't Miss This Escape the ordinary: Recharge amid Okanagan's lakes, vineyards, and peaks while forging deeper chapter bonds, gaining actionable strategies from Brad Montague and other learning experts, and building confidence to take on today, tomorrow, and the day after. Register now to secure your Wonderland adventure! BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOMS HERE. This year’s retreat is open to EO Members, Strategic Alliance Partners, and Elumni Guest Pass holders. Additionally, we know many spouses/partners welcome the opportunity to learn alongside you at chapter, regional and global events. Spouses/partners are welcome and encouraged to attend the full retreat experience with you. SLP ticket prices are $1750, and include full retreat components including keynotes, workshops, learning sessions, dine-arounds, all meals, and out and about activities. During adopted forum and forum meeting times, we will be offering a “Demystifying Forum” experience for SLP’s who have not been forum trained. The SLP Forum can meet for their forum meeting during this time. We are not offering a “socials/meals only” ticket; we would like SLP’s to be fully immersed in the retreat experience if they plan to attend.

Earlier Event: August 27
EOA: Cash Day 2026