Just got back from the Baby Bathwater Institute‘s Flagship event in upstate New York and I’m still buzzing. I couldn’t tell you what alchemy the institute uses to bring together people of such different backgrounds who go on to find so much common ground. I had many deep conversations minutes after meeting someone – that’s unusual for me and I’m honestly still baffled. In such a short amount of time, I connected deeply with so many people who’ve made a lifelong impact on me. I found my tribe that weekend.

Beyond the incredible people, the event itself was top-notch. The venue, Finger Lakes Hotel on the Water, was stunning and left nothing to be desired. The food, the views, and the activities can’t be complemented enough. If you’re an entrepreneur or want to figure out how to become one, Baby Bathwater needs to be on your to-do list. It is truly life-changing.

First time with the Baby Bathwater group and it far exceeded my expectations!

Intimate and in-depth conversations on every conceivable topic, from personal fitness and health, to digital marketing in order to scale–all shared in a completely relaxed manner.

The organic conversations over great food were irreplaceable, as they happened naturally. The venue was designed to anticipate any and all needs, so I could simply relax and enjoy 4 days with great founders.

The kicker for me: Almost no phones, as the participants were focused on the relationships, in-depth converations, and physical play. Amazing in this day-in-age, that you could pull of a 4 day event and not have participants glued to the office.

If you are looking to connect with positive, inspiring entrepreneurs, this is the place. Such a fantastic and accomplished group of people in a very relaxed setting. Everything was perfect, from the food to the breakout sessions to the beautiful scenery. Would definitely attend another event.

An experience I would have never imagined. Never would I have imagined a population of such driven, talented and scary-smart individuals all in one place. But to make it truly beyond belief, this population made themselves very available, very open, very supportive. I was almost immediately able to let down my guard. And so I was open to learning. And so I did in all directions. With 5 days (all 24 hours of every day!) of together time with 200 of some of the best and most successful thinkers and doers I only had opportunity to connect with people that wound up being at my side and distance of conversation – in a food line, at the pool, swimming in the ocean, at a classic or talk, and on the dance floor. I was impossible to meet them all.

I met very impressive individuals that were all willing to share. And to my great surprise some soul connections that will be life long.

It’s a paradox of people.

All very diverse, from different locations, with different backgrounds, experiences, knowledge and world views.

But they are simultaneously all the same.

Everyone is kind, caring, open and helpful. There aren’t cliques, or people who are assessing you based upon where you are from, what you’ve done, or other status symbols. They recognize the inherent value of those in attendance and that everyone can (and will) learn from everyone else.

It’s a testament to the team who carefully vets the attendees… clearly they know what they are doing.

If you have the opportunity to attend, don’t pass it up.