Snake River Ranch • Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Where Men Come to Lead at the Highest Level
Five days of world-class leadership development and unforgettable adventure, designed exclusively for accomplished men. Not a conference. A crucible for the next chapter of your life.
SEPTEMBER 15 – 20, 2026
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Learn MoreThe Vision
The most important leadership you will ever exercise is the leadership of yourself
You have built something real. You have led teams, grown companies, and made decisions that matter. And yet there is a pull. A sense that the next chapter requires a different kind of clarity. A deeper kind of strength.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Grand Teton Range at Snake River Ranch, this five-day experience brings together a deliberately small cohort of accomplished men ready to do the work: on their leadership, their legacy, and themselves.
Here, amid 1,800 acres of pristine Wyoming wilderness, you will engage in rigorous curriculum, forge deep brotherhood with like-minded men, challenge yourself in unforgettable adventures, and emerge with the clarity and conviction to lead at the highest level: in business, in family, and in life.
24
Men
5
Days Together
18
Hours of Deep Work
Your Guides
World-Class Facilitators
Warren Rustand
Dean of Learning, EO Global Leadership Academy
From the inner circles of the White House to building billion-dollar companies, Warren has lived the journey that most executives only read about.
An Academic All-American at the University of Arizona, Warren was drafted by the San Francisco Warriors and won a silver medal representing the USA in the World Basketball Championships. He served as Cabinet Secretary to President Gerald Ford and received Honorary Lifetime Membership in EO.
In the private sector, he has served as Chairman or CEO of 17 companies and on the boards of over 50 organizations. As Global Chair of the World Presidents' Organization, he guided 10,000 CEOs across 100 countries. His book, The Leader Within Us, carries a foreword by Robert Gates, former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Above all, Warren is a devoted family man: father of seven children and grandfather of nineteen. He was honored with the Father of the Year Award, which he considers his most important recognition.
George Gan
EO Global Facilitator • Serial Entrepreneur
From building technology companies in Malaysia to facilitating leadership transformations across six continents, George Gan has spent three decades at the intersection of entrepreneurship and human development.
He is one of only three facilitators in the world chosen to lead the EO Global Leadership Academy, EO's highest-rated program globally, a role he has held since 2008. Over more than 15 years, he has guided thousands of founders and CEOs through the transformational curriculum that defines Life Academy.
George has founded and successfully exited three technology companies across a 30-year entrepreneurial career. His rare combination of operator credibility and facilitation mastery allows him to teach leadership not as theory, but as lived, tested practice.
A devoted father of three, George brings to Life Academy the same intentionality he applies to his family life, believing that true leadership begins at home and radiates outward into every endeavor he undertakes.
What Leaders Say About Our Facilitators
“This man is the most inspiring thinker and speaker on leadership that I have ever seen.”
CEO, Absco Solutions & FCP Insight
“After my first training with George in 2016, I knew my life was about to change — and it did.”
Managing Director, Pertama Partners
“He has been an inspirational and aspirational leader, espousing these leadership principles and positively impacting the lives of literally thousands of global business leaders.”
Former CEO, World Presidents' Organization; former CEO, Entrepreneurs' Organization
“What a transformational experience it was. My life and business was never the same.”
Founder & CEO, Life by Design
“Warren Rustand has helped countless others clarify what they want most: to live and lead according to their values, and to elevate expectations for themselves and those they lead.”
CEO, Acceleration Partners
“Thank you so much George for leading us through a challenging, thought-provoking program.”
Founder, Iridium Project Delivery
“I quickly learned that he is one of the most inspiring and impactful speakers I've ever encountered. Warren's insights were truly invaluable.”
Chief Operating Officer, Adams
“Thanks to you, George Gan, for your leadership and stewardship.”
Founder, Equinox Business Law Group
“Warren Rustand changed my life, and I don't even know him. I personally have benefitted from it.”
Founder & CEO, Engineer Up
“George Gan is a humble but inspirational leader.”
Moderator, F1 EO Perth 22/23
“Warren is one of those inspiring humans who has not only achieved so much personally in both business and family but also gives back.”
Entrepreneurs' Organization Queensland
“George Gan is an inspirational host.”
CEO, Hire Society
Warren Rustand and George Gan have facilitated leadership experiences for thousands of executives across 20+ countries. Life Academy brings their world-class methodology to an intimate setting for the first time.
The Gathering
Who This Experience Is Designed For
We deliberately limit each cohort to 24 men to ensure depth of connection and quality of dialogue. This intimate setting creates the conditions for authentic peer learning and real brotherhood.
Past participants in Warren's programs have included CEOs of companies ranging from $10M to $1B+ in revenue, founders who have built and exited businesses, and leaders across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, private equity, and professional services.
Founders & CEOs
Business builders who understand that their company's ceiling is directly tied to their own growth as leaders. They are ready to break through.
Restless Achievers
Men who have reached a summit of conventional success, yet sense there is another peak, one measured not in revenue but in meaning and impact.
Family Patriarchs
Men who take seriously their responsibility as the anchor of their family and want to show up with more intention, presence, and purpose.
Leaders in Transition
Men navigating a significant inflection point: a new chapter, a next venture, or the deeper question of what they are truly building their life toward.
Participants typically range from 35 to 60 years of age. What unites this group is not demographics but disposition: a genuine hunger for growth, a commitment to the people they love, and the wisdom to know that the most important work of leadership begins within.
Unforgettable Adventures
Bucket-List Experiences You'll Never Forget
These aren't team-building exercises. They're once-in-a-lifetime experiences designed to challenge you, ground you, and give you stories you'll tell for decades.
2,000 feet above the Teton Valley
Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise
As the first light touches the peaks, you'll float silently over one of America's most stunning landscapes. A moment of perspective that stays with you for life.
The legendary Snake River
Whitewater Rafting
Navigate Class II-III rapids together. The river demands presence, trust, and decisiveness: the same qualities that define great leaders.
1,800 acres of trails
Private Horseback Riding
Ride through pristine wilderness on private ranch trails with experienced wranglers. No crowds, no rush. Just you and the mountains.
A sacred moment of reflection
Chapel of Transfiguration
Gather in the historic chapel for a culminating session of reflection, gratitude, and intention-setting before you return to the world — changed.
An American tradition
Jackson Hole Rodeo
Experience the living tradition of the West. The courage of competitors facing the unknown offers lessons every leader can carry home.
Under Wyoming skies
Campfire Under the Stars
Gather around the fire for an evening of storytelling, honest conversation, and the kind of brotherhood that only forms away from the noise of ordinary life.
Additional experiences include sunrise walks, scenic property tours, and a culminating celebration dinner.
The exact sequence will be revealed upon arrival. Some of the magic lies in allowing each day to unfold.
The Setting
Snake River Ranch
Founded in 1929, Snake River Ranch is the largest deeded ranch in the Jackson Hole valley and stands on the National Register of Historic Places.
This is not a resort or a hotel. It is a working ranch and private family property. The property encompasses 1,800 acres of pristine Wyoming wilderness, hugging the banks of the legendary Snake River with unobstructed views of the Grand Teton peaks.
Every structure on the property, from the historic Red Barn where we gather for learning sessions, to the intimate cabins where you will rest each evening, has been thoughtfully preserved to honor the ranch's heritage while providing modern comfort.
Your Accommodations
Nostalgic log cabins with stone fireplaces, twin beds, and en-suite bathrooms. Each cabin has been restored to honor the ranch's heritage while providing contemporary comfort.
Farm-to-Table Dining
Every meal is an experience. Our private chef prepares farm-to-table cuisine with curated Wyoming wines, served family-style under the Teton sky.
Learning Venues
The Red Barn
Our primary learning space, a historic barn transformed into an intimate gathering place with modern presentation capabilities.
Shooting Star
A refined space for focused sessions requiring deeper intimacy and concentrated dialogue among smaller groups.
Chapel of Transfiguration
A historic chapel with a picture window framing the Tetons, the sacred setting for our culminating reflection.
The Destination
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole isn't just a destination. It's America's most exclusive mountain retreat, where titans of industry, former presidents, and visionary leaders have long sought refuge and inspiration.
Teton County, home to Jackson Hole, holds the distinction of being the wealthiest county in the United States by per capita income. This pristine valley, cradled between the Teton and Gros Ventre mountain ranges, has attracted those who value privacy, natural beauty, and the kind of perspective that only comes from standing in the shadow of 13,000-foot peaks.
The area's exclusivity is no accident. Ninety-seven percent of Teton County is public land (national parks, forests, and wilderness), making private property extraordinarily rare and fiercely protected.
An Anomaly in Jackson Hole
Snake River Ranch is not merely a beautiful property. It is an impossibility. In a valley where private land is measured in acres rather than sections, this 1,800-acre historic estate represents something that simply cannot be replicated.
There is no other property in Jackson Hole that combines this scale of private wilderness, this depth of history, and this caliber of accommodation. The ranch predates the national park system, holding water rights and access that would be inconceivable to obtain today.
When you arrive at Snake River Ranch, you are not visiting a venue. You are stepping into a legacy that took nearly a century to create and can never be duplicated.
#1
Wealthiest County in the U.S.
97%
Public Land in Teton County
1929
Ranch Established
1,800
Acres of Private Wilderness
The Curriculum
Substance Over Style
Rigorous. Practical. Transformational.
The 10/10/10 Framework
Each morning begins by asking yourself, “What is my purpose today?” Then 10 minutes is spent on each of the following:
- •What am I grateful for? (thinking and writing)
- •What positive inspiration can I learn today? (reading)
- •What thoughts do I want to reflect on? (journaling)
This framework, developed by Warren Rustand through decades of working with top executives, builds the daily discipline that separates good leaders from great ones.
Sample Day
Core Topics
Leading with Clarity of Purpose
Building Cultures of Excellence
Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
Legacy: What Are You Really Building?
The Inner Work of Outer Leadership
Brotherhood, Accountability & Deep Trust
The Week at a Glance
September 15–20, 2026 • Snake River Ranch, Jackson Hole
Tue
15
Arrival Day
Afternoon
Check-In & Settle In
Late Afternoon
Orientation & Ranch Tour
7:00 PM
Welcome Dinner
Evening
Campfire & Opening Circle
Wed
16
Core Day
6:30 AM
10/10/10 Morning Practice
7:00 AM
Morning Energizer
7:45 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
Morning Learning Block
12:30 PM
Lunch & Learning
2:00 PM
Signature Adventure
7:00 PM
Dinner
8:30 PM
Evening Session
Thu
17
Core Day
6:30 AM
10/10/10 Morning Practice
7:00 AM
Morning Energizer
7:45 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
Morning Learning Block
12:30 PM
Lunch & Learning
2:00 PM
Signature Adventure
7:00 PM
Dinner
8:30 PM
Evening Session
Fri
18
Core Day
6:30 AM
10/10/10 Morning Practice
7:00 AM
Morning Energizer
7:45 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM
Morning Learning Block
12:30 PM
Lunch & Learning
2:00 PM
Signature Adventure
7:00 PM
Dinner
8:30 PM
Evening Session
Sat
19
Graduation
6:30 AM
10/10/10 Morning Practice
7:00 AM
Morning Energizer
7:45 AM
Breakfast
Morning
Final Adventure
12:30 PM
Celebratory Lunch
2:00 PM
Graduation Ceremony
Afternoon
Explore Jackson Hole
Evening
Premium Dinner (Optional)
Sun
20
Departure
6:30 AM
10/10/10 Morning Practice
Morning
Pack & Prepare for Departure
Morning
Farewell Breakfast
Late Morning
Safe Travels Home
The Return
What You'll Leave With
This isn't about what happens during five days in Wyoming. It's about who you become in the decades after.
Unshakeable Clarity of Purpose
Leave with a written framework answering the questions most men never make time to ask: What do I stand for? What am I truly building? What is my next chapter?
A Brotherhood for Life
Two dozen other men who understand the unique weight of leadership. These are relationships forged in depth, not over cocktails, but in the arena.
A Personal Leadership Plan
A practical, written action plan developed with guidance from Warren and refined through peer feedback, ready to implement the day you return home.
Alumni Community Access
Join our private alumni network with quarterly virtual gatherings, annual reunion opportunities, and direct access to Warren and George.
Stories You'll Tell for Decades
A sunrise balloon ride over the Tetons. Rafting the Snake River. Moments of challenge and breakthrough that become part of who you are.
Renewed Energy & Conviction
Men consistently return home more present, more intentional, and more committed to leading the life they are truly capable of living.
Your Host
Michael Hauge
Managing Director, Pertama Partners
Founder & CEO, LearningLeaders · Board Member, Snake River Ranch
A professional coach and trainer, Michael has designed learning programs for Fortune 500 companies, spoken at the Yabuli China Entrepreneurs Forum, invested in 80+ early-stage companies, and founded Days of Service, a non-profit fostering volunteering culture within entrepreneurially-managed companies.
A Dartmouth and Fudan University graduate, Michael lived in Shanghai for over a decade before relocating to Malaysia. His global perspective and close relationships with Warren and George make him the ideal curator of this experience.
Questions about Life Academy?
Setting Expectations
What This Is (And Isn't)
This is not therapy.
It's a leadership development experience for high-functioning men seeking growth, not repair.
This is not a religious retreat.
While we gather in a historic chapel for reflection, the curriculum is secular and welcomes all backgrounds.
This is not a vacation.
You'll work hard, think deeply, and be challenged. The adventures are integrated learning, not leisure.
This is not a networking event.
Deep relationships will form naturally, but the focus is on your growth as a leader and a man, not business cards.
If you're ready to lead at the highest level in business, in family, and in life, you're in the right place.
Begin Your Journey
Apply for the Inaugural Men's Retreat
This is the first Life Academy Men's Retreat. Space is limited to 24 men, and each applicant is reviewed individually to ensure the right cohort. After reviewing your application, we'll schedule a brief call to confirm fit.
The Investment: Life Academy is a premium, all-inclusive experience reflecting the caliber of facilitators, setting, and intimacy of this gathering. Full pricing and payment details are shared during your discovery call.