Do I need membership to attend a retreat?
You can purchase tickets from product pages. Members get priority access across in-person programming.
Membership vs Retreats
Founders Only has more than one door. Premium membership is the year-round home base. Retreats are curated multi-day rooms on specific dates. Experiences are smaller destination trips. Use this page if you are deciding membership vs a retreat first; use How FOC works if you want the full three-layer map.
Compare the paths
Membership vs Retreats
Membership
Retreats
Best if
Membership
You want the network every week
Retreats
You have a date and want the room in person
What you get
Membership
Private Slack, monthly calls, partner deals, priority access
Retreats
Multi-day curated programming with vetted peers
Pricing note
Membership
Live Premium: first month $99.99, then $149.99/mo or $1,499/yr
Retreats
Tickets sold per event (Austin Nov 2026 $2,500; 2027 retreats $3,000)
Includes the other?
Membership
Priority access; retreat tickets still separate
Retreats
Does not replace year-round membership
Third path
Experiences
Smaller groups (~10–15), destination-led, currently Bentonville and Kauai.
Choose your door
Where to start
- Network first → Membership
- Specific city/date → Austin / Denver or Retreats
- Smaller trip → Bentonville / Kauai or Experiences hub
- Full model → How FOC works
Questions, answered.
FAQ
Can I do both?
Yes. Many members join year-round and book retreats or Experiences separately.
What about Experiences?
Smaller and more intense than a standard retreat weekend. See the Experiences hub for live destinations.