We run life-changing trips for self-directed young adults.

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Our Trips & Programs Include

International Trips

We lead one big international trip for self-directed teens each year. Next stop: Costa Rica, Jan/Feb 2014!

The Writing Retreat

Write your heart out with 25 other teens for an entire month. This year's retreat is in Colorado, Oct/Nov 2013.

College Alternatives

For college-aged learners, we're building an exciting new program. Stay tuned!

Our <span>Trips & Programs</span> Include
Trailblazer

Designed for grown unschoolers ages 18-22+, Trailblazer Gathering offers an action-packed 5 days in Asheville, NC.

Online Mentorship Groups

Complete one big goal in one exciting month as part of our online mentorship group. Coming soon!

Travel Consulting

We can help you design your dream trip or a full gap year—just ask!


Previous Students Say:

  • This trip completely changed my life! As a traditional high-schooler, being in such a close-knit group with people of completely different learning backgrounds, I have opened my eyes to so many academic and career options for my future.

    Julia S. (Argentina 2012)

  • I loved the Writing Retreat! The joy of waking up and walking sleepily up the stairs to a room filled with the smell of bagels and Nutella, packed full of people rocking out to music, writing, typing, talking, clanking away on typewriters—I can't think of what wasn't fun.

    Brooke B. (Writing Retreat 2011)

  • This was a wonderful experience: a life-changing, skill-building, and friend-making time. I will definitely be coming on another retreat in the future. I feel I now have the tools to make my dreams come true and accomplish my goals.

    Josh B. (Spring Leadership Retreat 2010)

  • I can’t imagine going on a better trip, or with better people. Exceeded my high expectations.

    Charlotte W. (Argentina 2008)