Adventures
“Life changing.
I gained a whole new perspective about community, my physical abilities, and what being around a group of men could be when everyone comes into it with intention. If someone wants to work on their own vulnerability, mindfulness, and introspection, this experience is a must.”
— Carlin G.
"This was such an amazing experience. I can’t wait to do it again, truly. I cried so hard when it was over because I didn’t want it to end and I was so proud of myself. It was life changing and explaining that to others is hard, but it was."— Liz G.
"Top notch. Easy to describe while in the experience, difficult to describe outside of it. Had the same internally rewarding feeling of a really good acid trip."— Nate C.
"I've been broken open a bit, and I want to stay with the process and see what emerges. The Baker Road experience cultivated the conditions for some growth that I'm excited about."— Dave P.
“It was so worth it.
The openness around "hiking your hike," and the crew allowing for different paces and capabilities made it accessible for me. That made the challenges I took on all my decision, not something set by someone else.”
— Hanna O.
Personal Retreats
“Being caught up in the movement of work and life can get so loud sometimes.
So loud that it can become a drain and distraction from your "Why". The curated adventure with Joe was exactly what I needed. To be able to pause, embrace the world around me, and get back in touch with my adventurous inner child gave me life instead of draining it. Highly recommended for a reset as the inner work begins."
— Yogi T.
"I spent half a day in Knox County with Joe. I came feeling weighed down by my work, without the tools to relieve the pressure. I walked away feeling lighter, grounded, and full of gratitude. Joe leads with care, empathy, wisdom, and heart. I am grateful for the opportunity to go below the pavement with him, to get to the earth underneath and feel supported in both my journey—and the adventure."— Matt G.
“Being with Joe in nature was liberating, soothing, and deeply healing. I even learned how to skip rocks—something I’ve wanted to do most of my life! That simple act carried such meaning: a reminder of how reconnecting with ourselves opens doors we often leave closed. Inner work is essential. More leaders need to pause, breathe, and return to themselves so they can be of greater service to others. My Discovery Day was not just time outdoors; it was time within. I highly recommend making this discovery for yourself—you’ll walk away lighter, stronger, and more connected to what truly matters.”— Lachandra B.
“For me, the retreat was transformative, absolutely worth traveling in from New York. It wasn't just a chance to step back and reflect, but an outlet to push myself, to move beyond mild discomforts, and be in the moment. Joe and his team are brilliant guides and helped gently nudge my own journey in the right direction. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the experience to anyone else - especially those who feel the need to take a brief step away from the hustle and bustle and plug back in."— David L.
Group Retreats
“I loved the unknown as well as the known.
The thought behind the unknown, breaking down the incessant need to control things (as most high performers do), is a great approach."
— Chad E.
"There was a really good balance of time with the BR staff, and time where you slipped away to give the team time to bond. You were masterful here. You created special moments with the food creation and the space."— Tim O.
"The hospitality really allowed me to be part of the experience rather than to worry about the logistics of food prep, service, clean up."— Becky F.
"The design of the time worked really well. A balance of outdoor activities, time to relax, and structured work. Activities were really fantastic. "— Jason B.
“There are partnerships that feel like providence, and working with the team at Baker Road is one of them. Craig and Joe tend to every detail, the grand gestures and the unspoken necessities, with a kind of hospitality that feels both intentional and effortless.
What moves me most is how our values align: we are all drawn to heart-centered service, to leading by tending, to the honest admission that we don't know nearly enough but are willing to lean into the learning anyway. This desire to be of service, it lives in them the way it lives in me, and that recognition changes everything.
They are the kind of communicators who think three steps ahead and two steps deeper, who see what I cannot yet see and trust what I know in my bones. I place my full faith in their ability to hold and create space with patience, with intention, with the kind of care that allows something beautiful to grow.
This is the first of many retreats I will host with Baker Road, but it feels like the continuation of something that was always meant to be."
— Bailey H.
