US Forum
City Slickers CEO Dude Ranch
Southern California

Destination: 40 Miles North of Santa Barbara

The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort is located in the heart of California’s central coast. Raising cattle here has been a tradition since 1843. A century later, Alisal opened to guests; since then, they’ve mastered the art of hospitality! Alisal welcomes groups of up to 200 to use their WiFi-equipped meeting space, enjoy breakfast horseback rides, and tackle the ropes course or boat on their 100 acre lake. Note, though, that there are no telephones (or televisions) in guest rooms—attendees need to bring cell phones.


The Ranch is just minutes away from the quaint town of Solvang (Danish for "sunny fields"). Take in the charming Danish architecture as you stroll through its 200+ shops and specialty boutiques.

You’ll find everything from traditional Danish chocolates and baked goods, to quality European imports and collectables.


If wine is your passion, the Santa Ynez Valley produces some of the finest premium wines in the world. With over 9,500 acres of vineyards and 60 wineries, enthusiasts can enjoy the tours and tastes of one of the fastest growing wine regions in the country.

As one of the group’s special events, Rosemary will host the Wisdom of Winemakers Leadership Workshop in which the participants will learn how the same ingredients that go into making and tasting "fine wine" are needed in Executive Leadership.




YPO Forum Retreat Itinerary"

City Slicker Presidents Arrive, Alisal Guest Ranch
before 2:30pm

You will be greeted at the Ranch and receive your Go Wild! Go GREAT ! Leadership Safari Package.

"HUA" Your Now to WOW! Adventure Begins 2:30pm – 6pm Opening Session Go Wild! Go GREAT! Leadership & Team Principles Room: Sycamore III Forum Meeting Part 1 6pm – 7pm Check in Room: Sycamore III

Private Group Dinner 7:30pm Back at the Ranch Campfire Tales April 2nd YPO Golf Event 7am River Course back 9 holes

YPO Team General Session

10am – 11am

Room: Sycamore III

YPO Rocks and Ropes Team Challenge Course 11am – 2pm Situated in one of the most beautiful and remote parts of this California Ranch, the course is designed with the highest safety standards to provide mental, physical and emotional challenge.

Go Wild! Go GREAT! Brainforest Adventure

2pm – 3pm

Learn to Think Differently, Wildly, Strategically…Take your Business and Your Life from Now to WOW!



Afternoon Break 3pm – 3:15pm

Fly Fishing Experience 3:30pm – 5pm Young Presidents Catching Hot Ideas!

Forum Meeting Part 2
5pm – 6:30pm
Presentation, Room: Sycamore III

Wisdom, Wine, WOW! 7pm In this special evening, you will be joined by a local Winery Expert for this special Wine Tasting/Dinner & Go Wild! Go GREAT! Graduation. You’ll further refine your creative senses and learn how the art of wine making and wine tasting can improve both your business and personal relationships. The evening ends with a "Raccoon Circle" of Presidential Trust in which you receive your Go Wild! Leadership Certification.