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Dangerously Good Men

Bring Your Boy.
Take Home a Man in the Making.

A three-day father-son Rite of Passage built to open the most important season of your son's life.

Dates December 3–5, 2026
Location Bend, Oregon
Spots Remaining 6 of 8
Sons Ages 11–15
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One way or another, your son will be initiated into manhood.The only questions are how — and by whom.

No Connection

Just when sons need their fathers most, adolescence begins pulling them away. Friends, sports, girls — the world slowly convinces boys to look everywhere but home for direction.

No Connection
No Plan

Every father wants to help his son become a man. But many never had a good man guide them — and even good men often don't know where to begin.

No Plan
No Resources

Fathers were never meant to do this alone. But most men today lack the time, support, and structure needed to intentionally initiate their sons into manhood.

No Resources

Built to connect.
Designed to transform.

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Deep Connection

Everything is designed to forge a deeper bond between father and son. The way you interact and learn together here will transform the way you see each other — and the way he sees himself.

Deep Connection
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Shared Vision

Stunning surroundings, shared challenges, and powerful moments. All designed to break you free from distractions and help you dream bigger, together. You'll leave with a shared vision of the man he's becoming — and the guide you want to be.

Shared Vision
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Tools for the Journey

Building a boy into a man takes more than a weekend, and more than one man. That's why when you leave the lodge, you'll be heading home with more than totems and memories. You'll have the 3-D Instillation Framework and access to ongoing support as you work to fill your son's quiver.

Tools for the Journey
Deep Connection Shared Vision Tools for the Journey

Everything taken care of.
So you can focus on each other.

Premium private lodging at a stunning lakefront lodge
Personalized leather quiver and six engraved authentic wood and iron arrows
Access to multiple hot tubs and a large premium sauna
Certificates and Commissioning Papers for father and son
All meals and snacks
Custom totems to mark the powerful moments
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Resources to continue the journey back home
15 guided sessions — discussions, challenges, and shared discoveries
Plus a few bonus surprises...
Off-site adventure excursion

Don't take our word for it.

"Being a dad is not a hobby. Why wouldn't you invest in developing the skills to help your son? This stuff is everlasting."

Jereme — Father of a 12-year-old son

"I had the privilege of helping Bill with a recent Initiation and I sure wish I could have brought my son Sam. The tools and tactics learned by the fathers and sons improved communication and will no doubt help them for years to come."

John — Father of a 16-year-old son

December 3–5, 2026
Bend, Oregon

Limited to 8 father and son pairs. Sons ages 11–15. Application required.
Spots fill quickly — secure yours before the cohort closes.

$5,000

All-inclusive · Secure your spot with a $2,500 deposit.
Balance due 30 days before the event.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Bill Winchester
Meet Your Guide
Bill Winchester

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Bill grew up constantly seeking out adventure — climbing trees, building forts, swapping engines and wheeling his '65 FJ-40. He was always looking for a challenge to test his abilities and fuel his passion for growth.

In 2000, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Christie, and started his own remodeling company. One daughter, two sons, and 20 years later, Bill and his family escaped the city and moved to the high desert outside of Bend, Oregon — where adventure abounds.

After decades of transforming homes and years of coaching his boys' teams, Bill combined his experience and passion to pursue his calling: building Dangerously Good Men.