A three-day father-son Rite of Passage built to open the most important season of your son's life.
Our December 2026 cohort is now full — reserve your spot for our Winter 2027 cohort
Reserve Your SpotOne way or another, your son will be initiated into manhood.The only questions are how — and by whom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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 sonOur December 2026 cohort is full. Limited to 8 father and son pairs. Sons ages 11–15. Application required.
Reserve your spot now for our Winter 2027 cohort.
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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.