Our Mission
We aim to guide, consult, coach and mentor groups or individuals who are seeking to elevate their experience. Through customized retreats, workshops, one on one coaching, and virtual group facilitation we create authentic environments for connection and empower leaders to enact positive change. All programming will be executed in a manner that relies on experiential education principles and modalities. This will ensure that clients and participants experience deep learning rather than surface level exposure to truths. Our goal is to make these experiences transformational, consistent, and sustainable; avoiding all transactionality.
DEIB Statement
At the heart of our retreats, coaching, and consulting services lies a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We envision a transformative environment where every participant feels valued, respected, and empowered to share their unique perspectives. Our justice-informed approach fosters a culture of understanding and collaboration, ensuring that diverse voices are heard and integrated into the decision-making process. By embracing the richness of our differences, we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging that enhances learning and growth for all individuals involved. Through intentional practices, inclusive programming, and ongoing dialogue, we strive to create safe spaces that inspire innovation, challenge biases, and promote equitable opportunities. We are not perfect. We are always learning.
Meet Our founder
Jake Rainey is a leadership coach, program director, and experiential learning consultant dedicated to scaling high-performing teams and designing transformational experiences. Currently serving as the Program Manager for ISEEN and Student Life & Leadership Coordinator at Key School, Jake plays a pivotal role in advancing organizational culture and experiential development initiatives. He oversees leadership programming, community engagement, and the strategic design and execution of domestic and international trips.
As a Certified Life and Engagement Coach holding a Master’s Certificate in Experiential Learning and Development, Jake brings a deep, theoretical foundation to his practice. He is a highly rapport-driven facilitator, known for his ability to quickly build trust with any group and his endless quiver of team-building games and dynamic activities. By blending challenge, intentional reflection, and strategic consulting, he helps teams and individuals build resilience and authentic connection. His expertise ranges from leading extended backcountry wilderness expeditions to designing wellness retreats, always with a focus on unlocking human potential and building strong culture.
Before his current roles, Jake directed the "Learning Above and Beyond" program at Vail Mountain School, where he scaled experiential initiatives and managed complex program logistics. A proven team-builder, he has coached three varsity boys soccer programs to championships and earned both Colorado’s 2A Coach of the Year and Private School Coach of the Year honors for his ability to cultivate a winning, growth-oriented culture. His previous roles also include serving as a Lead Facilitator at Acton Academy and an Instructor for Outward Bound, where he honed his ability to coach diverse groups through complex challenges.
Fluent in French and Spanish, Jake brings a distinctly global perspective to his consulting and facilitation. He has lived and worked in France and Spain and recreationally traveled to more than 30 countries. This extensive international experience shapes his philosophy as a coach and program leader; one grounded in curiosity, adaptability, and the core belief that transformational growth happens through deep connection with people and place.