Can I invite someone to a Community call who isn't in the Circle?
Yes, guests are welcome, and this is a men's community. Invite another man who'd benefit from seeing what it's about. Full access to resources, including the archive, discussion threads, and past content, is reserved for Circle members.
Can I invite my spouse to a Community call?
The Circle is a men's community, so calls and membership are for men. We'd love to have your spouse involved in other ways. Summit One-Day is open to men and women, and the Summit Women's Regroup is a separate experience for women, led by Barbara Gustavson. Dates and venue are still being finalized.
How long does my Circle access last?
Circle access runs from one Summit Men's Retreat to the next, and renews automatically each time you attend. If you can't make it, a Full Experience deposit toward the next one keeps you connected in the meantime.
What happens when my year is up?
If you didn't attend the Summit Men's Retreat, you'll get a reminder about the upcoming one, encouraging you to put down a deposit. That deposit keeps your Circle access active.
Is there a cost beyond the Full Summit Experience?
No, unless you simply want to stay connected between events. In that case, the $500 Full Experience deposit covers it.
Can I join the Circle without attending the Summit Men's Retreat?
Yes, a Full Experience deposit alone gets you in. That said, we highly recommend attending. The Circle is best experienced alongside the in-person work, not as a substitute for it.
What's the benefit of an early deposit?
It keeps you connected to the Circle without a gap, and locks in the early-bird price for next year's Full Summit Experience.
I attended Summit One-Day only. Am I in the Circle?
Not automatically. Summit One-Day is a standalone one-day experience open to everyone, and it keeps you in the loop on future Summits and Retreats. You're also welcome to join a Community call as a guest. Full Circle membership comes with the Summit Men's Retreat or a deposit toward it.
I'm attending the Summit Men's Retreat. Am I in the Circle?
Yes. The Summit Men's Retreat includes Summit One-Day, and attending puts you in the Circle immediately.
Do I need an invitation to join?
No formal application. When you register for the Summit Men's Retreat or put down a deposit, we just ask who invited you or how you found us. That's it.
How do I actually get into the Circle?
Full Circle access comes from attending the Summit Men's Retreat or putting down the Full Experience deposit toward the next one.
Can I get a refund on my deposit if I can't make it to the next Summit Men's Retreat?
Deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable. If you must cancel, no cash refund is issued. Instead, your Circle access is extended for one additional year.
Do I need a paid Substack account to be in the Circle?
Yes, a paid Substack account is what lets you connect with other Circle members and access resources. That access comes included, at no extra cost, when you register for the Men's Full Summit Experience or reserve with a deposit. It isn't sold separately through Substack, the Summit is the way in.
Can I check out the Community before committing to the Summit Men's Retreat or a deposit?
Yes. Existing Circle members can personally invite or recommend others for a taste of the experience: join a Community call and meet other members firsthand. Guests won't have access to the resource archive or ongoing discussion threads, but you'll receive updates on the next Summit and Retreat.
