YPO ANNUAL CHAPTER RETREAT // YPOLA in ZION
Event Overview
Members of YPOLA took their Annual Chapter Retreat to Zion! This 3-night, 4 day adventure was a perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow chapter members and experience all Zion has to offer!
This adventure forward experience included; open flame meals by award winning Chef Shon Foster, stunning dinners under the stars (and in caves), Zion National Park hikes and activities, action packed East Kanab adventure, private sound journey experience, morning movement, live music, happy hours and more.
what mint did
Design, plan and produce a three night, four day retreat for YPOLA’s Annual Chapter Retreat in Virgin, Utah at AutoCamp Zion for the property’s debut weekend.
The Experience
• Open Flame Meals by Utah native and Award Winning Chef Shon Foster
• Dinner Under the Stars
• Zion National Park Adventure: E-Biking Tour, Angel’s Landing Hike, Emerald Pools
• East Kanab Adventure: ATVing, Canyoneering, Cold Plunge, Via Feratta, Fly Fishing
• East Kanab Pop Up Cave Picnic
• Sound Journey Experience
• Morning Movement Classes
• Campfire Moments
• Morning Movement Classes
• Live Music
how we brought it to life
• Pre Event Planning (refining budget, activations + programming logistics)
• Event Coordination + Production
• Design, Decor & Rentals
• Transportation + Logistics
• Onsite Staffing
• Pre-Arrival Communication
• Event Microsite
• Event Marketing Materials: Welcome Note, Itinerary, On Site Signage
• Curated Gifting & Room Drops
• Content Creation
• Headshots & Couple Photos
The Results
YPOLA Chapter members had the unique opportunity to explore some of our nation's wildest landscape and adventure. Together they experienced the beauty and awe of Zion National Park including hiking Angel's Landing, the Emerald Pools or zipping around on E-Bikes. Communal meals were a chance to slow down, network and socialize and enjoy some seriously phenomenal fare cooked over an open flame by award winning Chef Shon Foster. A stunning bus ride through the park brought them to East Kanab for slot canyons, cold plunges and cave picnic. Participants left refreshed, inspired and re-grounded.
The VENUe: AutoCamp Zion
Rooted in the timeless American tradition of hitting the road, the AutoCamp collection take everything that’s great about sleeping in wilderness and make it even better with impeccable design.
Their stunning Zion location puts you right in the middle of endless adventure options and stunning landscapes. Explore slot canyons, river-hike through the iconic Narrows, take a scenic dip in the Virgin River, or explore the gateway town of Springdale.
Zion National Park is just a short drive away PLUS explore all East Kanab has to offer!
