GSB Class of 2000 Weekend Retreat | October 2026 at Class of 2000 Private Residence in Menlo Park – Menlo Park, CA

At our 25th reunion, we discovered that many of us are facing a lot right now: young adult kids who are leaving home, parents who are getting older, careers that are peaking or shifting, relationships that are morphing. We also discovered that most of us don’t have the time or space to talk about this with people who are going through the same journey.

That’s why we decided to offer this weekend retreat: as a chance for us to connect and explore those topics together. Come for the reunion energy; stay for the laughs and conversations you can only have with people who knew you when…

• Friday night: dinner in small groups at classmates’ houses.
• Saturday: the main day at a private home in Menlo Park — three facilitated sessions on the relationships that matter (kids, parents, partners, friends, and how we’re holding up ourselves), meals together, and dinner that night with significant others welcome.
• Sunday morning: one more session, then we wrap by noon.

This is organized by a small group of classmates and priced to break even. Whether you’ve stayed in touch with the class or missed reunion, please come.

Past attendees from our 2022 retreat said:

“A rare balance – joyful and fun, yet deeply meaningful, with moments of openness and vulnerability that lead to real insight and lasting connection.”

“We’re not alone. There’s something incredibly powerful about reconnecting, being vulnerable, and realizing how much we share at this stage of life.”

PRICING

Earlybird Ticket (register by 7/1/26): $500 – DATE PASSED

Regular Ticket (register by 9/15/26): $550

Ticket price includes:

All programming, including facilitated sessions, breakouts and opportunities to connect authentically with classmates in 1:1 and structured activities.

All meals:

• Friday: Dinner at a classmate’s private home
• Saturday: All meals and snacks
• Sunday: Breakfast
• Opportunity to add significant other to Saturday dinner (+$50) will be made available once we are closer to the weekend.

The retreat is volunteer-led by members of our class, is not subsidized by the GSB, and pricing is only to cover costs.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

Please plan to arrive in time for a 6pm dinner on Friday night. Stay with friends or check out one of the local hotels. Street parking available at retreat location on Saturday and Sunday.

REGISTRATION & RSVP

By purchasing a ticket here, you are officially registered for the weekend! A few other details:

• Early Bird pricing registration deadline: July 1, 2026
• Last Call registration deadline: September 15, 2026
• Minimum headcount required to run retreat: 30 – we will update this site once we reach this goal!

“This retreat created space to slow down and reflect in a way that felt both intentional and natural. I left with deeper relationships, new perspectives, and a renewed appreciation for this community.” ~ Kate H.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The weekend revolves around a few main themes: meaningful relationships for our season of life, transitions and challenges (e.g., young adult children, aging parents, partner and friend relationships, second careers etc.) and what’s next for us as we navigate our 50s and 60s.

The weekend will be led by trained facilitators and classmates.

“I didn’t realize how much I needed this. Reconnecting with classmates in such an honest, open way was incredibly meaningful. There was a perfect mix of structure and ease that made it easy to share, listen, and learn from one another.” ~ Trica P.

WEEKEND AGENDA (SAMPLE)

Friday

• 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Facilitated small group dinners hosted at classmates’ homes.

Saturday

• 9:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast hosted at retreat site
• 10:00 am – 10:20 am Opening: Village Walk
• 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Session I: Connecting with classmates | “If you really knew me…”
• 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Lunch
• 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm Team building | Energizer
• 1:15 – 3:45 pm Session II: Topic Breakouts
• 3:45 – 4:00 pm Closing
• 7:00 – 10:00 pm Group dinner (significant others welcome + $50)

Sunday

• 8:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast
• 9:00 – 11:30 am Session III: Topic Breakouts
• 11:30 – 12:00 pm Retreat close

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This retreat is for members of the GSB Class of 2000 who are:

• Interested in reconnecting with classmates in a more meaningful, intentional way
• Navigating life transitions – whether in career, family, or personal priorities
• Curious to hear how others are approaching this stage of life
• Up for catching up and laughing over good food and drinks
• Looking for deep dialogue alongside relaxed, informal time together

Whether you’ve stayed closely connected to the class or haven’t been in touch for years, you will be warmly welcomed.

PREPARING FOR THE RETREAT

• Come with an open mind and heart

• Know that regardless of your post-GSB journey, you are enough

Your classmates all hope to see you there!

“This weekend was a reminder of what an incredible group we are. There’s so much wisdom, empathy, and shared experience in this community – and so much value in making the time to connect more deeply.” ~Anne P.

FAQs

Q: What is the recommended attire?

A: California casual. Prepare for warm days and cool evenings outside.

Q: What if I can only make it to one day or one portion of the weekend?

A: We hope everyone will maximize their experience by attending the full weekend of events. However, we understand life is busy and we’d love you to join in any way possible. In an effort to keep our planning simple, we are offering only one ticket price. Please let us know if you will not be attending any portion of the weekend so we can plan catering and programming accordingly.

Q: Is accommodation included?

A: No, please make your own arrangements to stay with a local friend or at a nearby hotel.

Some good hotel options listed here: 10 Silicon Valley Hotels Locals Love

Additional suggestions:

• The Park James
• Hotel Nia

Q: Are significant others able to attend the weekend events?

A: Significant others are welcome to join in the Group Dinner on Saturday night! We will be in touch with all registered attendees closer to the weekend to extend this invitation, request RSVPs and accept additional payment ($50 for dinner + drinks).

Q: I would love to volunteer or support the initiative. Do you need help?

A: This retreat is being run by a small group of classmate volunteers, we welcome help from others! Specific ways you can help:

• Bay Area locals: Host a small group dinner in your home on Friday night.
• Help facilitate a breakout room / small group discussion.

Q: Is there a refund policy/cancellation deadline?

A: We will handle refund requests on a case by case basis. If losing your registration fee would put us below our minimum required to break even, we will unfortunately not be able to issue a refund. If you are able to recruit a friend to attend in your place, we will happily accept that transfer registration. We will not be able to address any cancellation requests after September 15, 2026.

Q: I have more questions, who can I contact?

A: Please reach out to the event organizers with additional questions and we will also update this FAQ as needed!

gsb.class.of.2000@gmail.com

Agnes Le

Celine Teoh

Suzanne O’Brien

* This retreat is being organized by classmates and is not officially affiliated with Stanford GSB or the Alumni Association.