The Wynn · Las Vegas · Annual Gathering
June 11–14, 2026 · Thursday → Sunday
A Four-Day Retreat for Men Who Want More

The Fathered
Man.

A retreat for husbands and fathers who refuse to coast — and want to leave a family worth remembering.

Registration $3,499 per man · all-inclusive
Reserve Your Seat
04
Days of Work
12+
Sessions & Workshops
01
Night With Your Wife
200
Men. Known by Name.
The Invitation
Nobody handed you a manual. Your father did his best — or didn't — and now you're the one in the chair, hoping your kids remember you as present, not just provided for. Hoping your wife still chooses you on a Tuesday. Four days. One hotel. A room full of men doing the same honest work you are. You leave different.
The Arc
06.11 → 06.14 · 2026
Day One
Thursday
The Man in the Mirror
The father wound. The provider trap. The stories beneath the stories.
Day Two
Friday
The Husband
Listening that defuses. Repair after rupture. Keeping a marriage magnetic.
Day Three
Saturday
The Father
Raising sons. Raising daughters. Discipline without damage. Wives arrive at dusk.
Day Four
Sunday
The Way Home
The 90-day re-entry plan. Public commitments. Brotherhood that survives the flight back.
The Opening Keynote · Thursday Evening

A voice worth flying for. Coming soon.

Opening night sets the tone for the entire four days — so we are taking our time. The keynote will be announced once we are certain we have the right voice for the work this room is here to do. You'll be the first to know.

Subject
The Father Wound & the Husband You're Becoming
Format
One-hour address & reading
Status
To Be Announced
Panel voices, workshop leaders, and the Saturday gala keynote will be announced alongside.
"Your kids won't remember what you bought them. They'll remember whether you looked up when they walked into the room."
— A Father, Year Five
No/Phones
A House Rule
Phones off and surrendered Thursday through Saturday.
You came here to be present. We make it easier. Phones are checked at registration and returned Saturday night before the gala. Emergency line provided to your family. The work this weekend asks for your full attention — and gives it back.

The Venue

The Wynn, Las VegasConference floor and Tower Suites. A private wing reserved for attendees. Group rate available.

For Wives

Saturday NightThe Couples Gala — keynote, dinner, dancing. Travel for the weekend, join just for the night, or arrive Saturday afternoon. Your call.

The Room

Capped at 200 MenSmall enough to be known by name. Large enough for the brotherhood to matter long after you leave Las Vegas.

Registration Opening Soon

The man your family needs is already in there. Come meet him.

Reserve Your Seat
$3,499 per man · All-inclusive. Couples Gala for two. Early registration closes March 15.
The Program · 4 Days · 12+ Sessions

The Work.

Four days, structured as a single arc. You begin by looking at yourself, move outward to your marriage, then to your children, then home. Every session below is built around a question men are already carrying. We just give it a room and four hours of company.

DAY ONE · 06.11
Thursday
The Man in the Mirror
You can't lead a family you can't see clearly — and you can't see them clearly until you can see yourself. Day one is the foundation. Slow, honest, sometimes uncomfortable.
Thursday Sessions
4:00 PM
Opening Keynote
The Father Wound and the Husband You're Becoming
Most men are unconsciously parenting and partnering from a script they never chose. This opening session names the invisible inheritance — the things our fathers modeled, withheld, or never said — and frames the next four days as a chance to rewrite it.
7:00 PM
Workshop
Self-Awareness Before Strategy
A practical workshop on recognizing your default reactions, your stress fingerprint, and the stories you tell yourself when things go sideways. Pen-and-paper exercises, paired conversations, a structured way to know yourself better by 10 PM than you did at lunch.
9:00 PM
Talk & Discussion
The Provider Trap
Why "I work hard for this family" can quietly become an excuse for emotional absence. A reframing of provision as presence — not just paycheck — and a hard look at the way we use work to avoid the people we love most.
DAY TWO · 06.12
Friday
The Husband
Friday is your marriage — what it is, what it could be, and what's quietly eroding it while you're not looking. Practical, specific, and surprisingly tactical. You'll leave with vocabulary your wife will notice.
Friday Sessions
9:00 AM
Workshop
Listening Like It Matters
Most arguments aren't about what they're about. A practical session on the difference between hearing and listening, and the four questions that defuse 80% of recurring fights. Includes live practice with a partner from the room.
11:30 AM
Talk
Repair Over Perfection
Great marriages aren't conflict-free; they're repair-rich. How to apologize without qualifiers, how to re-enter the room after blow-ups, and how to build a marriage that gets stronger from rupture instead of weaker.
2:30 PM
Honest Conversation
Desire, Romance & the Long Marriage
An honest, grown-up conversation about intimacy after kids, careers, and a decade of routine. What actually keeps a marriage magnetic instead of merely functional — and how to start tonight, not next year.
7:30 PM
Fireside Panel
Things My Wife Wishes I Knew
A panel of wives — some in the room, some on screen — share unfiltered insights about being married to a man who's trying. Men listen. No questions, no rebuttals, no defending. That's the whole format.
DAY THREE · 06.13
Saturday
The Father
Saturday is the day you become a more intentional father — and then, at dusk, your wife arrives. Daytime is the work. Evening is the celebration. Both matter.
Saturday Sessions
9:00 AM
Parallel Breakouts
Raising Sons / Raising Daughters
Two simultaneous deep-dives on the distinct work of fathering each. What sons need to see modeled. What daughters need to hear said out loud. Attend the one most urgent for your family; recordings from the other session available afterward.
11:30 AM
Workshop
The Phone in Your Pocket Is Their Childhood
Practical frameworks on presence, screen modeling, and being the dad your kids remember being with them — not near them. A specific look at the habits that disappear a father in plain sight.
2:00 PM
Talk
Discipline Without Damage
Moving from reactive correction to intentional formation. How to hold high standards without crushing spirits, and how to repair the times you got it wrong. Honest, non-prescriptive, drawn from research and lived experience.
4:00 PM
Quiet Workshop
Legacy Letters
Each attendee writes a letter to their child(ren) they'll seal and open in five years. Quiet, structured, surprisingly emotional. The single most-referenced session in post-conference feedback.
Saturday Evening · Wives Arrive
The Couples Gala
A celebratory dinner, a keynote designed for both of you, and dancing past midnight at the Wynn. Phones returned before the gala. Couples leave with a shared vocabulary and one concrete commitment for the year ahead.
DAY FOUR · 06.14
Sunday
The Way Home
Conferences fade. Sunday is the day we make sure this one doesn't. Integration, accountability, and public commitments witnessed by 199 other men who now know your name.
Sunday Sessions
9:00 AM
Working Session
The 90-Day Re-Entry Plan
Conferences fade. Workshops on building the structures — accountability partners, weekly rhythms, monthly check-ins — that make this stick past the airport. You leave with a written plan and the names of two men holding you to it.
11:30 AM
Closing Ceremony
Commitments & Brotherhood
Every man shares one commitment publicly. The room witnesses it. We close with the kind of ritual that makes Monday morning different. You go home a different man — or you don't come home different at all.
1:00 PM
Optional
Closing Lunch & Departure
A final unhurried meal together before flights. No program. Just men who four days ago were strangers and are now, quietly, something more.
Registration Opening Soon

Four days that change the next forty years.

Reserve Your Seat
$3,499 per man · All-inclusive. Couples Gala for two. Early registration closes March 15.
Honest Answers · Real Logistics

The Questions.

Below are the questions men (and wives) ask most often before registering. If you don't see yours here, write us at [email protected] — a human responds within 48 hours.

The Phone Policy
How does the phone policy actually work?
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At check-in Thursday afternoon, you'll surrender your phone in a numbered, locked pouch and receive a claim ticket. Phones are stored in a secure room at the Wynn, accessible by our staff only. They're returned to you Saturday evening at 6 PM, before the Couples Gala. Saturday morning and afternoon remain phone-free.
What if there's a family emergency?
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You'll provide your family with a dedicated emergency line at registration. That line is staffed 24/7 during the conference by a member of our team who knows where you are at all times. In a genuine emergency, you'll be reached and reunited with your phone within 5 minutes. This is not a hypothetical — we've planned for it carefully.
I run a business — can I really be unreachable for three days?
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Most men who ask this question report it was the most clarifying part of the entire conference. We recommend setting an out-of-office, briefing one trusted deputy, and treating these three days the way you would a long international flight. Your business will survive. Your family is asking for the same presence.
For Wives
When exactly can I arrive?
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Wives are welcome from Saturday afternoon (3 PM) onward. The Couples Gala begins at 7 PM Saturday with cocktails, dinner at 8, keynote at 9:30, and dancing until late. Many couples extend their stay through Sunday and treat it as a getaway.
Is there a separate program for wives?
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Saturday is structured as a celebration, not a parallel conference. The Couples Gala includes a keynote designed for both partners, dinner, and dancing. Sunday morning we offer an optional brunch for couples before Sunday's closing sessions. The work this weekend is the men's — Saturday night is for both of you.
What should I wear to the gala?
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Cocktail attire. Think a Wynn dinner, not a black-tie ball. We want you to feel beautiful, not constrained.
Lodging & Travel
Is lodging included in registration?
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No — but we've negotiated a meaningful group rate at the Wynn for attendees. The booking link and code arrive in your confirmation email. We recommend booking early; Vegas in June fills quickly.
What's included in registration?
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All sessions, all materials, all meals from Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch, the Saturday Couples Gala for you and your wife, the phone-storage program, the Legacy Letters materials, and post-conference accountability programming for 90 days.
What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?
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Registration includes a detailed dietary intake. The Wynn's culinary team accommodates kosher, halal, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-specific needs. We confirm individually with anyone whose needs are complex.
Registration & Refunds
What does registration cost?
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$3,499 per man, all-inclusive. That covers all sessions and workshops, all meals from Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch, the Saturday Couples Gala for you and your wife, the phone-storage program, the Legacy Letters materials, and 90 days of post-conference accountability programming. Lodging at the Wynn is separate, with a negotiated group rate available to attendees. Early registration pricing available to the notification list.
What's your refund policy?
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Full refund up to 90 days before the conference (March 13, 2026). 50% refund between 90 and 30 days out. After 30 days, your registration can be transferred to another man but is non-refundable. We're firm on this because every seat we hold for someone who doesn't show is a seat another man didn't get.
Is this faith-based?
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The conference is open to men of every background. Some speakers will speak from their faith; others will speak from clinical, philosophical, or experiential ground. We've designed the four days so that a devout man and a secular man can both be challenged, neither alienated. The work of being a better husband and father is bigger than any single tradition.
After You Leave
What happens after the conference ends?
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A lot. You'll leave with a 90-day re-entry plan, two accountability partners from the room, and access to a private monthly call with the cohort for the rest of the year. The Legacy Letter you write Saturday afternoon will be mailed to you five years from now. Most men report the work continues to deepen in the months after Vegas, not before.
Can I attend more than one year?
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Yes, and many men do. Alumni receive priority registration each year and a discounted rate. Curriculum evolves annually so no two years are identical.
Still Have Questions?

Write us. A human answers.

[email protected]
Partnership Tiers
Few partners, deep integration. We're deliberately small on sponsor count because we're deliberately small on attendees. Every partner gets meaningful presence — never a logo lost on a wall.
Tier One · Exclusive
Presenting Partner
$150,000
One Slot · Annual
The defining partner of The Fathered Man. Your name appears alongside the conference name in every reference — print, digital, press, signage. A category-exclusive partnership: no competitor can buy in for the same year.
  • "The Fathered Man, presented by [Partner]" in all materials
  • Stage time at opening night welcome (3 min)
  • Naming rights to one major moment (e.g., Couples Gala)
  • 10 complimentary attendee passes
  • Private cocktail reception with speakers Thursday
  • Premium placement in conference book & signage
  • Featured in all PR & press materials
  • Right of first refusal for following year
Tier Two · Limited
Founding Partner
$75,000
Three Slots
For partners who want substantive presence without exclusive naming rights. Founding Partners are introduced from stage on opening night and recognized throughout the four days. Excellent fit for premium brands aligned with the mission — wealth advisory, premium spirits, men's apparel, mental health, executive coaching.
  • Named introduction from stage on opening night
  • Sponsor of one major program element (a day, the welcome dinner, the Friday fireside)
  • 5 complimentary attendee passes
  • Speaker dinner invitations (2 seats)
  • Prominent placement in conference book
  • Inclusion in press materials
  • Branded touchpoint at the Wynn (lounge, lobby installation, etc.)
Tier Three
Program Partner
$35,000
Five Slots
Sponsor a specific session, workshop, or breakout. Your brand becomes associated with one piece of meaningful programming — the Legacy Letters workshop, the Father-Daughter breakout, the 90-Day Re-Entry Plan, the closing ceremony. Strong fit for brands building deeper category authority.
  • Session or workshop named for your brand
  • 3 complimentary attendee passes
  • Recognition in conference book
  • Speaker introduction credit (where applicable)
  • Sample distribution or branded materials in attendee bag
  • Social media inclusion in conference coverage
Tier Four
Hospitality Partner
$15,000
By Selection
Sponsor a daily experience attendees touch directly — morning coffee service, the bourbon library, gift bag contents, the gala welcome drink, the Sunday closing brunch. Lower-cost, high-visibility for product-forward brands that want their goods experienced rather than displayed.
  • Branded experience attendees engage with directly
  • 2 complimentary attendee passes
  • Listed in conference book
  • Product placement opportunity (where applicable)
  • Mention in daily program references
Individual & Philanthropic
Founding Circle
$10,000+
Individual Patrons
For individuals who believe in the mission and want to underwrite a portion of it — including scholarship seats for men who couldn't otherwise attend. Founding Circle members are recognized privately and welcomed into a circle that meets twice a year beyond the conference itself.
  • Named recognition (or anonymity, by preference)
  • Scholarship attribution: "This seat sponsored by..."
  • Private dinner with conference leadership
  • 2 complimentary attendee passes
  • Invitation to twice-yearly Founding Circle gatherings
For Media & Journalists

Press Kit.

Everything a journalist needs to write about The Fathered Man. For interviews, media credentials, or additional materials, contact [email protected].

About The Fathered Man
The Fathered Man is an annual four-day retreat held each June at the Wynn Las Vegas, gathering 200 men for a structured curriculum on becoming better husbands and fathers. Founded on the conviction that the most consequential work a man does happens inside his own home, the conference combines clinically-grounded workshops, honest panel conversations, and a phone-free format designed to create the conditions for real change. Wives join on the final evening for the Couples Gala. Attendees leave with a written 90-day plan, two accountability partners from the room, and a commitment witnessed by 199 other men.
At A Glance
Dates
June 11–14, 2026 (Thursday–Sunday)
Venue
The Wynn, Las Vegas
Capacity
200 men (intentionally capped)
Format
Phone-free Thursday–Saturday
Audience
Husbands and fathers, all backgrounds
Wives Welcome
Saturday evening — Couples Gala
Programming
12+ sessions across 4 days
After-Conference
90 days of structured follow-through
Story Angles for Journalists

The Phone Question

"What 200 men learn when they can't reach for their phones."

A three-day phone-free experience at a Las Vegas hotel — and what attendees say happens to their attention, their relationships, and their sense of self when the device is gone. A story that connects to wider conversations about screen time, presence, and modern masculinity.

The Husband Gap

"Why a generation of men is paying to learn how to be married."

Research from Richard Reeves, Pew, and others on declining marriage rates, marital satisfaction, and the male emotional skills gap. The Fathered Man as a case study in what's drawing men to this kind of structured, vulnerable work.

The Fatherhood Inheritance

"What we inherit from our fathers, and what we pass on."

Generational patterns, the father wound, the Legacy Letters ritual — a feature angle that explores how a single weekend ritual creates emotional through-lines between three generations: the father a man had, the father he's becoming, and the children watching him.

Saturday Night

"When the wives arrive."

An on-the-ground story about the Saturday gala — what happens when men who've spent three days doing emotional work are joined by the women they've been working on themselves for. Strong narrative angle, photographable, human.

Quotes Available for Use
"We don't sell attention here. We protect it. The phones get locked up because the work this weekend asks for more than partial presence."
— Conference Founder
"Most men spend more time planning their kids' birthday parties than they do thinking about the kind of father they want to be in ten years. We give them four days to actually do it."
— Conference Founder
"Two hundred men. Three days without phones. Wives on Saturday night. It's not a productivity hack and it's not a retreat. It's a deliberate construction designed to make change stick."
— Conference Founder
"The work of being a better husband and father isn't a faith question or a political question. It's a question every man eventually has to answer for himself — and most of us never give ourselves the time to answer it well."
— Conference Founder

Press Contact

Media Inquiries

For interviews, briefings, on-site media credentials, and additional materials, contact:

[email protected]

We respond to journalist inquiries within 24 hours.

Brand Assets

Logos & Imagery

High-resolution logos, photography, speaker headshots (as confirmed), and event imagery are available upon request.

Email [email protected] for access to our shared media drive.