You're invited to
Reboot
YC Alumni Retreat · Year 4
Oct 1–4, 2026 · Camp Navarro, CA
Where YC founders recharge for the whole year. Four days off-grid with the people who get it.
RSVP on Luma⌄"This isn't a conference. No expo hall, no pitching. Just founders who get it — spending time together under 200 acres of redwoods."
Everything is optional. Join a breathwork session, give a 10-minute talk, wander to the river, or nap in a hammock. Make the weekend your own.
200 acres of redwoods
Camp Navarro sits on old-growth forest a few miles from the Pacific — bonfires, cabins, hot showers, a slow river, and no reception.
Founders, not audiences.
"The best three days I've spent as a founder. I came in exhausted and left with three new co-conspirators and a plan."
Schedule of Events
A rough shape for the four days. Keynotes, unconference tracks, wellness, and plenty of unstructured time.
Thursday, Oct 1
Arrival + Welcome
Friday, Oct 2
Unconference + Fireside
Saturday, Oct 3
Keynote + Wellness
Sunday, Oct 4
Farewell
Past speakers include
Fireside chats and keynotes from founders who've built the companies you know. The 2026 lineup drops closer to the date.
Want to give a 10-minute talk or host an unconference session? Pitch us.
Four days, off the clock
Keynotes under the redwoods, unconference circles, sound baths, archery, s'mores by the fire — and long unstructured nights on the deck.
Travel & Directions
Camp Navarro is about 3 hours from SFO/OAK, or 1.5 hours from Santa Rosa (STS).
Try to arrive before dark. The last stretch is a winding forest road.
🗺 Download offline maps
Grab offline maps before you leave Highway 101. The last 20 minutes have no cell signal.
🚙 Rideshare
The DIY rideshare spreadsheet is live — coordinate rides from SF, Oakland, and Berkeley.
Open rideshare sheet →"No pitching, no swag booths, no LinkedIn energy. Just founders around a fire, actually talking."
Tickets & Lodging
Every ticket includes the full program and all meals. Add lodging based on the level of roughing-it you're up for.
Included with every ticket. Rent gear from Sports Basement (SF, Novato, Santa Rosa).
Prefer walls and a wine tasting? The Madrones in Philo is 15 minutes away.
What to Pack
Everything you'll want at camp.
📝 Sign the waiver first
Every camper signs the Camp Navarro liability waiver before check-in.
Sign the waiver →Clothing
- ◆Layers — days 55–77°F, nights cold
- ◆Warm jacket or puffy for evenings
- ◆Clothes that can get dusty
- ◆Walking or hiking shoes
- ◆Swimsuit — river + steam bath
- ◆Hat + sunglasses
Toiletries
- ◆Towel + extra for the steam room
- ◆Biodegradable soap & shampoo
- ◆Shower flip-flops
- ◆Mineral sunscreen + SPF lip balm
- ◆Bug spray
- ◆Any prescription meds
Camp essentials
- ◆Headlamp — don't rely on your phone
- ◆Battery pack (no outlets in teepees)
- ◆Reusable water bottle
- ◆Earplugs + eye mask
- ◆Yoga mat (optional)
DIY campers — add
- ◆Tent, stakes, and tarp
- ◆Cold-rated sleeping bag
- ◆Sleeping pad + pillow
Nice to have
- ◆Instrument for campfire jams
- ◆Book
- ◆Glow gear for the silent disco
- ◆Favorite card or board game
- ◆Something festive for Saturday night
- ◆Analog notebook — you'll want one
Camp Info
Everything you need to know before you leave home.
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