Question 1

What is Sweet Grass Co.?

Accepted Answer

Sweet Grass Co. is a 5-day facilitated leadership and personal development program delivered in a rural Alberta learning environment. The program uses experiential learning, applied activities, and reflective practice to build practical leadership skills.

Question 2

Who is the program designed for?

Accepted Answer

The program is designed for individuals ready to develop leadership, communication, accountability, and resilience through hands-on experience. Cohorts are intentionally small and facilitator-led.

Question 3

How long is the program?

Accepted Answer

Five consecutive days, structured day and evening programming included.

Question 4

Where does the program take place?

Accepted Answer

In a rural Alberta agricultural learning environment. Specific location details are provided to accepted participants.

Question 5

Can I see the workbook in advance?

Accepted Answer

The full participant workbook is provided in printed paper format during the program. This preserves the integrity of the participant experience and encourages real-time engagement throughout the program.

Question 6

Will the program activities be published online?

Accepted Answer

No. Specific activities, exercises, and daily structure are intentionally not published in order to protect the experiential learning process for participants.

Question 7

Is this a retreat or therapy program?

Accepted Answer

No. Sweet Grass Co. is a leadership and personal development program focused on practical, transferable skills — not a retreat, therapy, or treatment program.

Question 8

Is the program open to the public during the week?

Accepted Answer

No. This is a contained 5-day participant experience. Evening social activities are part of the participant program and are not public events.

Question 9

What about meals?

Accepted Answer

Meals are provided throughout the program. Traditional food preparation opportunities may be included as part of select participant experiences.

Question 10

Is this a retreat?

Accepted Answer

No. Sweet Grass Co. is a structured experiential leadership development program focused on real-world skill development through challenge, teamwork, communication, accountability, adaptability, and problem solving.

Question 11

Is the program physically active?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Participants should expect active outdoor participation in varying weather conditions on a working farm environment. Walking, maneuvering uneven terrain, and hands-on land-based work are part of the experience.

Question 12

Are activities revealed beforehand?

Accepted Answer

No. Some activities and challenges are intentionally undisclosed beforehand to preserve authentic leadership and experiential learning outcomes.

Question 13

How do I apply?

Accepted Answer

Registration is not open yet. Submit an inquiry through the contact page to join the waitlist or request information. The team will follow up with program details and next steps.

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