August 9–10, 2025 | The Bygone Hotel | Wimberley, TX
Founders in Food
From Pop-Up to Product
CPG Founders join us for networking retreat in the Texas Hill Country
Whether you’re slinging tacos at a farmers market or prepping the launch of your first packaged sauce—this one’s for the flavor-forward founders turning their culinary passion into something shelf-ready.
Join us for a weekend retreat designed to help food & beverage creatives grow their business from grassroots to go-to brand. You’ll connect with industry mentors, workshop your packaging and pitch, and unwind with fellow founders who get it.
Who It’s For
This retreat is ideal for:
🍋 existing Consumer Package Goods brand leaders
🌶️ Anyone building a food brand with heart
Whether you’re DTC or dreaming of your first wholesale deal, you’ll leave with tools to grow your product and your confidence.
What’s Included
Two days of programming in a serene hilltop setting
Breakout sessions on pricing, pitching, co-packing, and compliance
Mentorship panels with founders who’ve done it
Brand & packaging critiques by design professionals
Hands-on tastings and feedback—bring your product!
Farm-to-table meals and curated happy hours
Access to our Founders Lounge for downtime and networking
Optional lodging on-site at The Bygone
Sample Sessions
🌶 Scaling Spice: How to Manufacture Without Losing Flavor
📦 From Farmers Market to Whole Foods: Retail Readiness
🧃 Shelf Appeal: Packaging That Pops & Tells a Story
💼 Legal & Labeling: What You Need to Know Before You Scale
💸 Money Talk: Pricing, Margins, and Funding Your First Run
Why The Bygone?
Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, The Bygone Hotel is a boutique stay made for gathering. With sunset views, lush gardens, and intimate indoor-outdoor spaces, it’s the kind of place where good ideas (and good meals) come to life.
EXPERIENCES & AMENITITES:
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Our build-your-own-retreat model allows you to enjoy as much or as little structured time as you’d like. This flexible schedule allows you to enjoy plenty of free time, thoughtful conversation, rest and fun!
*early check in Thursday available
THURSDAY
12:00-4:00 pm Standard Arrival/Check-In
4:00-5:00 pm Welcome Session
5:30-6:30 pm Mixology Class
7:00-8:30 pm Chef Dinner
FRIDAY
8:00–10:00 am Breakfast
11:00-12:00 pm Plate & Sip
12:00–1:00 pm Lunch
2:00-3:00 pm Bouquet Making Class
5:30-6:30 pm Mixology Class
7:00-9:00 pm Dinner in Town
SATURDAY
7:00-7:45 am Optional Fitness Class
8:00–10:00 am Breakfast
11:00–12:00 pm Morning Experience
12:00–1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-4:00 pm Free Time (pool, hiking, sauna, cold plunge)
4:00-5:30 pm Afternoon Experience
5:30-6:30 pm Mixology Class
7:00-9:00 pm Chef Dinner
SUNDAY
7:00-7:45 am Optional Fitness Class
8:00–9:00 am Breakfast
9:30–10:30 am Closing Session
11:00 am Departure
Subject to change. Everything is optional. A full schedule of available experiences will be sent one week prior to retreat.
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Reserve Your Spot
🗓️ August 9–10, 2025
💵 $425 for weekend access | Optional add-on for lodging
🎟️ Early bird ends June 15
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