Join us for this weekend retreat in a private home in San Francisco. Spend two days sharing curated conversations and meals with other thoughtful women, including the following guest speakers:
Alex Gutentag
Alex is a writer and former public school teacher. Her work on Covid policies and education has appeared in Tablet and Compact. She is a senior editor for Public, where she has covered government censorship, youth gender medicine, and homelessness. Alex is the coauthor, with Michael Shellenberger, of the forthcoming book The Left's War on Reality (HarperCollins, 2027).
Evan Barker
Evan is the author of Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative. A first-generation college graduate, she earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 2015 and worked in Democratic politics for many years, primarily as a fundraiser for progressive politicians and organizations. A columnist, Substack writer, and podcast host, Evan lives in Northern California.
There will be lots to explore in the surrounding Mission District (and beyond) during downtime.
Attendees arrange for their own lodging.
Refund Policy
If you must cancel, we can credit your full payment to a future retreat, or we can refund 50% until 30 days before the event. Retreat fees are nonrefundable within 30 days of an event.
Social Media & Recording Policy
This retreat is off-the-record. No recording, photography or unauthorized social media is permitted. The Unspeakeasy might record or take photographs with participant permission for marketing purposes.
DETAILS
WHEN: September 26-27, 2026
LOCATION: A private home in San Francisco
GUEST SPEAKERS: Alex Gutentag, Evan Barker
PRICING: $800 (snacks, lunches, and optional dinner Saturday evening are included)
Some participants have been able to use professional development or continuing education funds through their employers to cover all or part of the cost.