The Endeavour Experience is built for the courageous planner  who is willing to exert the effort to bring something meaningful to life, especially when it’s new, challenging, or bigger than anything you’ve done before. You are a conscious creator, community builder, change maker, visionary, or leader who is striving toward stretch goals with purpose and heart. You ask the questions. You dream the dreams. You dare to think differently. You are ready to try something new. You are driven to bring people together in ways that really matter.  If this sounds like you, this is your invitation to lean into that curiosity, explore new ways to create change, and embark on the adventure of turning bold ideas into impactful action.


ENDEAVOUR Experience

Embrace Curiosity. Explore Change. Adventure On.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada • November 14-16, 2025!


Dear Planning Peers,


If you are planning and/or promoting events, meetings, or gatherings for your business, organization, or group I'd like to personally welcome you to consider joining Candy Academy's NEW Endeavour Experience! 


This November 2025 we are excited to welcome a cohort of 24 passionate, purposeful event planners to experience what it means to start planning your next event with vision, courage, resilience — and a whole lot of heart.


Endeavour Experience: Embrace Curiosity. Explore Change. Adventure On.

Alt Hotel, Calgary University District

482 Mclaurin St, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6K3


November 14-16, 2025 

Friday November 14 (Reception) • 5-7 PM MST

Saturday, November 15 • 10 AM - 4 PM MST

Sunday, November 16 • 9 AM - 3 PM MST


Join us and enjoy ...

 
Discovery Discussions will help you unlock fresh ideas, reimagine your event, and design experiences that matter.
Adventure Mapping will help you to chart your unique path from where you are now to where you want to grow next. 
Leadership Labs will focus on navigating change, leading with resilience, and adapting through uncertainty.
Solution Circles will create space for you to share your challenges and find solutions to your "move forward" challenges.

PLUS! Learn from both in-person and international tenacious trailblazers!

Throughout the retreat, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and learn directly from long-time leaders — trailblazers who have dedicated their lives to forging paths in areas like event sustainability, experience design, technology, mental health and wellness, diversity, inclusivity, accessibility, personal growth, and more. Their stories, struggles, and successes will fuel your own journey, offering real-world wisdom, encouragement, and proven strategies to help you stay the course when your own path gets tough.


This experience isn’t just a "how to" pull off an event for your business, organization, or group. It’s about becoming the kind of planning leader who dares to try, is driven to build, and is committed to keep creating!

 
Come curious to create. Leave ready to lead! 


If you have any specific questions for me as you consider submitting this application, I invite you to a free, confidential Zoom meeting by linking through and finding a time HERE! 

 

I look forward to learning more about you through your answers to the questions below. 


With you on your planning journey,

Lisa 


Lisa Gareau, Founder and President

E: Lisa@CandyConsulting.ca • C: 403-804-0895


Candy Event Consulting • Making Your Team Stronger

Candy Academy of Event Planning + Promotion

Lisa Gareau Speaker & Facilitator



We are here to serve and support you and know you will ...

• Be energized by The Ultimate Interactive Learning Model. 

• Enjoy the beautiful, walkable, Banff, Alberta, Canada location. 

• Be nurtured by Healthy Lunches & Snacks and self-care stops.

• Learn well with your own Candy Notebook & The Ultimate Workbook. 

• Dive into your learning with Expert Facilitation & Activities  by Lisa Gareau.

• Gain experience in a safe space by Presenting your Purpose to your peers.

• Enjoy 3 months FREE in the REDI Room - Online Mastermind for Event Planners!


Coming Soon:

>>> LINK THROUGH HERE TO APPLY TO JOIN IN WITH OUR 2025 COHORT OF PURPOSEFUL EVENT PLANNERS! 

>>>  DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION BOOKLET for 2025 AGENDA & ACCOMMODATION DETAILS HERE.


Have questions? I'd love to chat! Contact me directly at 403-804-0895 or by email at Lisa@CandyConsulting.ca


With you on YOUR planning journey,

Lisa Gareau, Connection Strategy Coach

ENDEAVOUR FAQS

You have questions. We have answers! 

  • Who would get value from the experience?

    Anyone planning or promoting events for their business, organization, or group who wants to launch their event planning to even greater success. The Endeavor Experience has been designed as an intimate experience with registration open to only 24 planning participants in total. We hope you'll be one of them! 

  • Who will be adding value to the experience?

    We have brought together purposeful peers and partners to create Endeavour learning, activites, and interactions. You will enjoy engaging with event industry experts and passionate partners along with already "in-the-arena" dynamic planning peers. 

  • What skills will I bring back to my planning?

    Your day to day planning activities will benefit from understanding yourself better, learning to plan your meetings, events, conferences or gatherings more purposefully, and engaging in creative conversations, and practicing the art of communicating your event purpose to others! 

  • Is the location easily accessible and affordable?

    Thanks to our central location, you will enjoy the beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains while still having walkable access to the Banff shops and activities! Book your accomodations early to take advantage of special Ultimate pricing with our hotel partner  Alt Hotel in Cagary's NW University District. 

  • Exciting! Who can partner with the Endeavour Experience!

    We are looking for event focused partners to bring the Endeavour Experience to life. Are you an event-loving business that would like to be featured, or a planner-focused company with products and services easily accessible online? We'd love to have the conversation about becoming one of our Participating Partners!

  • How can I get planning support before the retreat?

    Candy Event Consulting supports impact-driven event planners everyday! Contact us about our interactive workshops, online masterminds for planners, or our coaching sessions and strategic planning supports. We ARE in this together and we are here to empower purposeful event planners like YOU year round. Contact us to learn more! 

More questions? Contact us!

$397

GET CURIOUS!
Limited Seats Available

Are you a student furthering your education in event planning, project management, administration, fundraising, marketing, business, or related learning? This experience is designed for those serious about making a difference through the events they plan, this intimate experience offers inspiration, structure, and a community of fellow adventurers ready to walk alongside you. 

APPLY to ATTEND

$697

LEAD WITH COURAGE
Limited Seats Available

Are you currently planning or promoting events for your business, organization, or group? This experience isn’t just a "how to" pull off an event for your business, organization, or group. It’s about becoming the kind of planning leader who dares to try, is driven to build, and is committed to keep creating! Ir you're ready, come curious to create. You'll leave empowered to lead! 

APPLY to ATTEND

$497

GET CONNECTED
Limited Seats Available

As a treasured Candy Client, CAAT Member, or Partner you can enjoy this discounted rate and an opportunity to lean into your curiosity, explore new ways to create change, and embark on the adventure of turning bold ideas into impactful action! Join us and gain real-world wisdom, encouragement, and proven strategies to help you stay the course when your own path gets tough.

APPLY to ATTEND

$997

BUILD CAPACITY
Customize YOUR Engagement

We are excited to have opened the door for your team to co-create with Candy to make the Endeavour Experience an unforgettable adventure! We are proud to come together with active, engaged, and expert partners who are ready to support courageous participants as they try something new and to bring meaningful events to life! Your investment will help fuel this essential adventure for event planners!

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