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October 3-7 | Starting at $500The Reset Retreat: Yucca Valley
ABOUT PETER BAINES OAM
From crisis response to purpose-led leadership
Leadership shaped in crisis, sustained through purpose and delivered from lived experience.
Peter Baines OAM is an Australian leadership keynote speaker, author, former police forensic leader and founder of Hands Across the Water. He speaks to corporate, government and industry audiences about leadership under pressure, resilience, purpose-led leadership and what it takes to keep showing up when others are relying on you.
❋ Former NSW Police forensic leader
❋ Author of four books
❋ Founder of Hands Across the Water
❋ Leadership Keynote Speaker
Peter Baines OAM has spent much of his career leading in environments where pressure is high, information is incomplete and decisions carry real consequence.
As a former police forensic leader, Peter worked in some of the most complex crisis environments of the past two decades, including the Bali Bombings and the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. These experiences shaped his understanding of leadership, trust, responsibility and the importance of showing up when it matters most.
In the aftermath of the tsunami, Peter founded Hands Across the Water, a charity created to provide long-term support for children and communities in Thailand. What began as a response to tragedy has become a lasting example of purpose-led leadership, resilience and sustained commitment.
Today, Peter brings these lessons to corporate, government and industry audiences through keynote presentations, leadership programs, shared experiences and his books.
A commitment that became a legacy
Following the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, Peter founded Hands Across the Water to support children who had lost family, home and security.
Hands Across the Water was not created as a short-term response. It was built as a long-term commitment. Over time, that commitment has grown into a movement supporting children and communities in Thailand through care, education, opportunity and pathways to independence.
For Peter, Hands Across the Water is a living example of leadership beyond intention. It is about action, responsibility and staying committed long after the moment has passed.
Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.
Day OneArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day TwoSet Intentions & Reflect
Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day ThreeLook Forward & Wrap Up
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.