Lead the Way
Leadership Series with Derek Reynolds
Your Monthly Leadership
Learning Experience
Welcome to "Lead the Way - Leadership Series w/ Derek Reynolds," a monthly subscription series dedicated to enriching your understanding and application of fundamental leadership principles. Each month, we'll embark on a comprehensive deep dive into the crucial aspects of leadership that drive success in our industry.
From transformational tactics to strategic decision-making, our sessions are crafted to challenge your perceptions, refine your skills, and empower you to lead with confidence and clarity. Engage with a community of like-minded professionals as we explore new dimensions of leadership, ensuring you have the knowledge and tools to excel. With access to live sessions and recorded content, your journey to leadership excellence begins here—where every month brings a new opportunity to grow, inspire, and lead the way forward
Lead the Way - Leadership Series
For just $49 per month, gain comprehensive views of leadership skills that resonate in our industry. All sessions are recorded, granting you the flexibility to review the material after the session or catch up if you miss the live event. Don't let time constrain your potential—join "Lead the Way" now and gain the insights to lead effectively and inclusively, elevating your professional trajectory from this moment forward. [Subscribe Today and Embark on Your Leadership Transformation]
Upcoming Sessions
Lead the Way
Leadership Series Topics
DECEMBER 2024
LIVE SESSION: December 10th @ 11AM EST
The Art of Critical Thinking
The Art of Critical Thinking:
Revolutionize Your Decision-Making!
Embark on an intellectual adventure with our "Critical Thinking" session, designed to revolutionize the way you approach problems and make decisions. With the Top 5 Critical Thinking Questions and our exclusive Process of Critical Thought Handout, this session is an essential investment for those looking to navigate complexity with clarity and insight. Join us, and let's reshape your thought process to foster a mindset geared towards growth and excellence. Say goodbye to snap judgments and welcome a future where you lead with confidence and reason.
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JANUARY 2025
LIVE SESSION: January 14th @ 11AM EST
Cultivating Culture
Culture Part I
This January, delve into the foundational aspects of building a strong workplace culture with our "Cultivating Culture" session. Explore practical exercises and ideas for establishing a 'Culture Club' that embodies values of engagement, collaboration, and growth. Learn how to create a 'Green House' environment where everyone feels nurtured and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and progress. Through interactive modules, gain insights on promoting connectivity, proactive accountability, and alignment within your team. Join us to transform your workplace with a culture that completes rather than competes.
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FEBRUARY 2025
LIVE SESSION: February 11th @ 11AM EST
Cultured Leadership
Culture Part II
February's "Deepening Culture" session offers advanced strategies to refine your workplace culture, building on the foundational concepts introduced previously. Explore how to enhance an environment where team members feel nurtured and supported, embodying the 'Green House' effect for optimal growth. Learn how to transition from a competitive to a complementary mindset, encouraging collaboration and shared success. Dive into techniques like highlighting individual achievements and fostering strong connections through rapport-building activities. This session equips you with the ensuring your team is aligned, accountable, and advancing together.
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MARCH 2025
LIVE SESSION: March 11th @ 11AM EST
Fueling Curiosity
Reignite your innate sense of curiosity with our February leadership session, "Fueling Curiosity." Discover practical strategies for maintaining a curious mindset in all aspects of leadership. Learn how to craft questions that open doors to deeper understanding and cooperation, moving beyond the need to be right to a genuine interest in others' perspectives. This session will guide you through the process of asking insightful questions that foster an environment of continuous learning and mutual respect. Join us to start your year with a commitment to curiosity that drives innovation and strengthens your leadership.
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APRIL 2025
LIVE SESSION: April 15th @ 11AM EST
Collective Collaboration
Join us this April for "Collective Collaboration," where we explore how to foster an environment that champions open, collaborative thinking. Learn creative techniques to ignite unique ideas and encourage a wide range of perspectives within your team. We'll also tackle common mental barriers that prevent effective collaboration, offering solutions to create a truly inclusive and productive workspace. This session is designed to strengthen your ability to lead a team that not only works together but thrives together in achieving collective goals.
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MAY 2025
LIVE SESSION: May 13th @ 11AM EST
Leading Through Conflict
May's leadership session, focuses on turning conflict into a constructive dialogue that fosters accountability and learning. Explore effective strategies for approaching conflicts not as confrontations, but as opportunities to enhance understanding and strengthen relationships. We'll discuss the importance of checking your emotions and assumptions at the door, focusing on behaviors rather than character, and granting grace to all parties involved. This session also connects key themes from previous modules like Curiosity, Communication, and Courage, emphasizing the role of empathy and aligned values in resolving disputes.
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JUNE 2025
LIVE SESSION: June 17th @ 11AM EST
Connecting Community & Culture
This June, embrace the powerful synergy between your salon and the local community. Learn to seamlessly integrate community giveback initiatives into your salon’s everyday operations, enhancing your cultural footprint and reinforcing your commitment to social responsibility. We'll cover strategies for identifying community needs that align with your business values, engaging your team in meaningful projects, and building lasting relationships within your community. Discover how to turn community service into a core aspect of your salon's identity, fostering a positive environment that attracts both clients and talent.
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JULY 2025
LIVE SESSION: July 15th @ 11AM EST
Celebrate & Elevate
In July, join our leadership session, to unlock the transformative power of celebration. This session will teach you how to boost morale, motivate performance, and strengthen team bonds through effective recognition of both individual and team achievements. Learn to create a culture of appreciation that honors every contribution, big or small. Discover how this positive environment not only celebrates past successes but also inspires future efforts, leading to increased productivity and engagement.
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AUGUST 2025
LIVE SESSION: August 6th @ 11AM EST
The Styles of Communication
Navigate the diverse landscape of team communication with our session this December. Discover the four distinct communication styles—Analytical, Functional, Personal, and Intuitive—and learn how to identify and adapt to each to enhance clarity and leadership effectiveness. This session includes an interactive flow chart to help you effectively determine and adjust to your team's communication patterns. Enhance your communication skills and foster better connections within your team this December.
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SEPTEMBER 2025
LIVE SESSION: September 9th @ 11AM EST
The Art of Compromise & Consistency
Discover the balance between flexibility and structure in The Art of Compromise & Consistency. This session explores how to navigate challenges, foster collaboration, and maintain steady progress while adapting to change. Gain practical strategies to create harmony in your professional and personal life, empowering you to achieve lasting success.
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OCTOBER 2025
LIVE SESSION: October 7th @ 11AM EST
Having Courage in Conversations
Step into your power with Having Courage in Conversations. Learn how to approach difficult discussions with confidence, clarity, and empathy. This session provides tools to navigate tough topics, foster understanding, and create meaningful outcomes through fearless communication
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NOVEMBER 2025
LIVE SESSION: November th @ 11AM EST
Coaching for Success
Equip yourself with self-awareness, presence, and authenticity as you lead individuals through their own growth trajectories, measuring not just performance but personal happiness and fulfillment. You'll learn the art of meaningful conversation—staying present, consistent, and curious—while creating an environment conducive to honest and productive dialogue. Through the in session breakouts, you’ll craft questions that connect and resonate, and identify the characteristics essential for each phase of growth
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HASSLE FREE
Manage Your Subscription with Ease
We understand that life is ever-changing, and your commitment to professional development should be able to adapt with you. That's why we've made it simple and hassle-free to unenroll from the "Lead the Way" Leadership Series.
If you decide that the series is no longer the right fit for you, you have the freedom to cancel your subscription at any time before your next monthly billing cycle. Simply log in to your account, go to the 'Subscriptions' section, and click 'Unenroll'.
If you decide that the series is no longer the right fit for you, you have the freedom to cancel your subscription at any time before your next monthly billing cycle. Simply log in to your account, go to the 'Subscriptions' section, and click 'Unenroll'.
Your unenrollment will be processed immediately, ensuring that you are not billed for the upcoming month.
The Art of Critical Thinking
December 10th @ 11am EST
Revolutionize Your Decision-Making!
Embark on an intellectual adventure with our "Critical Thinking" session, designed to revolutionize the way you approach problems and make decisions. With the Top 5 Critical Thinking Questions and our exclusive Process of Critical Thought Handout, this session is an essential investment for those looking to navigate complexity with clarity and insight. Join us, and let's reshape your thought process to foster a mindset geared towards growth and excellence. Say goodbye to snap judgments and welcome a future where you lead with confidence and reason.
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As an Elite Member, you now have access to the full 365 Certification Course Library! Use this library in staff meetings, monthly PDMs, leadership meetings, or to level up your own skills. Elite Members will be able to purchase individual courses for their team for only $15 each (regularly $49), which will give them a 4-month customized online learning experience.
Only $20 for Elite Members (regularly $99):
Our 365 Training Bundles include three 365 Certification Courses each, and are designed specifically to level up your new hires, associate trainers, leadership and shareholders. Your team will have 9-months to complete each training bundle, and each course will earn them a customized certificate of completion - so now you know they have absorbed all of the valuable course content.
Join the Summit experts and fellow Elite Members for exclusive, interactive deep-dives into topics that matter most to you. Learn the latest industry hacks, best practices and innovations that will enable your company to stay ahead of the curve while empowering you and your team to maintain market-leader status. The best part - replays will be available in your Elite Video Library so you can revisit these conversations on your own time.
Exclusively for our Invite-Only Elite Members: Your coach will host bi-monthly LIVE Forums so that you can meet the other companies your coach serves. In this safe space, you will engage in honest and frank conversations about the challenges you face as a leader, share with your peers how you have overcome obstacles with your business, and learn from invited experts about fostering happiness and prosperity with your team.
In addition to your access to the public Community Feed, Elite Members will have a dedicated newsfeed where you can ask each other for recommendations, tips and advice - or share your latest accomplishments so that we can all celebrate you! This space is for owners only. Additionally, our coaches and trainers will be part of the conversation, sharing their expertise and answering all of your questions.
As an Elite Member, you are asked to invest in a minimum of (1) one annual onsite coaching visit or (8) eight hours of virtual coaching with a Summit Coach. As a member benefit, we are offering you a $400 annual coaching voucher that you can redeem for either in-person or virtual coaching.
We want to ensure that you have access to our specialty trainers so you can level up all facets of your business. With your Elite Membership you will receive the following training vouchers to be used toward onsite or virtual training:
$100 Front Desk Training
$100 Associate Training
$100 Wellness|Culture Training
$100 Social Digital Training
$100 Front Desk Training
$100 Associate Training
$100 Wellness|Culture Training
$100 Social Digital Training
We understand how the never-ending "to-do list" can keep you from focusing not only on things you do best - but the things you actually love to do. If you have ever outsourced to consulting companies before, you know that most of them do not understand the unique details of our industry - but at Summit, WE DO. Elite Members will receive vouchers for their favorite Summit Services:
$300 for Financial Services (bookkeeping, succession planning, valuation, lease negotiation)
$300 for Marketing & Branding Services (website design, brand assets, social media content)
$300 for Marketing & Branding Services (website design, brand assets, social media content)
You won't find a more comprehensive library of tools, guidebooks and workshops. Elite Members enjoy 10% ALL products and Summit hosted workshops:
Career Path Planner
Life Work Balance Journal
Ready Set Front Desk
Associate Program Essential
Authentic Influencer
... and much more
Career Path Planner
Life Work Balance Journal
Ready Set Front Desk
Associate Program Essential
Authentic Influencer
... and much more
An exclusive annual gift for our Summit Elite Members, the
BIG BLUE BOX will ship in January of each year (think Oscar Swag Bag) . Each Big Blue Box is stuffed with your Elite Vouchers, Summit Swag and Premium Gifts from our Elite Partner Network, including members-only discounts on some of your favorite tech.
How awesome is that!
BIG BLUE BOX will ship in January of each year (think Oscar Swag Bag) . Each Big Blue Box is stuffed with your Elite Vouchers, Summit Swag and Premium Gifts from our Elite Partner Network, including members-only discounts on some of your favorite tech.
How awesome is that!
Only $20 for Elite Members (regularly $99): Use CODE:
SOEMBC311224
at checkout. Be sure to sign up team members under THIEIR account.
Our 365 Training Bundles include three 365 Certification Courses each, and are designed specifically to level up your new hires, associate trainers, leadership and shareholders. Your team will have 9-months to complete each training bundle, and each course will earn them a customized certificate of completion - so now you know they have absorbed all of the valuable course content.
Our 365 Training Bundles include three 365 Certification Courses each, and are designed specifically to level up your new hires, associate trainers, leadership and shareholders. Your team will have 9-months to complete each training bundle, and each course will earn them a customized certificate of completion - so now you know they have absorbed all of the valuable course content.
As an Elite Member, you now have access to the full 365 Certification Course Library! Use this library in staff meetings, monthly PDMs, leadership meetings, or to level up your own skills. Elite Members will be able to purchase individual courses for their team for only $15 each (regularly $49), which will give them a 4-month customized online learning experience. Use CODE:
SOEMCC311224
at checkout. Be sure to sign up team members under THIEIR account.
SOEMCC311224
at checkout. Be sure to sign up team members under THIEIR account.
As an Ambassador Member, you will receive $20 off individual courses in our 365 Certification Course Library! Individual courses are regularly $49 - Ambassador Members get these courses for only $29 for 4-months of access.
Only $79 for Ambassador Members (regularly $99):
Our 365 Training Bundles include three 365 Certification Courses each, and are designed specifically to level up your new hires, associate trainers, leadership and shareholders. Your team will have 9-months to complete each training bundle, and each course will earn them a customized certificate of completion - so now you know they have absorbed all of the valuable course content.
Only $79 for Ambassador Members (regularly $99)
USE CODE: SOAMBC310325
USE CODE: SOAMBC310325
Our 365 Training Bundles include three 365 Certification Courses each, and are designed specifically to level up your new hires, associate trainers, leadership and shareholders. Your team will have 9-months to complete each training bundle, and each course will earn them a customized certificate of completion.
As an Ambassador Member, you will receive $20 off individual courses in our 365 Certification Course Library! Individual courses are regularly $49 - Ambassador Members get these courses for only $29 for 4-months of access.
USE CODE: SOAMCC310325
USE CODE: SOAMCC310325
Join the Summit experts and fellow Summit Online Members for exclusive, interactive deep-dives into topics that matter most to you. Learn the latest industry hacks, best practices and innovations that will enable your company to stay ahead of the curve while empowering you and your team to maintain market-leader status. The best part - replays will be available in your Ambassador Video Library so you can revisit these conversations on your own time.
You won't find a more comprehensive library of tools, guidebooks and workshops. Ambassador Members enjoy 10% ALL products and Summit hosted workshops:
Career Path Planner
Life Work Balance Journal
Ready Set Front Desk
Associate Program Essential
Authentic Influencer
... and much more
Career Path Planner
Life Work Balance Journal
Ready Set Front Desk
Associate Program Essential
Authentic Influencer
... and much more
Our weekly newsletter is one of the most valuable benefits of membership, designed to keep you ahead in the beauty industry. Each issue is packed with the latest member updates, giving you an inside track on what's happening within our community. You’ll enjoy exclusive content that you won’t find anywhere else, along with access to pre-release training materials, ensuring you're always a step ahead of the competition. Stay informed, stay connected, and unlock even more value with every edition.
As an Ambassador Member, you’ll unlock exclusive discounts from our Elite Partnership Network, giving you access to top-tier technology, products, and services that can elevate your business. These partner offers span everything from advanced beauty tools and innovative software to high-quality salon essentials—everything you need to stay competitive and streamline operations.
Designed specifically for our members, these discounts make it easier and more affordable to invest in the resources that will help you grow and succeed.
Designed specifically for our members, these discounts make it easier and more affordable to invest in the resources that will help you grow and succeed.
As an Ambassador Member, you will have on-demand access to select livestream workshops and quick-learn tutorials.
Check your video library weekly to find valuable trainings for you and your team. And the best part - you can watch them on your own time. How awesome is that?
Check your video library weekly to find valuable trainings for you and your team. And the best part - you can watch them on your own time. How awesome is that?
As an Insider Member, you will receive $10 off individual courses in our 365 Certification Course Library! Individual courses are regularly $49 - Ambassador Members get these courses for only $39 for 4-months of access.
As an Insider Member, you will receive $10 off individual courses in our 365 Certification Course Library! Individual courses are regularly $49 - Ambassador Members get these courses for only $39 for 4-months of access.
USE CODE: SOINSCC33125
USE CODE: SOINSCC33125
Only $89 for Insider Members (regularly $99):
Our 365 Training Bundles include three 365 Certification Courses each, and are designed specifically to level up your new hires, associate trainers, leadership and shareholders. Your team will have 9-months to complete each training bundle, and each course will earn them a customized certificate of completion - so now you know they have absorbed all of the valuable course content.
Only $89 for Ambassador Members (regularly $99)
USE CODE: SOINSBC33125
USE CODE: SOINSBC33125
Our 365 Training Bundles include three 365 Certification Courses each, and are designed specifically to level up your new hires, associate trainers, leadership and shareholders. Your team will have 9-months to complete each training bundle, and each course will earn them a customized certificate of completion.
Join the Summit experts and fellow Summit Online Members for exclusive, interactive deep-dives into topics that matter most to you. Learn the latest industry hacks, best practices and innovations that will enable your company to stay ahead of the curve while empowering you and your team to maintain market-leader status.
As an Insider Member, you will have on-demand access to select livestream workshops and quick-learn tutorials.
Check your video library weekly to find valuable trainings for you and your team. And the best part - you can watch them on your own time. How awesome is that?
Check your video library weekly to find valuable trainings for you and your team. And the best part - you can watch them on your own time. How awesome is that?
Our weekly newsletter is one of the most valuable benefits of membership, designed to keep you ahead in the beauty industry. Each issue is packed with the latest member updates, giving you an inside track on what's happening within our community. You’ll enjoy exclusive content that you won’t find anywhere else. Stay informed, stay connected, and unlock even more value with every edition.
As an Insider Member, you’ll unlock exclusive discounts from our Elite Partnership Network, giving you access to top-tier technology, products, and services that can elevate your business. These partner offers span everything from advanced beauty tools and innovative software to high-quality salon essentials—everything you need to stay competitive and streamline operations.
Designed specifically for our members, these discounts make it easier and more affordable to invest in the resources that will help you grow and succeed.
Designed specifically for our members, these discounts make it easier and more affordable to invest in the resources that will help you grow and succeed.
As an Insider Member, you will receive access to pre-release training materials, and promotions ensuring you're always a step ahead of the competition.
As an Insider Member, you will receive free access to a rotating selection of 365 training modules. These sneak-peaks are jam packed with useful systems and strategies to grow your business. If you like the module - you can always decide to invest in the full certification course to
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SINGLE OCCUPANCY
Choose this room type if it will be ONLY YOU in the room for the duration of your stay.
There are four choices for length of stay:
Conference Only (2 Nights)
Check in Monday 1/12/26
Check out Wednesday 1/14/26
Front-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
There are four choices for length of stay:
Conference Only (2 Nights)
Check in Monday 1/12/26
Check out Wednesday 1/14/26
Front-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
Check out Wednesday 1/14/26
Back-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Back-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Check in Monday 1/12/26
Check out Thursday 1/15/26
The Resort Experience (4 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
The Resort Experience (4 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
Check out Thursday 1/15/26
In the payment screen, you will have the option to choose a pay-over-time plan that works best for you!
After your purchase, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire and sign a waiver form. ALL ATTENDEES must complete this form to confirm their purchase.
If you would like to add additional days outside of your Unplugged purchase, you may contact the resort directly.
+52 624 144 2600
In the payment screen, you will have the option to choose a pay-over-time plan that works best for you!
After your purchase, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire and sign a waiver form. ALL ATTENDEES must complete this form to confirm their purchase.
If you would like to add additional days outside of your Unplugged purchase, you may contact the resort directly.
+52 624 144 2600
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Choose this room type if there will be either 2 Unplugged Attendees or 1 Unplugged Attendee + Non-Conference Guest in the room for the duration of your stay.
There are four choices for length of stay:
Conference Only (2 Nights)
Check in Monday 1/12/26
Check out Wednesday 1/14/26
Front-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
There are four choices for length of stay:
Conference Only (2 Nights)
Check in Monday 1/12/26
Check out Wednesday 1/14/26
Front-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
Check out Wednesday 1/14/26
Back-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Back-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Check in Monday 1/12/26
Check out Thursday 1/15/26
The Resort Experience (4 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
The Resort Experience (4 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
Check out Thursday 1/15/26
NOTE: Each Unplugged Attendee must checkout separately. The only dual checkout that is available is for 1 Unplugged Attendee + 1 Non-Conference Guest.
In the payment screen, you will have the option to choose a pay-over-time plan that works best for you!
After your purchase, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire and sign a waiver form. ALL ATTENDEES must complete this form to confirm their purchase.
If you would like to add additional days outside of your Unplugged purchase, you may contact the resort directly.
+52 624 144 2600
NOTE: Each Unplugged Attendee must checkout separately. The only dual checkout that is available is for 1 Unplugged Attendee + 1 Non-Conference Guest.
In the payment screen, you will have the option to choose a pay-over-time plan that works best for you!
After your purchase, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire and sign a waiver form. ALL ATTENDEES must complete this form to confirm their purchase.
If you would like to add additional days outside of your Unplugged purchase, you may contact the resort directly.
+52 624 144 2600
TRIPLE OCCUPANCY
Choose this room type if there will be either 3 Unplugged Attendees, 2 Unplugged Attendee + 1 Non-Conference Guest or 1 Unplugged Attendee + 2 Non-Conference Guests in the room for the duration of your stay.
There are four choices for length of stay:
Conference Only (2 Nights)
Check in Monday 1/12/26
Check out Wednesday 1/14/26
Front-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
There are four choices for length of stay:
Conference Only (2 Nights)
Check in Monday 1/12/26
Check out Wednesday 1/14/26
Front-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
Check out Wednesday 1/14/26
Back-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Back-End Bonus Day (3 Nights)
Check in Monday 1/12/26
Check out Thursday 1/15/26
The Resort Experience (4 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
The Resort Experience (4 Nights)
Check in Sunday 1/11/26
Check out Thursday 1/15/26
NOTE: Each Unplugged Attendee must checkout separately. The only dual checkout that is available is for 1 Unplugged Attendee + 1 Non-Conference Guest. If you would like to sign up 1 Unplugged Attendee + 2 Non-Conference Guests, please contact Darci Gutefreund: darci@summitsalon.com.
In the payment screen, you will have the option to choose a pay-over-time plan that works best for you!
After your purchase, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire and sign a waiver form. ALL ATTENDEES must complete this form to confirm their purchase.
If you would like to add additional days outside of your Unplugged purchase, you may contact the resort directly.
+52 624 144 2600
NOTE: Each Unplugged Attendee must checkout separately. The only dual checkout that is available is for 1 Unplugged Attendee + 1 Non-Conference Guest. If you would like to sign up 1 Unplugged Attendee + 2 Non-Conference Guests, please contact Darci Gutefreund: darci@summitsalon.com.
In the payment screen, you will have the option to choose a pay-over-time plan that works best for you!
After your purchase, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire and sign a waiver form. ALL ATTENDEES must complete this form to confirm their purchase.
If you would like to add additional days outside of your Unplugged purchase, you may contact the resort directly.
+52 624 144 2600