You spend twenty years climbing, building, proving.
You reach the summit. For a moment, it feels great. Then that question arrives.
Not because you failed, but because something doesn’t quite feel like you thought it would. It’s not panic. It’s not regret. It’s a question on repeat. A small but persistent doubt.
“It’s incredibly easy to get caught in an activity trap… to work harder and harder at climbing the ladder of success only to discover it’s leaning against the wrong wall.”
Why Attend
The first mountain is about proving. The second mountain is about choosing.
Over 50 is not a time to drop anchor. It’s a time to set sail.
Freedom from caring what others think.
Freedom from chasing someone else’s dream.
Freedom to build something that actually feels alive.
On July 4th, we’re hosting The Second Mountain on the farm.
This is for those who suspect their best work might still be ahead of them. A one-day gathering for people asking the same honest question:
If you are over 50, it’s not over.
Not even close.
About Second Mountain
We measure success in terms of clarity.
This is for people who have proved they already have what it takes to win.
Meet the speakers
Who are you without the scoreboard? Until you detach from first-mountain metrics (title, revenue, applause), everything else is surface-level.
This is the uncomfortable session.
How winning becomes your cage. Success can hollow you out. Reputation makes you feel like you have to stay in your lane.
This is the truth teller session.
What will you bind yourself to for the next 20 years? This is the bridge between philosophy and strategy. The second mountain is about commitment. You need a clear direction, not vague purpose.
Not “find your passion.” Choose your devotion.
No one leaves undecided. Life changes when you make covenants. Clarity without action is entertainment.
If you don’t commit, it was a nice farm day. If you do, it becomes a moment that the next chapter begins.
Second Mountain will take place here, at the DO Farm, on the far edge of west Wales. It is perched on a hill, overlooking Cardigan Bay. From here you can see the end of the River Teifi as it spills out into the Irish Sea.
At best, it’s at least a five-hour drive from London. The instructions are: ‘Leave London. Head west. Stop when you hit water.’
Sounds simple. But really there is no easy way to get here. When you do arrive, you will know you’ve left your normal world behind. The energy here is calming, grounding. The journey worth the destination.
Accommodation is not included, but you are welcome to bring your tent or camper van and camp on the farm.
If camping is not your thing there are plenty of places to stay in and around Cardigan. We're happy to recommend some.
Meals are a time for us all to pause together. To share great food with great people and stir up great conversation. They will be an important part of your day on the farm.
We have world class ingredients right here on our doorstep. Fresh fish, meat and vegetables are sourced from just a few miles away.
We grow salads and herbs right outside our kitchen. And it is all put together by a team with a true passion. They are nothing short of artists.
Lunch, snacks, tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day. In the evening we'll serve up a two-course dinner with drinks.
Expect long communal tables, delicious food is made with love and excellent conversations into the night.
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