San Bernardino Mountains, CA  ·  November 8–12, 2026

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The Journey — Level I

You Can't Always Change What's Around You.
You Can Change What's Within You.

In a small, intimate group setting, The Journey offers five days of hands-on, experiential work that is proven over 25 years to help people shift their perspective and create lasting transformation.

Next Journey:  November 8–12, 2026 · San Bernardino Mountains, CA

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25+ Years · 1,000+ Graduates · Small Groups Only · All-Inclusive Accommodations · Application Required

Sound familiar?

You're Not Broken.
You're Just Stuck in Survival Mode.

If you’ve been quietly searching for something — googling “why do I feel stuck,” “how do I reconnect with myself,” or “what’s actually wrong with me” — you’re not alone, and you’re not failing.

Maybe you’ve done years of therapy. Maybe you’ve read every self-help book, tried the apps, the journals, the retreats. And maybe some of it helped — a little. But something is still missing. You’re still waiting to feel different.

That’s because real change doesn’t happen in your head. It happens in your body, your nervous system, your patterns — the parts of you that talk therapy alone can’t always reach.

What The Journey Is

Five Days. Real Work.
A Different Way of Seeing Your Life.

The Journey is an immersive, in-person bootcamp — not a lecture, not a weekend workshop, and not “more of the same.” For 25 years, it’s helped people move out of fight-or-flight and into a state where real healing, clarity, and transformation become possible.

In a small group setting, you’ll go through deep experiential work designed to clear the beliefs, patterns, and emotional blocks that have kept you stuck — so you can step back into your life with a completely different perspective.

“Graduates who’ve completed other leading programs say there’s nothing else like The Journey — in the process, the experience, or the results.”

Why The Journey Works

It's a breakthrough, not a bandage

Intensive experiential work creates the conditions for real mindset shifts — not just new coping strategies layered on top of old patterns.

You leave with a real roadmap

The Journey gives you a framework for understanding yourself that you carry forward and keep building on — not just a peak experience that fades.

The change is yours to maintain

We’re honest about this: the five days open the door. Permanent change comes from continuing the work. We give you the tools to do exactly that.

What’s Included

Five Days of Real Work

This is a bootcamp. It’s not easy. It’s also unlike anything you’ve done before.

Logistics

What to Expect

We intentionally don’t give you a minute-by-minute schedule — part of the work is arriving open. What we can tell you:

  • You'll arrive Sunday morning and depart Thursday afternoon
  • Private retreat location in the San Bernardino Mountains — full details after your application call
  • Small group, shared accommodations — sleeping and eating areas are assigned
  • All meals provided — bring personal snacks if needed
  • A detailed packing list and full instructions sent before arrival

See What’s Possible

See What's Possible in Five Days

Hear directly from graduates about what changed for them — and what’s possible for you.

 

 

Your Guide

Kerry Smith

Lead Facilitator · The Awakening Trainings

Kerry and Colin believe in our innate power to heal from within. They witnessed this gift when their son was born with physical and mental challenges. This has propelled them, to relentlessly uplevel their growth and have become renowned in their field of expertise. They have traveled and studied in India and trained professionally with spiritual and thought leaders including Brendon Burchard, Roger Love, Judith Kravitz, Michael Singer, Robbins-Mandanes Training, Senuri Zavala, and the works of Yogananda to bring different powerful modalities to assist you to have enhanced and powerful outcomes in your life from our trainings.

Married happily for 25 years, they are both powerhouses in high performance living in their daily lives and works constantly to be living examples of everything they teach. Together they also own multifaceted businesses in the restaurant, marina, and the oil industries in San Diego where they live with their two sons.

  • Breath Expert & Analysis Practitioner
  • Yogacharini
  • Time Line Therapy
  • Certified High Performance Coach
  • Relationship Coach
  • Best Selling Author
  • Kriyaban
  • Reiki II healer
  • Sound Healer
  • Yoga instructor
  • BA, Public Speaking
  • D1 Soccer Player

What Our Graduates Say

The Work Speaks for Itself

"Before I attended this training I felt completely unfulfilled and pretty dead inside, even though I was very successful in my field. After the training, my life changed for the good. I can feel again. I can love again. I wish I had gone 20 years ago."
Brett
BrettDeputy Program Manager
"My relationships have blossomed with my ex husband, my parents, my children, and my friends.  I have let go of so much anger.  I was stuck and made excuses by not progressing in my life.  Now, I am on fire.  I have been so productive in my personal life and in my business life on a level that I have not experienced since I was a small child"
Tami H
Tami H
"The biggest gift The Journey gave me was helping me uncover limiting beliefs I didn't even realize were shaping my life. Once I recognized that, something shifted inside me. I felt this incredible sense of freedom - like I had been carrying around fear that was quietly controlling my decisions for years, and I could finally let it go. The fear of the outcome no longer had the same power over me. That freedom changed my perspective on so many aspects of my life. It changed the way I approach my business, the way I show up with my colleagues, and even the way I relate to my family and friends. Instead of letting fear drive my decisions, I'm able to be more present, more authentic, and more open to possibility."
Christine G
Christine GBusiness Professonal
"If you feel like there’s something holding you back or feel like there’s something more next level for you, I can’t recommend Journey enough."
Sheryl K
Sheryl KCEO and founder of The Zone Lab, Best-Selling Author, speaker
“I’ve struggled with life for a long time… lost jobs, lost relationships, and chronic pain due to injuries. I tried so desperately to be happy, but no matter what I did—I couldn’t truly get there. Most recently the isolation of the pandemic and a soul sucking job put me into a pretty deep depression. I didn’t even realize how much I let my spark die until the Journey. When I went to the Journey, something was awakened in me—my true self! I felt so free to be me again…like truly be myself. I couldn’t let my journey end there so I went to Transformation which only propelled my happiness and success to the next level. Transformation helped me learn to open my heart and allow myself to feel the rainbow of emotions that lives inside of me. I learned tools to help me better cope with the obstacles and stress life is bound to have. Since attending, my life has truly been transformed. I found the clarity and courage in myself to leave my job for one better aligned to me. I’ve been connecting with incredible people that enhance my life. And I’m simply having FUN living life! I’m beyond grateful I had this opportunity and would highly recommend it to everyone.”
Stefanie
StefanieSr. Instructional Designer
“It is the best investment you can make in yourself and a loved one. It is life changing in the best way. It is not about how “good” or “bad” life is. It is about leveling up to reach your full potential and purpose.”
Deborah
DeborahManager & Grant Writer
“If you are ready to move to a different level, take the training and go full throttle, and meet life on the other side.”
Dennis
DennisSales Manager
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Join Us

We're Now Accepting Applications

Because The Journey is held in small groups, space is limited — and we want to make sure it’s the right fit for you, too.

Upcoming Dates

November 8–12, 2026

San Bernardino Mountains, CA · All-inclusive

How It Works

  • Submit your application — takes about 5 minutes
  • Schedule a short call with Kerry to talk through your goals and ask questions
  • If it's a fit for both of us, secure your spot
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No commitment required to have the conversation.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The Journey isn’t talk-based — it’s experiential. Instead of just discussing your patterns, you’ll work through them in your body and nervous system, using breathwork, sound healing, and guided group work. Many graduates came to us after years of therapy that helped some, but didn’t create the lasting shift they were looking for.
Level I (The Journey) is a 5-day immersive focused on clearing limiting beliefs and patterns, and reconnecting with your true self. Level II is a deeper continuation for graduates ready to go further. Most participants start with Level I.
The Journey draws on universal practices like meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness — it’s not tied to any specific religion. People from all spiritual backgrounds (and none) have found it deeply meaningful.
No experience is necessary. Everything is guided, and the work is designed to meet you wherever you are.
The Journey includes movement like yoga and breathwork, but it’s accessible for most fitness levels. If you have specific physical considerations, let us know during your application call.
Meals and lodging are included. After The Journey, you’ll also have access to group coaching sessions, a private coaching session, guided meditations, and ongoing community support.
You’ll be invited to schedule a short call with Kerry. This is a chance to learn about your goals, ask any questions, and confirm The Journey is the right fit before you commit.
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After The Journey

The Work Doesn't End When The Journey Does

Every graduate receives:

Stay connected and  supported as you integrate what you’ve learned.

Join a community of people doing this work alongside you.

A private library of meditations tailored to your specific needs.

Optional individual sessions with Kerry or the support staff.

Tool to carry the work into your everyday life.

Group Coaching

Community

Guided Meditations

Stay connected and  supported as you integrate what you’ve learned.

Join a community of people doing this work alongside you.

A private library of meditations tailored to your specific needs.

1:1 Coaching

Daily Practices

Optional individual sessions with Kerry or the support staff.

Tool to carry the work into your everyday life.

Stay Connected

Insights for the inner work you're already doing.

Upcoming Journey dates, articles, and resources from Kerry — sent when there’s something worth saying. No spam. Ever.

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Life Will Keep Moving.
How You See It Is About to Change.

You can’t control what happens next. But you can change how you meet it. Applications are open — space is limited.

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