Recapping Our 2024 Event

Paver Tool Innovators
Yes Express
Sauders Harscape Supply
Bahler Brothers

Hardscapers, Landscapers & Outdoor Living pros...

Elevate Your Business to New Heights in 2025 by Attending Outdoor Living Mastery

THIS YEAR'S BUILD

This year, we are thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with the Community Care Center, as they expand their reach to empower and uplift even more children with disabilities.

By joining us, you won't just be collaborating with industry leaders on a revolutionary multifaceted outdoor living project—you'll be driving real change in our community. This is far more than an event; it's a call to action, a chance to leave an indelible mark on the lives of those who need it most. Seize this moment and become an integral part of an extraordinary journey.

Mission: To empower contractors with cutting-edge, hands-on education, arming them with the skills and knowledge to master their craft, spearhead innovation, and maximize efficiency and profitability, in just 5 days.

Who is this event for: This event is designed for elite Landscape, Hardscape, and Outdoor Living professionals who are dedicated to delivering unparalleled service, driven to succeed, and passionately committed to mastering their craft. Both individuals and teams are welcome.

What You'll Master

Inside scoop

Prepare for a transformative experience as over 80 elite contractors from across the nation converge on the quaint town of Gordonville, PA, to revolutionize their landscaping and hardscaping businesses. This is far from a mundane "learn from a textbook" event—brace yourself for an intense, hands-on, and deeply immersive journey.

Join your industry peers and expert instructors in real-time, constructing multiple outdoor living spaces. Business owners will gain mastery over systems and processes designed to eliminate stress and overwhelm, enhance their ability to sell and manage more profitable projects, fuel business growth, and consistently create raving fans. This event is crafted to elevate your business to unprecedented heights and ignite a passion for excellence.

New!

This year we are expanding our program to include 2 educational tracks! Same site, two complimenting tracks. Our goal is for you and your entire team inside and out of the office the opportunity to gain the resources they need to thrive in 2025!

#1. OWNER / MANAGER Track

This track is meticulously crafted for owners and managers who focus on business growth, expansion, and operational efficiency rather than fieldwork. Delivered in an immersive, classroom-style setting, this program promises to equip leaders with the advanced skills and strategies necessary to drive their businesses to new heights.

5 Days of next level business education: Monday, Feb 10th thru Friday, Feb 14th, 2025

NEW for 2025: Outdoor Living Business Systems and SOP Deep Dive

  • STOP GUESSING. STOP WINGING IT.
  • TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS WITH UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE.
  • MASTER THE SYSTEMS THAT LIBERATE YOUR TIME, ELIMINATE BUSINESS STRESS, AND SKYROCKET YOUR PROFITS.

Owners and managers will dive headfirst into an intensive, hands-on week designed to transform your approach to operations. This is your chance to uncover the proven, step-by-step SOPs that leading companies use to excel—and finally conquer the challenges holding your systems back. By the end of this transformative week, you'll leave equipped with powerful, ready-to-implement strategies that will streamline your workflows, maximize efficiency, elevate client experiences, and supercharge your bottom line.

SOP Highlights

  • Marketing (Lead Acquisition)
  • Sales Process
  • Design Process
  • Customer Experience (Setting Achievable Expectations)
  • Take Offs
  • Bidding / Estimating
  • Preparing for Permits and Construction
  • Material Logistics
  • Project/Crew Management
  • Delivery of Final Project
  • Nurturing Raving Fans
  • and lots more!

BONUS: Subcontractor Management

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included

#2. INSTALLER / FIELD CREW Track

This track is designed to provide installers and field crews with a comprehensive education across various disciplines and enhance their on-site efficiency. Explore the extensive list of topics covered in this event below. The training will be conducted through hands-on sessions on the training floor, ensuring practical and impactful learning.

5 days of hands-on training: Monday, Feb 10th thru Friday, Feb 14th, 2025

You will learn how to install the following

  • Modern Fireplace
  • Paver Installation (manually and mechanically)
  • Steel Planters
  • LED Lighting
  • Cultured Stone
  • Natural Stone
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Outdoor Bar
  • Trass Bed / Porcelain
  • Equipment Operation
  • Water Feature
  • Steps
  • Coping
  • Paver Inlays
  • Countertops
  • Retaining/Seating Walls

...and so much more from the industry leaders.

BONUS: Forge valuable connections with fellow professionals who are navigating the same challenges. Exchange efficiencies and best practices, and build meaningful friendships that can elevate your business. Remember, relationships are the cornerstone of success.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included

Learn From The Best

2025 Event Teachers & Hosts

ICPI Certified teachers, expert industry reps, and seasoned veterans will lead the exciting sessions to make sure you leave with the skills to expand your business.

Joshua Gillow

Host / Teacher

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James Stoltzfus

Host / Teacher

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Phil Bahler

Host / Teacher

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Mahlon Stoltzfus

Host / Teacher

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Caleb Bahler

Host / Teacher

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Josh Bahler

Teacher

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Weston Zimmerman

Teacher

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Nicklaus Conley

Speaker

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Greg Crabtree

Speaker

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More to be announced soon!

The Venue

Community Care Center
10 Community Lane Gordonville, PA 17529 →
Follow the signs upon arrival.

Where To Stay & How To Get Here

Intercourse, PA

Best Western Plus Intercourse Village Inn

  • 3610 East Newport Rd
    Intercourse, PA 17534
  • Mention "Outdoor Living Mastery" to receive the discounted room rate when reserving! Call 717-768-3636 to make your reservation.

Where to Fly Into

Two airports conveniently located approx 1 hour from the venue:

  • Philadelphia (PHL)
  • Harrisburg (MDT)

Investment

Let's Do This

Owner / Manager Ticket

  • Single Ticket
    General: $5,000
    Early Bird: $4,500
  • 2 Owners Ticket Package
    General: $9,200
    Early Bird: $8,280
  • ** Early Bird ends January 10th!

Each ticket includes:

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner each day
  • 5 Days of next level business education!
  • Flexibility - We want you to get what YOU need from this event! Owners / Managers and Installer Field Crew may choose to attend a classroom style session OR work hands-on on the build floor... It's up to you.

Installer / Field Crew Ticket

  • Single Ticket
    General: $5,000
    Early Bird: $4,500
  • 2 Installer Ticket Package
    General: $9,200
    Early Bird: $8,280
  • (NEW) 3 Installer Ticket Package
    General: $13,800
    Early Bird: $12,420
  • ** Early Bird ends January 10th!

Each ticket includes:

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner each day
  • 5 days of hands-on training!
  • Flexibility - We want you to get what YOU need from this event! Owners / Managers and Installer Field Crew may choose to attend a classroom style session OR work hands-on on the build floor... It's up to you.

Team Packages

All within the same company

  • 1 Owner/Manager Ticket & 1 Installer Ticket
    General: $9,000
    Early Bird: $8,100
  • 1 Owner/Manager Ticket & 2 Installer Tickets
    General: $13,500
    Early Bird: $12,150
  • 1 Owner/Manager Ticket & 3 Installer Tickets
    General: $18,000
    Early Bird: $16,200
  • (NEW) 2 Owner/Manager Ticket & 1 Installer Ticket
    General: $13,200
    Early Bird: $11,880
  • (NEW) 2 Owner/Manager Ticket & 2 Installer Tickets
    General: $17,600
    Early Bird: $15,840
  • (NEW) 2 Owner/Manager Ticket & 3 Installer Tickets
    General: $22,000
    Early Bird: $19,800
  • ** Early Bird ends January 10th!

Get Your Tickets

Questions or need pricing for larger groups? Reach out to Joshua: 484.764.7198

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