The Elevate Appraiser Retreat 2026
On the island of Puerto Rico, February 11th,12th, &13th.
A Word From Last Year's Attendees
Hosted at Pedro’s Palms
Join the Elevate ExperienceA luxurious, three-day experience designed for appraisers who are ready to recharge, refocus, and rise to the next level — surrounded by beauty, inspiration, and like-minded leaders.
A Retreat Like No Other
Forget fluorescent conference rooms and packed agendas.
This is your time to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters — your vision, your business, and your life.
Over three unforgettable days in tropical paradise, you’ll join a small group of growth-minded professionals for deep conversation, personal breakthroughs, and rejuvenating experiences that will inspire clarity and purpose for the year ahead.
What to Expect
February 11–13, 2025
Each day is intentionally curated to balance business strategy, personal renewal, and unforgettable experiences.
The Experience Includes:
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Immersive Group Sessions – meaningful discussions and vision-building with top appraisers and industry leaders.
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Island Serenity – time to reflect, journal, or walk the beach between sessions.
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Exclusive Excursion – on the evening of February 13, we’ll journey together to the La Parguera Bioluminescent Bay, where the water glows beneath the night sky — an awe-inspiring finale to your retreat.
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Culinary Highlights – enjoy one gourmet breakfast, three island-fresh lunches, and a Friday evening box-lunch to savor during our excursion.
Investment
$2,995 per person
Your registration includes:
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One breakfast
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Three lunches
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One Friday night box-lunch
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Access to all retreat sessions and materials
Please note:
Accommodations and transportation are not included, allowing you to customize your stay. We encourage guests to extend their trip to explore Puerto Rico’s vibrant culture — from the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan to the island’s stunning natural wonders.
Limited to 10 Attendees
We intentionally cap this experience at just 10 participants to ensure intimacy, authenticity, and deep connection. This is a space for conversation, not crowds — where every voice matters and every breakthrough is celebrated.Â
Opportunities
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Scholarship Seat Available – inquire if you’d like to apply.
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+1 Discounts – attending with a spouse or guest? Ask about our special rate.
What's In It For You
State of Mind Thinking
Growing Your Business Using Tailored Blueprints
Next Level AI Training
Planning for the Future
Marketing Tactics That Will Pay Back Your Cost to Attend
Advanced Financial Planning
And Much More
T E A R
About The Elevate Appraiser Retreat
The first-ever appraisal business owner retreat took place in a breathtaking mountaintop setting just outside Yosemite National Park in California. This wasn’t another appraiser conference filled with CE credits, AMCs, GSEs, vendors, and dull education. It was a unique three-day experience where 15 ambitious business owners came together in seclusion.
Coach Dustin and Coach Blaine joined forces to deliver an event that transformed both lives and businesses. There had never been anything like it for real estate appraisers. Attendees tore up the old playbook and left with a renewed vision, empowered mindset, and fresh strategies to turbocharge their appraisal businesses and personal lives.
The retreat combined intense business and personal growth planning with time for yoga, hiking, gourmet dining, and a special VIP tour of Yosemite National Park.
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This year, we bring all of the goodness from the high mountains of California and add to it the pristine blue waters and tropical setting of Puerto Rico!Â
Meet Your Hosts & Appraiser Business Coaches
Dustin Harris
 Dustin Harris is a successful, self-employed, residential real estate appraiser. He has been appraising for almost three decades. In 2021, he sold his appraisal business at top dollar and he still actively appraises. He is a popular author, speaker and consultant. He also owns and operates The Appraiser Coach where he personally advises and mentors other appraisers helping them to also run successful appraisal companies and increase their net worth. Â
His blog is read by over 20,000 appraisers nationwide and he facilitates several appraiser membership groups both online and in person. His free podcast is listened to by thousands of appraisers each week. He and his wife have four children (and one grandchild) and reside in Idaho.
Blaine Feyen
Blaine Feyen has been involved in real estate since he bought his first rental property at 18. Blaine has been a real estate agent, a loan originator, a licensed builder, a developer, and an appraiser for the past 25 years. Blaine built and sold several other businesses over that time and, today, runs a busy appraisal company, as well as a real estate investment company.
Blaine is the host of the Real Value Podcast and founder of the Real Value Coaching Academy, which boasts some of the most successful appraisal business owners in the country as its members and clients, while also a coach to CEO’s and entrepreneurs in several other industries.Â
Testimonials
"The amount of knowledge that I've gained, the amount of confidence, but really the mind shift that happened for me is 50x."
Gary Eaton
"I came largely, initially because Dustin and Blaine were putting it on, and so I had just nothing but confidence that the experience would be great. It's all about business. Everything about that appealed to me, and I couldn't be happier that I came!"
Rob Bodkin
"The cost of the retreat is just totally worth it. The ROI on this retreat, including the cost of the retreat, the cost of coming here, the cost of gas, the cost of being away from the business, is not even close to not being worth it. The ROI is just off the charts!"
Glen Kangus
"If there's anybody who's thinking about it or on the fence about it or skeptical about coming to the appraiser retreat, my ask is that you highly consider it. It is 100% worth it!"
Drew MacDonnel
"I was so pleased to just have so many people who were of like minds and we just had a blast, had a lot of fun meeting those people and being with them in the retreat. The retreat was probably paid for before we got here!"
Tommy Nabholz
"Nothing against general conferences, but most conferences are not focusing on how to build the business, how to move forward in spite of the challenges, and basically build relationships, which is difficult to do in our space."
Brianne Ledbetter
"If you're not ready to change your your mind, your heart, your vision, and your goals for your business, if you're not ready to explode your business in any way and every way you can, then don't come. This is not for you."
Chip Holmes
"What stood out in my mind was the level of fellowship, the level of willingness for one person to help another. Everybody just selflessly gave of themselves to help everyone around them."
Jason Fischman
"With the guidance of Blaine and Dustin and Roy, it it helps solidify what I need to do."
Brad Bassi
"I think even for a skeptic, it's a great place to come to ask questions. The wealth of knowledge here is something you will not find anywhere else."
Sally Cannata
Frequently Asked Questions
Only if...
- You are an appraiser business owner looking to work less and make more money
- You are looking for something beyond the "blah" appraisal conference
- You believe in yourself and your future
- You want to surround yourself with other successful entrepreneurs
- You are ready to polevault your appraisal business and personal life
- Three days away from the office and totally immersed in principles and practices of success
- A perfect balance of relaxation (think 80 degree ocean breezes in February, palm trees, and white sand) and deep, transformational learning at the foot of the two coach leaders in the industry
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February 11–13, 2026: Group discussions and guided sessions at Pedro’s Palms
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Evening of February 13: Group excursion to the Bioluminescent Bay
Each day blends focused conversation with intentional downtime for reflection, connection, and relaxation - Puerto Rico is on Atlantic Time Zone
- Breakfast will be served on Wednesday, February 11th at 8 AM PT
- All lunches are provided as part of your ticket
- Dinners and other breakfasts at your own leisure
- Dietary restrictions accommodated where possible
Yes, please inquire about +1 discounts.
- Accommodations are not included, giving you the freedom to choose your preferred level of comfort — whether a boutique stay near Pedro’s Palms or a luxury resort closer to Old San Juan. We encourage attendees to extend their stay before or after the retreat to explore Puerto Rico’s beaches, culture, and cuisine.
The nearest major airport is Aeropuerto Internacional Rafael Hernández, but we encourage people to fly into Luis Muñoz MarĂn International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and enjoy a few days there.
From there, attendees can rent a car or arrange shared transportation to Pedro’s Palms.
Carpooling options are typically coordinated among attendees before the event.
- This is not your typical appraisal conference. To compare it would be a mistake
- According to every attendee from last year, the amount of value received at the retreat far exceeded the amount of money or time paid to attend
- This retreat is not for everyone
- Only snag your seat if you are ready to transform both your life and your appraisal business
- Yes! We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If, after the first day, you have not received enough value to return the cost and 10Xs the value, we will refund your entire registration fee no questions asked.
While you’re free to stay anywhere you prefer, here are a few highly rated nearby options, all within walking distance to Pedro's Palms.
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 Villa Tropical
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 Fusion Beach Villas
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 Villa Montana Beach
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 Various Airbnbs or hotels
Step Into a Life-Changing Retreat — Just $499 Holds Your Spot
Imagine three days in Puerto Rico exchanging ideas, breaking through roadblocks, and elevating every part of your business. Make the $499 deposit now and secure your place in this exclusive experience.
