Change the way your family connects
Yellowstone National Park
August 17 - 20, 2026 | 4 Day Guided Family Experience
A guided nature journey with expert guides and family coaching.
Not a vacation.
Not therapy.
A powerful reset,
together in the wild.
What if, in just five days, your family could shift how you communicate, listen, and connect with each other?
Designed for families feeling pulled apart by busy schedules, screens, stress, and daily tension, this experience creates space to reconnect through shared adventure and guided support.
Kayak through protected waters, explore quiet beaches and forest trails, spot wildlife, and step away from everyday distractions long enough for real conversations and connection to return.
Journey
Your experience includes:
4 days of expert-led programming facilitated by a family coach and outdoor guide
Daily exploration in Yellowstone National Park - hiking, visiting attractions, and wildlife viewing.
All camping equipment except for your personal clothing items.
Campground fees.
Healthy shared meals and snacks throughout the experience (Lunch Day 1 through Lunch Day 4)
Pre- and post-trip coaching calls to help your family prepare and integrate the experience
Full logistics coordination from the Solutions team
Not included:
Travel to and from Yellowstone National Park - West Yellowstone Entrance recommended
Meals - Breakfast Day 1 and dinner Day 4
Personal travel and clothing items - packing list will be provided
Optional travel insurance in case of unforeseen travel or medical interruptions
What are other families saying?
"I want to give a huge shout out to these trips! I wanted to do a “vacation” with my oldest son who is in RTC that also would include therapeutic goals. We are closing in on discharge and we needed to do something that would be healing in a different way. This trip was everything and more! They have experience with my type of kid and we hit all our family goals. Our guide was skilled both in knowing the terrain, cooking great food, understanding our dynamics and what we needed to shift and just plain fun! The camping equipment was top notch and the scenery was mind blowing! "
Terry, Mom
"The coaches are attuned to the whole person and provide a physically and emotionally safe learning and playing environment. They are consummate professionals with expertise in backcountry leadership, group facilitation, therapeutic experiences, and experiential education. They do all this and still manage to keep things light with appropriate humor and delicious food. You won’t regret attending one of these wonderful experiences.Truly inspiring!"
Kelly, Mom
Leadership
Meet the team
Alan shows up with an open heart, a true love for nature, and a belief in the power of being just outside your comfort zone so that growth is possible. As a certified life coach, he brings his ability to hold a non-judgmental space and fosters a growth mindset through the act of living true to the growth mindset principles himself.
Todd has spent 18 years guiding families through wild places — and he knows that something shifts when people step outside their everyday lives together. As the founder of Breakwater Expeditions and a seasoned outdoor educator, he combines deep logistical expertise with a genuine passion for human connection. On this journey, he's the one making sure everything runs seamlessly so your family can focus on what matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on the trip?
Each day brings a mix of activities, shared meals, time to relax, and meaningful family connection. Activities will include nature walks and visits to park attractions. Families will take part in guided conversation prompts that help communication, connection, and togetherness. It’s not clinical or structured like therapy—just practical guidance and real conversations that happen naturally throughout the experience.
What does a typical day look like?
Mornings start with breakfast and a relaxed group check-in before activities. Each day will include intentional activities such as visiting geysers, spotting wildlife, or a family scavenger hunt! Evenings include dinner, campfire conversation, and a short reflection or coaching session before turning in for the night. Every day balances activity with space to unwind and reconnect. There will be playful activities to bring everyone into joy and togetherness.
Who leads the trip?
You’ll be guided by the professional team at Breakwater Expeditions, who have more than 30 years of wilderness adventure experience, along with a Solutions Family Support coach who specializes in family communication and connection. Both are with you every step of the way to ensure a safe and meaningful experience.
Do we need to be experienced campers or paddlers?
Not at all. No prior camping experience is required. All camping gear is provided. Nature walks and hikes are designed for beginners and include frequent breaks when needed. If you enjoy being outside, you’ll be right at home.
Where do we stay?
You’ll camp in a Yellowstone campground each night. There will be bathrooms and drinking water available in the camp. All camping gear, meals, and supplies are included. We camp in high-quality tents and blow-up sleeping pads to rest upon, designed to give you space and comfort.
How is it different from therapy?
This isn’t therapy, it’s therapeutic. Coaching focuses on building communication, trust, and confidence through shared experience, not clinical treatment. You’ll come home with tools you can actually use every day, not just good intentions. The activities and programming will be customized to the needs of each family. As simple as playing a game together will bring out information and opportunity to families to look inward to how they are showing up with their loved ones. It is our goal to provide you with observation, education, and empathy to help guide and nurture relationships.
What if our family is not getting along right now?
That’s completely okay — most families don’t arrive perfectly in sync. This experience is designed to lower stress, ease tension, and help you reconnect in new ways.
If your family is currently in a significant crisis or needs intensive therapeutic support, this may not be the right fit at the moment. We’d love to talk with you and help point you in the right direction — please reach out so we can explore together
What is the next step?
Schedule a discovery call with us and find out if these trips are right for your family.