Dawn in the West: A Futurist Serata at the Wagon Box

Event Details

There is something apocalyptic in the air. The post WWII global consensus is falling apart before our eyes, markets are in turmoil, partisan messaging a noisy mess, and AI looms a fantastic and menacing solution. Here after History’s seeming retreat from the West, the Future is dawning. For those awaiting the Messiah, it is always just before dawn; we look unto the hills. This micro-conference will take on the Futurist topic from various angles, with particular attention to the historical and the eternal.  

Lodging, Meals & Travel

  • This event is at The Wagon Box, the West’s last resort.
  • Food will be provided, to include elk and trout. Lodging available.
  • Transportation from/to regional airports available (see details tab above).
  • There will be a van from Denver area (CU Boulder) leaving at 7am Sunday, and returning Tuesday TBD based on schedules. 
  • There is a flight from Sheridan to Denver leaving Monday at 3pm, arriving 4:45pm ($186).
  • There is trout fishing on premise, rock climbing, hiking and historical sites nearby.
  • Extended lodging available.

Watch a preliminary conversation on the topic here → 

Schedule

Sunday, April 27

  • Noon-1:00 pm: Registration
  • 1:00-2:00 pm: Lunch at the Restaurant
  • 2:00-3:30 pm: Programming TBA Upstairs Hall
  • 3:30-5:00 pm: Open conversations at the bar and on the deck. Walk. Talk to the horses. Nap. Fish.
  • 5:00-6:00 pm: Happy Hour/ Micro Debates Upstairs Hall
  • 6:00-7:30 pm: Supper at Restaurant
  • 7:30-on: Open Mic / Music

Monday, April 28

  • 8:30-9:00 am:  Cold Plunge in the Creek, Defrost in Sauna (Meet at  Lodge)
  • 9:15-10:00 am: Breakfast at the Restaurant
  • 10:30-12:30 pm: Programming TBA
  • 12:30-2:00 pm: Lunch
  • 2:00-5:00 pm: Open
  • 5:00-6:00 pm: Happy Hour / Formal Debate TBA
  • 6:00-7:30 pm: Supper at Restaurant
  • 7:30-on: Jam, Movie, Conversation
Speakers

DC Miller

James Pogue

Max Foley

Kelton Madden

Andrew Hock

Jonathan Keeperman

Benjamin Teitelbaum

…and Others

Travel Instructions

Airports

Vehicles

  • Rental cars are available at all airports
  • pickup/dropoff available from Sheridan and can be arranged from other airports if needed
  • Please let us know once flights are booked so we can coordinate carpooling
Additional Info

Registration Info

Begins
April 27, 2025
Ends
April 28, 2025
Ticket Prices
$50 for Non-Members

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