A New Kind of Retreat For the Whole Line
Masters | Junior and Senior Wardens | Junior and Senior Deacons | Stewards | Secretaries | Treasurers | Officers’ Coaches | Tilers | Marshalls | Chaplains | Organists
Masonic leadership is stronger together. It means working in unity and harmony for the good of the lodge and each other. That’s why we’ve brought all lodge leaders together at new retreats structured around how to make the leadership roles at our lodges easier and more meaningful all at the same time.
The 2025 Leadership Retreats are a jam-packed weekend full of brotherly love and fraternal spirit. With tracks for each lodge leader you will come away from this year’s retreat with a plan, great ideas, and a lot of new friends and masonic colleagues.
What You'll Learn
General sessions start the weekend by unveiling a new lodge officer framework and new ways to work together as a team, along with inspiring keynotes and Masonic education. Then, concurrent learning tracks will help you dive deep into your own role, with plenty of time to ask questions, connect with other officers, and plan for your time as a Masonic leader. Download the full general and track session descriptions here.
Concurrent learning tracks include:
- Executive Track
- Masters
- Administrative Track
- Secretaries
- Assistant Secretaries
- Finance Track
- Treasurers
- Assistant Treasurers
- Education Track
- Senior Wardens
- Junior Deacons
- Social Track
- Senior Stewards
- Junior Stewards
- Membership Track
- Junior Wardens
- Marshalls
- Senior Deacons
- Chaplains
- Ritual Track
- Officers’ Coaches
- Organists
- Tilers
Choose Your Own Adventure - Together!
Same great content, four distinct destinations.
Pricing and Scholarships
Price: $460 per person
Our goal is to offer the retreats at cost so that we can continue to provide high level leadership education to our members.
Scholarships are available for any member that wishes to come. We encourage you to request a scholarship if needed–we look forward to seeing as many lodges possible at these retreats. It’s easy to request right in the registration path. Please call Member Services at (415) 776-7000 to inquire about eligibility.
Extra Curricular
Shriner Weekend Welcome
All retreats
Step into the fellowship of the weekend with Shriner hospitality. This gathering sets the stage for the retreat, offering a space to connect with your brothers and meet new ones. Strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and reflect on the shared values that unite us in Masonry.
Ceremony of Institution for Cicero Research Masonic Lodge
Orange County Retreat
Open to the public, witness California Masonic history as Cicero Research Masonic Lodge, an exclusive lodge for past and current Grand Orators, is officially instituted. Afterwards, the lodge will hold its first-ever stated meeting, open to Masons only, where attendees can hear the reading of its bylaws and budget—a unique opportunity to reflect on your own lodge’s process.
Graffiti Wall: What Makes Your Lodge Leadership Strong?
All retreats
Write down your intention for the weekend by answering the question, “What Makes Your Lodge Leadership Strong?” Each lodge has its own circle on the Graffiti Wall where you can share insights, goals, and reflections. Open all weekend, this activity symbolizes our collective commitment to strengthening leadership through shared work.
First-Timers Pre-Retreat Gathering – Suggested for first-time retreat participants
All retreats
This session is your compass for the retreat journey. First-time participants will learn how to navigate the event, set intentions, and forge purposeful connections with like-minded brothers. Together, we build a network of shared purpose and growth.
Spanish-Language Degree by Panamericana No. 513
Orange County Retreat
Following the banquet dinner, experience a stunning Scottish Rite first degree exemplification performed in Spanish—a tribute to the deep-rooted connections between California and Latin American Masonic traditions. Even if you don’t speak Spanish, the meaning is clear, and the degree is inspiring. This special event is open to Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, and Master Masons.
“At lodge, you have people who can tell you what you ‘should’ be doing, but here, you can learn what you ‘can’ do—and you meet people who can give you the support to do it.”
–Marty Cusing, Past Master of Burlingame No. 400
“I came back to the lodge inspired. It was a very meaningful experience. Even after all the leadership positions I’ve been I’ve been in, I still find it valuable.
–George Whitmore, Master of Fox-Coates Daylight No. 842
Icons: Inspiration by Fina Arfiana, from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0), Team Building by Daniel T. from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0), Strategic Plan by Design Circle from Noun Project(CC BY 3.0)
