The Savage Collective will be co-hosting a regional Doomer Optimism Gathering at the Woodcrest Bruderhof.

Join us! Reserve your spot today as space is very limited!

We’ll tackle some of the most urgent and thought-provoking questions of today. Together, we’ll explore the far-reaching effects of technology, the promises and dangers of transhumanism, and the search for meaning in a world increasingly defined by machines. Our discussions will challenge how the Machine influences everything from the structure of families and our relationship with the environment to issues of personal freedom and social inequality, all while celebrating moments of creative rebellion. Well-known writers, thinkers, and activists will lead our conversations.

Beyond the conversations, there’s so much more to look forward to—hiking, sing-alongs, potluck meals and lively debates over drinks. Our shared meals will be a time for toasts, laughter, and deep, informal chats that bring us closer and open up new perspectives.

We encourage families to join—this event is designed to welcome and inspire all generations.

You can learn more about a recent Doomer Optimism Gatherings in Margaretville, NY here and Ligonier, PA here. This will give you some sense of what the weekends are like.

Dates: July 10-12, 2026

Location: Woodcrest Bruderhof, 101 Woodcrest Drive, Rifton, NY 12471

Cost: Adult ticket: $375 (early bird $275 before April 1, 2026) Family: $750 (early bird $550). Tickets cover speaker fees and venue as well as some refreshments including coffee and pastries and at least one group meal.

Themes:

• The future of publishing and the arts in the age of AI

• ​A Christian critique of capitalism

• The role of young fathers in the church

• Transhumanism and the family

• ​Localism, populism and the working class

• Automation, surveillance and the right to repair

• ​"In defense of piracy" in light of the AI revolution

• Regenerative agriculture and conservation

• ​Kids and technology, where to draw the line of “good” and “bad” tech

• ​The importance of story

• The value of classical education in today’s society

Speakers include:

• Keynote: Bill Kauffman

• ​Charles Carman

• Chris Arnade

• ​Grant Martsolf

• Tessa Carman

• Brandon Daily

• Ruth and Peco Gaskovski

• Andy Hickman

You can learn more by following the links