Take Your Business and Life To The Next Level at CAMP TAILWIND
A Summer Camp Weekend For Women Entrepreneurs (Formerly Camp Dovetail)
What Is Camp Tailwind?
Camp Tailwind is about more than an all-inclusive camp weekend away together for women entrepreneurs. It’s a community of women who genuinely want to see you succeed, stand beside you and support your growth - in business, and in life.
Camp tickets are all inclusive!
Leave your wallet at home! All sessions, camp activities (canoeing, high ropes, sailing, yoga, basketball, archery, arts & crafts & more), cabin accommodation, delicious food, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages are included in your investment!
Workshops, mentorship, fireside talks, and more
Learn about what matters most to you and your business now, and have the support to take action when you get home.
meaningful connections
Engaging conversations designed to help you problem solve, and provide immediate support when you need it.
Ongoing support
Camp is just the beginning of your opportunities to connect with this community of supportive, generous, ambitious, and driven female entrepreneurs.
HOW TO APPLY FOR CAMP
Initiate your application process by registering your payment below.
You will then be emailed the Application Form.
Please note, you must complete your payment first in order to gain access to the Application Form.Our team will review your application & respond within 7 days.
(If, for any reason, we can’t send you an invitation this year you’ll receive a full refund.)
Why We Have An Application Process:
We ask prospective community members to apply in order to ensure all participants are in a position to share from their experience and have the most supportive and valuable experience possible.
“I’ve never been to anything like this before and was on the fence about going. I’m so happy that I did because the friends and connections I made changed my path. I don’t know what happened, but something in me just clicked. I got new ideas, new perspective, and answers I had been looking for. I’ve made life long friends and my life and business are so much better because of it. I didnt think that 1 weekend could change my life so much.”
WHO’S ATTENDING?
Am I a good fit for this event?
We create the best experience for entrepreneurs with active businesses (beyond the idea or MVP stage), so for we’re curating a guest list of entrepreneurs who identify as women, who are continuing to grow their business (or launching their second, third, or fourth businesses).
Too many women, at every stage of business and every experience level, suffer from imposter syndrome and the belief that they’re “not ready” for an experience like Camp Tailwind, or a community like this. If you’re not sure, we invite you to complete the application.
CAMP TAILWIND IS FOR YOU IF:
Your business is generating revenue or funding
You are working full-time in your business
You have at least one employee, or are on the verge of hiring team members
You have a great service or product, and you’re working hard to grow your business
You’re open to learning from expert mentors, and from your peers
You’re open to sharing openly about your experience in your business, and in previous careers
Our community members include tech company founders, manufacturing business owners, cannabis entrepreneurs, marketing and PR company owners, a vintner (with amazing wines!), a superfood company founder, health and wellness pros, a sex therapist, a construction company owner, an inventor, and more. The diversity of our community members leads to incredible depth of conversation, and so many innovative ideas and business support for all. Our events are not about one single individual or guru on stage. Each and every one of our participants is chosen for their ability and willingness to give, share, and learn from every member of the community.
CAMP TAILWIND IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
your business is part of a multi-level-marketing structure
you are in the ideation phase
you don’t have a MVP (minimum viable product) or any market traction yet
“Thanks to my weekend at Dovetail, I have surrounded myself with more people who uplift me and believe in my vision.
It has surprised how much meeting the people who already get it has made me change how I’m choosing to spend my time on a day to day basis. I am a much more positive person.
Beyond Camp, I feel that I have meet people to collaborate with (value-adding always!) and made friends who have a deep drive to impact change which makes me feel much less alone.”
COME FOR THE WEEKEND, STAY FOR A LIFETIME
reserve your spot now
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS •
What's Included in my Camp TAILWIND Ticket?
Put away your wallet, relax, and enjoy the weekend!
Everything’s included in your ticket to Camp Tailwind, including all delicious food, your shared cabin accommodation, beverages (wine, alcohol, juices, coffee, teas, etc!), all workshops, mentorship, talks, and camp activities.
You also get access to a member's only Facebook group for ongoing opportunities for collaboration, support and connection to an entrepreneurial women's community.
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What if I don't know anyone? Can I come alone?
Yes! 75% of the participants at our last event didn't know anyone, and now we’re happy to call them Community Members. You'll also have a chance to "meet" everyone in the private Camp Tailwind Facebook group before the weekend. Our events are highly interactive, and with a highly curated mastermind group and cabin group, you're guaranteed to build genuine relationships.
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How do I get to and from the venue?
You have two options: you can carpool or self-drive the beautiful road through Algonquin Park up to Camp Tamakwa. If we have enough interest, you will also be able to book a seat in a van to camp. You can also arrange carpools in the private Facebook group before the weekend.
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Are people going to sell from the stage or pitch things all weekend?
No. We don't have a stage and our community and events 100% pitch-free-zones. We take this rule extremely seriously. Leave your business cards at home, and relax into real conversations without worrying about anyone having ulterior motives. We encourage our community members to work with one another, by choice. It happens naturally when incredible entrepreneurs share their skills.
Our community is based on respect, giving-first, and we grow through real, authentic connections. We promise not to pitch you, and neither will other community members. You're safe here.
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Can I bring my partner or kids?
The value of Camp Tailwind events is in the learning and connecting with other community members, and it can be difficult to be fully present with your partner or kids in tow (unless your partner identifies as female and is also an entrepreneur). We have limited space available for fewer than 250 participants at this event, therefor we will not be able to accommodate partners or children, unless there are extenuating circumstances (send us a note if you’re not sure!). We may open future events to families and children, so please do let us know if this is something that you'd be interested in.
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Can you accommodate special needs?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible, so please apply and make note of the accommodation you may need, or email: hello@dovetail.community and we’re happy to hop on a phone call to discuss.
Please note, dietary requirements can all be accommodated, and approximately 80% of our past participants have had special dietary requirements.
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What is the cancellation policy? Are ticket's transferable?
We hope you won't have to cancel, but just in case you do our cancellation policy is as follows:
There are limited spots available at the Camp Tailwind, and our participants tend to require plenty of notice to book time in their busy schedules. Once you reserve your place you are not eligible for a refund, however if you need to cancel and we can find someone suitable to replace your spot, we will provide you with a 75% refund. As this is an invite-only event with a curated guest list, tickets are not transferable by participants.
We're excited about Camp Tailwind because it is about more than an all-inclusive weekend away together. It's a community of women entrepreneurs who genuinely want to see you succeed, who will stand beside you and support your growth - in business, and in life.
xo
Alexis Dean,
Founder & CEO