Common Ground: Immersive Workshop

True community isn't built on forced uniformity; it is built on understanding who we are as individuals and how we intersect with others. Common Ground is an immersive workshop centered on exploring personal identity, core values, and shared humanity. Through introspection and relational exercises, groups learn how to bridge gaps, build authentic trust, and cultivate a resilient collective culture

How to Register & Book

To ensure seamless coordination with our scheduling and outfitter availability, please follow these booking guidelines:

• For Pre-Arranged Groups: If you have already coordinated your dates and group size directly with us, please select your preferred experience tier below and adjust the Quantity field at checkout to purchase the exact number of individual registrations required for your group.

• For Solo Registrants / Individuals: Looking to book without an established group? You are welcome to secure your spot today! Individual registrants will be contacted directly by our team upon purchase with available dates and options to be paired with the next upcoming public group.

Questions about scheduling or custom dates? Contact us at info@drj2.org to coordinate your booking before purchasing.

Choose Your Experience

1. Standalone Workshop ($65)

Join us for a focused, 3-hour core educational experience. This option takes place locally and includes:

• The Curriculum: Full participation in the 3-hour Common Ground curriculum, including hands-on materials and resources you can take home.

• Community: Connect with an intentional group focused on adaptive thinking and personal growth.

• Please note: Transportation, meals, and the river experience are not included in this tier.

2. Full-Day Experience: Workshop + Wilderness Trip ($245 Total)

To fully bring these concepts to life, extend your registration into an all-day experience that takes our structured learning out of the city and onto the water. We will pair the curriculum with a dynamic, scenic rafting trip down western North Carolina's stunning Nantahala River, facilitated alongside a professional local outfitter. Practice environmental mastery and adaptive thinking in real time.

This all-inclusive full-day variant includes everything in the workshop, plus:

• Round-Trip Transportation: Stress-free transit departing from our central meeting location in Atlanta directly to the river and back.

• Whitewater Rafting: Fully covered professional outfitter fees and gear for a 2.5 to 3.5-hour river trip.

• Fuel for the Day: A catered late lunch, plus snacks and water to keep your energy high.

Itinerary At-A-Glance (For Full-Day Experience Participants)

• 8:00 AM: Meetup and prompt departure from Atlanta. We’ll utilize the drive for group introductions and setting our workshop intentions.

• Mid-Morning: Arrive at the Nantahala Gorge, check in with our local outfitter, and gear up to hit the water.

• On the Water & Riverside Snacks: Experience the scenic whitewater. We’ll take a break right on the riverbank to enjoy snacks and prime our mindset for the afternoon.

• Late Afternoon & Late Lunch: Wrap up the workshop over a late catered lunch at the river's conclusion, pack up, and head back to the city.

• 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Approximate return to Atlanta (dependent on traffic).

Weather & Cancellation Policy

Outdoor adventures are inherently dynamic. In the event that extreme weather or unsafe river conditions force us to cancel the outdoor portion of the trip, your safety is our absolute priority.

If a trip is cancelled by us due to weather, you will not receive a cash refund; instead, you will automatically be issued a full program credit. This credit can be applied toward any future trip or workshop and is valid for up to two (2) years from your original scheduled date.