Carnivore VIP Experience
A Historic Getaway Like No Other
Three nights. Great food. Real connection with Kerry, Jen, and Emma. Tomahawk ribeye, a stocked fridge, Emma’s cooking demo, farm-fresh homestead eggs from Jen, deep carnivore conversation, and private access to the history of the Dodge House plus the Montello Movie Theater. Come Thursday to settle in and relax. The full experience kicks off Friday.
Read the full agenda and pricing, then complete the interest form near the bottom of this page.
Your VIP Experience Includes
Great food. Connection. Cooking. Carnivore. History. Theater.
All Meals Included
Great food, all included. Premium cuts prepared three ways: smoking, sous vide, and the basics. Opening night is a grilled tomahawk ribeye. Fridge stays stocked. Jen cooks farm-fresh eggs from the homestead.
Emma’s Cooking Demo
Emma leads a hands-on cooking demonstration you can take home. Smoking, sous vide, and the basics, with Kerry and Jen right there in the kitchen conversation.
Time with Kerry, Jen & Emma
Real connection with Kerry, Jen, and Emma all weekend. Nutrition, mindset, and carnivore life, in a tiny group of 5 guests. Not a conference. A house full of your people.
Three Nights in History
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights in the beautifully preserved Dodge House (1893). Original woodwork, period details, modern comfort, and a stocked fridge waiting when you arrive.
History & Private Theater
Private access to Dodge House history and the Montello Movie Theater next door (former Dodge Opera House, est. 1859). Complimentary movie Friday & Saturday nights with carnivore-friendly snacks. VIP guests only.
Mindset & Mantra Work
Receive your personal notebook. Throughout the weekend, reflect on your WHY (immediate and long-term) and craft your own mantra. Kerry’s is “Thankful, Grateful, Blessed”—what will yours be?
New · Three nights
Thursday is a bonus night. Come early, settle in, relax. The full event starts Friday. You get Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday night. Sunday checkout by 11am.
Your Weekend Itinerary
Bonus Thursday settle-in · Full experience Friday–Sunday · Checkout Sunday 11am
Bonus Night
Come Early. Settle In. Relax.
Bonus night included. Arrive Thursday, unpack, explore the house, and breathe. No formal agenda. Stocked fridge. Soft landing before the full experience starts Friday afternoon.
4:00 PM
Official Welcome & Kickoff
The full experience starts here. Meet Kerry, Jen, Emma, and your housemates. If you came Thursday, you’re already settled. If you arrive Friday, we’ll get you in and connected fast. You’ll receive a personal notebook. Reflect on your WHY and craft your own mantra. Kerry’s is “Thankful, Grateful, Blessed.”
4:30 PM
Dinner Prep Begins
Watch and help as we start preparing the opening tomahawk ribeye dinner. We’ll also prep sous vide chuck roasts for Saturday’s dinner. Real conversations start here as we work together in the kitchen.
5:30-6:30 PM
Opening Dinner: Tomahawk Ribeye
Kick off the weekend with a spectacular tomahawk ribeye dinner. Gather around the 130-year-old table, share your carnivore journey, and begin connecting with Kerry, Jen, and your fellow guests. This is where the real community starts.
7:00 PM
Showtime at Montello Theater
Walk next door for a complimentary movie at the historic Montello Theater! Schedule changes weekly. We’ll supply carnivore-friendly movie snacks. Optional—stay back at the house and connect with the group if you prefer.
7:00 AM
Optional: Farm Visit
Optional caravan drive (about 10 minutes) to Kerry and Jen’s property for a 1-mile nature hike. Visit the goats, gather farm-fresh eggs, and experience the lifestyle firsthand. Not a morning person? Sleep in—totally fine!
8:30 AM
Jen Makes Breakfast
Farm-fresh eggs from the homestead, prepared by Jen, plus bacon, sausage, and steak. Coffee and real conversation with Kerry, Jen, and the group about nutrition, mindset, and carnivore life.
10:00 AM
Full-On History Tour
Deep dive into the history of both the Dodge House and Montello Theater. Learn about Frank Dodge’s resilience after losing his leg, his opera house legacy, and 140+ years of Montello history. This is about more than buildings—it’s about mindset and legacy.
12:00 PM
Emma’s Cooking Demo & Lunch
Emma leads a hands-on cooking demonstration while we prepare lunch together. Learn smoking, sous vide, and the basics you can use at home, then eat what you made.
1:00-3:00 PM
Connection Time: Carnivore, Mindset & More
Open conversation with Kerry, Jen, and the group. Talk carnivore nutrition, mindset shifts, your WHY, your mantra, cooking tips, challenges, wins—whatever’s on your mind. This is real connection time. Network, learn, share, and build genuine relationships with people who truly understand the journey.
4:00-6:00 PM
Free Time
Explore downtown Montello on foot, visit the waterfalls across the street (the old granite quarry where Frank Dodge had his accident), drive 30 minutes south to Amish country, or just relax at the house. Use this time to journal, reflect on your mantra, or continue connecting with your new friends.
6:00 PM
Dinner Prep Together
We’ll start prepping Saturday dinner together at 6:00 PM—searing the chuck roasts that have been cooking sous vide since Friday! More kitchen time, more conversations, more connection.
6:30 PM
Dinner: Seared Chuck Roasts
Sit down for another exceptional meal. Share stories from your free time, reflect on what you’re learning, and continue building these real connections around the table.
7:00 PM
Optional: Movie Night at the Theater
Another optional movie showing at Montello Theater. Or stay at the house for more conversation, journaling time, or just relaxing with your new tribe.
8:00 AM
Final Breakfast & Reflection
Last breakfast together. Reflect on the weekend, share your biggest takeaways, discuss your WHY and any mantra you’ve crafted. Exchange contact info and make plans to stay connected with your carnivore community beyond this weekend.
11:00 AM
Checkout
Checkout by 11:00 AM. Leave with new friendships, practical cooking knowledge, a clearer sense of your WHY, your personal mantra, and renewed commitment to your carnivore journey. You came as strangers—you leave as tribe.
The Dodge House Setting
Bed & Breakfast Charm Meets Victorian Elegance
Built 1893
Meticulously preserved Victorian home with original woodwork and period details
Shared Kitchen
Full kitchen access with carnivore cooking equipment—smoking, sous vide, and the basics
Small Group Setting
Like a traditional B&B—shared bathroom, kitchen, and living spaces with just 5 guests total
Always Available
Fridge stocked with premium waters, bone broth, and carnivore snacks 24/7
Theater Next Door
Just steps away—complimentary movie Friday night in the 140+ year old former opera house
Small Town Charm
Walkable downtown, waterfalls across the street (old granite quarry), 30 min to Amish country
Another Place to Stay
Prefer the Country? Stay at Our Homestead
Besides staying at the VIP retreat in the Dodge House, you also have the option of staying at the Evergreen Airbnb Homestead, Kerry and Jen’s 20-acre homestead. It’s a separate, private apartment right on the property, about 10 miles from the theater.
If you’d love a little extra privacy and some quiet country mornings, it’s a wonderful fit, and it’s an easy drive into Montello for the weekend’s meals and events.
View the Homestead on AirbnbInvestment
Per Person
Couples: $2,750 (save $250 when sharing a room)
Your Investment Includes:
- Three nights in the historic Dodge House (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
- Bonus Thursday night to settle in and relax before Friday’s kickoff
- All food included (stocked fridge + meals through Sunday breakfast)
- Premium cuts including opening tomahawk ribeye
- Emma’s cooking demo (smoking, sous vide, basics)
- Farm-fresh homestead eggs prepared by Jen
- Direct time with Kerry, Jen, and Emma all weekend
- Complimentary movies at Montello Theater (Friday & Saturday nights)
- Carnivore-friendly movie snacks
- Private access to Dodge House history
- 24/7 access to stocked kitchen and common areas
- Ultra-small group (maximum 5 guests total)
- Full history tour of Dodge House and theater
- Lifetime connection to your carnivore community cohort
Limited to 2-3 weekends per year · Only 5 guests per retreat · Dates shared after you express interest
Note: Like a traditional bed & breakfast, you’ll share the historic home’s 1 bathroom, common kitchen, and living spaces.
What This Weekend Is Really About
Think of this as a three-night historic getaway built around great food, real connection with Kerry, Jen, and Emma, carnivore cooking you can take home, and private access to Dodge House history plus the Montello Movie Theater. The food is exceptional, the conversations go deep, and the connections are real. You’ll share meals, stories, and laughs with other like-minded carnivores who understand the journey.
This isn’t a formal conference or a stuffy seminar. It’s sitting around a 130-year-old dining table, asking the questions you’ve been wondering about, learning techniques you can actually use, and building friendships with people who “get it.”
Great food. Real conversations. Genuine camaraderie. History all around you.
Ready to Join Us?
Complete the form below to start the conversation
Expressing interest is just that—interest. No commitment, no pressure. We’ll reach out personally to answer your questions, share available dates, and see if this weekend feels like the right fit for you.
Express Your InterestWe keep the group small (just 5 guests) so every retreat is personal. Once you submit the form, we’ll be in touch within 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Does “Express Your Interest” mean I’m committing to attend?
No, not at all. Expressing interest just opens the conversation. We’ll reach out personally to discuss available dates, answer your questions, and see if the experience feels right for you. There’s zero commitment or pressure—just a friendly conversation.
Do I have to follow the entire itinerary?
Absolutely not. We have a suggested schedule of meals and events for the weekend, but you’re free to do whatever you please. Want to skip an event and explore on your own? 100% okay by us. Want to join everything? Also great! This is your weekend—we’re here to support however you want to experience it.
Will Kerry and Jen stay in the building with us?
No. Kerry, Jen, and family live about 10 minutes away and will be present for all meals and scheduled events, but they don’t stay overnight in the Dodge House. You and your fellow guests have the historic home to yourselves in the evenings.
What is this weekend really all about?
Four things: History. Great food. Carnivore camaraderie. Fun. You’ll eat exceptional meals prepared using different techniques, learn the fascinating story of Frank Dodge and this 1893 home, have real conversations with people who understand the carnivore journey, and hang out with your tribe in a setting unlike anywhere else.
How many people attend each retreat?
Maximum 5 guests. We intentionally keep it tiny. This isn’t a big conference—it’s a small gathering where everyone gets to know each other, conversations go deep, and you actually build real connections.
What’s included in the $1,500 per person price?
Everything except your travel to Montello. Three nights in the historic home (Thursday–Saturday), all food included from Thursday arrival through Sunday breakfast (including that opening tomahawk ribeye), cooking demos, history tours, theater access with movie and snacks, 24/7 kitchen access, and full weekend access to Kerry and Jen. Couples save $250 when sharing a room ($2,750 total for two).
What if I have dietary restrictions beyond carnivore?
Let us know on the interest form! We can accommodate preferences like beef-only, no dairy, specific allergies, etc. The whole weekend is carnivore-focused, so that’s covered—we just want to know if there’s anything else we should be aware of.
Is the Dodge House wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, no. Built in 1893, the home has stairs and narrow doorways that aren’t wheelchair accessible. We’re happy to discuss specific accessibility needs—reach out and let’s talk about what might work.
When are the retreats scheduled?
We run 2-3 weekends per year, typically in spring, summer, or fall. Once you express interest, we’ll share the available dates and you can pick what works best for your schedule.
What’s the cancellation policy?
We’ll share the full cancellation and refund policy when we discuss dates. Since the group is so small, we want to be fair to everyone—both you and the other guests who are counting on the experience.
I have more questions—how do I reach you?
Just fill out the interest form and mention your questions in the “anything else” section. We’ll reach out within 48 hours and answer everything personally. Or visit www.thedodgehouse.com to learn more about the Dodge House and its history.
Your Tribe Is Waiting
Historic setting. Exceptional food. Real connections. A weekend you’ll remember.