Pelican Hill · Newport Beach
Time well spent.
Legacy well built.
After18 is a selective father–son experience created for the conversations that deepen trust, honor what has been, and shape what comes next.
A private, two-step application. Each submission is personally reviewed within 48 hours.
A place apart
A considered setting for the relationship that made you both.
Bond
Make room for the kind of honesty that strengthens a relationship.
Legacy
Honor what has been given, and pass forward what matters most.
Growth
Leave with renewed perspective and a clearer way ahead.
The experience
More than a getaway. A moment with meaning.
Designed with restraint and intention, After18 balances space to exhale with the structure to move a relationship forward.
Arrive with room to breathe
Pelican Hill gives you privacy, beauty, and a meaningful distance from the demands of everyday life.
Reconnect without the performance
Guided moments and generous time make it easier to speak plainly, listen deeply, and simply be together.
Carry the conversation forward
The experience is designed to live beyond the coast: a renewed language, a shared memory, and a stronger next chapter.
Built on balance
The right pace for conversations that cannot be rushed.
This is not a seminar or a schedule packed with obligations. It is a carefully held experience for fathers and sons who want to give one another their attention.
A thoughtful beginning
The application is part of the care.
Apply
Share the essential details about you and your son.
Tell your story
Tell us why this relationship—and this moment—matters now.
Review
We personally review every application within 48 hours before final acceptance.
Your invitation begins here
Start with what matters.
We welcome a small number of father–son pairs at a time. The application is a simple way to begin the conversation with intention.
No payment is requested here. Final acceptance and next steps follow a personal review.
Questions, considered
A little clarity before you begin.
Who is After18 for?
After18 is for fathers and their adult sons who feel the value of time together—and want a setting that makes room for a more meaningful conversation.
What does the application help you understand?
It lets us get to know the people behind the names, the season you are in, and how we can shape the experience with care. It is not a test.
What happens after I apply?
Every application is personally reviewed within 48 hours before final acceptance. We will follow up with the next conversation and the details that fit your pairing.
Do we need to arrive with a specific issue to solve?
No. Some pairs come with a clear conversation in mind; others simply want to protect a relationship worth investing in. Both are welcome.