Need a moment to get away to plan for the future? Come spend a day in Hood River, OR. With 25 years of experience, across nearly every industry, from Fortune 50 companies to entrepreneurs just starting out, ALIST owner and CEO, Amanda Mailey has consulted with leaders navigating the toughest marketing and business hurdles. Let’s get you unstuck in a place where wind hours is a thing. New in 2025, ALIST is introducing 2-4 hour guided planning sessions for women leaders.

Step outside of your area code for a day. To get to Hood River, you will drive through the Historic Columbia River Gorge. It’s just an hour from the Portland International Airport. Hop in your car, put on your favorite playlist or podcast, take in the scenery, and let this moment ground you. Get off all your screens. Leave the distractions of home. Enjoy this alone time to unwind your mind and look out towards where the mountains meet the river.

Designed to take place at ALIST’s office or surrounding area, this process just begins with an idea you want help activating. Maybe you’re launching a new event, product, service or program. Maybe you’re prepping for the next high season moment, or thinking through a pivot, or perhaps planning for 2026? Whatever it is, ALIST can be your muse to guide the next steps. We can also assemble an all women led team to bring your idea to life if you need it. We aren’t meant to do this alone. Let’s co-create!

After your session, your everyday life still stays on hold. Think of this hour drive like shavasana after yoga. To get the full benefits of our work together, you need room. Plus, you have an even prettier view on the river side to reflect and process what we just ideated together. Not in a hurry to go home yet? There are over 100 hikes in the Gorge, lots of wine & cider tasting rooms to par take in, many fruit orchards to visit and the beachfront is full of wind surfers dancing on the water. Hood River is a perfect spot to keep the creative inspiration going.