Aug 23–27, 2026 · California desert · 16 people
A 4-day reset for founders, creatives, and curious humans.
Just 16 carefully selected people at a private 40-acre desert estate — to feel stronger, think more clearly, reconnect with yourself, and build habits that last long after you head home.
A finely tuned long weekend.
The philosophy
We believe the fastest way to change your life is to change your environment.
For four days, we've designed every part of that environment — how you move, how you eat, how you rest, and who you spend time with. Because habits shape your days, but the people around you shape your life.
This isn't a group of 16 random guests. It's a carefully curated community of people who choose growth, health, curiosity, and action.
Why finetuned
You don't need reinventing. You need fine-tuning.
In machine learning, you don't throw a model away to make it better — you fine-tune it. You take something already capable and make small, deliberate adjustments until it performs at its best.
People work the same way. The right environment and a few good adjustments — to how you move, eat, rest, focus, and who you spend time with — compound into a noticeably sharper you.
That's the camp: four days of deliberate human fine-tuning. You leave as a better-calibrated version of yourself — and with a practical toolkit to keep the improvements running long after you're home.
Four environments that shape your life
Movement
A body with more energy changes how you experience every day.
Nourishment
Food should fuel your life, not slow it down.
Conversations
One honest conversation can change the way you see yourself.
People
The fastest way to change your future is to spend time with people already living the kind of life you're building.
Food
Chef-quality meals, eaten together at one long table.
You leave with a system, not just a tan.
- Better eating habits
- More movement and body awareness
- Stronger sleep and recovery
- Less phone noise
- Clearer goals and priorities
- Real human connection
- Fun without alcohol or substances
Bonus: after camp, you'll get access to a lightweight finetuned.me habit companion to help keep your routines, nutrition, and goals going.
This is for you if…
- You want to participate, move, reflect, and contribute
- You're up for early mornings, training, and real conversation
- You're curious, kind, and drop the ego at the door
It's not for…
- A party weekend or a place to drink
- Luxury spa service and being waited on
- A passive, do-nothing vacation
The estate
A 40-acre desert home, all to ourselves.
A private 40-acre estate with its own lake — California desert, near Palm Springs.
Getting there
Coming from San Francisco / the Bay Area or LA? We'll help you sort the logistics — and we'll have an RV heading down to the estate with a few spots left.
Connection
Great people, honest conversations, and desert nights.
The team
Max Sapo
Founder, Happyverse · Product & AI at Google
“The best system is the one you actually keep.”
Max builds products used by millions and thinks in systems — how small, well-designed changes compound into a different life. He shapes finetuned.me's program, its AI, and the overall direction, obsessed with turning four good days into habits that outlast them.
Aidyn Yelzhanov
Professional boxer & coach
“Strength is a skill anyone can learn.”
A professional boxer and instructor, Aidyn meets you exactly where you are — first-timer or athlete — and makes moving with intention feel powerful, not punishing. Expect boxing, mobility, and self-defense that leave you standing taller than when you arrived.
Lena Zakharova
Founder, High Touch Hospitality
“The right table can change a life.”
Lena designs experiences where exceptional hospitality, nourishing food, and meaningful conversations help people feel healthier, more connected, and more alive. She believes that when the environment is intentional, transformation doesn't have to be forced — it happens naturally.
Elvira Minnullina
Yoga, hiking & recovery
“Nature does half the work — you just have to show up.”
Elvira crafts the mornings and movement that let your nervous system exhale: sunrise hikes, grounding yoga, and recovery that actually restores. An experienced guide and camp organizer, she knows the desert and how to make its stillness work for you.
Daria Kuk
Founder, The Ventures
“The room is the experience.”
Daria curates who's in the room and the conversations that happen in it. Founder of The Ventures, she brings the community, the Finetuned Talks, and the connective tissue that turns sixteen strangers into people you'll still be texting a year later.
Dates
August 23–27 is our first camp. Considering a later edition? Choose the dates that work for you when you apply — it helps us plan what's next.
The details
- Location
- A private 40-acre estate with its own lake — California desert, near Palm Springs
- Group
- 16 people
- Language
- English-first / international group
- Policy
- No alcohol · No substances
- Price
- $2,500 all-in · $500 deposit to hold your spot
Reserve your spot
$2,500 all-in — accommodation, all meals, training, workshops, hikes and recovery, evening programming, and community dinners. Travel to the estate is not included.
It's a curated group of 16. Not sure it's a fit? Apply first — or hold your place now with a fully refundable $500 deposit.
Deposit
Hold your spot. Fully refundable until Aug 1 — then applied to your balance.
Refundable until Aug 1, 2026
Full ticket
All-inEverything, all-in: 4 days, all programming, chef-quality meals, and accommodation.
Have a code? Add it at checkout
Secured by Stripe. Have a discount code? Enter it on the payment screen.
Apply to join
A curated group of 16. Tell us a little about yourself — and if August doesn't work, pick the future dates that do (it helps us plan the next edition). Prefer to reach out directly? Message @delamax on Telegram.
FAQ
Who is this for?+
Founders, tech professionals, creatives, and curious humans who want a practical reset — not just a few days off. English-first, international group.
Where is it?+
A private 40-acre estate with its own lake, pool, and space to move, in the California desert near Palm Springs. Full address shared after you book.
Do I need to be fit?+
No. We adapt boxing, mobility, yoga, and hiking to every level.
What's included?+
$2,500 all-in covers accommodation, all meals, training, workshops, hikes and recovery sessions, evening programming, community dinners, and a recipe guide. Travel to the estate is not included.
Where do I sleep?+
Accommodation at the private estate is included in your ticket — it comfortably hosts the whole group. We'll confirm your room and the details after you book.
How does payment work?+
Hold your spot with a $500 deposit (fully refundable until Aug 1, then applied to your balance), or pay in full. Have a discount code? Add it at checkout. All secured through Stripe.
How do I get there?+
We'll help with logistics from SF / the Bay Area or LA, and we'll have an RV heading down with a few spots left.