2026 Annual Southern California Spring Retreat

May 7, 2026
8:00 am
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Reagan Ranch Center
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The Future of Freedom:
Reclaiming Liberty in California, America, and the World

May 7-8, 2026


Join us for the Pacific Research Institute’s 2026 Annual Spring Retreat, a definitive gathering dedicated to the preservation of the American spirit. At this pivotal moment in history, we will convene to discuss the challenges and triumphs facing the cause of liberty—from the policy challenges in California to the issues facing our entire nation, and across an increasingly complex World.

Thursday, May 7, 2026
Panel Discussions, Luncheon, Museum Tour, & Keynote Dinner
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum  | Simi Valley, CA
 
Friday, May 8, 2026
Excursion to Reagan Ranch Center and Luncheon at the Historic Rancho del Cielo “Reagan Ranch” the Santa Ynez Mountains
Reagan Ranch Center and Rancho del Cielo  | Santa Barbara, CA

 

We begin on Thursday, May 7, at the iconic Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley, featuring a robust schedule of insightful panel discussions, luncheon, and an optional museum tour, culminating in a keynote dinner program (speaker to be announced). For those wishing to extend their experience, an optional excursion on Friday, May 8, offers a rare opportunity to visit the Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara and enjoy a private luncheon at the historic Rancho del Cielo—President Reagan’s “Western White House”—nestled in the stunning Santa Ynez Mountains. This retreat promises a unique blend of intellectual rigor and historic exploration in two of Southern California’s most iconic settings.

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For more information about the event, please contact Laura Dannerbeck at (415) 250-9206 or via email at [email protected].

 


 

Registration for this event is closed. Email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.

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Transportation

Guests may drive to the Reagan Library and park for free in the Visitors Lot or opt to utilize PRI’s shuttle from Westlake Village. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to and from the Reagan Library on Thursday, May 7 (departing in the morning and returning following dinner).
The shuttles will be operated from the parking lot at the Four Seasons Westlake Village.

For guests participating in the Santa Barbara excursion, roundtrip shuttle service will also be provided from the Four Seasons Westlake Village, departing in the morning and returning in the afternoon.
Recommended Accommodations
Four Seasons Westlake Village
(818) 575-3000
Westlake Village Inn & Spa
(818) 597-6334
Hyatt Regency Westlake
(805) 557-4625
Courtyard by Marriott Simi Valley
(805) 915-5000

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