We started out as a free group and have since grown to a paid-only membership. For one, when it was free, there was no skin-in-the-game and that meant no one truly valued the community. The non-commital approach is one that doesn't equate to any sort of positive result.

Secondly, as this is what Theophilus currently does full-time, he has invested much of his own money, blood, sweat, and tears into this endeavor. In order to not resent this work, Theophilus has felt this is what's best for the family he leads.

We have a 30-day trial to experience our community, attend meetups, and converse with our members before you make your final decision. Of course, if you don't lean in, you won't get any value out of something. There are no money-back guarantees of any sort once you choose to invest in our membership. A vending machine does not give a full product when you put in half the money. Commit, show up, & win. It's that simple.

We have seen time & again, membership in the Fortress holds priceless value & the results cannot be equated to a dollar figure. The money from member subscriptions also go towards Theophilus to provide for his family. One day, we hope for the abundant funds generated to bring on additional experts, build the vision of a retreat for fathers & their families to create memories together, and more.

Typically, we share an update on our week, share wins, talk about lessons, some like to vent, others seek advice for the storms they're in. At times, we also bring insightful prompts & topics to discuss together. For example, we chew on an insightful quote or principle together that deepened our understanding of our roles in the household.

All you need to bring is a willingness to learn and grow. We have grandfathers in our group who are now well versed in the operation of the tech. You are more capable than you know. We also have guides and our members are more than happy to show you the ropes.

We currently don't have any formal local in-person meetups. Aside from the planned retreats we do annually, we have had members meetup locally. Members have access to a map that shows where everyone is located. Meetups are always encouraged and our only request is that you document & share a photo of your gathering with the group.

Truly, we do what we're good at, dadding our way through it. Pictured is first annual retreat in 2023 with Nate, Dan, Hoz & Theo in Orlando, Florida. It was our first full day together. Dan mentioned there was a local natural spring he'd been wanting to check out. We went and of course, we had an absolute blast. The rest of the retreat followed that theme and there aren't words to explain the entire experience.

We also went sharktooth hunting, body-surfed & got sand burns, witnessed a rocket launch, ate at a gas station, and went crocodile hunting. Every retreat will follow the same theme.

No matter where we go, it won't matter what we do, what truly matters is who you are spending time with. Just be present & unattached; that's where the magic happens.

Each prospective member needs to ask themselves what they spend money on monthly. We will always encourage everyone to make it work and find their way to prioritize investing in themselves. I would recommend looking over your finances and see where you can save money to cover the subscription. Perhaps it's time to quit smoking, eat out less, cancel some mindless subscriptions elsewhere or pick up a side hustle to make it happen. Either way, the choice is yours.

Our belief is that the money spent on this membership pays for itself & then abundantly returns.

We believe that the pinnacle of being a man comes from living for something other than ourselves; a father is one pinnacle. If you have a desire to be a father and be the best there is, even if you don't have a child yet, we encourage your membership. Same goes for expecting fathers, stepfathers, or adoptive fathers. All are welcome.