AdventureJuly 2023
Lake Michigan Fishing
Deep-water fishing on Lake Michigan. Charter boats, big catches, and great camaraderie on one of the Great Lakes.
Our Journey So Far
Where We've Been
Every trip leaves a mark, on the places we've visited and on the relationships we've built along the way. Trips are ordered by completion date with the most recent completed trip first.
Johanna Schuessler plans every club trip. Reach her directly about dates, fit, or pricing.
Hunting & Fishing
FishingRecurring
Gulf of Mexico: Sailfish
Deep-sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico targeting sailfish. Fast action, experienced guides, and open water as far as the eye can see.
International AdventureRecurring
Australia: Deep Sea Fishing
Exceptional deep-sea fishing off the coast of Australia. Some of the most productive offshore waters on earth, with professional outfitters who know every hot spot.
HuntingRecurring
Illinois Duck Hunt
AU's annual Illinois duck hunt. Early mornings, good dogs, and the camaraderie that only comes from a day in the blind.
HuntingRecurring
Kansas Duck Hunts
Wingshooting in Kansas. Wide open skies, great hunting, and the AU community at its most adventurous.
HuntingRecurring
Kansas Goose Hunt
Goose hunting in the Kansas fields. Big decoy spreads, high-flying birds, and a great day in the blind with fellow members.
International AdventureDate TBD
New Zealand: Deep Sea Fishing & Tahr Hunt
The ultimate New Zealand adventure. Deep sea fishing off the coast combined with a Himalayan tahr hunt in the Southern Alps. A dual-adventure trip unlike anything else.
Sailing
SailingJanuary 2026
BVI Catamaran
A 7-night crewed catamaran escape through the British Virgin Islands. Private captain, chef-prepared meals, and a personalized island-hopping route through some of the Caribbean's most pristine waters.
SailingSeptember 2024
Catamaran Croatia
Sailing the Croatian Adriatic on a private catamaran, island-hopping through Hvar, Korcula, and Brac, with stops along Dubrovnik's ancient walls and the Dalmatian Coast's turquoise waters. Fresh seafood, crystal-clear water, and spectacular sunsets throughout.
SailingJanuary 2024
BVI Catamaran
The British Virgin Islands by catamaran, crewed, catered, and handled end to end. Island hopping through some of the Caribbean's most beautiful waters.
SailingJanuary 2023
BVI Catamaran
A third BVI catamaran adventure. Proof that some trips are worth repeating. New members, new routes, same incredible experience.
SailingFebruary 2022
USVI Catamaran
Sailing the US Virgin Islands. St. John, St. Thomas, and the surrounding cays on a crewed catamaran. Snorkeling, beach stops, and Caribbean sunsets.
Beach & Relaxation
AdventureFebruary 2025
Costa Rica
Rainforests, coastlines, zip lines, and wildlife. Costa Rica delivered the full adventure package. Members explored the country's natural wonders and forged lifelong bonds along the way.
Wine & Culture
Wine & CultureSeptember 4-12, 2026
F1 Monza Italy
A 9-day journey through Milan, Modena, and Cinque Terre with culinary adventures, luxury stays, private transportation, and behind-the-scenes motorsport moments. Optional Formula 1 Grand Prix access at Monza.
AdventureMarch 5-8, 2026
Bourbon Trail, Bardstown KY
Three days at the Trail Hotel in Bardstown, Kentucky. VIP distillery tours at Maker's Mark Star Hill Farm, Limestone Branch, and Castle & Key, plus a private horse farm experience at Double Dan Horsemanship and bourbon tastings around an outdoor fire pit.
Wine & CultureFebruary 2026
California Wine Trip: Napa
AU's Napa Valley wine trip. Private vineyard tours, exclusive tastings, exceptional dining, and the kind of conversations that only happen over great wine.
International AdventureOctober 2025
Thailand
A journey through the Land of Smiles, from the vibrant streets of Bangkok to the lantern-lit nights of Chiang Mai. AU members explored ancient temples, local markets, cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes together.
InternationalOctober 2025
Tuscany, Italy
Rolling hills, vineyard estates, and centuries of culinary tradition. AU members explored Tuscany's most iconic landscapes and flavors.
Wine & CultureFebruary 2025
California Wine Trip: Napa
Another year, another memorable Napa trip. Private tastings, vineyard dinners, and great company in the heart of California wine country.
InternationalSeptember 2024
Italy: Tuscany, Amalfi Coast & Apulia
A grand tour of Southern Italy, from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and the whitewashed towns of Apulia. Culture, cuisine, and coastline at every turn.
Wine & CultureFebruary 2023
California Wine Trip: Napa
Napa Valley in February. Quieter crowds, incredible wine, and the AU community at its best.
Wine & CultureSeptember 2021
California Wine Trip: Napa
A fall Napa trip. Harvest season in wine country, with private tastings and vineyard dinners.
Wine & CultureFebruary 2021
California Wine Trip: Napa
AU's Napa tradition continues. Great wine, great people, and the rolling hills of California wine country.
Wine & CultureFebruary 2020
California Wine Trip: Napa
The Napa tradition begins. AU's first wine country trip, setting the stage for what would become an annual pilgrimage.
Wine & CultureSeptember 2019
California Wine Trip: Napa
Where it all started. The original Napa trip that showed what AU group travel could be.
Wellness & Reset
WellnessAugust 2025
Alaska Women's Retreat
A dedicated women's retreat to Alaska. Wilderness, wildlife, and the kind of deep connection that only comes from shared adventure in one of the world's last great frontiers.
International AdventureMarch 2025
Patagonia
At the bottom of the world. AU members trekked through Patagonia's legendary landscapes, from the towers of Torres del Paine to the glaciers of El Calafate.
International AdventureJuly 2022
Iceland
The land of fire and ice. AU members explored Iceland's geysers, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and the midnight sun. A bucket-list destination made even better with the right people.
Local
AdventureJanuary 1, 2026
Side by Side to Bunker, Missouri
A local AU adventure. Members loaded up side-by-sides for a New Year's ride through Missouri terrain, combining outdoor fun with great company.
Adventure
International AdventureFebruary 2026
Dolomites
AU members explored the dramatic peaks and valleys of Italy's Dolomites. Exceptional skiing, breathtaking alpine scenery, and authentic Northern Italian culture.
International AdventureMarch 2024
Cape Town & South Africa
Table Mountain, Cape Point, safari, wine country, and the vibrant energy of Cape Town. South Africa at its finest, shared with the AU community.
AdventureAugust 2022
Ouray Side x Side
Side-by-side off-roading through the mountains of Ouray, Colorado. One of the most scenic and thrilling driving destinations in the country.
SafariAugust 2021
Botswana & Okavango Delta
A true African safari. The Okavango Delta's floodplains and wildlife, elephant encounters, lion sightings, and the raw beauty of Botswana's wilderness. One of AU's most extraordinary trips.
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