Lots of people say they’d like to take a break from work. But precious few do. This group is for the doers and the dreamers. And anyone who’s caught in the work/life jungle and ready to hack a different path.

if you've taken a sabbatical or a career break--or have entertained the notion--this group is for you!

Let's get together now & then to share stories and plot adventures. We'll ponder the obstacles and the possibilities. And we'll talk about what it REALLY takes to let go of your "commitments" and Break Away.

P.S. You don't need to be a professor, priest or gazillionaire--just a lover of travel, freedom and faith.

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  • January 23 at 7:00 PM, 12 Dreamers & Schemers attended

    Gather for some drinks, stories, and Sherry Ott too...

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 1 photos

    HEY! NOTE DATE CHANGE! Join Sherry Ott and me to talk about career break and extended travel over some drinks and casual conversation in the cozy confines of the Wilde... Learn more

  • October 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 9 Dreamers & Schemers attended

    Meet, Plan, Go! Minneapolis 2011
    Join us for the 2nd annual Meet, Plan, Go! meetup. For details and registration, click here! According to the New York Times, "It's a dream anyone with a passport... Learn more

  • August 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 4 Dreamers & Schemers attended

    "In My Sleep" Movie Screening
    Join us to see the indie hit In My Sleep on Saturday night. The movie has some great spiritual themes in it but not in a cheesy way at all. Writer/Director Allen Wolf... Learn more

  • June 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 15 Dreamers & Schemers attended

    EuroTravel Talk (with Doug Mack)

    They rated it 4.50 4.505 (5 ratings)

    Greetings Dreamers & Schemers! Sweet summer has finally arrived in Minnesota, but that doesn't mean we can't break away for a few hours to ponder more exotic places..... Learn more

  • November 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM, 30 Dreamers & Schemers attended

    BreakAway Travel Talk

    They rated it 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings) and uploaded 1 photos

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    Sherry Ott shared savvy tales and tips, fielded some thoughtful questions, and offered sincere inspiration. The crowd? ...

    —Kirk Horsted

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    I really enjoyed hearing Sherry speak about her travels - what worked for her, and how she made the "big leap" from 9-5 work li ...

    —Anna

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  • New Member
    Diane L Dunlap Diane L Dunlap joined
    Yesterday at 2:15 PM
    Diane L Dunlap
    "This could be the tie in I have been looking for...I am an artist and entrepenuer and approaching the no return age...time to jump in and get started!"
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    Lil Lil joined
    February 9 at 10:23 PM
    Lil
    "Hi! Browsing Meetups and came across this BreakAway Group. You sound like just the group I need to sort some things out, bounce ideas around and tip toe into a sabbatical!"
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    Byron Byron joined
    February 7 at 12:36 PM
    Byron
    "I have my own creative business building websites, commercial photography and advertising. I have a flexible schedule with my business. I would like to take the business on the road for a while, maybe in a motor home and hangout across the country."
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    February 5 at 10:06 AM
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    Amber Amber joined
    January 31 at 6:08 PM
    Amber
    "Hi, I am Amber, and I moved to Minneapolis this month. I am currently in the middle of a BreakAway, and loving it. I am looking forward to hearing similar experiences of others!"
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    Kirk Horsted Kirk Horsted commented on a photo
    January 27 at 2:59 PM

    "Great Meetup! We had 25 happy people talking about what they're up to, where they've been, and where they want to go next. And Sherry wowed us with pics of Mongolia, and more. Thanks, folks!"

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    Kirk Horsted added a new photo to Gather for some drinks, stories, and Sherry Ott too...
    January 27 at 2:58 PM
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    Kirk Horsted Kirk Horsted commented on Gather for some drinks, stories, and Sherry Ott too...
    January 27 at 2:56 PM
    Kirk Horsted

    "Great Meetup! We had 25 happy people talking about what they're up to, where they've been, and where they want to go next. And Sherry wowed us with pics of Mongolia, and more. Thanks, folks!"

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    January 24 at 9:11 PM
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    January 24 at 12:25 PM
    Mike B
    "Great people, and a nice, relaxed atmosphere. I look forward to other meetings of this group."
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