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A New Chapter for Chautauqua

by jlcollinsnh 35 Comments

Happy New Year! 

Chautauqua is one of my favorite things to look forward to each year. It is a life changing event for those who attend, and a constant source of new friendships and continuing time with old friends. Since the first one in Ecuador in 2013 they have brought joy to my heart.

After the covid related hiatus of 2020 and 2021, it was such a pleasure in 2022 to be back in the field with the team and all our guests. We had a wonderful set of weeks in Columbia where we shared stories, had amazing meals, and experienced the culture. Cool place, cool people, cool conversations — The Chautauqua magic!

After returning from the event in September, I have been thinking about what the future holds. At this point the only thing that I have settled on is that there won’t be a Chautauqua 2023. I wanted to share this decision early in the year as I know many people plan their travel to include the event on their schedule.

While it is never easy to admit, the truth is I am now in my 70s and both Jane and I have some health related issues. While in Bogota there was an incident that put us at serious physical risk. We escaped unharmed, but it was a scary and sobering moment and it has given me pause.

I plan to take some time to reflect on the enormous good that has come out of Chautauqua while making notes and discussing with trusted friends ideas for the future. It is possible that this is the end of Chautauqua, but I am hopeful the beginning of a new era for this treasured event will be born during this season of rest.

The folks who have helped me host Chautauqua for the last five years — Alan and Katie Donegan, Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung — have done a great job as evidenced by the tremendous feedback we continue to receive from attendees.

Alan and Katie have told me they plan to develop FI events under their own brand in the future. While I don’t know exactly what these will look like, you may want to keep an eye out for them.

Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year and may 2023 bring you much joy and success!

Cheers!

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A clarification:

In the comments it was brought to my attention that this post could be read as Columbia being dangerous and that was not the problem.

Nothing here should be read as negative about Columbia or Colombians, both of which were great. It is a beautiful place and the people are warm, welcoming and very friendly. I’d go back anytime.

We’ve also traveled extensively in other countries in South and Central America and feel the same way about those. That’s why we have kept going back.

This was a case where I simply trusted the wrong person (non-Colombian) and let that person get us into a dangerous situation.

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A Foreword

My pals Billy & Akaisha Kaderli have just released the 5th Edition of their book The Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement and I wrote the Foreword!

But don’t let that stop you. Hit the link and check it out.

This is a fun, entertaining and very practical guide to living the adventure from two folks who are actually doing it, and have done so for the last 32 years.

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An interview

Recently Rick Ferri interviewed me on the Bogleheads Podcast.

We had lots of fun — Rick called it “a delightful conversation” –and evidently ruffled some feathers based on Twitter comments.

Give it a listen. I’m afraid to.

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Comments

  1. Bill says

    December 28, 2022 at 4:11 pm

    Perhaps the next non-Chautauqua should be on my back deck in Maine? People can tent in the yard and we can have lobsters and steamed clams while discussing life, finances and health?!

    Reply
    • Bob says

      December 28, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      I was up in Maine a couple of months ago on the coast (Brunswick, Bath, West Bath). If JL and anybody else is up for that, so am I.

      Reply
      • Bill says

        December 28, 2022 at 6:10 pm

        Ok, you’re first on the list! I think, seriously, if enough people said yes to this (a nonchautaqua in Maine), JL might find himself happening to be in the area when the lobsters are ready.
        Anyone else interested?

        Reply
        • Robert says

          December 28, 2022 at 6:32 pm

          I’d be in for nonChautaqua Maine!

          Reply
        • CHRISTINE GIBBONS says

          December 29, 2022 at 1:07 pm

          I am!!! The real one was sold out so fast last year. I volunteer my bartending skills (from my younger days 😀).

          Reply
        • Mark says

          December 29, 2022 at 9:59 pm

          Fresh Maine soft-shelled lobster? I’m in.

          Reply
          • Bill says

            December 30, 2022 at 2:00 pm

            You mean “fresh insights from JL (and some lobster while I’m there)”, right?
            🙂
            Maybe this will really happen folks!

          • Mark says

            January 2, 2023 at 12:30 pm

            Bill – I think we need to soft-sell JL on this idea. Keep the expectations low so that we don’t scare him off. No work for him. No pressure to come up with some fresh insights about today’s financial markets that force him say, “Seriously, have you read my book yet?” Lure him in with a cooked $6 lobster from the Winter Harbor Coop. It’s about $58 for a 1.25 lb. lobster tail here right now at our seafood center. Loosen him up with a good drink and then maybe he’ll tell us a story or two that makes us think. 😉

    • carl says

      December 28, 2022 at 9:17 pm

      Sign me up.

      Reply
      • Bill says

        December 30, 2022 at 2:02 pm

        OK, Carl – when you said “sign me up” you meant to help, right?
        🙂
        You’re officially on beer detail. With over 25 breweries (and a population under 70K), there’s a lot of beer here!

        Reply
    • PK says

      December 29, 2022 at 6:39 am

      Tenting out in Maine is something even “little $ old me” could do! I feel so new, with so much to learn…. Don’t dis-band yet- I need you all! And perhaps since Maine is your neighbor Mr. Collins, the travel would be doable. I could swing by and pick you up on my way by from VT!

      Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      December 29, 2022 at 7:28 pm

      Well, Bill, looks like you’re gonna need a bigger yard! 🙂

      Reply
      • Bill says

        December 29, 2022 at 8:01 pm

        I’m serious about this idea, and there are plenty of places to stay besides my yard…my business partner from thefireguild.com lives right around the corner and has a great yard too!

        Reply
    • Andriy says

      December 29, 2022 at 8:02 pm

      Count me in! I have yet to spend in person quality time with FI community. Plus Maine and lobsters are my bucket list.

      Reply
    • Laura says

      December 31, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      Sound fun to me!

      Reply
    • JSD@escapingavalon says

      January 11, 2023 at 12:30 pm

      I fortuitously bought a tent and a 20 degree bag this past fall; please let me know if you end up doing this!!

      Reply
      • Bill says

        January 11, 2023 at 8:26 pm

        You bet I will (though you won’t need that sleeping bag in the summer)…well, wait. The weather IS getting weirder every day…
        🙁
        Who else wants to come to Maine??

        Reply
  2. Mark says

    December 28, 2022 at 4:16 pm

    Totally understand your decision. I’m sorry that our paths did not cross in that forum. However, I think the lesson here is that time flies. Another reason to value our time. Personally, I would like to see Chataqua continue in its present from, under that name, with maybe a new generation of organizers. The aura of self-lessness and not-for-profit that surrounds Chataqua is something to be cherished. Maybe the right person will step forward. If not, I’ll add it to my list of events missed that I’ll regret. The first was the Joshua Tree tour. But you know, to each their own.

    Reply
  3. Rakesh Mishra says

    December 28, 2022 at 4:31 pm

    Thank you JL. Thank God you all are safe. Can we please have a domestic Chautauqua within USA? I would be happy to join. Thank you.

    Reply
  4. Physician on FIRE says

    December 28, 2022 at 4:43 pm

    I’m sad to hear that the magic may be ending and that you had a frightful experience in Colombia.

    Your events have brought great clarity to many in the FI community, and I hope others are able to continue that legacy in some form or fashion if your Chautauqua does not make a return in 2024 or beyond.

    Happy Holidays and I hope our paths cross in the New Year.

    Cheers!
    Leif

    Reply
  5. Laura D. says

    December 28, 2022 at 5:10 pm

    I will be forever grateful to have learned from you and met you and Jane. Chautauqua was a special experience that I’m sure we’ll all cherish the memories created during it; I know I will.
    I understand your decision and greatly respect you for it. Your lessons changed my life, for the better. I definitely hope to meet you somewhere again in the future, dear sir. Thank you for everything.
    Laura D.

    Reply
  6. Austin says

    December 28, 2022 at 5:22 pm

    Sorry to hear about this JL. You’re an inspiration to so many and have changed many lives for the better, including mine.

    Have a Happy New Year and take care of yourself.

    Reply
  7. Leelamma Joseph says

    December 28, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    I can’t believe that there is no more Chautauqua in the future. But if it is possible to have anywhere that you may be around, why not in that place.
    Just a thought only. Your wellbeing is very important.

    Reply
  8. Sue Reynolds says

    December 28, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    May you be safe and well!

    Reply
  9. Kate D says

    December 28, 2022 at 10:10 pm

    Hi JL,
    Choosing to move in a new direction is full of new opportunities. You’ve laid great groundwork for anyone who might enjoy furthering the effort. I have such fond memories of sharing time with you on Ecuador way back in 2017 or so. I’m confident I’m not different from others. I love seeing the picture of you on your book that I took at that event and that I get to carry that treasure with me along with all the safe advice I received that week. Thanks for making a difference in the world.
    -Kate

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      December 29, 2022 at 7:34 pm

      Hi Kate…
      Wonderful to hear from you, and thanks for the kind words.

      Very few pictures of me look good, but that one of yours was perfect. And a perfect fit for the book cover.

      So glad to have met you in Ecuador. Hope our paths cross again!

      Reply
  10. John Galt says

    December 28, 2022 at 11:15 pm

    That is a cliffhanger regarding Bogata! Glad you’re ok. Can you say anymore about what happened?

    Reply
  11. carl says

    December 29, 2022 at 8:36 am

    Some of the happiest moments of my life happened at Chautauqua. Pure joy.

    I’m so happy and thankful that I was able to attend these events.

    Jane and JL, like long and prosper.

    Reply
  12. Gradragstoriches says

    December 29, 2022 at 12:12 pm

    I have not had the opportunity to attend a Chautauqua but all the blogs and podcast have been very positive. I’m sure it will be missed but fully understand.
    I am glad you survived the ordeal and I’m sure we all will continue to follow and enjoy your blogging.
    Have a very happy new year!

    Reply
  13. Carlos says

    December 29, 2022 at 1:54 pm

    Wow it sounded like South America is dangerous and chautauquas should be held in the “safe” US only.
    Bla!! I really hope this is not the case of I’d be extremely frustrated with this blog. I love South America and as one, I can say US is as dangerous or more in some places than most cities in SA.

    Reply
    • jlcollinsnh says

      December 29, 2022 at 7:20 pm

      Hi Carlos…

      I can see where the post read that way, but that was not the case at all.

      Nothing here should be read as negative about Columbia or Colombians, both of which were great. I’d go back anytime. We’ve also traveled extensively in other countries in South and Central America and feel the same way. That’s why we have kept going back.

      This was a case where I simply trusted the wrong person (non-Colombian) and let that person get us into a dangerous situation.

      I’ll add an addendum to the post to make this clear.

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carlos says

        December 30, 2022 at 7:02 am

        Thank you for the clarification and I apologize if I sounded a little harsh.
        Happy 2023!

        Reply
  14. vorlic says

    December 31, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    Happy New Year, Mr Collins. May it bring only good things to you and yours.

    You have been an immensely positive influence in my life since I read The Parable of the Monk and the Minister here. A real FACEPUNCH moment. More than Pete’s website could ever have done for me 😜

    Stay sane
    Stay sage
    Stay on plan

    Vorlic

    Reply
  15. Vigdis says

    January 1, 2023 at 11:03 am

    Happy new year! I am currently reading your book, the simple path to wealth and I absolutely love it. I have read many books about finance and this one is the far best.. since I live in Iceland I have to invest about 1 million EUR to be able to invest through Vanguard. I can invest in Vanguard through financial advisors for lower amount but then with all kinds of fees. Are there any alternatives for people outside of the US?

    Thank you and I wish you and your family all the best in the coming year 🥰

    Reply
  16. Alex S. says

    January 1, 2023 at 8:14 pm

    I would love to help moving the mountain to Mohamed! Thank you JL for your wisdom and looking forward to the new book!

    Reply

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      • Q&A II: Salamat
      • Q&A I: Gaijin Shogun
    • ► March (2)
      • Top 10 posts
      • Cafe No Se
    • ► February (4)
      • Chautauqua 2014 preview, closing up for travel and other random cool things that caught my eye of late.
      • Case Study #10: Should Josiah buy his parents a house?
      • Case Study #9: Lars -- maximizing some good fortune and considering "dollar cost averaging"
      • Case Study #8: Ron's mother - she's doin' all right!
    • ► January (4)
      • roundup: Some random cool things
      • Stocks — Part XXI: Investing with Vanguard for Europeans
      • Case Study #7: What it looks like when everything financial goes wrong
      • 1st Annual Louis Rukeyser Memorial Market Prediction Contest 2013 results, and my forecast for 2014
  • ► 2013 (41)
    • ► December (4)
      • Closing up for the Holidays, see you in 2014
      • Betterment: a simpler path to wealth
      • Case Study 6: Helping an ill and elderly parent
      • Stocks -- Part XX: Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategies and Roth Conversion Ladders from a Mad Fientist
    • ► November (3)
      • Death, Taxes, Estate Plans, Probate and Prob8
      • Case Study #5: Zero to 2.6 million in 25 years
      • Case Study #4: Using the 4% rule and asset allocations.
    • ► October (3)
      • Republic Wireless and my $19 per month phone plan
      • Case Study #3: Let's get Tom to Latin America!
      • The Stock Series gets its own page
    • ► September (2)
      • Case Study #2: Joe -- off to a fast start!
      • Chautauqua 2013: A Week of Dreams
    • ► August (1)
      • Closing up shop plus an opening at Chautauqua, my new podcast, phone, book and other random cool stuff
    • ► July (1)
      • They Will Kill You For Your Shoes!
    • ► June (4)
      • Stocks -- Part VIII-b: Should you avoid your company's 401k?
      • Shilpan's Seven Habits to Live More with Less
      • Stocks -- Part XIX: How to think about money
      • My path for my kid -- the first 10 years
    • ► May (5)
      • Why your house is a terrible investment
      • Stocks — Part XVIII: Investing in a raging bull
      • Dining with the Ghosts of Sarah Bernhardt and Alfons Mucha
      • How we finally got the house sold
      • Stocks — Part XVII: What if you can't buy VTSAX? Or even Vanguard?
    • ► April (4)
      • Greetings from Prague & a computer question
      • Swimming with Tigers, a 2nd chance on the Chautauqua, a financial article gets it wrong and I'm off to Prague
      • Storage, Moving and Movers
      • Homeless, and a bit on the strategy of dollar cost averaging
    • ► March (4)
      • Wild Turkeys, Motorcycles, Dining Room Sets & Greed
      • Roots v. Wings: considering home ownership
      • How about that stock market?!
      • The Blog has New Clothes
    • ► February (5)
      • Meet Mr. Money Mustache, JD Roth, Cheryl Reed & me for a Chautauqua in Ecuador
      • High School Poetry, Carnival, cool ads and random pictures that caught my eye
      • Consignment Shops: Best business model ever?
      • Cafes
      • Stocks -- Part XVI: Index Funds are really just for lazy people, right?
    • ► January (5)
      • Social Security: How secure and when to take it
      • Fighting giraffes, surreal landscapes, dancing with unicorns and restoring a Vanagon
      • My plan for 2013
      • VITA, income taxes and the IRS
      • How to be a stock market guru and get on MSNBC
  • ► 2012 (53)
    • ► December (6)
      • See you next year....until then: The Origin of Life, Life on Other Worlds, Mechanical Graveyards, Great Art, Alternative Lifestyles and Finding Freedom
      • Stocks -- Part XV: Target Retirement Funds, the simplest path to wealth of all
      • Stocks -- Part XIV: Deflation, the ugly escort of Depressions.
      • Stocks Part XIV: Deflation, the ugly escort of Depressions.
      • Stocks -- Part XIII: The 4% rule, withdrawal rates and how much can I spend anyway?
      • How I learned to stop worrying about the Fiscal Cliff and you can too.
    • ► November (2)
      • Rent v. owning: A couple of case studies in Ecuador
      • So, what does a month in Ecuador cost anyway?
    • ► October (4)
      • See you in December....
      • Meet me in Ecuador?
      • The Podcast: You can hear me now.
      • Stocks -- Part XII: Bonds
    • ► September (6)
      • Stocks -- Part XI: International Funds
      • The Smoother Path to Wealth
      • Case Study #I: Putting the Simple Path to Wealth into Action
      • Tales of Bolivia: Calle de las Brujas
      • Stocks -- Part X: What if Vanguard gets Nuked?
      • Travels in South America: It was the best of times....
    • ► August (1)
      • Home again
    • ► June (4)
      • Yellow Fever, closing up shop for the summer and heading to Peru y Bolivia
      • I could not have said it better myself...
      • Stocks -- Part IX: Why I don't like investment advisors
      • Happy Birthday, jlcollinsnh; and thanks for the gift Mr. MM!
    • ► May (6)
      • Stocks -- Part VIII: The 401K, 403b, TSP, IRA & Roth Buckets
      • Mr. Money Mustache
      • The College Conundrum
      • Stocks -- Part VII: Can everyone really retire a millionaire?
      • Stocks -- Part VI: Portfolio ideas to build and keep your wealth
      • Stocks -- Part V: Keeping it simple, considerations and tools
    • ► April (6)
      • Stocks -- Part IV: The Big Ugly Event, Deflation and a bit on Inflation
      • Stocks -- Part III: Most people lose money in the market.
      • Stocks -- Part II: The Market Always Goes Up
      • Stocks -- Part 1: There's a major market crash coming!!!! and Dr. Lo can't save you.
      • You can eat my Vindaloo, mega lottery, Blondie, Noa, Israel Kamakawiwo 'Ole, art, film and a ride on the Space Shuttle
      • Where in the world are you?
    • ► March (7)
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part V: Sold! and the taxman cometh.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part IV: I become a Landlord.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part III: The Battle is Joined.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part II: The Limits of the Law.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part I: Impossibly Naive.
      • You, too, can be conned
      • Armageddon and the value of practical skills
    • ► February (6)
      • Rent v. Owning Your Home, opportunity cost and running some numbers
      • The Casanova Kid, a Shit Knife, a Good Book, Having No Regrets, Dark Matter and a bit of Magic
      • What Poker, Basketball and Mike Whitaker taught me about Luck
      • How to Give like a Billionaire
      • Go ahead, make my day
      • Muk Finds Success in Tahiti
    • ► January (5)
      • Travels with "Esperando un Camino"
      • Beanie Babies, Naked Barbie, American Pickers and Old Coots
      • Selling the House and Adventures in Staging
      • The bashing of Index Funds, Jack Bogle and a Jedi dog trick
      • Magic Beans
  • ► 2011 (22)
    • ► December (1)
      • Dividend Growth Investing
    • ► November (2)
      • The Mummy's head, Particle Physics and "Knocking on Heaven's Door"
      • "It's Better in the Wind" or why I ride a motorcycle
    • ► October (1)
      • Lazy Days and School Days
    • ► July (2)
      • The road to Zanzibar sometimes goes thru Ecuador...
      • Johnny wins the lotto and heads to Paris
    • ► June (16)
      • Chainsaws, Elm Trees and paying for College
      • Stuff I’ve failed at: the early years
      • Snatching Victory from the Jaws of Defeat
      • The. Worst. Used. Car. Ever.
      • Top Ten reasons your future is so bright it hurts my eyes to look at it
      • The Most Dangerous Words Your Customer Can Say
      • How not to drown in The Sea of Assholes
      • What we own and why we own it
      • The Ten Sales Commandments
      • My ever so formal and oh so dry CV
      • How I failed my daughter and a simple path to wealth
      • The Myth of Motivation
      • Why you need F-you money
      • My short attention span
      • Why I can’t pick winning stocks, and you can’t either
      • The Monk and the Minister

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