Description
An advancement – not a retreat
This Retreat is for you if ;
This five-day experience is for men who want to grow and rethink how they show up for others. It’s about moving forward and embracing life – that’s why it’s called an ‘Advancement’ rather than a retreat.
Come together in brotherhood over five days in the jungle of Belize to reconnect with nature, overcome challenges and learn new skills that tap into our innate survival instincts, and explore what it means to be a man today.
Your Hosts; Francis And Khalid,
Activities
Enjoy daily morning movement, self-guided meditation and disconnecting from your devices Special activities include a hunter gatherer experience to reconnect with our past,
Traditional chocolate making, a visit to a Maya archaeological site, jungle hiking with a traditional plant healer, river tubing and evenings kicking back and relaxing in our accommodations
Accommodation
Our home base will be the stately Mahogany Hall in Bullet Tree Falls near San Ignacio, Located on the banks of the Mopan River, it’s the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle of everyday life and reconnect with yourself. You’ll enjoy a comfortable suite in this exclusive riverside mansion where you can relax after an active day,
What’s included:
- just show up at the airport, we will take it from there
- All activities and associated costs.
- Food: All meals carefully crafted for your health, dietary restrictions can be accommodated
- Accommodation for four nights (single and double-occupancy options available)
- Transfer to and from Belize airport
Key details
Dates: October 30th – November 3rd 2024
Location: Mahogany Hall, Bullet Tree Falls, San Ignacio, Belize
Price:
The fundamentals
This retreat will be built on four fundamentals:
Brotherhood
In our ancestors’ times, men hunted and protected their communities. These activities brought men together: they spent time together, learning from and supporting each other. This gave men a group where they could speak their truth and be their authentic – sometimes vulnerable – selves. This retreat will create an environment where you can understand and benefit from the value of shared experiences.
Challenges and growth
Being challenged and stepping out of your comfort zone is the key to growth. In the past, we hunted animals and fought enemies. Modern life brings different challenges but fewer chances to step up and prove yourself – and to grow as a result. Drawing on historic customs of the ‘rite of passage’, this retreat will create challenging experiences that will teach you new skills and increase your confidence, so you can grow as role models, husbands and fathers.
Masculinity
Historically, due to our physiology and the demands of our environment, men’s role has been as the provider, protector and heavy lifter. Our environment has changed, and with it so have gender roles, but our DNA hasn’t caught up. The world’s expectations can be confusing but this retreat will create space to reflect on and discuss what it means to show up as men in modern society – breaking stereotypes, challenging toxic masculinity and supporting men to be better men.
Nature
Humans spent the majority of our evolution in nature. There is an innate human desire to be close to nature: spending time outdoors has been linked to reduced stress levels, improved mood and overall happiness. This retreat will immerse you in the elements of nature (earth, water, fire, and air) and teach you skills to survive in the wild, tapping into our innate human desire to survive.
Read more about why we’re running a men’s retreat – and why you should join.
