THE TALKING STICK Mens Retreat
SPRING weekend immersion
DATE
Saturday 15th April 2pm — Sunday 16th April 4pm
WHERE
Happy River Retreat, Wareham, Dorset.
After an amazing spring retreat, I have decided to add a one night immersion to give men an opportunity to experience mens work and retreats in a shorter and more accessible format. The one night immersion will also be a supportive space for those wanting to deepen the connection to self, integrate and embody awareness, action and our responsibility as men through different practices, ceremony and ritual. The one night immersive experience will still be a very powerful container. Being in nature offers a powerful opportunity to ground, connect to the elements, and open up for healing with other men. The talking stick offers you a chance to share, release and express so we can make space to replenish our energy.
ABOUT THE TALKING STICK
The Talking Stick is a healing space for men. A place for men to connect, be part of community and be seen and heard with compassion. It provides a space for men to explore different healing modalities, communicate with integrity and to receive healing through being held and holding space for others. We will not be looking to fix each other or ourselves, as no man is broken but we will be looking to ignite shifts and build greater awareness and understanding of who we are and what our role is in this world as men.
The Talking Stick is a safe and compassionate container so we can feel comfortable being our authentic selves and speaking our truth; We will use the power of the talking stick to express and release what might be causing us internal discomfort and give it to the flames of transmutation. Being seen, witnessed and heard in a safe, intentional place by other men is healing, transformative and deeply empowering and I believe is the key to us achieving a deeper sense of connection, purpose and feeling harmony within, so we can be the best version of ourselves. This is about reclaiming our ancient ways of community. It is about remembering the importance of healing together. This is the missing link for men in our culture and it is time to bring it back. We were never meant to do this alone. I will be there to hold space, support and guide you through the journey.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Throughout the weekend we will be grounding into the beautiful land and the elements together here in Dorset at Happy River Retreat. We will be reconnected to ourselves, eachother, nature, spirit and elements throughout the weekend through various activities and ceremonies. We will use the power of the talking stick to open up, release and express what is rising and hold space for each other throughout the process. We will work with the fire to represent the masculine energy and support us in transmutation and restoring fresh energy and motivation. There will be a mixture of practical exercises, inward journeys and spiritual practices to bring healing, growth, empowerment and a deeper sense of awareness. We will be exploring practices such as animistic principles, transformational breathwork, sound healing & meditation, cacao, cold water therapy and process work to help us receive insight, growth and development.
As part of the weekend we have two amazing practitioners joining us. Mike Raven is a mens work facilitator who is part of the Charity - JourneyMan UK. JourneyMan UK supports young men being consciously initiated through contemporary rites of passage to enable boys and men to discover their unique potential and apply their gifts in service to themselves, each other and their community at large. Mike will be sharing his teachings and workshops throughout the weekend. We also have local breathwork facilitator Ellie Taylor bringing her warm feminine energy into the masculine space to hold a transformational breathwork session. I will be holding space throughout the retreat weaving sound, meditation and ceremonies to support your healing journey. We will adventure through Wareham Forest to bathe in the sacred sounds of the forest and reconnect to our nature in nature.
We will be getting uncomfortable, physically, emotionally and mentally to enhance strength, resilience and empowerment. Ultimately we will be connecting to our masculinity and choosing to heal in brotherhood. I will also be providing nourishing high vibe plant based meals to nourish and ground us all throughout the weekend. We will be exploring some deep inner work but expect to have a good time, laugh and connect with each other in the process, healing does not have to be serious all the time. We will be camping on the beautiful grounds nestled in Wareham Forest in Dorset.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR
Men who feel lonely or are seeking connection
Men who feel a lack of purpose and inspiration
Men who are ready to rise into their authentic self
Men who are ready for transformation and growth
Men who are seeking a deeper connection to self, others and oneness
Men who are seeking a conscious masculine community
Men who are seeking a spiritual connection
Men who are seeking healing and feel lost and lonely
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Talking Stick Sharing Circles
Sound Healing Journeys
Guided Process Work - Mike Raven
Guided Transformational Breathwork - By Ellie Loves
Barefoot Walking & Forest Bathing
Wood Fired Forest Sauna
Cold Water Therapy
Expression Session
Drum Circle
Cacao Ceremony
Fire Ceremonies
Guided Meditations
Plant Based Meals
Camping (You are required to bring your own tent and camping equipment)
TESTimoNiAL
“Last weekend was so powerful I can’t put into words how much it meant to me. Life Changing! Keep doing what you're doing, it's really special. — Charlie (Spring Equinox Retreat 2023)
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
Camping Equipment - Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat
Warm Cloths & Jacket
Waterproofs (Incase of rain)
Walking / Hiking Boots
Swimming Trunks
Towel
Drinking Flasks
Yoga mat, blanket and pillow (for sound healing)
Drum (Don’t worry if you don’t have one as I will bring extra instruments)
An offering to the land - Money, candles, flowers, fruit or oats, vegetables, tobacco (I will explain what this is for when we are there)
Notepad and a pen
If The Talking Stick is calling you, I look forward to you joining me around the fire. Let’s rise up into our infinite light together. I look forward to going on this journey with you. Please reach out if you have any questions.
This is an intimate retreat space to make sure all men have their needs met and strong bonds can be forged. ONLY 10 SPACES AVAILABLE.
PRICE
£250.00
(Booking fee non-refundable)
TESTIMONIAL
“THE THREE DAY RETREAT NOT ONLY SIGNIFIED A POWERFUL TURNING POINT FOR ME BUT ALSO FURTHERED MY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SPIRITUALITY AND MEDITATION. CHRIS AND ROBBIE WERE VERY HOSPITABLE, TAKING CARE OF ANY NEEDS WE HAD ON AND OFF SITE. A PERFECT SETTING WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF HAPPY RIVER RETREAT HELPED CREATE POSITIVE ENERGY FOR OUR GROUP, WHILE PUSHING BOUNDARIES AND EXPANDING OUR COMFORT ZONES. CHRIS MADE TASTY, NUTRITIOUS PLANT BASED MEALS, COOKED FRESH EVERYDAY, TO CARRY US THROUGH THE DEEP SYMBOLIC RITUALS AND MEDITATIONS. THE BROTHERHOOD HAS SINCE CONTINUED, CREATING TRUE GROUP ACCOUNTABILITY”
DAF — October Retreat 2022