THE TALKING STICK Mens AW Retreat

DATE

Saturday 18th November 12pm - Sunday 19th November 4pm

WHERE

Happy River Retreat, Wareham, Dorset. 

After a year of seasonal retreats I'm honoured and excited to invite any brothers to join me around the fire to close out 2023. It's been a transformative year for the Talking Stick with a growing community of brothers coming together to heal, reconnect and be inspired to make changes in life - Whether that's our attitudes, old habits, being a better father/partner or starting a new venture. 

This final retreat of the year will be about embracing the seasonal shifts from Autumn into Winter and the themes of Samhain. This is when we descend into the darker months, and make space to go inwards to embrace rejuvenation and revaluation. We will plant seeds of intention for the following year. Going into Winter can be isolating, and emphasise negative cycles, addiction and negative hibernation. This retreat will be an opportunity to be part of the community, to reflect on the year, release and cultivate prayers of change for the coming cycles. 

We will honour this time of internal and external transformation with healing, ritual and ceremony on the land. Throughout our time together we will explore healing practices such as sound, meditation, breath work, hot and cold exposure, forest bathing and ceremonies using cacao and tobacco as we connect deeper into the land, the elements and our masculine essence for a deeply healing and nourishing experience. 

Together we will bind together and make strong roots to support us through the darker months to create a catalyst of renewal in mind, body and spirit. This is about us connecting with our divine masculine energy and stepping deeper into our truth, strength and embodiment - Creating profound shifts for life.

This will be the final UK weekend retreat of 2023, so I look forward to seeing you around the fire before we enter the following year.

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 ceremonies, practical exercises, inward journeys and holistic practices to bring healing, growth, empowerment and a deeper sense of awareness. We will be exploring practices such transformational breathwork, sound healing & meditation, cacao, cold water therapy and process work to help us receive insight, growth and development. 

We will adventure for a wild swim connecting to our tribal essence and honour the land. 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.

I will be holding space throughout the retreat weaving sound, meditation, ritual,  ceremonies and nourishment to support your journey throughout. Alongside myself will have other experienced and facilitators and practitioners joining me to hold space and share their expertise.

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 Breathwork

• Tobacco Ceremony 

• Guided Process Work

• Wild Swim

• Barefoot Walking & Forest Bathing 

• Cold Water Therapy

• Cacao Ceremony

• Expression Session

• Fire Ceremonies

• Wood Fired Sauna Session 

• Guided Meditations

• Plant Based Meals 

• Mixed Accommodation - Camping / Yurt / Barn /
  

  ACCOMMODATION

We have a few options for the winter weekend retreat. You can camp, you can stay in the yurt, stay in the heated barn, or you can sleep in your van or car. The yurt and the barn are a mixed sleeping space. All options are included with the ticket price. Please bring the appropriate gear with you.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Camping Equipment - Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat

• Appropriate warm clothing for being in the cold

• 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.

(Deposit non-refundable, can be used on a future event, if you cat attend)

BOOKING

You can pay in full or choose the payment plan option. If you choose the payment plan option, pay your deposit to secure your place, final instalment due 1st November 2023. Please make sure you make payments on time.

I am offering two low earner spots on the retreat to make this as accessible as possible. This is for camping only. Please email me HERE to chat further about this option.

PAY IN FULL

PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

Deposit will secure your booking. Second Instalment due 1st November 2023.

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

THE TALKING STICK Mens summer Retreat

DATE

Saturday 22nd July 12pm - Sunday 23rd July 4pm

WHERE

Happy River Retreat, Wareham, Dorset. 

After an amazing run of retreats this year, I am excited to invite you to join me around the fire for the Summer edition. Throughout our time together we will explore healing practices such as sound, meditation, breathwork, ceremony and ritual as we connect deeper into the land, the elements and our masculine essence for a deeply healing and transformative experience. This summer retreat gives us the opportunity to be fully immersed outside enjoying the land, healing and celebrating all as one tribe. 

Whilst the Sun is in its strongest form we will honour our connection for transformation and healing through ritual and ceremony. The Sun has many meanings and spiritual representations which we will harness to bring positive shifts, joy, purification and celebration. Together we will release our fears and any negativity that is holding us back to ignite renewal in mind, body and spirit. This is about us connecting with our divine masculine and stepping deeper into our truth, strength and embodiment - creating profound shifts for life.

We will honour the fire of the sun within us and reclaim our power as a circle of brothers.

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 ceremonies, practical exercises, inward journeys and holistic practices to bring healing, growth, empowerment and a deeper sense of awareness. We will be exploring practices such transformational breathwork, sound healing & meditation, cacao, cold water therapy and process work to help us receive insight, growth and development. 

On the retreat we have two other amazing practitioners joining us. We have breathwork facilitator Craig Seaton bringing his mix of conscious connected breathwork and lucid dreaming expertise. Craig will guide us through a series of breath work sessions so we can regulate, uplift and shift our energy. Craig will be sharing his wisdom on all aspects of spirituality throughout the weekend bringing his unique mix of breath, Kundalini, Taoism and dreamwork. 

We also have mens work facilitator Mike Raven 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. 

I will be holding space throughout the retreat weaving sound, meditation, ritual and ceremonies and nourishment to support your journey throughout. We will adventure for a sunset swim and fire to connect to our tribal essence and honour the land. 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 Breathwork - By Craig Seaton

• Guided Process Work - Mike Raven

• Sunset Wild Swim 

• Barefoot Walking & Forest Bathing 

• Cold Water Therapy

• Cacao Ceremony

• Expression Session

• Drum Circle  

• Fire Ceremonies

• Guided Meditations

• Plant Based Meals  

• Mixed Accommodation Options - Camping, Wood Cabins & Yurt.

ACCOMMODATION

We have two options for the summer weekend retreat. You can camp, you can stay in the yurt or you can sleep in your van or car. The yurt will be a mixed sleeping space. All options are included with the ticket price. Please bring the appropriate gear with you.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Camping Equipment - Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat

• Appropriate clothing

• 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 15 SPACES AVAILABLE.

(Booking fee non-refundable)

BOOKING

You can pay in full or choose the payment plan option. If you choose the payment plan option, pay your deposit to secure your place, remainder is due 1st July.

I am offering two low earner spots on the retreat to make this as accessible as possible. This is for camping only. Please email me HERE to chat further about this option.

PAY IN FULL

PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

Deposit will secure your booking, Final instalment due 1st July 2023.

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

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)

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

THE TALKING STICK Mens Retreat

SPRING - RETURN OF THE LIGHT

DATE

Friday 10th March 6pm — Sunday 12th March 6pm 

WHERE

Happy River Retreat, Wareham, Dorset. 

After a beautiful year of transformative retreats in 2022 I'm excited to announce the first TALKING STICK retreat of 2023. I invite you to join me around the fire for the first retreat of the year to honour and celebrate the return of the light. 

As we are slowly emerging out of the darkness of winter and into the abundant energy of the spring equinox, I invite you to come and be part of this awakening to restore our balance and internal energies of light. We will be connecting with this powerful season to manifest and blossom into our own powerful expression. This is about letting go of the restraints of winter and stepping out of the shadows to ignite our spark within. This will be a powerful container of healing, purification and taking action for our dreams. This will be an awakening journey of self discovery held in a safe and authentic container of brotherhood.  

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. 

This will be 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 pain and give it to the flames of transmutation. Being seen, witnessed and heard in a safe 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 as we return to our collective light. 

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 to celebrate the beginning of spring equinox. 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 transmuting the winter debris 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 shamanic 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 journey. We will adventure to a sacred site on the Jurassic coast called Durdle Door for a wild hike and swim to connect to our tribal essence and honour the land. 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.

We will connect to our true nature

We will be our authentic selves

We will honour who we are and each other

We will listen with our hearts

We will surrender

We will grow together

We will pass the stick

We will talk our truest tone

We will keep the fire burning 

Most of all will be part of something way bigger than ourselves

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 Journey

• Guided Process Work & Activities - By Mike Raven

• Guided Transformational Breathwork - By Ellie Loves

• Wild Hike & Swim at Durdle Door

• Wood Fired Forest Sauna 

• Cold Water Therapy 

• Cacao Ceremony

• Fire Ceremonies

• Guided Meditations

• Nourishing Plant Based Meals  - Provided by myself

• Camping (You are required to bring your own tent and camping equipment)

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

PLEASE SEND PAYMENT BY FRIENDS & FAMILY SETTING IN PAYPAL

PRICE

£500.00

Payment Plan Option 

£200.00 Deposit 

£300.00 Final Payment March 1st 2023

Please note, the final payment must be paid on or before 1st March.

Deposit is 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

THE TALKING STICK Men's Retreat

DATE

Friday 7th October 6pm — Sunday 9th October 4pm 

WHERE

Happy River Retreat, Wareham, Dorset. 

After such a powerful and transformative online healing journey this Spring it feels amazing to release the details of my in person retreat. Working with men in my online container has really grounded in how passionate and committed I am to giving men a place to heal and be part of a conscious community that lifts each other up. This retreat has been in my vision for quite sometime so it feels exciting to finally bring this dream into reality. 

The Talking Stick Retreat is a healing space for men. A place for men to connect, be part of community and be seen and heard with compassion. It will provide 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 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 a man. 

We will use the power of the fire and the elements to channel our prayers and alchemise what we want to release, whilst having accountability and support from myself and other brothers in the group to integrate. Coming together in this way will bring a new sense of purpose and allow men to feel empowered, authentic and connected to who we really are so we can fully show up for ourselves and others. 

The retreat will give you an opportunity to be witnessed in an intimate group environment and will be a held space for all to be open, share and move through emotional and mental stories and programming. We will use the power of The Talking Stick for us all to be present with each other and transmute any stagnant energy that is holding us back. We will work with different themes and healing modalities throughout the weekend to embody to support transformation and ground our energy with the Earth. 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 alongside other practitioners. I believe we hold the keys to a more positive and conscious future.

We will connect to our true nature

We will be our authentic selves

We will honour who we are and each other

We will listen with our hearts

We will surrender

We will grow together

We will pass the stick

We will talk our truest tone

We will keep the fire burning 

Most of all will be part of something way bigger than ourselves

WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR

• Men who feel lonely on a conscious path and are seeking connection

• Men who feel a lack of purpose and inspiration

• Men who are ready to rise into their truest 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

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Sharing circles

• Fire ceremony

• Wild swim at Durdle Door

• Sacred tobacco ceremony (Guided by a dear friend and incredible Shaman)

• Movement (Guided by Stu Geds)

• Breathwork (Guided by Elle Taylor)

• Meditation & Sound healing (Guided by Chris)

• Process work - Mother & Father (Guided by Stu Geds)

• Plant based food (All meals provided by Chris) 

• Camping (You are required to bring your own tent and camping equipment)

• Drum circle 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Over the weekend we will be grounding into the beautiful Dorset land and the elements together. We will open up and share in a circle to hold space for what rises. The fire will be burning to represent the masculine energy and support us in moving through what no longer serves us collectively and individually. There will be a mix of practical exercises and also inward journeys to bring growth, insight and grounding. We will be working with a number of healing modalities such as Breathwork, Movement, Sound Healing, Meditation, Tobacco Ceremony and Process Work to help us receive healing. I have invited some special practitioners to the retreat to broaden the experience. We have local breathwork facilitator Ellie Taylor visiting to bring her warm feminine energy into the masculine space with her potent breathwork session. We have London based practitioner and dear brother Stu Geds who is a therapeutic coach, mens work facilitator, movement and breath ambassador. Stu will be guiding a process work circle working with the father and mother aspects, along with some movement sessions. We are also very lucky to receive a sacred tobacco (Mapacho) ceremony from a dear friend and incredible Shaman who was trained in the Peruvian Amazon. We will have a wild swim at a sacred site on the Jurassic coast called Durdle Door to cleanse and clear our energies. We will connect to our tribal essence around a roaring fire. I will be holding space throughout the retreat weaving sound, meditation and various practices to support your journey. Ultimately we will be connecting to our masculinity and choosing to heal in brotherhood. I will also be providing nourishing high vibe food over the weekend and we will be camping on the beautiful grounds nestled in Wareham Forest in Dorset. To back drop the whole experience we DJ, brother, retreat organiser Adam Shelton providing a the musical journey and extra support.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Camping Equipment - Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat

• Warm Clothes

• Walking Boots

• Swimming Trunks

• Towel

• Drinking Flasks

• Drum (Don’t worry if you don’t have one as I will bring extra instruments)

• Please note, if you don’t have a tent you can sleep in the yurt which is onsite at Happy River. Just ensure you bring sleeping bag, mat etc

PRICE

£475.00

Payment Plan Option 

£255 Deposit (Initial Payment)

£220 Final Payment

Please note, the 2nd payment must be paid on or before 1st September 2022 via the payment button above. Deposit is non-refundable. To make your final payment please click final payment button via the event website link.

If The Talking Stick is calling you, please join me alongside the fire, I look forward to going on this journey with you. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Limited Spaces Available