2nd Annual Men's Wilderness Therapy and Yoga Retreat
Hosted by Michael Lamerato of Metro-Detroit Men's Therapy and Nick Zamboroski. Come join us for our second end of summer restorative men's retreat on beautiful land in Big Rapids, MI
September 14-17th, 2023.
Welcome,
We are happy to announce our second annual Men's Wilderness Therapy and Yoga Retreat in Big Rapids, Michigan this September 14-17th. We had a blast last year and wanted to offer an even more unique and powerful experience that can help men to reconnect with their inner selves, other men, and the natural world.
- The retreat centers around individual and group-based "parts" based work, wilderness therapy, rituals, breath-work, and professionally led yoga sessions (any level welcome), all utilized to cultivate a relationship to wellness and mental clarity that the modern man needs in order to show up to his life.
- The retreat provides a safe and supportive environment that encourages men to explore their feelings and thoughts without judgment as they explore the relationship to themselves, others, and nature in a restorative setting.
- All of this is offered on 100-acres of private forested land in which one can unwind, disconnect from their busy lives, and find greater connection to peace and clarity.
- Additionally, with a mix of secluded camping and private rooms for lodging, this retreat allows men to choose their comfort level and needs for the weekend.
(Below: Sept '22 Retreat Crew)
The Space
Hosted at Beautiful Lynx Run Retreat Space in Big Rapids, MI. This 100-acre land will allow you to spread out over the weekend and will hold the space for our activities and time together. The land also has a small river running through it, secluded camping spots, bathrooms and showers, private rooms, Tee-pee, courtyard, yoga platform, and library which all are welcome to be used during your stay.
Who's this for?
- If you have been feeling disconnected, tired, and distant from others in your life
- Finding that stress now occupies a large part of of your life with no clear path forward
- Feeling disengaged and/or isolated from other men and not having a groups of guys you can trust
- Feeling like it's time for a break from the hustle and grind and to reconnect with nature
- Maybe you show up for everyone and everything else in life but your needs have been neglected and life is just a big overwhelm at the moment
- If this resonates with you, keeping scrolling and see how we can help!
What's Included:
- Three parts-based wilderness therapy sessions aimed at working on the relationship to your inner critic and inner child as well as gaining more access to your core self.
- Four yoga and movement sessions to call in greater connection to our bodies and restorative energy.
- Three wilderness-based therapy exercises to help soothe the nervous system, build trust in ourselves and others as well as to learn new skills to deal with stress.
- Nightly councils as well as partner work and group work with other supportive men
- All meals (animal-based and vegetarian options)
- Secluded camping spots in the forest as well as cozy private room options with courtyard view
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Indoor showers and bathrooms
- Access to 100 acres of private forested land, river, library, courtyard, and Teepee
- Evening bonfire circles
- Opportunities for solo time to rest and find connection with nature.
- *Retreat starts Thursday 9/14 with a flexible arrival window from 3-8p to allow people to relax and connect with the land before a family-style dinner and opening ceremony in the evening. Retreat concludes Sunday 9/17 at noon so that men can get home in time to unwind and re-group.
