A TWO-NIGHT ADVENTURE THERAPY, CANOE-CAMPING WEEKEND
MEN'S ADVENTURE
RETREAT
October 3-5
Au Sable River, Glennie MI
REGISTER TODAYWHAT TO EXPECT:
ADVENTURE MEETS HEALING
- Canoeing: Paddle through breathtaking landscapes with 2-hour sessions each day.
- Private Campsites: Relax at secluded river-side campsites, offering peace and privacy.
- Nature Therapy: Use nature as your co-therapist through guided exercises to gain clarity and break free from stressful life patterns.
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GROUP AND SOLO EXPERIENCES
- Engage in group discussions to connect and share with others on the same journey.
- Take advantage of solo time in nature to reflect and reset, allowing the wilderness to guide your thoughts and emotions.
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RUSTIC COMFORT
- Mike provides meals for the weekend, ensuring you're fueled for adventure.
- Need help with gear? Mike has you covered, offering assistance to make your trip stress-free.
The Most Ancient Conversation
It’s been said that the longest conversation has been between men and then land. In our modern times, we often forget to listen or it is too loud to hear. This is a weekend meant to re-establish that connection to nature and your deeper self.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
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âś” If you have been feeling disconnected, tired, and distant from nature in your life and need a little shake-up. Maybe you've been interested getting into/back into nature but haven't had a group to try it with.
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âś” Finding that stress now occupies a large part of of your life with no clear path forward.
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âś” Feeling disengaged and/or isolated from other men and not having a groups of guys you can trust
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âś” Feeling like it's time for a break from the hustle and grind and to reconnect with nature
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âś” If this resonates with you, keeping scrolling and see how we can help!
Guided Canoeing on the
Au Sable River
Explore one of the most beautiful stretches of Michigan’s waterways with a seasoned guide. Participants will paddle 1.5 hours per day to allow some good time on the river but also to take it easy at camp and to explore nature and get some relaxation.
Nature Therapy to
Reset Your Mind
Experience exercises and practices designed to use nature’s serenity to find clarity and peace. Mike will take men through some nature-based reflections for the weekend along with some solo and group work to provide a place to integrate what you learn.
Private River-Side
Campsites
Unwind in the tranquility of remote, scenic campsites, offering the perfect space for relaxation and reflection. You will truly feel far out in wilderness with few others using this segment of the river. It is a truly special place to recoup and spend some time in communing with nature.Â
What’s Included:
- Mike acts as guide for the weekend and has secured the route as well as reserved all private campsites for the trip so that you can relax and allow yourself to explore nature
- Canoe rentals are also includedÂ
- Mike can help with securing extra gear if needed, just inquireÂ
- Mike provides 3-4 nature-based therapy exercises per day to help the men re-connect with themselves and allow nature to act as their co-therapist
- Mike provides all meals for The Weekend ensuing that men are well fed and share in some camp cuisineÂ
- Mike provides the structure for solo and group work as well as nightly council and rituals to promote greater connection with nature.
- Mike will also hold space for 1-on-1 time to help integrate any personal insight from the trip or work though personal areas of growth
- The weekend starts at 10:00am on Friday 10/3, meeting at Alcona Canoe Rental:
- 6351 Bamfield Rd, Glennie, MI
- Weekend ends by noon on Sunday 10/5
- Men will canoe for about 1.5 hours each day and camp at two different rustic campsites overlooking the river.Â
Your Group Leader:
Mike Lamerato MS, LPC
Mike is the owner and primary therapist at Metro-Detroit Men's Therapy and has worked exclusively with men for the last five years and has been in the mental health space for the a over ten. Over this time, he saw a need for a place for men to engage in deeper work and noticed there wasn't a lot offered locally. Believing that men can do great work together and heal, Mike has made it his mission to design and bring to life individual therapy, groups, and retreats that are tailored to the needs of men. Learn more about Mike here.
Luna the adventure doodle will be joining for the weekend as co-therapist. Luna has done the trip several times now and enjoys going on the adventure trips with the guys.
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TRANSFORMATIONS FROM MEN LIKE YOU
This retreat was well planned out and executed. My anxiety was high in the beginning but diminished early into the weekend. It was clear that all the participants were open to exploring themselves and reconnecting to their authentic self. As the days went on, I was shocked how quickly I was able to explore several components of the different "parts" that contribute to who I am. I attribute this to the guidance and passion that Mike and Nick have toward helping men better understand themselves, their psyche, and incorporating these connections to nature. You won't regret participating in these retreats!
Mike G.
All men should take a moment in nature and work on their parts -- both physically and internally. I felt like I could have spent another 5 days in nature exploring the land and, more importantly, myself. The parts that have controlled my life are being set free and this retreat came at the exact right moment in my life. I will forever be grateful for the four days in the forest.
Jay
