WILD HEART Men’s Camp: A Breathwork & Men’s Work Retreat in Northern California
April 3-6, 2025 | Weekend Retreat | 4 Days | Thursday to Sunday
Experience a transformative four-day journey into authentic masculinity and emotional healing. Rediscover inner strength and genuine connection through Men’s Work, Breathwork, and deep nature immersion. Ideal for male-identified individuals seeking renewed purpose, brotherhood, and profound personal growth.
Modalities Included In This Northern California Retreat
Breathwork
Men’s Work
Meditation
Hiking
Campfires
Cold Plunging
Healthy Organic Meals
Somatic Techniques
Fire Ceremony
Group Sharing Circles
Who the Retreat Is For
This retreat welcomes male-identified individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and experience levels who are ready to explore a new paradigm of authentic masculinity. It is an inviting space for those seeking personal growth, emotional healing, and a sense of community. Perfect for anyone interested in discovering deeper connections, embracing vulnerability, and thriving within a supportive, inclusive circle of men.
Retreat Description
Stepping Into Authentic Brotherhood
Nestled amid the ancient redwoods of Mendocino’s rugged northern coast, the WILD HEART Men’s Camp offers a profound opportunity to step away from life’s pressures and into a healing sanctuary designed by and for men. Surrounded by nature’s quiet power, participants are encouraged to embrace vulnerability, tap into their innate wisdom, and forge meaningful bonds. From the moment they arrive, attendees discover a nurturing environment that gently invites the heart to open.
At the heart of this immersive experience is Men’s Work, a practice that guides male-identified individuals to redefine what it means to be a man in today’s world. Through honest conversation, supportive circles, and authentic storytelling, participants learn to communicate openly, shed outdated expectations, and foster genuine emotional resilience. This retreat is a safe haven where growth is ignited by trust, camaraderie, and shared purpose.
Transformative Breathwork & Somatic Healing
A key pillar of this experience is the use of Breathwork, a powerful modality that helps calm the mind, release deeply held emotions, and reconnect with the body’s innate intelligence. Guided by expert facilitators, participants move beyond mental chatter to access hidden layers of awareness and healing. Daily sessions encourage men to process emotional burdens, gain newfound clarity, and emerge more fully present.
Complementing these practices are Somatic Techniques, which anchor participants into a grounded, embodied experience of self. Combined with Meditation, this holistic approach deepens introspection, regulates the nervous system, and nurtures a sense of well-being. For those searching online for a GBT friendly men’s retreat, these modalities create an inclusive environment where men of diverse identities can access meaningful transformation. For enhanced visibility, click here to learn more about thisretreat for gay men and here to find out why this is aGBT friendly men’s retreat.
Nature’s Healing Embrace
Set within towering redwoods and near pristine coastal waters, this retreat invites participants to connect deeply with the natural world. Gentle Hiking excursions offer moments of solitude and reflection, while group Campfires kindle a sense of belonging rooted in ancient traditions of storytelling. Nature-based rituals, such as a ceremonial Fire Ceremony, help transmute what no longer serves, allowing participants to step into greater authenticity and self-awareness.
A rejuvenating Cold Plunging ritual in a nearby river invigorates the body, fostering resilience and emotional release. In tandem with energy healing and supportive affirmations, participants awaken dormant strength and emerge feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded. This synergy of nature’s elemental power and guided practice sets the stage for revelations that extend far beyond the retreat itself.
Nourishing Body & Soul
Wellness resonates through every aspect of the retreat, including the Healthy Organic Meals prepared fresh each day. These plant-forward, nutrient-dense dishes sustain both body and mind, fueling participants for each day’s transformational work. The thoughtful menu complements the deep inner exploration and encourages a holistic return to balance, vitality, and self-care.
A Diverse Community of Men
This gathering is not just a get-away; it’s a sanctuary of inclusivity. It’s a gay-friendly men’s retreat with gay facilitators, welcoming all male-identified individuals—straight, gay, bi, trans, queer, and gender-nonconforming. Within this tapestry of experiences, men discover that their differences become pathways to deeper understanding and unity. Group Sharing Circles enable participants to witness and be witnessed, fostering trust and compassion that ripple out into their everyday lives.
Practical Tools & Lifelong Connections
By retreat’s end, attendees return home equipped with skills that ease the transition back to daily life. Breathwork, Somatic Techniques, and communication practices help them navigate challenges with courage and clarity. They depart with a community of men who understand their journey, forging lasting friendships and networks of support that extend well beyond Mendocino’s forests.
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About The Retreat Facilitators: Mike Sagun, Nathaniel Jenkins, Brandt Miller, and Nathaniel Reagan
Mike Sagun brings a depth of experience in men’s coaching, communication practices, and personal development. His compassionate approach helps men break through barriers, embrace their authenticity, and cultivate meaningful relationships.
Nathaniel Jenkins weaves together family constellations, quantum healing, reiki, astrology, and meditation techniques to create immersive healing experiences. His joyful, encouraging presence guides participants in tapping into their innate resilience, unlocking profound emotional release, and discovering new dimensions of themselves.
Brandt Miller’s skillful integration of somatic practices and transformational breathing methods helps participants access their body’s wisdom. Through guided sessions, he creates a safe container for emotional release and self-discovery, ultimately helping attendees deepen their mind-body connection.
Nathaniel Reagan’s approach to breathwork and movement invites participants to quiet their minds and embrace inner stillness. By curating grounding practices and fluid movement journeys, he enables transformative healing experiences, supporting attendees in navigating their personal path to renewal.
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Spirit Camp Retreat Center
Journey beyond the Bay Area’s bustle and into Mendocino’s storied woodlands, where Northern California Retreats at Spirit Camp provide a nourishing environment for self-exploration, healing, and community. The redwoods here speak without words, their towering presence reminding you that you, too, can reach upward toward new possibilities. Along private forest trails, ancient ferns and soft moss hint at the timeless cycles of growth and renewal. Around campfires, heartfelt dialogues spark between strangers who quickly become friends, united by the shared longing for authenticity and connection.
Spirit Camp’s calendar overflows with options, reflecting the many paths toward personal transformation. Immerse yourself in healing retreats that integrate breathwork, somatics, and mindfulness, or embrace your physicality through dance and embodiment retreats that let you express emotions wordlessly. Owned by a queer couple devoted to inclusivity, this center welcomes men’s gatherings, women’s weekends, and groups of all genders and identities. Whether your interest lies in yoga, ancestral reconnection, or simply the desire to unplug from screens and reconnect with the land’s quiet wisdom, you’ll find a nurturing space to thrive here.
Accommodations cater to your preferred level of immersion: private cabins invite restorative solitude, while camping and glamping options open the door to a more immediate communion with nature’s gentle lullaby. Each season brings its unique charm: winter’s cozy hush for introspection, spring’s lush revival, summer’s starry nights that dance above the treetops, and autumn’s quiet invitation to release what no longer serves. The center’s intention is always the same—to offer a nurturing haven where you can tend to your inner garden and watch it bloom.
As you prepare to depart, you’ll notice subtle shifts within yourself. A sense of calm where there was once tension, a feeling of openness where there was once guardedness. The lessons gleaned from redwood groves and warm conversations accompany you back into the world. In the days and weeks to come, you’ll find yourself increasingly attuned to the magic you activated here—resilient, compassionate, and deeply in tune with the core of who you are.