Guides
Honest writing on retreats, men's work, and transformational travel, from someone who has attended 20+ around the world and helped facilitate six of them.
What these actually are, how they differ from a holiday or a wellness week, and whether one is the instrument you need.
A transformational retreat is built to change how you live, not just how you feel. Here is what actually happens on one, how it differs from a wellness week or a vacation, who goes, what changes afterward, and what does not.
September 3, 2026 · 8 min read
A vacation gives you a break. A retreat gives you a reset. Here is how to tell which one your life is actually asking for right now, from someone who has done a lot of both.
Updated August 26, 2026 · 6 min read
After attending 20+ retreats around the world and facilitating six, these are the five questions I would ask before handing over my money, so you end up with a life-shifting experience instead of an expensive group trip.
Updated August 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Nobody in this industry talks about money honestly, so here it is: what retreats typically cost, what that price is actually buying, the expenses nobody lists, and how to tell whether a number is fair before you send it.
August 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Destinations I have travelled or worked in, and what each one is genuinely good for.
Not all destinations are created equal. After $100k spent on retreats and 73 countries explored, these 12 places stand out. Whether you're seeking healing, clarity, or a total reset, these retreat locations will crack you open…in the best way possible.
Updated August 26, 2026 · 21 min read
A grounded guide to spiritual retreats and where to take one, from someone who has been to these places and is not selling you enlightenment. What the work involves, the red flags to walk away from, and the eight destinations that genuinely shift people.
August 25, 2026 · 10 min read
Wellness retreat covers six genuinely different experiences, and booking the wrong one is the most common expensive mistake in this space. Here is what each type actually does, where each is done best, and how to work out which one your body is asking for.
August 31, 2026 · 10 min read
What men's retreats actually involve, who goes, and how to find one worth the money.
Men’s work retreats in 2026 are about nervous system training, honest brotherhood, and real integration that carries back into everyday life. After attending men’s retreats, and later stepping into facilitation, I’ve seen what actually helps men become grounded, self-led, and clear in the modern world. This guide breaks down what men’s work is in 2026, what to expect, and how to know if it’s right for you.
Updated August 26, 2026 · 26 min read
Searching for a men's retreat near you turns up a confusing mix of boot camps, church weekends, and five-figure masterminds. Here are the six formats that actually exist, the eight US regions where they cluster, and how to work out which one fits.
August 26, 2026 · 10 min read
Business retreats optimise the company. Men's retreats work on the man running it. If you're successful on paper and quietly flat, here's the difference, what a good one involves, and how to pick between a mastermind and something deeper.
August 26, 2026 · 8 min read
For the decision that has been sitting unmade for longer than you would like to admit.
Most people considering a career change have been considering it for over a year. A retreat can break that loop, but only if it is built to produce a decision rather than a feeling. Here is the framework I use to tell those apart.
August 26, 2026 · 10 min read
The other side of the table: designing, pricing, filling, and running a retreat that changes people.
Everything that goes into hosting a retreat people actually pay for and talk about afterward: choosing the location, sizing the group, designing the days, pricing the offer, filling the container, and running the room. Written from 20+ retreats attended and six facilitated.
August 24, 2026 · 12 min read
Most executive offsites are a conference room with a view and a ropes course nobody wanted. Here's what actually separates a leadership retreat that changes something, seven locations that support real reflection, and how to design the days.
August 25, 2026 · 10 min read
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