MEN’S ADVENTURE RETREAT FACILITATOR PROGRAM
THE CALL TO LEAD
There comes a moment in a man’s life when he knows:
I’m meant for more than this.
Not more stress.
Not more tasks.
Not more responsibility.
More purpose.
More impact.
More aliveness.
More leadership.
This year-long facilitator program is for the man who feels that truth inside himself.. the man who is brave-hearted enough to say “Yes” to becoming a leader.
If you’re excited by outdoor adventure, transformation, brotherhood, and guiding men through breakthroughs… this is your path.
This isn’t a course.
It’s a path.
A year-long initiation into your next level as a man, a leader, and a facilitator. A year of becoming the kind of man others trust, in the mountains, around the fire, and in life.
WHAT THIS PROGRAM IS
This is a 12-month masculine leadership training grounded in:
nature
adventure
integrity
emotional mastery
nervous system leadership
men’s work
real human transformation
You will train, grow, and rise alongside a group of 10 dedicated men, each committed to stepping into a higher level of leadership.
And at the end of the program, you will lead your own retreat as your final exam.
You graduate with a Men’s Adventure Retreat Facilitator Certification
and the experience, confidence, and tools to build a career in this work.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This program is for men who:
feel called to lead groups and individuals
want to run men's retreats or men’s circles
want a life of deeper purpose
love outdoor adventure
want to help other men change their lives
desire to build a meaningful part-time or full-time career
are ready to step into integrity and embodied leadership
Want to feel confident and powerful leading
No experience is required, only a dedicated heart and a real desire to grow into the man you’re becoming.
This program works alongside your current work schedule.
Expect 2–4 hours per week, plus the retreat immersions.
Just
Say Yes
WHAT YOU WILL BECOME
By the end of the year, you will be a man who…
leads with confidence and clarity
can guide men through emotional and psychological thresholds
can hold space for groups with calm authority
can design and facilitate powerful outdoor experiences
understands nervous system regulation and embodiment
lives in integrity — doing what you say you will do
trusts himself and is trusted by others
is able to confidently run his own paid men's retreat
has real experience leading, not just learning
You will walk out with a new identity:
A man who leads men.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
12 Months — Split Into Two Distinct Phases
🔥 PHASE ONE (0–6 Months)
Your Training • Your Transformation • Your Initiation
During the first six months, you will:
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You can attend:
Masculine Trust & Leadership (May 14–18)
or
Wilderness & Wisdom (June 24–28)
You’ll experience firsthand the transformation you will one day guide.
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Date: TBD (likely July-Sept)
A deep-dive immersive training specifically for aspiring leaders and facilitators. -
Live calls every two weeks covering:
how to lead circles
emotional leadership
regulating a group’s nervous system
breathwork facilitation
conflict and rupture
masculine containment
safety + structure
outdoor leadership
group dynamics
your own embodiment and integrity
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1-on-1 support tailored to your growth, blind spots, and leadership edge.
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To integrate the work, practice leading, and build brotherhood.
Phase One builds the man capable of leading others.
🔥 PHASE TWO (6+ Months)
Your Leadership • Your Retreat • Your Legacy
This second phase is where you step fully into leadership.
You will:
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Your own theme.
Your own design.
Your own group of men.
Your first real-world experience.You will be guided through:
retreat structure
pricing
safety
marketing
communication
adventure planning
facilitation
logistics
Everything you need to do it well, safely, and confidently.
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Wilderness rites of passage
Fatherhood & lineage
Leadership and integrity
Stress resilience
Brotherhood and belonging
Adventure challenges
Masculine trust
Nervous system masteryYour retreat is an expression of YOUR purpose.
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As part of your practicum, you will:
design a format for a weekly online circle
lead weekly sessions
practice space-holding
receive feedback
gain valuable real-world experience
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This is your final exam.
You will lead, facilitate, and host a full retreat — supported by Men’s Adventure Retreats.
You’ll leave with actual leadership experience, not theory.
WHAT YOU GRADUATE WITH
By the end of the year you will walk away with:
Men’s Adventure Retreat Facilitator Certificate
🛠 Skills + Leadership Tools
men’s group facilitation
retreat design
breathwork guidance
emotional leadership
nervous system coaching
conflict management
group process work
outdoor leadership
safety + risk management
masculine embodiment
presence + integrity
communication skills
🎒 Logistical Mastery
pricing your retreat
planning your itinerary
filling your retreat
marketing fundamentals
enrollment & communication
safety preparation
🔥 Embodied Confidence
You will feel grounded, capable, and ready to lead.
What People Are Saying
WHY THIS PROGRAM IS UNIQUE
Most men’s facilitator training is built around theory, talking, and academic concepts.
This program is built around experience, adventure, embodiment, and real leadership learned through nature and being in the presence of men.
Instead of learning in a classroom, you learn:
on the trails
beside the fire
in the river
while leading real men
through direct feedback
through brotherhood
through your own edges
Over a year-long mentorship
It works because transformation happens in experience, not just in theory.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. What you need is a dedicated heart and the desire to lead. Everything else is learned through experience.
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Expect 2–4 hours a week, plus immersion retreat dates.
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Yes — the structure is designed for men with careers, families, and responsibilities. This can become a part-time or full-time path over time.
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Future retreat dates are available, and you can make up any missed retreat at no additional tuition cost.
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Yes — 6, 9, and 12-month plans available.
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Yes — you can continue working with Men's Adventure Retreats, join future retreats as a leader, and stay connected to the community.