SUMMER RETREAT FOR MASC and MENFOLK
Pics from our Summer 2023 retreat
Skyview Retreat Center, Boulder Creek CA
Evening Sep 6th – Afternoon Sep 8th
When I woke up on the first morning, I thought “What the hell am I doing here?” Now I say “This was life-changing.”
-First-time participant: Summer Retreat 2023
For folks who have attended before, our first anniversary retreat is in a new location: Skyview Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz Mts!
“This is NOT your typical men’s retreat. Psychological, philosophical, spiritual, mystical all in one: a wild ride to the other side and back again.” — Ryan
From engineers to artists, all are welcome here. Join us for an immersive retreat designed to foster personal growth, community, and transformation in the serene Santa Cruz Mountains. Led by leaf Wild of Wildish Work, this retreat offers a unique blend of guided activities, reflection, and community building. Veterans, hippies, LGBTQ+, straight, SBIPOC, white – there’s a place for you here. The only requirement is that you come with an open heart or the strong desire to have one.
This retreat offers a unique space to redefine and reclaim your masculinity, build lasting connections, and awaken your spirit. Are you ready to stretch your comfort zone and embrace profound growth?
- Camp in the heart of the redwoods, at a beautiful rustic retreat center.
- Meditate at the summit of the Santa Cruz mountains, with an incredible view of the surrounding forest.
- Help prepare and share delicious, nourishing meals.
- Dive into rich workshops with engaging facilitators.
- Connect with a diverse group of people who care.
- Join in impactful, inclusive group work.
- Spend contemplative time in nature.
- Stretch your comfort zone with expertly guided workshops.
- … and much more!
PRICES AND DISCOUNTS
We do our best to be fair, kind, and forthright. For instance, we are gleefully breaking marketing rules here by making it easy for you to find the total cost early in the “pitch”!!! It’s a great example of what you can expect from the Wildish Work crew.
Early Bird (before August 12): $575 plus $100 deposit
After August 11: $675 plus $100 deposit
This crazy-low price includes everything: lodging, meals, snacks, and limitless healing ❤️🩹
Deposit is refundable up to September 1, minus any handling costs by Eventbrite.
DISCOUNTS
Active artists, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, veterans/active duty, teachers, first responders, you can save $60 right now by using the promo code WW-COMMUNITY60
BRING A FRIEND and save $100! Drop the price by $50 each with promo code WW-FRIEND50 and invite your friend to do the same.
Don’t wait on this opportunity to heal your mind and heart.
Scholarships
A number of partial scholarships and work-trades are available. If you are struggling financially, don’t let money keep you from the magic! book a free chat and we will figure it out together!
HOW TO PAY
Click the link! You’ll be taken to Eventbrite to reserve your spot and pay your deposit. Wildish Work is in the midst of updating our site and payment method (which was to pay your balance when you arrive at the retreat). We will keep you in the loop once we finsh the new system. If all else fails, the old way still works.
WHO THIS IS FOR:
The number one requirement is that you come with an open heart… or a strong desire to have one.
- Men and masculine-energy folks
- Newcomers and Experienced Participants
- LGBTQIA+ and straight folks
- BIPOC and melanin-lite folks
- Differently Abled Individuals (caveat: the terrain is really rugged, not suited for wheelchairs)
- Neurodivergent and neurotypical folks
- All Ages (20+)
- All Political and Religious Leanings
- Spiritual Seekers and Skeptics
No matter your background or where you are on your journey, if you are open, curious, and eager to grow, this Wildish Work event is for you. Join us for a transformative experience that blends creativity, community, and personal growth in a welcoming and inclusive setting. Here’s a partial list of people who might want to know they are included.
Skeptics
Men
Masculine-energy
Newcomers
Experienced Participants
LGBTQIA+
Straight
SBIPOC
White
Typically Abled
Differently Abled (caveat: the terrain is really rugged at this particular venue)
Neurodivergent
Neurotypical
All Ages (20+)
All Political and Religious Leanings
Spiritual Seekers
As previous participants have said, if you’re unsure, jump!
Questions? book a free chat with leaf.
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YOUR GUIDES:
leaf Wild, host facilitator
Compassionate, unconventional, insightful, leaf is a gifted healer. An exuberant advocate for people who feel “other,” his kind, irreverent nature shines through in his work: fostering mental and spiritual growth, cultivating compassionate community, and inspiring authentic creative expression, particularly through counseling and the arts.
Gavio, guest facilitator
Gavio creates space to embrace the gifts in what you once thought was broken so you can be comfortable in who you are. By releasing limiting conditioning, you gain clarity about your role in the world and shape your home, work and relations to fully express your brilliance.
With warmth, humor and background in art, design, facilitation, healing, and writing, he merges authentic expression with tangible life-building skills.
Ryan Windsor, guest facilitator
Ryan is committed to helping individuals achieve holistic wellness by addressing mind, body, and spirit. With a compassionate and intuitive approach, he supports people in navigating relationship challenges, unlocking their true potential, and reclaiming inner peace. He is profoundly influenced by the belief that every interaction serves as an opportunity for healing and growth.
Mojo Tchudi, guest facilitator
Mojo guides you on a journey of self-discovery and healing, blending mental health counseling with holistic wisdom. Queer and neurodivergent-affirming, attuned, and non-judgmental, he helps you to embrace your whole se;f while you navigate life’s challenges. Drawing from diverse spiritual and philosophical perspectives, Mojo creates a safe, nurturing space to cultivate inner peace and personal growth.
PSST! Hey there! Here’s a secret promo code for you… $10 off your deposit! Just use promo code WW10
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
The weekend softened all of us into a deep space where taking risks, being loved, and being held in high regard was the norm.
-Daniel Moglen
The weekend was incredible! Of the different types of retreats that I’ve done, probably my favorite. The location and setting were perfect, the men were all wonderful, and all of the planned programming really resonated with me, and opened up room for a lot of great conversations during the unplanned portions. I feel inspired, seen, empowered, and like my cup is overflowing. Can’t say enough good things about it! leaf has a gift for men’s work and I hope he keeps offering it – the world needs what he has to offer!
-Mike
…our river guide: leaf – a skillful moderator who pulls from personal experience to guide the group through both troughs of sorrow and crests of hilarious embarrassment, while whiplashing everyone with both the absurd and the profound. By the end, we all realized we had similar core struggles, even if those struggles produce their own unique ripples on the surface. We were all paddling in the same river. By the end, we had all lowered our emotional shields. By the end, I had a deeper understanding of myself. By the end, I possessed a new set of tools to help me lower my shield, if but an inch to start, for the river is long.”
-William Avalos