RETURN TO CENTER
A 4-day Men’s Retreat in the Shenandoah Valley where men carrying the weight of the world return to their true center, build the capacity to hold more, and reignite the fire within through meaning, direction, and brotherhood.
You’ve been carrying it all.
The grind of career. The pressure to provide. The weight of family and relationships.
Somewhere along the way—you lost your center.
Most men think what they need is regulation.
But what they really need is capacity.
Capacity to hold more.
Capacity to meet the unknown.
Capacity to expand who you are—not just manage what’s already breaking you down.
Why Return to Center?
Because not all “centering” is the same.
Today’s world offers quick fixes: pills, numbing, distraction.
These bring you back to a false center—a synthetic version that doesn’t last.
True center isn’t about escape.
It’s about expansion.
It’s about reclaiming groundedness and learning how to hold the weight of life with clarity and strength.
When did the fire go out?
This is where you return back to your true center and reignite the fire within.
Purpose. Meaning. Direction. Clarity.
“Centering isn’t just about calming down. It’s about building the capacity to hold more as men—in our families, our work, and ourselves.”
WHO IS THIS FOR?This retreat is for men who are ready to face the truth:
Men who feel stuck in the grind, unsure what’s next.
Men who’ve sacrificed health, family, or relationships for success.
Men navigating sobriety, loss, or major life transitions.
Men asking the quiet question: “What do I do now?”
Men who crave brotherhood—honest connection, accountability, and support.
WHAT YOU’ll EXPERIENCEOver four days, you’ll be immersed in practices that go beyond regulation and into capacity.
Breathwork & Yoga – open the body, release old patterns, and expand what you can hold.
Fire + Ice Rounds – daily hot/cold immersion to build resilience and reset the nervous system.
Sweat Purification Ritual – a sacred practice of renewal, prayer, and cleansing through heat and intention.
Fireside Council – honest conversations that cut through the noise.
Sound Healing & Ceremony – deep resonance to realign body, mind, and spirit.
Somatic Writing – put words to the truth your body holds.
Hunter Warrior Medicines – ancient allies to cleanse, sharpen, and connect within.
OUR PROMISEWhen you leave, you won’t just feel calmer for a weekend.
You’ll walk away with:
A deeper connection to yourself and your true center.
A brotherhood of men who have witnessed you fully.
Practices that build capacity for the long road ahead.
A renewed sense of direction, purpose, and inner fire.
Location: Claymont Retreat Center, Shenandoah Valley (50 min from DC)
Dates: March 5th-8th 2025
Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Investment: $3500 (all-inclusive: lodging, meals, program)
Scholarships + discounted rates available by application.