🔥 WILD & GROUNDED: A Summer Men’s Retreat

June 20–22, 2025 | Upstate New York

Step into the woods. Step into yourself.

Join a band of modern-day wild men for a weekend of nature, movement, camaraderie, and restoration. Inspired by the spirit of Iron John, this retreat is a call back to your body, instincts, story, and strength, held in the company of good men.

🏕️ WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Hiking & Swimming in the Hudson Valley’s lush landscape

  • Games, Campfires & Laughter under the stars

  • Great Food, cooked together or enjoyed out at local gems like Inness

  • Movement + Meditation (optional) to stretch body and mind

  • Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Outdoor Deck & Grill for max unwind mode

  • Private Forest Lodging — Think cozy cabin vibes tucked in the trees

🌲 Weekend Itinerary

This itinerary is a loose outline to give you a sense of the weekend, but nothing is set in stone. We’ll stay tuned to the weather, the group's energy, and what feels right in the moment. Expect a mix of adventure and rest, with plenty of room for spontaneity.

Upstate New York | June 20–22

Friday, June 20 — Arrival 

1:00 PM — Depart NYC from 555 West 43rd St, 10036
(Be sure to eat beforehand—we won’t stop until later!)

3:00 PM — Arrive in New Paltz for a local lunch stop

Afternoon Options:
 • Check in at the house, then hike
• OR head straight to a nearby waterfall hike + swim

Evening:
 • Settle into the house
• Casual dinner, fire, hot tub, games, and unwind time

Saturday, June 21 — Adventure + Unplug

Morning:
 • Slow wake-up, coffee, light breakfast
• Optional stretch + prep for the day
• Hike Mohonk Preserve: The Labyrinth + Lemon Squeeze
• Bring snacks / light lunch on the trail 

Afternoon:
 • Chill + swim at Split Rock

Evening:
 • Return to the house to shower + relax
• Dinner at Westwind Orchard (wood-fired pizza + live music) or INNESS
• Optional evening: fire pit, games, etc.

Sunday, June 22 — Wrap + Return

Morning:
 • Breakfast
• Optional stretch / early hike or solo time

12:00 PM — Pack up + head back to NYC

🌀 Note on Flexibility

This itinerary is a loose outline. We’ll go with the flow based on weather, group energy, and what feels good in the moment. Nothing is locked in—just a map to help us move with intention.

🌤️ Weather

Highs in the mid-80s, lows in the low 60s.
Chance of showers Sunday morning

🎒 What to Bring

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Bathing suit

  • Clothing for hiking, swimming, lounging, and dinner out

  • Comfortable hiking shoes, shoes, or sandals that can get wet

  • Personal toiletries + any meds

  • Your charming personality

✅ What’s Provided

  • Lightweight hiking backpack.

  • Snacks and nibbles for the trails.

  • Insect repellent.

  • Sarong to dry with or chill out on while hiking / swimming on the trail.

🛏️ LODGING & COST

• $450 per person (shared room, double occupancy)
• $800 single occupancy (private room)
• Budget option: single futon in private room (ask for availability)

Includes:
✔️ All lodging
✔️ Group transportation (car, gas, tolls)
✔️ Park entrance + excursion fees

Not included:
❌ Food — the group splits the total cost evenly at the end of the weekend

🌲WHY COME?

This isn’t a workshop.
It’s not a seminar.
It’s a reset.

A chance to move, laugh, explore, and reconnect with your body, your wildness, and a community of men who are also walking the walk.

Think of it as a pause between chapters, a trailhead into something more grounded, present, and real.

Answer the Call.

Limited spots available.
Secure yours now and step back into the woods—where the wild man waits.