The Sacred Journey | A Men's Path to Wholeness and Authenticity

We invite you to join us on a raw and powerful journey into the heart.

Over these four days together, you will be held within a sacred container where you can fully explore and express your deepest emotions and reconnect to your true nature.

 As men, we’ve often learned to suppress our grief, sadness, guilt, shame, anger, and fear. These buried emotions become heavy anchors, blocking our natural capacity for joy, connection, and peace. Even when life appears perfect on the outside, these unprocessed feelings can leave us feeling empty & disconnected from our true selves.

 This unconscious suppression often projects into our most intimate relationships, affecting not only ourselves but those closest to us. Through ancient wisdom practices, ceremonial healing, and the support of brotherhood, this retreat offers you the an opportunity to: 

• Release emotional burdens in a safe, confidential space
• Reclaim parts of yourself lost to grief and trauma
• Transform your relationship with difficult emotions
• Learn practical tools for emotional awareness
• Connect with other men walking a similar path
• Return to your life with renewed clarity and purpose

What to Bring

– Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for movement & ceremonies

– Swimwear for cold immersion hot tub and sauna

– Flip flops

– Journal & pen

– Water bottle

– Personal items for overnight stay

– Any sacred objects you wish to bring for the Mesa

– Additional detailed packing list provided upon registration

Come join us for this sacred journey | Release what no longer serves you

Rediscover who you truly are | Live the life you were meant to live

Daily Schedule:

Day 1 – Thursday, May 22

3:00 PM – Arrival & Check-in

4:30 PM – Opening Circle with Breath and Movement & Introduction to Sacred Space 

7:30 PM – Dinner

8:30 PM – Free Time

Day 2 – Friday, May 23

7:00 AM – Morning Movement, Breath & Meditation

8:30 AM – Breakfast

10:00 AM – Medicine Circle Discussion

12:30 PM – Lunch

2:00 PM – Cold Immersion/Sauna

4:30 PM – Sacred Forest Cacao and Breath Ceremony

7:30 PM – Dinner

10:00 PM – Close

Day 3 – Saturday, May 24

7:00 AM – Morning Movement, Breath & Meditation

8:30 AM – Breakfast

10:00 AM – Sweat Lodge Ceremony with Elder Tony Tacan

12:30 PM – Lunch 

2:00 PM – Free Time (Journaling, Cold/Sauna, Reflection)

3:30 PM – Introduction to Medicine Circle

4:00 PM – Forest Cacao Deep Dive and Rapé Ceremony

9:00 PM – Light dinner (Soup, Bread, Salad, Nuts & Fruit Plate)

Day 4 – Sunday, May 25

7:30 AM Optional Morning Movement, Breath & Meditation

9:00 AM – Breakfast

10:30 AM – Closing Circle & Integration

12:30 PM – Departure

Special Notes

-You will be asked to fill out a medical and family history and a waiver

– Please let us know of any food restrictions  –  note there are always choices on the Sentinel menu.

– Schedule may adjust slightly based on group needs and weather

– Silent periods: Mornings until after breakfast and after lunch on Saturday

– Early registration is recommended

This is more than just a retreat – it’s a gathering of brothers ready to dive deep into their journey. Together, we’ll combine physical practices that ground us, emotional exploration that heals us, and ancient wisdom that guides us. We’ve witnessed countless men transform through this work, and we’re honored to walk this path with you.

All ceremonies and practices are offered with respect to their traditional origins and adapted for our contemporary healing journey.*

ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE FULL FOR THIS YEAR’S RETREAT!

We have created “The Djentle Bear Scholarship” in honour of a dear brother Brendan Hamilton that was a part of the Annual Men’s Retreats at The Sentinel.

 For registration and accommodation details, please contact info@sentinelbc.ca