MenSpeak Woodland Retreat
Know your self, celebrate achievements & move into the next chapter of your life
Next Retreat: Fri 30th Aug 12:00pm-Sunday 1st Sept 3:00pm
Join MenSpeak founder Kenny Mammarella-D'Cruz and wellbeing chef / MenSpeak facilitator Paul Harrild for a men's retreat that memories are made of in the heart of the Derwent Valley, in a world heritage site near the Peak District.
In true MenSpeak style, we'll hang out, be heard, and get real with ourselves and each other.
Kenny will hold a group 'Voice Dialogue' session where you'll get to know your inner Protector, your inner Man, your inner Critic and the part of you that knows who you really are - so you can truly celebrate your life so far and consciously move on to your next chapter.
We'll hold a safe, clean space for ritual and manifestation with tools shared to explore who you truly are and the greater life that awaits you, maintaining alignment with your self and the natural flow of life. If things are in order, they can be grounded safely as they are.
Check this MenCamp video out to get a feel of how it might be, though as well as camping, we have exclusive use of a luxury eco hostel with 3 private hot shower rooms, a large communal area for us to hang out in, a fully equipped kitchen (all food provided / all diets catered for), shared rooms - with a couple of single rooms for those who really need and a private space for camping.
Hostel sleeps 20 ppl
Woodland hut for groups and some alone time
MenSpeak Woodland Retreat 2022
Firepit
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MenSpeak Woodland Retreat 2024
We also have a large workshop room, a couple of fire pits and vast ancient woodlands to take your own space, or go on walkabout together. With its own crags, streams, lakes and 600-acres of mature woodland we'll be in the heart of nature with plenty of space to get lost (and find yourself) in!
In true MenSpeak style, we'll hang out, be heard, and get real with ourselves and each other. Kenny will hold a mini vision quest or a babble pen in our workshop room to take us deeper. (If you have a drum, please bring it along).
You choose how to take part and you can decide in the moment whether you need your own space to get grounded in these ancient, protected woodlands, or you're ready for a more dynamic, transformative experience.
FOOD
Paul will provide all our meals, using locally sourced ingredients from the Peak District. They will be healthy, nutritious, sometimes cooked over the open fire, always in abundance and full of goodness. Once booked, please let us know your dietary needs. Here's Paul at work at a previous MenCamp.
ACCOMMODATION
Shining Cliff Hostel sleeps 20, bed linen and duvets are provided, so simply bring a towel, waterproofs and a torch.
Each room has panel heaters and custom-built storage units for your belongings, so its warm, clean and cozy.
Toilets are 'normal', though compostable with a state-of-the-art ecosystem. We won't need to rough-it at all!
If you prefer not to share a room, or you like to sleep under the stars near an open fire, then bring your own tent (or ask for one if you need to borrow). There's limited space for camper vans too!
GETTING THERE
We'll have a WhatsApp group for car-sharing, lifts from the station, etc.
Approx 3-hours drive from London, depending on the time.
Approx 2-hour train from St. Pancras to Ambergate, via Derby.
Approx 40-min walk up a steep hill from Ambergate train station, so lifts can be organised via the WhatsApp group nearer the time.
COSTS
£450 for MenSpeak facilitators / closed group men*
£500 for MenSpeak MightyNetworks members www.mensgroups.co.uk
£550 for non-MenSpeak men (if spaces are available)
£600 for single occupancy (very limited availability)
£350 for men in tents / camper vans.
If you'd like to contribute to our Brother Fund and support a man currently strapped for cash, please let Paul know.
Email paulharrild@gmail.com for more info and to apply for your place. (This event is claimable from your business). Paul will send you a payment link.
If you can't make this event but want to come along at the end of August, just let us know and we'll put you on the list.
OUR GROUND RULES
Please read the Ground rules before attending a group - alternatively, you can watch them here.
(Feel free to use our Ground Rules, citing ©️ Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz “The Man Whisperer”)
DISCLAIMER
All activities are undertaken entirely at your own risk. No responsibility will be taken and no compensation discussed for loss or injury. By taking part, each participant accepts full responsibility for his own safety and wellbeing.
*If in doubt, please seek professional advice before participating.