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

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

 

Marco Sánchez, a respected leader in both sweat lodge and temazcal traditions, will be leading our sweat lodge ceremony. He carries proper permission from Sundance Chief Tony Tacan of the Dakota tribe to conduct these sacred ceremonies. Marco bridges both North and Central American Indigenous spiritual practices, being knowledgeable in both traditional Lakota sweat lodge ceremonies and temazcal traditions. This ceremony is conducted with full respect for and adherence to proper spiritual protocols, as sanctioned by traditional leadership.

 

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.*

 
If finances are a barrier to participation, we are offering a number of scholarship options to reduce the price and make the event more accessible for those who need support. Please fill out the application HERE: https://forms.gle/vc4HceD7g9iZddFd9
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 Read More