Your New Chapter
The New Chapter
Men's Retreat
"We all have two lives. The second one starts when we realise we only have one"
The invitation. Five days out of the noise, off the treadmill, with a small group of intentionally selected good men, ready to remove - then ignite, and turn insight into real actions and momentum, for a new chapter.
Now enrolling, Italy
Abruzzo, Italy
17 to 21 September 2026
This is for the man who has spent a decade or more building the world around him, only to realise its a path and destination that isn't truly his. It is a space designed for those who recognise that their current momentum requires a different kind of fuel; one found in truth, brotherhood, and the deliberate stripping away of the distraction and avoidance that is now a habit.
In the mountains of Abruzzo, we move beyond podcasts and self-help books. Looking directly upon the Apennines known locally as the Peaceful Warrior Mountains. You will join a cohort carefully chosen Men to confront the treadmill, ignite your truest intentions, and forge a direction of change that remains long after the retreat ends. This is the crossing from being busy and numb, to being true and real.
Past gatherings
The Journey Within
Finding momentum for your New Chapter
The New Chapter Men's Retreat was born from a realisation that many of us are building lives that look successful from the outside, but feel hollow from within. After years of leading and providing, we reached a threshold where the old maps no longer applied.
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This space is our commitment to you: an invitation to step off the treadmill of expectation and into an honest brotherhood where you can finally hear your own voice again. It isn't just a break, it's finally walking through the door..
Transformation
Move from a state of being busy and numb to being true and real, igniting actual momentum for your next chapter.
Connection
Join a small, high-impact cohort of peers for honest brotherhood and interactions that forge long-lasting bonds.
Clarity
Discover the fuel found in stillness, and in movement, deliberately stripping away the masks given to you by others' expectations.
Daily Retreat Schedule
A balanced flow of deep work, physical movement, and honest brotherhood designed to help you regain your footing. Includes one off site activity day - hikes, waterfalls, an ancient monastery, canoeing.
07:30 - 11:30
Grounding & Vitality
Embodiment first: Functional movement, guided breathwork, and the morning initiation circle. Focus on removing the noise and landing in your environment.
12:30 - 16:30
Work & Insight
Deep-dive workshops, 1:1's and group processing. We tackle the current reality, the masks, the treadmill, and the truest intentions and actions for your second adulthood.
18:00 - 21:00
Integration & Brotherhood
Plant-based feast prepared by our chef. Fireside brotherhood and reflection, a few surprises, grounding the work into actionable momentum for tomorrow.
Voices from past retreats
Matt, ireland
SEAN, ENGLAND
OLIVER, ENGLAND
"The experience changed my whole family. I arrived a bit lost, and left with far more of me."
"Brotherhood at its finest. I didn't even know thats what I was craving, and the opportunity to be honest"
"I whole heartedly recommend this to any man, absolute any, whatever state you are in"
Audio TESTIMONIAL: JJ
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— Private Reflection, Italy 2025
Retreat FAQs
How do I get there?
Abruzzo is well-connected via Rome or Pescara. Detailed travel guidance for transfers are provided to all enrolled men closer to the start date. There is also an option to stay before or after the retreat in the luxury glamping report for 150 EUR per night.
Who is this retreat for?
This is for the man on lifes repeating, unsatisfying treadmill, who is growing either more numb, or more frustrated and resentful. It is for those ready to move away from the noise of others expectations, and ignite true momentum in their second adulthood.
What’s included?
The five-day experience includes all curated sessions, stunning accommodation in Abruzzo, executive plant based catering from an initiated chef & facilitator, a day trip off-site, and post-retreat integration support.
What are the prerequisites?
Commitment is the only requirement. Every applicant goes through a clarity call to ensure they are the right fit for the cohort and ready to engage with the work.
What size is the group?
We keep numbers strictly low to ensure high-impact group dynamics and personal attention for every man. Quality of interaction is our premium focus. No more than 10 men.
What accomodation do you provide?
We stay at an award winning luxury glamping site with unique accomodations such as Moon Domes, converted stables, and Luxury Yurts. Bathrooms are shared.
Food as Fuel & Medicine
Nourishing the warrior within. Every meal is a deliberate act of restoration, designed to clarify the mind and fortify the spirit.
James:Â Initiated Chef
James is more than a chef; he is a facilitator of mens work. With an array of experience in nutrition and cooking techniques, he curates every meal as a medicinal experience. His philosophy is simple: we reclaim our strength when we honour what we put into our bodies. James ensures that every man is fueled for the deep work demanded by the Second Adulthood.