Three days, two nights of nature-immersed rest, reset and space to learn more about yourself for personal development. well-being, better communication and relationships and the opportunity to experience something different.
Dùthchas; A Gathering is a residential-retreat for men currently recognising the pace and direction of life isn't quite aligned.
Combining a range of personal development sessions to 'work on yourself' and gain better understanding, strategies and identify opportunities and actions.
Woven between Nature-Based activities, proven not just to be a new skill or a good time, but with their own subtle yet impactful benefits to mental health, confidence and a sense of self and purpose.
Join us for Dùthchas: the title of this event says it all, the Scottish Gaelic word describing a congruent sense of belonging to self, land and nature.
The men we work with and invite to this space, will have their own appreciation with the outdoors. But like so many, maybe you find yourself with not enough time or energy to make those wild spaces for yourself.
Experiencing this type of 'reconnection' has been helping the people we work with find parts of themselves that felt lost or compromises by responsibilities and expectations of work and life.
We'll help you rediscover the tools that mean you'll always find your way back to this true nature within.
One we know helps reduce stress, improve focus and productivity, support problem solving and challenges and makes you a happier, kinder and more present person to be around. With many describing how our experience enhance their relationships far beyond themselves.
Alongside a rich and varied itinerary the men who attend this event, will also have all meals catered for over the time we are together. And whilst we'll be in wild and natural spaces throughout the day, you have a cosy glamping cabin to return to for down-time and slumber - attending as a solo gatherer or joining this event with people you know (cabins sleep up to three men) with ensuite and shared toilet/shower options available at this beautiful and peaceful location.
We believe spaces like this for self-enrichment aren't just for women and we are hosting this space with AMAZING collaborators to make the time and space you spend with us, a special one, that you feel good about - leaving with new opportunities to enhance your life.
Whether you are reading this as a man, or have a man in your life who could benefit from this experience.
Our Early Bird offering (save £100 on solo cabins) ends midnight 31st August 20205. (USE CODE: MANKIND before 11:55pm on 31/8/25 to save £100 on solo cabins)
We have just two sharing cabin options available now too, so text your friends and share this opportunity with them too!
Itinerary (May be subject to a rejig)
Day One
- Welcome Orientation (JK)
- Group Workshop setting intentions for the time together (JK)
- Lunch
- Wood whittling (with Mel and Clare)
- Campfire group session exploring ways to manage busyness and high pressure situations (Emlyn & JK)
- Evening meal
Day Two
- Breakfast
-Morning Yoga/Movement and relaxation session in Nature (Alice)
- Group session on values and letting go mindsets (JK)
- Lunch
- Forage & Feast session with bushcraft skills and opportunities to learn from the landscape. (cookout together in the woods) (Paul and Dan)
- Rest and reflection time
Day Three
- Breakfast
- Check out from cabins
- Hike and wild exploration with Ant, including
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