Connected Men | Make it Count!

Led by: Pete Armstrong (peteinspires.com) and Patrick Cunningham (AyusNow.com)

Dear Brother,

Connected Men is your opportunity to recharge your body, reset your mind, and recommit to the man you want to be.

Your family needs you to lead yourself, to be a model of healthy masculinity, and to recharge. You deserve to be your best self. You deserve connection. You deserve to grow.

Connected Men is more than a retreat—it’s about building mental toughness, brotherhood, and self confidence.

This isn’t just yoga. It isn’t just about body-based strength activities. It isn’t just journaling. Connected Men is about blending the physical, the mental, the emotional, and the sheer awe of being human. It’s about disconnecting from the distractions of life so you can fully connect—to yourself, to other men, and to the land.

Even if it’s only for one day, you’ll remember what it feels like to truly be yourself. And that’s what we’re here to help men do: stress less, build real confidence, connect more deeply in relationships, and rediscover the joy of being you.

In the beautiful pastoral setting of Primrose, you’ll push yourself with challenges, laugh hard, and have fun—while also learning tools and structures that will help you show up better at home and in life.

You can expect to experience:

• Breathwork & Practical Yoga – reset your body and mind through guided practices
• Strength & Mobility for Longevity – mobility and strength training with Patrick
• Cold Plunge & Sauna (optional) – powerful practices for resilience and renewal
• Movement in Nature – outdoor activities that ground, energize, and reconnect you
• Guided Reflection – journaling / vision work for the the rest of 2025 and beyond!
• Connection & Kinship – intentionality to develop brotherhood, challenge, and laughter
• Exploration & Solitude – time to wander, be still, and reconnect with yourself
• Simple Nourishment – share a meal together, lunch and beverages provided

We are creating a judgment-free space where you can drop the mask, be real, and share your story. Doing hard things together while also laughing, exploring, and being seen is healing in itself. This is about men growing together—challenging one another, supporting one another, and rediscovering the freedom of play and presence.

You’ll leave with:

• A stronger body and a stronger mind
• Less stress and more emotional confidence
• Tools to show up better at home with your family
• A reset for the rest of 2025 and beyond.
• An experience of true brotherhood/friendship + inspiration to become your best self

Whether you’re seeking personal growth, accountability for self-care, stronger connections, or just the chance to recharge—Connected Men is for you.

Don’t miss this opportunity to reset, reconnect, and remember what it feels like to live fully alive and finish strong in 2025.

In Brotherhood & Power - Pete & Patrick

Info: Welcome men, quick overview of the day's activities, the why behind Connected Men Retreat, and quick intro of leaders.

Info: Who You Are + Why You Felt Called To Join + What You Hope To Experience

Info: Patrick Cunningham, will guide the group in this transformative experience. Group breathing, mindfulness, strength training, and yoga based activity. These exercises will challenge you in many ways and yet the benefits will be well worth your effort. Engaging in the power of your breath is life-changing, healing, and so we ask that you give yourself permission to explore what your mind, body and spirit needs to release. This is the introduction to a blend of yoga, mobility, mindfulness, and strength training designed for busy men who want to feel good, stay strong, and enjoy advancing age with vitality. You’ll leave with fundamentals and a simple program you can keep using for life.

Info: Imagine cold AF and hot AF right after each other. Repeat. It's going to be difficult. It's going to be hard. It's going help you feel better. Let's go.

Info: Lunch will be provided. Most likely hot soup or sandwiches and beverages. Coffee will also be provided. We break bread in a communal setting at a large table. There will be guidance to evoke deeper conversations. If you have dietary restrictions, please email Pete Armstrong.

Info: You will wander in the land, guided by your heart, and reconnect with yourself. The intention is to be with the presence of yourself, the land, and perhaps your version of God/Higher Power/The Universe. Just be.

Info: Envision being by yourself in silence where you will journal/write/do a self reflection - with guided questions - on what the experience has elicited thus far about yourself. Perhaps you will consider how to integrate what you've experienced into your life moving forward. Or perhaps you explore self introspection on what you are still yearning to experience in this retreat. And challenge youreself to overcome your fear, be courageous, and be intentional with creating that opportunity for yourself and/or others. Transformation is on the other side of fear. In addition, this is an opportunity to have solo time with Pete Armstrong if you desire. You can share what you are struggling with and Pete will share what he believes could help your situation.

Info: Invite thoughts from the group related to ideas for next retreat, where they desire to continue their "connected men" journey together, and/or share what they are grateful for. And lastly GIVE HUGS and GET CONNECTED!

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