The Return of Men: A 4-Day Men’s Retreat in Portugal
The Return of Men: A 4-Day Men’s Retreat in Portugal
Biovilla Sustentabilidade, Palmela, Portugal
Up to 12 in group
April 30 - May 3, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- 4-Day Immersion (Oct 16–19, 2025): A meticulously crafted experience in a private setting, guiding you toward clarity and calm.
- Guided Emotional Release: Daily exercises, breathwork, and heartfelt group conversations that unearth and heal old wounds.
- Proven Frameworks & Tools: Journaling prompts, communication techniques, and decision-making strategies you can apply immediately.
- Personalised Support: Kind, attentive facilitators who’ve helped countless men navigate inner transformation.
- Supportive Brotherhood: A handpicked group of men and a dedicated online community waiting beyond the retreat’s end so you never walk alone.
- A Track Record of Success: Our team has guided men through life-changing breakthroughs time and time again.
- Application-Only: We carefully select participants to ensure the right group dynamic.
About this Retreat
I guide leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers to slow down, reconnect, and create lives that feel deeply authentic. Through psychedelic-assisted experiences, men's retreats, coaching, and nature-based practices, I help people release the patterns that keep them stuck and come home to themselves.
My approach combines psychotherapy, psychedelic therapy, shamanic practices, breathwork, coaching, and meditation. Over the past eight years, I've supported over 1,000 people through 1-1 programs, workshops, plant medicine ceremonies, and retreats.
Based in Sintra, Portugal, one of Europe's most magical natural landscapes.
Lead Facilitator
Arun is a men's coach and therapist who has helped thousands of people find a greater sense of joy, authenticity, and connection to who they are, what they want for themselves, and what life is asking of them.
Over the past 7 years, Arun has crafted a simple yet powerful approach to living and relating that cultivates self-trust and clarity in oneself, depth and intimacy in relationships and clarity and excitement for life's calling.
Arun is passionate about men's health and wellbeing and offers 1:1 coaching, online and in-person men's communities and retreats worldwide.
Temazcalero
Santiago is a medicine man of Andean origin who was born in Ecuador.
For over 20 years, he has walked in the world of traditional medicine in America with the Family of the Sacred Fire of Itzachilatlan (FSI)
Santiago is a vision seeker, sun dancer, heir of the sacred geometry of the drums, and craftsman of ceremonial instruments, drums, Native American flutes, and rattles.
Details of this retreat
Imagine Waking Up Free from Doubt, Stress, and Uncertainty
You’re a driven, caring man—but something’s missing. Your relationships feel shallow, uncertainty lingers, and the stress never fully lifts. You’ve tried therapy, self-help, and journaling, yet you still feel:
- Disconnected: Unsure of your purpose, longing for authentic connections.
- Stuck: Paralysed by indecision and fear, unsure how to move forward.
- Weighed Down: Carrying emotional unresolved emotions that weigh on your heart and affect everything you do.
- Become Centered, Confident & Fully Alive—in Just 4 Days
This retreat offers the kind of transformation that can take years in therapy. In just one extended weekend, you will:
- Find Clarity: Make at least one major life decision confidently and learn tools to maintain clarity.
- Build Emotional Resilience: Gain practical techniques to release lingering stress, anxiety, and self-doubt.
- Experience Authentic Connection: Join a circle of men who respect and support you, forging friendships that will last beyond these four days.
- Lasting Inner Peace: You will leave feeling lighter, more resilient, and ready to embrace life with renewed purpose.
If this resonates with you, now is the time.
Once you've booked your spot, we’ll schedule a brief call and share everything you need to prepare.
You deserve to enter the next chapter of your life feeling clear, confident, and truly alive.
You’re a driven, caring man—but something’s missing. Your relationships feel shallow, uncertainty lingers, and the stress never fully lifts. You’ve tried therapy, self-help, and journaling, yet you still feel:
- Disconnected: Unsure of your purpose, longing for authentic connections.
- Stuck: Paralysed by indecision and fear, unsure how to move forward.
- Weighed Down: Carrying emotional unresolved emotions that weigh on your heart and affect everything you do.
- Become Centered, Confident & Fully Alive—in Just 4 Days
This retreat offers the kind of transformation that can take years in therapy. In just one extended weekend, you will:
- Find Clarity: Make at least one major life decision confidently and learn tools to maintain clarity.
- Build Emotional Resilience: Gain practical techniques to release lingering stress, anxiety, and self-doubt.
- Experience Authentic Connection: Join a circle of men who respect and support you, forging friendships that will last beyond these four days.
- Lasting Inner Peace: You will leave feeling lighter, more resilient, and ready to embrace life with renewed purpose.
If this resonates with you, now is the time.
Once you've booked your spot, we’ll schedule a brief call and share everything you need to prepare.
You deserve to enter the next chapter of your life feeling clear, confident, and truly alive.
Schedule
Over four days, you’ll move through a carefully sequenced path:
- Day 1: Arrive, set intentions, and gently begin releasing what weighs you down.
- Day 2: Dive deeper with breathwork, guided meditations, and heartfelt group sharing.
- Day 3: Learn decision-making frameworks, confront fears, and clarify the path ahead.
- Day 4: Integrate your insights, solidify new commitments, and step forward, lighter and empowered.
- Day 1: Arrive, set intentions, and gently begin releasing what weighs you down.
- Day 2: Dive deeper with breathwork, guided meditations, and heartfelt group sharing.
- Day 3: Learn decision-making frameworks, confront fears, and clarify the path ahead.
- Day 4: Integrate your insights, solidify new commitments, and step forward, lighter and empowered.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Martin Thomsen, Biovilla Sustentabilidade, Palmela, Portugal
Directions
Book your flight to Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) from there you can either rent a car, take public transport, or let us know you need transport, and we'll arrange private transport or connect you for carpooling with the other participants.
Accommodation
Our accommodations are designed for comfort and connection. Each shared room accommodates up to three guests. It features single beds and large, open windows that flood the space with natural light. Step out onto the terraces to enjoy the fresh air or relax in one of the many peaceful areas around the retreat centre. With scenic walks and beautiful surroundings just outside your door, you’ll find every moment here invites relaxation and rejuvenation.
The Return of Men Retreat (Regular)
The Return of Men Retreat (Early Bird, ends Jan 15th, 2026)
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Picture yourself in a secluded retreat centre surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle coastal breezes of Portugal.
Just 30 minutes south of Lisbon, this peaceful environment supports the powerful inner work you’ll undertake.
Just 30 minutes south of Lisbon, this peaceful environment supports the powerful inner work you’ll undertake.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Indulge in a nourishing culinary experience featuring three fresh, local, organic meals daily, focusing on vibrant plant-based dishes.
What's Included
- 4-Day Immersion (Oct 16–19, 2025)
- Pre and post-retreat support from our team
- 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals
- Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Flights costs
- Airport transfer (transport or carpooling can be arranged)
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