Rite of Passage
The Initiation — 4th Edition
6–8 November 2026 · Cortijo El Cachete, Granada
Three days away from the noise. A small circle of men. Breath, cold, fire, and truth — practiced together until something shifts.
6–8 November 2026 · Cortijo El Cachete, Granada
Three days away from the noise. A small circle of men. Breath, cold, fire, and truth — practiced together until something shifts.
Initiation is the fourth edition of our men's retreat programme — a high-impact, immersive experience focused on personal responsibility, emotional maturity, and conscious brotherhood.
Through breathwork, cold exposure, open circles, and experiential workshops, you'll explore the mature masculine archetypes of the King, the Warrior, the Magician, and the Lover.
The retreat is an opportunity to step more consciously into grounded adulthood — cultivating self-awareness, inner leadership, and authentic connection with others through somatic practice, reflection, and shared experience.
Beyond the weekend itself, the intention is long-lasting connection: future gatherings, follow-up calls, and ongoing communication that turn three days into an honest, supportive brotherhood.
To create a space where men can consciously step into a process of initiation, exploring what it means to embody mature masculinity — working with the archetypal energies of the King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover to cultivate balance, responsibility, and integrity.
Leave behind daily identity and routines. Phones away. The old self stays at the gate.
Face limits and truths in nature. Cold, breath, sharing, fire — the practices that reveal what you're made of.
Re-enter your life with clarity and purpose — witnessed, welcomed, and held accountable by a brotherhood.
Arrival and grounding. Breathing techniques to open the body. First sharing circle — personal journeys, honest speech, a safe space for emotional openness. The evening ends soft: no performance, just presence.
Physical challenges and disciplined practice. Wim Hof Method breathwork and cold exposure. Rituals to confront fears and see your own patterns. The day closes with a cacao and fire ceremony under the stars.
Cold immersion at dawn — each man emerges from the water shedding the past. In the closing fire circle, each man speaks his intentions aloud, claims the King within, and is witnessed by the brotherhood.
Conscious Connected Breathing to reach deeper emotional layers, release stored tension, and sharpen mental clarity.
Breathing and cold exposure to build stress resilience, mental focus, and embodied strength.
Structured sharing spaces that encourage authenticity, emotional expression, and mutual support.
Facilitated sessions on King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover — responsibility, purpose, boundaries, and relationships.
Outdoor sessions designed to reinforce presence, confidence, and connection with the natural environment.
A ceremonial practice to open the heart, deepen connection, and support introspection.
Guided reflection on patterns, purpose, and practical integration into daily life.
Nourishing home-cooked food throughout, supporting vitality, digestion, and overall well-being.
Professional facilitation, emotional safety, clear boundaries, confidentiality, and ongoing peer support.
Initiation is not about fixing yourself or performing a role. It is about stepping consciously into adulthood, strengthening your inner foundation, and walking forward supported by community.
A private country estate in the Andalusian countryside, one hour from Málaga airport. Indoor yoga studio, outdoor yoga platform, ice bath, fire pit, home-cooked meals included. Fully secluded — no neighbours, no interruptions.
Wim Hof Instructor L1 · Certified Breathwork Facilitator · Bodywork & Trauma-Informed Practitioner · trained with ManKind Project
Wim Hof Instructor L1 · Certified Life Coach · trained with ManKind Project
per man · all meals & practices included
A €100 deposit reserves your spot. The remaining balance is due before the retreat.
€100 non-refundable deposit secures your place. Balance due before arrival.
Discounts available for past members and bring-a-friend. Book via WhatsApp or email — we reply personally.