A transformational journey into a more present, grounded, purposeful and deeply loving masculine.
This retreat is for men who feel a burning desire to connect more deeply with themselves, their relationships and their lives. If you are a man, who desires deeper life purpose, more peace in their emotions and relations and more fulfilling connection to other men and nature, this retreat will offer you an opportunity to calmness in the face of challenges and stay focused on your life mission and goals. You will come away feeling more connected to yourself, having a clear vision for your mission and feeling deeply inspired and focused to meet your life possibilities.
Taos, New Mexico
May 31st – June 5th, 2023
Why
This retreat is designed to help you go deeper into your inner journey and create lasting relationships with yourself, your community and the world around you. We will explore how to tap into your inner wisdom, discover your true purpose, and develop meaningful relationships with your loved ones. You will gain the tools to create emotional balance, clarity and understanding when facing difficult decisions and changes. You‘ll also receive guidance to help you stay present and connected to your true self. Through group activities, nature walks, and meditations, you will become more aware and connected to the beauty of life and find renewed enthusiasm for your purpose and passion. You will leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and empowered to create a fulfilling, meaningful life.
We will engage in daily embodiment, breathwork & meditative practices, personal sharing & journaling, dyadic & group process, wilderness adventures, creative play & transformational theater and visual art, music & sound healing. Highlights will include a traditional sweat lodge, white water rafting on the Rio Grande, a full moon ceremony honoring the sacred masculine & feminine with participants of a concurrent women’s retreat led by Carolina Lorenzo, exploring an ancient Anasazi mesa-top pueblo ruin, swimming in Abiquiu Lake and relaxing at Ojo Caliente Hot Springs on the final morning.
What
What
What
We will engage in daily embodiment, breathwork & meditative practices, personal sharing & journaling, dyadic & group process, wilderness adventures, creative play & transformational theater and visual art, music & sound healing. Highlights will include a traditional sweat lodge, white water rafting on the Rio Grande, a full moon ceremony honoring the sacred masculine & feminine with participants of a concurrent women’s retreat, exploring an ancient Anasazi mesa-top pueblo ruin and relaxing at Ojo Caliente Hot Springs.
Whitewater Rafting on the Rio Grande:
Water Element – Flowing, Embracing Obstacles,
Challenge & Collaboration
Traditional Sweat Lodge:
Earth & Fire Elements – Grounding, Burning the Old,
Trust, Surrender, Healing, Honoring Our Heritage
Daily workshops in movement, meditation, breath journaling and group sessions to develop powerful to assist your journey.
Hike to Anasazi Mesa-top Pueblo Ruin:
Earth & Air Elements – Honoring Earth and Sky & Our Ancestral Roots
Full Moon Ceremony & Fire Circles:
Fire & Air Elements – Honoring the Divine
Masculine & Feminine, Connecting with Spirit
TAOS, NM
Where
Vista Verde is the perfect venue for deep men’s work, as it’s private, offers multiple accommodation options and is set in a sublime location
The vast expanse of the Taos, NM area offers the perfect atmosphere for a man to feel truly free to step away from his daily life and reconnect with himself, other men, and the raw nature of this planet. Its stunning desert landscapes, towering snow-capped mountain peaks, and monumental Rio Grande rift, the major north-south corridor for the migration and evolution of Mesoamerican culture, provides an inspiring backdrop for personal reflection, meaningful conversations and an elemental connection with spirit. Additionally, its rich history and ancient culture affords a unique perspective on the human journey for a truly unforgettable retreat experience.
This wilderness venue set in a high desert forest of old-growth juniper and piñon pines offering immaculate group facilities and multiple accommodation options is perfect for doing deep work. The 40 acre property is close to the Rio Grande Gorge with expansive views to the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains on either side of the valley. A sense of serenity is pervasive throughout the compound and nature trails, deepening your connection with the earth and dissolving tensions from your daily life.
Vista Verde
Vista Verde Retreat Center
Vista Verde Retreat Photo Gallery
Accommodations
There is a large variety of accommodations at Vista Verde Retreat Center distributed between 8 separate buildings from several single casitas to a couple of buildings with several bedrooms and mostly shared bathrooms and 5 tent sites. Rooms will be assigned on a first registered basis. Prices include room, facility, cleaning, meals, and retreat fees.
Straw Bale Casita Bed
Main House Upstairs West Bedroom
Ranch Casita Exterior
Main House Downstairs Bedroom
Main House Upstairs East Bedroom 1
Straw Bale Casita
Stick Casita Living Area
The Q Living – Sleeping Area
The Q Living Area
Adobe Casita Exterior
Straw Bale Casita Exterior
Stick Casita Bedroom
Ranch House Bedroom
Adobe Casita
The Q Kitchen-Dining Area
Common Areas
Main House Kitchen
Studio
Main House Dining Room
Main House Living Room
Main House Fire Pit Patio
Ranch House Living Room
Outdoor Areas
Corrals
Double Rainbow Vista
Vista 1
Vista 2
Vista 3
Walking Trail 1
Walking Trail 2
Walking Trail 3
Wood-Fired Hot Tub
Alexander Grant
Alex has been practicing acupuncture and teaching yoga, meditation and pranayama for over 20 years.
He inspires people to live more physically, mentally and spiritually healthy lives. Focusing on guiding men to dive deep into their darker emotions to heal them and allow their true purpose to shine through. Utilizing Yoga, Chinese Medicine, Modern Science, Meditation, Somatic Experiencing and other modalities to create provide a framework for personal growth and expansion. Alex is dedicated in setting a strong example for men for how to live volnerably and powerfully. He is also a father to three children.
John Meade
John is a life coach, group facilitator for men’s work and for couples with his wife, Carolina Lorenzo, beloved steward of community and sacred circles and a film and events producer. He has been a pioneer in plant medicine work, a student and facilitator of self-development work and a world adventurer for almost 50 years. Raised in New York, he has also resided in CA, Germany and finally New Mexico for the last 35 years and is a father of 3 adult children and a newborn son.
John brings a strong heart and vulnerability that holds the space for the ego to drop its defenses and find a soft opening. He is honored to be a stand for the new masculine paradigm that honors the inner and outer feminine and excited to be co-facilitating this retreat with Alex.
What’s Included
- 5 nights accomodation in traditional adobe venue
- 3 gourmet mostly organic meals
- Daily yoga, breathwork and meditation workshop
- Daily men’s sharing and processes to facilitate connection, empowerment and embodiment
- White water river rafting on Rio Grande
- Traditional sweat lodge
- Hiking adventure to ancient Anasazi mesa-top village ruin
- Swimming in Abiquiu Lake
Optional Addons
- Personalized acupuncture treatments with Alex
- Somatic Experiencing Coaching with Alex
- Post Retreat VIP day Hot air Ballooning over the Rio Grande
- Personalized coaching with John
- Natural hot springs soak on last morning of the retreat at Ojo Caliente Hot Springs
Not Included
- Transportation to/from the retreat venue
- Transport to and from Albuquerque (ABQ) Airport available for $50 each way
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