4-Day Men’s Retreat in Portugal

Gain Clarity, Confidence, and Authentic Connection

April 30 – May 03, 2026

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Discover a path toward genuine inner freedom in a peaceful, nature-rich setting just 30 minutes south of Lisbon. Over four days, release old burdens, find clear direction, and form bonds with men who understand and support you, guided with care and expertise.

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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:
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Find Clarity

Make at least one major life decision confidently and learn tools to maintain clarity.

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Build Emotional Resilience

Gain practical techniques to release lingering stress, anxiety, and self-doubt.

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Experience Authentic Connection

Join a circle of men who respect and support you, forging friendships far beyond these four days.

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Lasting Inner Peace

Come away feeling lighter, more resilient, and ready to embrace life with renewed purpose.

A Journey That Delivers Rapid,
Lasting Results

There’s no need to keep patching together fragments of advice on your own. Here, you’ll enter a proven, carefully guided process designed to help you break through resistance and become a fuller version of yourself. Surrounded by nature and supportive peers, you’ll experience lasting change, gently but powerfully, within days, not years.

A Serene Setting for Your Transformation

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.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.
Retreat centre BioVilla surrounded by nature in Arrábida National Park, showcasing its serene landscape just 30 minutes south of Lisbon.

What’s Included

  • 4-Day Immersion (April 30 - May 3, 2026): 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.
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Our Ironclad Guarantee: Transform or We’ll Refund Your Investment

If you feel the promised depth of experience hasn’t been delivered by the end of the retreat, we’ll refund your investment.* Many men arrived sceptical and left profoundly transformed. Read their testimonials and see for yourself. (*Details discussed upon application.)

What Our Participants Are Saying: From Doubt to Lasting Change

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“I joined because of the work I’d done online with Arun and wanted to see what could happen in person. Despite life’s demands and feeling ‘all in’ at the last minute, I found a powerful connection with Arun, Martin, and every single man there. I’ve never cried so openly or felt such love in just a few days. The clarity, vision, and emotional release I experienced were beyond anything I imagined. I return to normal life now checking in with my feelings, facing challenges with more compassion and love. I’m equipped with tools for a new journey ahead. Thank you, Arun, Martin, and everyone involved—for helping me surrender and discover a deeper part of myself.”

Danny
Men smiling with clarity and strength after the Return of Men Retreat, reflecting healing, brotherhood, and renewed purpose.

“I felt a calling but wasn’t sure what to expect. I arrived ready to surrender, forgive, and trust my inner feeling. I learned so much about facing fear, sadness, anger, and joy. I gained tools to take on anything life throws at me. My heart is full of love for every man I met there. Keep showing up!”

William
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“Before the retreat, I felt disconnected and doubted a short experience could really change me. But it was life-changing. I came home and finally opened up to my parents about my struggles. We went from no affection to daily hugs and meaningful meals. I shared my truth with my girlfriend, and it brought us closer than ever. This was the most profound investment I’ve ever made in myself. I left more authentic, open, and capable of forming deeper connections. I’m so grateful I took that leap.”

Andre
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“It was a magical weekend. Coming home, I spoke openly with my partner, and we laughed, cried, and loved like never before. I feel so clear now—about my family, my projects, and my purpose in this world. Arun and Martin turned sand into gold, showing me the magic in all of us. Strangers became brothers beyond nationality, color, or status. Love truly is in everyone. I’m already planning trips with my family, feeling their eagerness too. I can’t wait to see how this unfolds and to share these stories again around a campfire. Speaking from the heart, with profound love.”

Antoine
Men smiling with clarity and strength after the Return of Men Retreat, reflecting healing, brotherhood, and renewed purpose.

“I arrived without expectations, just a desire to open my heart. I connected with my buried emotions and learned to speak my truth. Arun and Martin created a safe space that allowed me to trust, let go, and see my life through fresh eyes. I feel more honest with myself and more in touch with my emotions than ever before.”

Marco
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“I attended another retreat before with Arun and it changed my life, so I came here wanting more access to my feelings and deeper connections. I worried it wouldn’t live up to my high expectations, but it truly expanded how I relate to others. I learned to express my feelings openly, realised how people appreciate me, and decided to focus on my inner world instead of constantly seeking external solutions. Now I’m more open, more relaxed, and more willing to reach out to others, even strangers. This retreat built on my previous growth and revealed how far I’ve come—and how much further I’m willing to go.”

Christian
Men smiling with clarity and strength after the Return of Men Retreat, reflecting healing, brotherhood, and renewed purpose.

“I’d never done a men’s retreat before and felt drawn to Martin’s energy, so I took the leap. What I found were deeply rooted emotions still living in my body, and old traumas I thought were healed. I gained powerful tools and made big decisions I’d been avoiding. Surrounded by men who allowed themselves to feel, I felt safe to do the same. This experience solidified my resolve to speak my truth, to help others find their courage to feel, and to let my anger rise with purpose.”

Pedro

Your Expert Facilitators

Meet the guides who will support you through this journey. With years of experience, compassionate insight, and proven techniques, they’re committed to helping you find authentic growth and lasting change.

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Martin Thomsen

Lead Facilitator

Martin is your guide to presence, clarity on your direction, and deeper, more meaningful relationships.

As a former national kickboxing champion, innovative entrepreneur, and pioneer in psychedelic therapy, Martin has dedicated his life to mastering the art of transformation.

Martin's passion lies in guiding leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs through tailored experiences of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.

​Martin has supported over 1000 people in the past seven years through his 1-1 programs, workshops, plant-medicine ceremonies, and retreats.

Arun Thompson

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.

Learn more about Arun here.

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Santiago Calapaqui

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.

Why This Retreat?

  • Application-Only: We carefully select participants to ensure the right group dynamic.
  • Proven Methods: Tried-and-tested emotional healing frameworks form the backbone of this experience.
  • A Track Record of Success: Our team has guided men through life-changing breakthroughs time and time again.
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Retreat program

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.

Who Is This For?

This retreat is for men who:

  • Crave a deeper connection with themselves and others.
  • Find themselves at a crossroads: personally or professionally.
  • Have tried various approaches but still feel something’s missing.
  • Are ready to invest time, energy, and resources into lasting change.
  • Are open to exploring their inner landscape and stepping beyond the familiar.
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Your Success Path After the Retreat

  • Week 1: Integrate a simple daily practice to maintain clarity and calm.
  • Month 1: Notice real shifts in your emotional well-being, decision-making, and relationships.
  • Month 3: Momentum builds, habits feel natural, confidence rises, and your connections deepen.
  • Month 6: Challenges no longer shake you. You stand rooted in your truth, guided by a quiet inner strength you trust.

Common Questions & Concerns

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  • 01

    “I’m worried about the cost.”

    It’s natural to hesitate when investing in yourself. However, consider how staying stuck costs you time, energy, and quality of life. Many men find the clarity and inner freedom gained here far outweigh the financial investment.

  • 02

    “Is this the right time for me?”

    Life rarely serves up a perfect moment. If you’ve carried these uncertainties for too long, now could be the turning point. Don’t let another year pass without change.

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    “Can’t I just figure this out on my own?”

    If you’ve tried and still feel stuck, an immersive, expertly guided environment helps you break through faster—skipping years of trial-and-error for immediate, lasting results.

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Your Investment

Early Bird: €1,080 (Ends 15 January)
Full Price: €1,280
  • 1 Preparation Group Coaching Call to ground your intention

  • 4-Day Immersion in Portugal
  • Access to our Private Online Brotherhood with exclusive journey materials
  •  3 Follow-Up Group Coaching Calls to keep the fire alive

(Travel to and from the retreat not included. Payment plans available.)

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Next Steps: Make the Change You Deserve

If this resonates with you, now is the time.
Once you've been accepted, 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.