Awaken The Clarity, Direction & Brotherhood That No Amount of Solo Work Ever Could.
When
Date: 11-15 June 2027. 5 days, 4 nights. Friday afternoon to Tuesday Morning.
Where
Location: Riverrun, Southern Tasmania. Full details shared on acceptance.
Investment
Investment: $3,900 AUD. All-inclusive. Payment plan available: 3 x $1300.
Size
Group size: 25 men. Capped to preserve depth.
Here's what you get when you join..
- A guided initiatory container held by three experienced facilitators across four days
- Shadow work, somatic practices, and relational skills taught and embodied in real time
- The hero's journey as a lived structure, not a metaphor, woven through the weekend by poet and mythologist Leon Cossar
- A brotherhood of serious men who will witness you, challenge you, and refuse to let you hide
- A space designed to take you to your edge and hold you there long enough for something real to shift
- A 1-month post-retreat integration container with an online group call to hold the work beyond the weekend
LISTEN TO THE MEN WHO TOOK THE LEAP....
The 4 Stage of The Journey
Here's the full arc of The Awakened Man Experience across the 5 days of the retreat
- Departure You arrive carrying everything you've been carrying. Men meet each other as they actually are. The container opens. Intention is set. Fire is lit.
- The Wound Dive into the depths of your shadow and see the patterns running your life. We'll uncover the parts of you that you've suppressed in order to fit in.
- Initiation The fire has done its work and now comes the transmutation. We'll build direction, presence and depth. Be seen and celebrated for the man you're becoming.
- Return You leave with clarity. A specific commitment witnessed by your brothers before returning home to your family with the work inside you.
The Awakened Man Facilitors
LISTEN TO MORE MEN WHO TOOK THE LEAP..
Check Out The Retreat Location
RIVER RUN WILDERNESS LODGE
Arrive to warm cabin accommodation, hearty fireside meals and the beauty of Tasmania's pristine wilderness.
Got Questions About Logistics? Book a call to discuss It With Jasper
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have done inner work before attending?
No. Some men will arrive having done years of work. Others will be stepping into a container like this for the first time. Both are welcome. The retreat is designed to meet you where you are. What matters is your willingness to be honest.
Are Flight and travel costs Included?
No. The retreat fee covers all food, accommodation and content. You are expected to get yourself to the venue prior to the start date and time. We will of course help you arrange logistics such as travel from the airport to the retreat location. Carpooling where necessary as well as recommend areas to stay before or after the retreat dates.
What if it gets too intense?
The container is challenging by design. But challenging is not the same as unsafe. All three facilitators are trauma-informed and experienced in holding men through difficult material. You have full agency throughout. You are never required to share more than you are ready to share.
How is this different from therapy?
Therapy is invaluable and this isn't a replacement for it. What the Academy offers that therapy typically doesn't is a structured developmental arc — a map of where you're going, not just an exploration of where you've been. It also offers something therapy rarely provides: a community of men on the same path. Many of the men in this program are also in therapy. They find the two work together rather than against each other.
What if I need support after the retreat?
The post-retreat container is specifically designed for this. And men are encouraged to reach out directly to the facilitators if they need additional support during integration.
