Wild Inner Stillness: A retreat for men

A weekend to gather, get real and discover what matters most in living an authentic, connected and meaningful life. 

Take time for yourself

In our fast paced modern world, the demands for our time and attention are many. Rarely do we take the time we need to come back to center and reflect deeply on the trajectory our life is taking. It can be a struggle just to keep up with the tasks of life, much less to assess how we are doing at navigating our life towards greater fulfillment and purpose. This retreat will provide you with tools and the time to listen deeply to the still, quiet voice within that speaks fearlessly your truth.

 

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Create strong relationships

As men we need each other to help see ourselves more clearly. Whether we had strong men that helped shape our life positively, or we lacked those mentors growing up, the need is the same – to gather together and support each other in speaking truth. Your guides for this retreat have spent their professional lifetimes facilitating truth telling in a variety of contexts. Sitting around the fire, out on adventures, or in therapeutic groups, Brooks and Logan have helped countless people rediscover their gifts and strength to serve in this world. 

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Connect with nature

Our weekend retreat will be at the 5500 acre Whiterock Conservancy, near Coon Rapids. Choose to stay with the group in a 5-bedroom restored farmhouse or camp right outside the house in the Oak Ridge Campground. Either way, nature will be more than a backdrop to our retreat, it will be a key component of what makes this weekend so powerful. If you’ve spent time exploring Whiterock Conservancy, you know how special of a place it is. If you’ve never been, you’re in for a treat. We will have a large block of time on Saturday to self-select your activity. So, whether you like mountain biking, hiking, fishing, birdwatching, paddling, or simply sitting down and watching the world go by, gear up for a great time. 

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May 30-June 1, 2025

Whiterock Conservancy

Coon Rapids, IA

$285 Early bird, if booked on or before May 2

$325 if booked after May 2, 2025

Take the next step towards deeper connection

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity to make a deeper connection with your inner life, other men, and the natural world we inhabit, click the button below to complete. a short form. Either Brooks or Logan will follow up with you by phone or email to address any questions you may have.
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Here’s what you can expect: 

A brotherhood of fellow men seeking to live life as an expression of their values and strength.

Sharing time, meals, and a 5-bedroom farm house with our group. 

Professional guidance in mindfulness, nature connection, and deep listening practices.

Expert support in uncovering and courageously owning your truth.  

Be the kind of man you truly yearn to be

Reconnect and Recharge

Join us for an opportunity to unplug from the stresses of daily life and to connect with people and practices to help you recharge and rediscover what we call the Wild Inner Stillness. You will gain skills that quiet the mind, awaken the heart and develop your inner strength so you can bring the best to your life and your family. We will take time to share our stories, have adventures in nature and experience the value of the genuine connections that occur when men make the time to get real and connect with their inner wisdom.

“Brooks and Logan were fantastic facilitators and did a great job modeling how the different exercises should proceed.”

 – Alex

“It all worked well together – the activities, location, pacing, meals, number of people, and leaders all really combined to make this a unique event that was definitely worth my time. I’ve been to many retreats, and this was probably the best of them.” 

 – Tim

“I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect as I haven’t participated in men’s retreats prior. I typically don’t care for small talk, so it was amazing to talk and listen to each other at significantly deeper levels.”

– Kevin

“I really appreciated the connection with nature and opportunities to connect with other men, and plan to continue some of those relationships beyond this retreat. Good dudes can be hard to find, thanks for finding them for me!”

– Tom

Meet Your Guides

We have dedicated our professional lives to helping people overcome the obstacles to their authentic selves. This weekend we offer this expertise to you. 

Brooks Witter, MA, LMHC

Brooks Witter, MA, LMHC

Brooks is a licensed mental health counselor with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals achieve a vital life. His approach combines traditional therapy with nature-based practices to foster deep personal connections and growth.

Logan Porter, MA, LMHC

Logan Porter, MA, LMHC

Logan often integrates his love of the outdoors and parenting his two young boys. He also enjoys empowering fathers to lead meaningful, value-driven lives in his work as a psychotherapist. Logan has 25 years of meditation experience and often uses mindfulness to teach strategies of self regulation and connection.