Embodied Brotherhood
A 3-Night Wilderness Men’s Gathering
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First 4 to Register
Early Bird: $350
Regular Registration: $395-$525
Limited to 14 Participants
August 27-30th, 2026 | Private Land: Mancos, Colorado
Come as you are. Leave more fully yourself.
Learn to move in ways that connect you back to your natural body. We use embodied practices that invite play, build strength, release tension, and deepen connection to our environment.
❋ Return To Body
❋ Build Real Brotherhood
Engage in honest connection with other men in a supportive space. Speak vulnerably, listen with care, and relate in ways that build trust, authenticity, and support.
❋ Root into the Land
Through ethical stewardship, primitive skills, and nature awareness practices, we reconnect with the rhythms of the earth and the grounding support it offers.
Move. Breathe. Laugh.
Rest. Belong.
When was the last time you felt truly seen by other men?
Most men are hungry for deeper connection but don't know where to find it. Embodied Brotherhood creates the conditions for authentic friendship to emerge through movement, shared challenge, nature, play, and meaningful conversation.
Embodied Brotherhood is also a direct response to the limited models of male guidance and initiation that many of us were given, or never received at all.
This gathering is for men who are inspired to embody a more grounded, connected, and honorable masculine culture in a modern world. We believe this work is best catalyzed in the wild, away from the noise and hurry of modern life.
Your participation makes this work possible. We believe every man has something great to give, and many of us struggle to offer it fully. The facilitators offer a supportive environment for honest reflection and shared practice, but it is how you choose to show up to this work that will transform who you are and the positive impact you can make. Come as you are. No prior men’s work necessary.
We intend that you leave Embodied Brotherhood with practical tools for integration and a renewed sense of connection and commitment to yourself, the men beside you, and the world we share.
The Rhythm
We aim to strike a balance between structure and openness—creating a clear container while leaving space for spontaneity, rest, and what naturally unfolds. Each day carries its own rhythm, but the arc is intentional. We begin by arriving and grounding, move into deeper exploration and connection, and close with integration.
A typical day at Embodied Brotherhood looks like:
Sunrise connection with nature
Morning movement practice
Shared meals prepared with care
Facilitated group sessions (embodiment, connection, relational work)
Ritual and ceremony woven throughout the day
Spacious time for rest, solo reflection, or emergent offerings
River dips and time to reset in the elements
Evening fire circles, music making, song & story
Meet Your Faciliators
Osi Ledbetter
Osi Ledbetter is an environmental educator, naturalist, and wildlife tracker based in the Four Corners region. He holds an M.A. in Ecopsychology from Naropa University and completed advanced training in naturalist studies, nature connection mentoring, and professional wildlife tracking through Wilderness Awareness School. Osi has worked as a science educator, mentor, and wilderness guide, facilitating nature-based learning, community programs, and rites of passage experiences for youth and adults. Through Four Corners Wildlife, he offers immersive educational experiences that foster ecological literacy, wildlife tracking skills, and deeper connections to nature, place, and community.
Sam Mescon
Sam is a movement practitioner, therapeutic wilderness guide, and community builder with over 7 years of professional facilitation experience. He draws from a wide background in somatic practices, rites of passage, and embodied play to create spaces where men can move, feel, and connect with greater honesty and depth. With hundreds of field days spent guiding young adults through transformational journeys in the backcountry, Sam brings a grounded, heart-forward approach to leadership. Embodied Brotherhood is the current manifestation of his life’s work—a response to his deep longing for realness among men, for sacred mischief, and for wild, grounded spaces where brotherhood can actually be felt in the body.
Vibes Volansky
Vibes is a Certified Peer & Family Specialist (CPFS), Certified ARISE® Interventionist (CAI), Certified Transformational Recovery & Integration Coach, and Certified Psychedelic Trip Sitter. With 11 years of sustained recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, he combines lived experience with professional training to support individuals and communities in healing, growth, and authentic connection.
This is Vibes’ second year serving as a facilitator with the Embodied Brotherhood Gathering. For nearly a decade, he has facilitated workshops on connection and intimacy, exploring how meaningful relationships are developed and maintained, why genuine connection is fundamental to human well-being, and the patterns that often keep us disconnected. His facilitation invites men into greater authenticity, vulnerability, and deeper relationships with themselves and one another.
Inclusion & Accessibility
Embodied Brotherhood is a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or socioeconomic status.
We are committed to making this work as accessible as possible. We offer scholarships to support participation from marginalized communities and individuals from low-income backgrounds who would not otherwise be able to attend. We can also provide camping gear and transportation assistance for those in need.
Final Logistics
Please Read Before Registering
We’re camping?
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Yes! We’ll be camping on private land within ~ 1hour of Mancos, CO. Bring your own vehicle setup, tent, or sleep under the stars. Please also bring a camp chair, mug, bowl, and eating utensils. A more detailed packing list will be sent out 2 weeks before the retreat. 2WD accessible.
What’s at basecamp?
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Outdoor kitchen, filtered drinking water, nutritious snacks, homemade organic meals, cold plunge/natural water source.
A co-created space
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Embodied Brotherhood is a co-created experience that comes alive through the participation and contributions of each man. As part of supporting the community, all participants contribute to 2-3 shared camp responsibilities, including meal preparation, cleaning, and camp care.
Investment
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Early Bird: $350 (first 4 of 14 spots) - Space in this retreat is limited
Standard: $395–$525 (sliding scale)
Sliding scale helps keep this work accessible while supporting its sustainability. Higher contributions directly support scholarships and work-trade spots.
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Scholarships and work-trade are available. Apply here if cost is a barrier.
Reserve your spot now with a $175 deposit, and pay the rest by EOD August 26th, 2026.
Don’t forget
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Arrival: Thursday, August 27th, between 4-6 PM
6 PM | Dinner (soft welcome)
8 PM | Orientation - Please be ready to drop in.
Departure: Sunday, August 30th, by 2 PM
Questions?
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Please email samuelmescon@gmail.com
Real connection. Real embodiment.
