Embodied Brotherhood
A 4-Night Wilderness
Men’s Retreat
Participants: Limited to 14 men
August 26-30th, 2026 | Mancos, Colorado
First 4 to Register
Early Bird: $400
Regular Registration: $475-$675
Reclaiming Male Connection Through the Wisdom of the Wild
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, direct 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.
Body. Land. Brotherhood.
What’s This About?
Embodied Brotherhood is a co-created men's retreat designed to reconnect you to your body, the land, and the power of authentic male connection. We gather to move, make fire, share meals, and wrestle—physically and emotionally—with what it means to be in connection with other men.
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 retreat 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.
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 Peer Support Specialist, Interventionist, Transformational Life Coach, Entheogenic Trip Sitter, and seasoned Workshop Facilitator. With over eight years of experience leading workshops on intimacy, consent, and authentic connection, Vibes brings depth, compassion, and grounded insight to his work. He is also the producer of Sangha Fest, a beloved local yoga and music festival that celebrates community, healing, and self-expression. Now more than a decade into his recovery from hard-drug and alcohol addiction, Vibes draws from a rich toolkit of integration practices, somatic grounding, and connection-building techniques to support others on their path. His approach is heart-centered, experience-based, and deeply rooted in service.
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 the 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.
Pricing
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Early Bird: $400 (first 4 of 14 spots) - Space in this retreat is limited
Standard: $475–$675 (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 $200 deposit, and pay the rest by EOD August 25th, 2026.
Don’t forget
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Arrival: Wednesday, August 26th, between 4-6 PM
6 PM | Dinner (soft welcome)
8 PM | Orientation
Departure: Sunday, August 30th, by 2 PM
Questions?
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Please email samuelmescon@gmail.com
Real connection. Real embodiment.
