The Alchemy of Brotherhood
Men’s Retreat
At Deer Hill Foundation, Mancos, Colorado
Join a brotherhood of men ready to explore modern masculinity beyond stereotypes. This immersive weekend blends workshops, practices, and nourishing community to reignite your primal hunger—for creativity, authenticity, and meaningful connection.
This gathering is for any man who’s felt the sting of corrupted ideals—whether forged in war zones, institutions, boardrooms, or the silent ache of “not enough.” You need no uniform to belong here. Just the willingness to ask: What am I really fighting for?
What to Expect:
- Sacred Dialogue: Raw conversations on power, vulnerability, and leading with both strength and heart.
- Play as Initiation: Reclaim curiosity through collaborative challenges, storytelling, and movement.
- Release & Rise: Shed societal masks—embrace masculinity rooted in integrity, compassion, and fierce kindness
- Soul-Fueled Feasts: Share chef-crafted, nutrient-dense meals that deepen bonds and energize growth.
-Camping on the land or staying in a bunkhouse with other men, with upgraded rooming options.
For Men Who Crave:
- Brotherhood that transcends small talk
- Tools to navigate modern life with resilience
- Permission to play, rest, and redefine masculinity
When: Friday afternoon (arrive between 2:30 and 4pm), September 12th
to Sunday afternoon, September 14th, ending around 3pm
The Land
Our gathering place, Deer Hill basecamp, in Mancos, Colorado, is located on 130 acres of meadowland and pinion-juniper forest at the base of Menefee Mountain in the Mancos River Valley. Located 30 miles west of Durango, CO, and six miles from Mesa Verde National Park, the Mancos Valley has a long tradition of agriculture, kept alive today in multigenerational ranches and small organic farms.
At Deer Hill, you’ll enjoy cozy common spaces, beautiful grounds, and a ranch-like feel. The strawbale-constructed Meeting Place, with its many south-facing windows, wood floors, and custom woodwork provides an inspiring venue for indoor movement and sound workshops.
Deer Hill’s beautiful outdoor grounds include lush grassy fields, shady cottonwood trees, hiking opportunities right from the property, and a great palapa on which to relax in the shade by the pond. Our outdoor workshops will take place in the soft grass beneath the biggest cottonwood; this gathering space will be affectionately called The Cottonwood.
The House, where the kitchen is located, is a great place to relax and read a book or play a game, and will be our indoor alternative in case of rain for any outdoor workshops. The House creates an incredibly authentic, homey feel at Deer Hill, as it was our Founders, Doug and Beverly Capelin’s, primary residence for most of Deer Hill’s history.
The camping options are plentiful in the valley of the Mancos Hills, where you will share your nights with wildflowers and wildlife.
The bunkhouse cabins have an open floor plan, with bunkbeds along the perimeter. Tucked amongst the piñon and juniper trees, these cabins provide the classic “camp experience” for guests.
All camphouse and bunkhouse guests share the bathrooms in The Showerhouse.
The Loft is a beautiful second-story lodging option overlooking the valley with shared or private bedrooms and shared bathrooms.