The New Masculine's 2025 Men's Gathering
THE 2025 MEN'S GATHERING HAS NOW CONCLUDED.
What an incredible weekend it was! Thank you to all the men who showed up, leaned in, and did the work of exploring belonging, vulnerability, and authenticity in community with each other and the horses. Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
When: September 20 & 21, 2025
Location: Wild Horse Mountain Farms - Sherwood, OR
What is This Men's Gathering?
A transformative men’s retreat where we'll explore what it means to belong, step into authenticity, and redefine masculinity through experiential learning and deep connection.
Your biggest task during this gathering is to step into two powerful communities - a herd of horses AND a group of conscious, growth-oriented men.
What to expect:
Day 1: Enter the Herd (Half Day)
We’ll start with the horses. You’ll enter into a pre-established community with its own norms, power dynamics, rhythms and flow. As you enter the herd, there's a lot you'll have to sense, learn, and synthesize quickly.
- What you'll confront:What it feels like to enter a community as an outsider.
- The strategies you use to navigate the unknown.
- Belonging through the eyes of a horse.
Day 2: Find Where You Belong (Full Day)
We'll deepen your experience by engaging in group and individual activities with the horses and the other men. You’ll be invited to show up authentically and be seen.
- What you'll confront:Who you believe you should be vs. who you actually are.
- The vulnerability of expressing your truth.
- Building trust, resolving conflict, and playing with others
- Belonging in a community of men.
Why Horses?
Horses are masters of honest, in-the-moment feedback.
Through their presence, you’ll gain direct insight into how you show up—without judgment, story, or pretense. Their responses help reveal the gap between where you are and where you long to be.
No previous horse experience is needed. All exercises take place on the ground—no riding involved. Scroll down for more information about the horse interactions.
What This Gathering Will Help You Do:
- Respond to your emotions with more clarity and compassion
- Improve the quality of your personal and professional relationships
- Navigate conflict with more confidence
- Define your version of healthy masculinity
- Grow in an environment that is both supportive and challenging
What's included:
🐴 September 20: Half-day kickoff session (refreshments + materials)
🐴 September 21: Full-day retreat (lunch + materials included).
Lodging Options:
- Onsite lodging is available at Wild Horse Mountain Farms in the shared bunkhouse cottage:Semi-private bunkrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, and communal space
- $65/night per person
- To reserve a bed, select your option during registration
- Email [email protected] for more details or a video tour
Participants may also book nearby hotels or Airbnbs. Recommendations available after registration.
Evening Meal (Sept 20):
We’ll gather for a community dinner (location TBD) after the first session. Each participant will be responsible for their own meal and drinks.
Have Questions?
Reach out anytime: [email protected]
I’m happy to answer your questions or hop on a call.
When you join the 2025 Men’s Gathering, you’ll enter a unique relationship with a horse—a being that communicates without words. Unlike humans who rely on verbal language and concepts, horses connect through nonverbal, physical language and presence.
In this horse-assisted personal growth experience, you won’t use typical control tools like halters or saddles. Instead, you’ll be invited to fully show up and be present to the relationship itself. As you engage—whether standing close, giving space, or moving together—the horse responds with honest, direct, and non-judgmental feedback based purely on what it feels in the moment. This feedback offers a powerful mirror into your impact on the relationship, revealing unconscious patterns in how you show up with others and yourself.
When something doesn’t work, we’ll explore what that means for you and experiment with new ways of being. When you make a shift, so will the horse—creating a profound doorway into self-awareness and transformation.
This experience is a cornerstone of Equus Coaching and offers a deep, embodied exploration of connection, presence, and authentic leadership.
Hear from a past participant:
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