What Men Said Last Year: 

“This retreat gets 10 stars on a 5 star scale.” –Fred

“I got 40 years of secrets out in the open, without fear.” —Zack

“For the first time, my inner child felt protected from bullying and celebrated by his peers.” —Scott

“Everyone is so loving and caring. The seminars were great and helped me heal considerably.” —Peter

“I came to the HM retreat in need of a safe place where I could be known, accepted, and loved. I found all of this and more.” —Justin

“This was one of the safest, most loving, tolerant environments I have ever experienced (and I have now been to over 100 men’s events). Never once did I feel shamed, disparaged, or disconnected from the group.” —Mark

“I came to the retreat very guarded, full of anxiety, and nervous. I left feeling accepted and known by men who cared. They have become my home.” —Joey

“I brought shame and feelings of hopelessness into the retreat. Post-retreat, I feel peace and lightness that I haven't felt in several months!” —Ray

“All of the HM staff and locals that I interacted with were amazing. They were both gifted and skilled at ministering to men. I really appreciated them.” —Steve

“I am truly amazed and forever changed seeing the vulnerability of these men. I even got in on the hugging—and I don't like to be touched! I am still amazed.” —Brian

“This was one of the most precious experiences of brotherhood I've ever had! All of my apprehensions vanished into thin air and I've made some new brothers for life.” —Daniel

“Before the retreat, I was very familiar with my negative identity and lived with it every day. Since I've been home, I have been able to hold on to my new, healthy identity, and live it out with joy.” —Isaac

“I felt so welcomed and comfortable with everyone. I crave the healthy connection and intimacy I experienced at the retreat, and I'm seeking that feeling in healthy ways back home.” —John

“I was carrying so much guilt, shame, and remorse about an event in my past and didn't realize it had such a huge hold on my life…The progress I made at this retreat has made a huge difference in my life and my relationship with my wife. I love her more than ever and I'm even beginning to love myself more and more.” —Jim

“The retreat was such an amazing opportunity to grow, heal, grieve and connect on a deeper level with so many great men. I have a greater sense that I belong to this community.” —Peter

“I made new friends. I cried. I felt love and compassion... I have warm feelings just thinking about it. And I have a renewed desire to dig deeper and keep going on the journey of outgrowing and healing.” —Mark

“My love tank was overflowing with love that I received from everyone. I didn’t want it to end.” —Robert

“I brought some sadness and anxiety to the weekend. I left feeling gratitude, hope, and a new depth of commitment to loving my wife.” —Geordie

“I left with a ton of new friends and brothers, better tools to promote healing, and deeper integration with my heart, soul, and younger places than I’ve had in a long time.” —Noah

“I feel a deeper level of connection with the men I had previously come to know through virtual interactions. To experience so many strong, loving embraces from brothers who get it brought a whole new dimension to the experience of belonging.” —Drew

“During the retreat I found acceptance, grace, and healing. After the retreat, I found that I had made life long brothers who I know support and love me as I am.” —Brad

“The retreat gave me the opportunity to process elements of my story in a safe and supportive environment… I am leaving the retreat and coming home a better version of myself.” —Glen

“I felt I had no voice related to childhood sexual abuse. I was able to publicly admit CSA and receive deep healing of shame and betrayal. This continued once I got home.” —Ken

“I figured I would make 1-2 connections with other men. Turns out I made around 25!" —Jeremiah

“I am walking away with over a dozen new friends and a core issue that was healed…I now feel like HM is a real community that is real and personal vs a transactional virtual platform.” —Craig

“After all the processing work (and lots of fun!) at the HM Retreat, I’ve noticed I have more “room” in my body for big feelings and uncomfortable emotions, and I really feel like I know how to face some triggering situations that normally send me into a tailspin!” —Travis

“This was one of the most transformational experiences in embracing curiosity and compassion for myself and others in a safe, curated environment. I will never be the same!” —Joel

“I was nervous. I have never been able to feel safe or connected with men. As soon as I arrived at the retreat, I felt acceptance, love and that I belonged. I have never felt that. The retreat was a representation of what true Christianity and brotherhood should be.” —Jimmy

“It was an amazing time of embodied brotherhood like I’ve never experienced in almost 70 years. Thank you.” —John