Men drumming together under a tent at the Montana retreat

Oct 8-11 · Potomac, MT

Dig deep,
build high.

A Montana men’s retreat for authentic masculinity in challenging times.

Register now Capped at 25 men · $250 early bird through Sept 7

Phase one

Dig deep

Grief. Breath. Silence. Fire. We go inward first, into the parts of ourselves that are hardest to face, to access what’s real.

Phase two

Build high

Skills. Mentorship. Action. Then we come back out and put that power to work, in ourselves and in each other.

One continuous ritual, held by brotherhood, rhythm, and sacred fire the whole way through.

What you’ll do

Modalities for the whole man

01

Ritual & ceremony

Opening and closing container, held with intention.

02

Breathwork & meditation

Nervous system regulation, grounded in the body.

03

Drumming & singing

Rhythm as the heartbeat under everything else.

04

Skills workshops

Authentic communication, deep listening, emotional resiliency, practical self defense.

05

Mentorship

Passing it forward, and receiving it too.

06

Sauna & solo time

Space to sweat, reflect, and just not do anything.

Montana Men's Foundation group gathered outdoors in fall
Montana Men’s Foundation, gathered

Facilitation

Guided by men living the work.

Matthew Nord

Matthew Nord

Founder of Nord Studios and Tangled Tones Music Studio, Matthew has led drum circles and rhythm work since his first Montana Men’s Gathering in 2007.

Kavan Peterson

Kavan Peterson

A black belt in Aikido and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Kavan works with men rebuilding nervous system regulation, presence, and self-trust.

Adam Boomer

Adam Boomer

A therapist and former Griz linebacker, Adam brings trauma-informed, embodied presence to his work with men, veterans, and first responders.

Hosted by Patrick Marsolek, MMF President, on his family’s property in Potomac.

The yurt on Patrick's Potomac property
The Potomac property

Logistics

What to expect on the ground

Camping

Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and warm layers. October in Montana means real weather, possibly snow.

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Meals

Thursday night potluck kicks things off. Friday and Saturday, hearty lunches and dinners are catered. Breakfast is on you.

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The setting

A 30-ft yurt on forested private land outside Missoula, with kitchen, sauna, and room to roam.

Men celebrating together at the Montana retreat

Join us

25 spots. One weekend. Come as you are.

Early bird · through Sept 7$250
Standard$300

Scholarships available, case by case — contact Patrick.

Register now →