September 19-22
Brothers of The Sun Mens Retreat
In this 4 day event, we will be camping in the Sangre de Cristo mountains overlooking the small town of Crestone, Colorado. Our activities will include:
-Hiking and Connection to Nature
-Martial arts training
-Traditional Archery
-Primal movement and holistic strength practices
-Bushcraft skills
-Council Fire. A confidential container for men to share whatever is alive in them. Learn the principles and practices of sitting in council - an ancient method of communication that spans traditions worldwide. Practicing the art of deep listening will positively affect all your relationships.
-Ceremony and Celebration.
Facilitators:
Adam Hicks
As a father, strength coach, martial artist, athlete, and musician, Adam is passionate about building and empowering men towards their greatest potential, using ancient martial strength practices that not only heal and strengthen the body, but empower the soul. Since a young man, Adam has been called to go deeper into our relationship with our inner selves, our innate goodness as men, and our relationship with other men, so that we can show up in a healthy way for a world who desperately needs good men.
Benjamin Antoniewicz
Lifelong Mystic and seeker of truth, residing in Crestone, Colorado- Father of 4 wildlings, proponent of simple natural living and rhythms. Lifelong martial artist, former semi-pro Muay Thai fighter, current firefighter, forester, and arborist. Hunka'd (adopted) into the Lakota ceremonial lineages, sundancer for 12 years, traditional ceremonial altar recipient and water pourer. Earthkeeper, protector, and advocate of ceremonial way of life and walking the word of a living man.
Tim Matz
Through a synthesis of many schools of practice and emphasizing the natural environment, his aim is to empower people to take responsibility for their health through effective and accessible education. Armed with the understanding that nature heals, Tim's aim is to inspire others to get back to their natural habitat, revillage, and create a new and thriving world.
Directions To Crestone
Directions To Crestone Colorado.
Located in the Sangre De Christo Mountain range In southern Colorado, Crestone is 3.5 hours south of Denver, 4 hours North of Albuquerque, and is nestled in the Middle of the San Luis Valley. Travelling to Crestone is a commitment in of itself as its far off the beaten path. The 2 closest towns/ small cities are Salida, CO, and Alamosa CO, both about an hour away from Crestone. The Great Sand Dunes National Park is just south of Crestone.
Best Practice is to drive to Crestone with ones own vehicle or a rental vehicle if flying into the closest airports; either Denver INTL or Colorado Springs, as its most convenient.
However there is an option to take a bus from Denver airport to Salida CO and then get picked up, the bus departs 1:50 pm everyday from Union Station in downtown Denver ( From airport there is a train that goes to union station every 20 min) and will arrive Salida CO at 5 15 pm. This is the ONLY time and ride per day from Union Station Denver to Salida. We can coordinate rides from here out if communicated with. Tickets and details can be found at wanderu.com . Cost is 32$
The ONLY bus that goes back to Denver is the same company, bus departs Salida CO, 7:45 sharp everyday ( the leave at exactly 7:45 so always show up 10-15 min early) and arrives Union Station 10:50 am, from there is a train that departs every 20 min to the airport. Cost per Bus ride is 32$ one way.
Again the best way to travel to Crestone by Car as is more convenient for getting around as everything is a long distance out in the mountains.
Contact us for any additional INFO or questions regarding travel