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Dùthchas: A Nature Retreat & wilding experience for thoughtful men, WHO WANT TO CONNECT WITH MORE, CREATE positive impact AND LEARN ways to turn the  over-thinking inner-critics into decisive action. 

A Transformative 3-Day immersive experience in the Heart of North Yorkshire

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Dùthchas is a Gaelic term that describes the unity between land, culture, nature, and people and inspires this retreats approach to self-authenticity and purpose. At its core is the essence of belonging and wholeness. 

An inner stillness, that connects us deeper with true and wild self. 

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 What We're About
DÙTHCHAS isn't your typical men's retreat. Here, you won't find forced bonding exercises or pressure to be anything other than who you are. Instead, you'll discover a carefully crafted space where both quiet contemplation and genuine connection are valued equally. With added Nature for a mental and physical reset!

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Set in expansive Nidderdale Valley or wandering to the  quiet woodland onsite at Little Seed Field Glamping - home to the Where the Mind Grows woodland HQ. 

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Away from screens and schedules, we'll explore what it means to truly understand ourselves while learning practical tools for navigating life's challenges. Whether you're naturally reserved or selectively outgoing, this retreat honours your way of being.

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DÙTHCHAS Men's Nature Retreat​

[doō-chas] - The deep knowing of belonging to land and self

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 A Different Kind of Men's Retreat

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Is it for you?
You're probably:

•  A deep thinker who processes the world differently than most

• Someone who values depth over small talk

• Someone who spends most of their time indoors and craves natural connection

• Working in a high-pressure role or feeling stuck in an unfulfilling one

• Seeking to make a positive impact but unsure how

•  Ready for real conversations about purpose, pressure, and finding your path

•  Looking for practical mental wellness tools you wish you'd learned years ago

• You may have had your fair share of pumps and lumps in life, and seeking a wholesome and simplified way of  living and working. 

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Why This Matters

In our mega fast-paced world, thoughtful men often find themselves navigating spaces that don't quite fit. DÙTHCHAS creates room for a different way of being - where your sensitivity, intelligence, and depth are recognised as strengths rather than limitations.

 

 

 What You'll Experience

• Evidence-based emotional regulation techniques to help with stress and anxiety management, taming self doubt and inner critics and finding a version of confidence, true to yourself. 

• Light-bulb moments and inner shifts from deepened understanding of our 'human being' 

• Nature connection practices for managing stress and overthinking - resetting body and mind 

• Quiet morning reflection times - time and space for yourself to do and be. 

•  Fireside conversations amongst this dark skies region. 

•  Spacious schedule with time to process and integrate

• Dynamic and Skilled collaborators with a balance of thinking, being, doing, exploring and rest!

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 What Makes This Different

• Small group (maximum 14 participants) ensuring comfortable space for all

•  Blend of structured sessions and genuine downtime

• Freedom to participate at your own comfort level

• Private glamping cabins for solo or shared retreaters, with communal areas and Natural and wild spaces. 

• Skilled and experienced facilitators and practitioners 

• An ethos of inclusivity - Consideration  of neurodiversity,  different communication styles & lived experience. 

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What You'll Take Home

• Practical techniques for emotional regulation

• Hands-on wood crafting experience. (You don't need to be an expert of this, embrace the creativity) 

• A toolkit for managing stress/anxiety overthinking or inner critics

• Understanding of your unique processing style & ways to support yourself in challenging times. 

• Connections with other interesting people 

• Nature-based practices for ongoing wellbeing 

• Fresh perspective on your life's direction

• You might also leave without things too, letting go of beliefs, habits, behaviours and worries that got in the way of past experiences. 

• Activities in the wild. 

• An introduction or re-introduction to movement practices (Yoga) to help you stretch and reset your body. 

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