Leadership Begins Within

GROW Retreat

July 19-21, 2024

Mendocino, CA

A 3-day in-person training for men who want to dive deeper, dissolve blocks, and establish lasting connections.

Explore uncharted territory where few men have tread, until now.

Developing skills to lead the life you want, and to assist others along the way, requires a proven model. The MELD Method is born from fifty years of research in how stress and trauma impact the body (physiology), and relational and attachment dynamics. From thirty years of applying, testing, and refining the research, we have created a no-nonsense process, rooted in that science, and proven effective for making measurable improvements in the lives of everyday men.

The Grow weekend retreat is a deep dive experiential training. Experience the MELD Method broken-down step by step, into digestible and embodied actions that you can take home with you. Because the system is based on your natural, inherent physiology and not someone’s theory (or ego), your body picks it up quickly, allowing your awareness to shift so that you leave with a sustainable, inherent model to apply.

Guided by men who have developed and taught this approach for years, even a novice can end the weekend transformed, embodying the critical skills of the MELD Method.

The benefits don’t just make your life better — they change the world.

Beyond personal development, GROW is a commitment to collective improvement. Surrounding yourself with men dedicated to their authenticity, and leaning into the fuller version of who you really are, this causes a welcome ripple-effect in the world around you, for your family, and your community.

Decades of science, distilled into a hands-on practice.

After years of teaching the MELD Method, we've taken all we've learned and created a weekend that builds on our innate abilities. Men who arrive as strangers, leave connected to men who become lifelong friends. When the space is secure, and the practice proven over decades of research, application, and refinement, our natural ability to be assertive and authentic returns.

This weekend retreat is for men who want to:

  • Experience a visceral awakening using our MELD Method

  • Develop tools to manage stressful situations

  • Cultivate their natural leadership skills

  • Develop personal strength and confidence, even under duress

  • Guide other men through their own difficult experiences

  • Deepen relationships at home and work

  • Develop life-long bonds with other committed men, supporting each other in a shared journey.

  • Qualify for MELD’s certification program – the Integrated Training

  • Become part of a growing group of men utilizing this leading-edge technique

Join us in the soul-nurturing sanctuary of Spirit Camp, nestled among the coastal Red Woods of Mendocino, CA, July 19-21.

Reserve your freshly renovated private or shared cabin, or spread out in a private 15-foot luxury "glamping" tent with queen-sized bed and bedroom furniture.

Proven to Create Change in Men

Unlock a deeper level of growth at our transformative weekend retreat. GROW is designed for men who are ready to reclaim and advance their social skills and inner awareness far beyond the current societal norm, overcoming the most deeply-rooted blocks, forging powerful connections, and enhancing their leadership capabilities.

  • Dive Deep: Utilize the innovative MELD Method to explore and understand your inner workings.

  • Build Strength: Gain personal strength and confidence that resonates in every aspect of your life.

  • Beat Burnout: Align with your deepest calling and live life energized and brimming with purpose.

  • Lead Effectively: Learn essential skills to mentor and lead other men on their paths to growth.

  • Overcome Overwhelm: Free yourself from feeling overloaded by expectations.

  • Enhance Relationships: Improve your interactions by connecting from a place of authenticity.

  • Connect Deeply: Experience profound connections with the world around you and the people who matter most.

  • Join an Elite Group: Become part of a growing community with the training to make significant impacts in Men’s Work.

Certification Opportunity: Qualify for MELD’s Integrated Training, a 6-month personal development and professional certification program for therapists and coaches.

Grow Retreat Schedule

Friday, July 19

3:00 - 5:00PM – Arrival

6:00PM – Dinner

7:15 – Welcome Session

Saturday, July 20

7:00AM – Movement

8:00AM – Breakfast

9:15AM – Morning Session

12:30PM – Lunch

1:45PM – Afternoon Session

4:45PM – Rest & Recharge

6:00PM – Dinner

7:30PM – Evening Session

Sunday, July 21

7:00AM – Movement

8:00AM – Breakfast

9:15AM – Morning Session

12:30PM – Lunch

1:45PM – Afternoon Session

4:00PM – Departure

Have questions? Schedule a call with a member of our team below.

Registration closes July 16th, 10:00PM PST

Join an adventure that will challenge you, change you, and give you a new perspective on your own manhood.

Have Questions -- Schedule a Call

We ask that you please do not "no show" to this call. We're a very small team of real people and we really do want to connect with you. If you're nervous or anxious, that's ok, bring those nerves and questions and we will help you get the answers you need.

Men’s Emotional Leadership Development

MELD utilizes the latest research on stress, trauma, polyvagal theory, and attachment theory to take advantage of an untapped asset: our physiology. Rather than ignore our physiological and emotional responses, we develop the skills that make them our allies.

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