What to expect
Both Sides Retreats combine a range of activities, led by experienced practitioners, designed to foster community and connection with ourselves and the earth that we walk on.
Our male only retreats provide a physical, emotional and spiritual journey for men of all ages and backgrounds to rediscover and redefine masculinity in award-winning locations in the UK and Europe.
Expect;
Breathwork
Learn to utilise the breath to improve physical performance, reduce stress, promote relaxation and increase focus; led by lead practitioner Anthony Mullally.
Cold Immersion
Experience the exhilarating clarity that comes with cold water immersion under the complete safety experienced and fully qualified team. Ice baths, ocean, lake or river depending on location.
Yoga
Enjoy a deep dive into various modalities of the time-honoured practice of yoga with lead practitioner Josh Bolding; including yin, ashtanga, pranayama and more.
Sauna
A traditional method for promoting deep muscle relaxation, respiration and circulation; enjoy a traditional sauna experience to recharge and unwind.
Foraging
Working with the seasons, we will help you to cultivate a deeper relationship with the natural environment and learn how to spot nutritious edibles in forest, ocean and field.
Jiu Jitsu
Discover an empowering martial art designed as a defensive discipline. Jiu-jitsu teaches leverage, technique, and mental resilience, demonstrating that strength is not just about physical size but strategy and control.
Bushcraft
Learn wood carving and experience the simple joy of crafting objects with your hands from natural materials.
Fire Circle
The fire circle is at the centre of our retreats, a caring space that fosters deep and meaningful connections. As the day comes to a close and the sun begins to set, we will gather to share our stories, in joy, laughter, sadness and hope, around the fire, as our ancestors have done for thousands of years before us.
Community
Escape the stressors of modern life and reconnect with the natural world around you, as you listen to birdsong in temperate rainforests, swim in the brisk cold water of the UK coast, taste seasonal wild foods, and feel the warm glow of a wood fire.
Activities will vary depending on location, season, and group dynamic. We do not work to a template meaning no two retreats are ever the same.
Upcoming retreats
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Men's Autumn Equinox Retreat 2025
Devon | 09.09.25 - 12.09.25
Reclaim physical, mental and emotional balance at the transition time between Summer and Autumn.
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Men's Dawn of Winter Retreat 2025
Devon | 21.11.25 - 24.11.25
Journey inwards and prepare for the darker nights of Winter in the rugged heartland of Exmoor National Park.
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Men's Deep Winter Retreat 2026
Sweden | 25.02.26 - 01.03.26
Meet the sub-zero Scandinavian temperatures head on in our deep winter retreat; hosted in a luxury villa on the frozen Baltic sea.
Questions?
For more details or to find out if our retreats are for you, just ask. We reply to all enquiries personally, so please allow us a couple of days to get back.