Men’s Work Immersion California with Archetypal Depth in Mendocino
Immersion as Inflection Point
Every man arrives at a threshold—the quiet sense that the next chapter requires a different kind of leadership. This men’s work immersion california, held January 15–19, 2026, at Spirit Camp in Mendocino County, Northern California, is that threshold made tangible.
Led by Travis Streb, the immersion marks the opening of the Not Done Yet 2025/26 cohort—a 10-month men’s container for those ready to live from depth, devotion, and embodied presence.
While it serves as the program’s first intensive, a few spots are available for men joining as one-time participants. Fathers, founders, and creators in their late 30s and beyond gather to recalibrate their inner compass, reconnect to brotherhood, and remember what truly matters.
This is not a retreat for spectators. It’s an invitation to return to purpose through the body, in community, under redwood sky.
Learn more or apply via the Not Done Yet retreat page, or explore other offerings on the Spirit Camp retreat calendar.
Archetypal Depth
Within this archetypal men’s work mendocino immersion, the language of archetypes serves as a compass, not a doctrine. Rather than mythological study, it’s an embodied exploration of patterns—the Lover, the Warrior, the King, the Magician—and how they play out in our daily lives.
Through breath, movement, and dialogue, participants encounter these archetypal energies directly. One man might explore boundaries through grounded movement; another might reconnect to tenderness through relational presence. The goal is not to “become” an archetype, but to integrate the ones already alive within.
When men reconnect with archetypal depth, clarity often follows. Decisions sharpen. Communication deepens. Purpose expands. These frameworks don’t confine—they liberate, reminding men that strength and softness, discipline and surrender, can coexist.
This section of the immersion offers practical tools for living archetypally: communicating truthfully, leading consciously, and loving fiercely.
Photo of Deer Haven, one of the our many unique cabin spaces. This cabin has three beds. Cabins have between 1 to 8 beds each and provide several different sleeping arrangements for men’s work immersion California. All cabin spaces are included in redwood immersion north of San Francisco.
Photo of Group Glamping Tents Setup in Sunset Meadow. We have 10 Glamping Structures that can be added with 1to 3 beds each. This can increase bed capacity of campus to 50 guests across 20 unique accommodation spaces.
About Travis Streb
Travis Streb has spent over a decade leading retreats, coaching leaders, and facilitating men’s circles across North America. As co-leader of the Embodied Men’s Leadership Training with John Wineland, his facilitation style is both devotional and direct—rooted in presence, challenge, and humor.
At this California men’s immersion, Travis serves as a steward of courageous space. His approach is grounded in somatic awareness and relational depth, supporting men in exploring both their light and shadow without shame.
Why 18 men max? Because intimacy matters. True transformation requires safety, and safety is born through knowing one another fully. In small groups, vulnerability becomes normal, accountability becomes mutual, and brotherhood becomes the crucible for change.
With Travis’ steady guidance, participants experience themselves not as isolated achievers, but as part of a lineage of conscious men rewriting what leadership looks like.
The Spirit Camp Experience
The land at Spirit Camp feels both ancient and alive. Nestled among redwoods and meadows in Mendocino County, this men’s embodiment retreat northern california unfolds in a setting that mirrors the work itself: grounded, luminous, regenerative.
Mornings often begin with sunlight filtering through the Magic Meadow, followed by breath-led practice in the Redwood Lodge. Between sessions, participants sip tea in the Sanctuary—a copper-roofed space that radiates calm even in winter rain.
Evenings circle around the Lodge’s hearth: stories, laughter, and silence shared among men walking the same path. Plant-forward meals, prepared by local chefs, sustain the body through depth and introspection.
In January, Spirit Camp offers only indoor lodging—private cabins, shared rooms, and a nostalgic bunkhouse—all heated and prepared for comfort. The quiet of winter amplifies focus; the redwoods hold it all.
To glimpse the campus’ spirit and story, visit the Spirit Camp homepage.
Location: Mendocino County — North of San Francisco
Spirit Camp sits in Mendocino County, California, just 10–12 minutes from the town of Mendocino. The campus is about three hours north of San Francisco and Oakland, or two hours from Sonoma County’s Santa Rosa Airport (STS).
This redwood immersion north of san francisco is close enough for easy access, yet remote enough to feel timeless. The drive north winds through forest corridors, revealing glimpses of the Pacific—an embodied prelude to the work awaiting within.
Find travel notes and other upcoming programs on the Spirit Camp retreat listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an application or interview process?
Yes. Applicants complete a short application and may be invited to an interview with Travis to confirm readiness and alignment.Can I attend as a one-time participant?
Possibly. While this retreat opens the full 10-month container, select men may attend the immersion only, based on group fit and available space.What about lodging and pricing?
All lodging tiers and rates are handled directly by the facilitator upon acceptance. Options include private cabins, shared rooms, and bunkhouse lodging with all meals included.
Nearby Explorations
MacKerricher State Park
Just north of Fort Bragg, this coastal park offers wooden boardwalks through dunes, tidal pools, and ocean vistas—a natural metaphor for the inner terrain explored at this retreat.
Caspar Beach
A gentle cove tucked between cliffs, Caspar Beach provides calm waters for reflection or a brisk swim. The sound of waves here is pure meditation.
Why Immersion Matters
In an age of constant distraction, immersion is medicine. This men’s program entry retreat california offers space and structure for transformation to take root. Four nights of deep practice. Eighteen men committed to truth. A container where your nervous system can slow enough for your soul to speak.
Men in their late 30s and over 30 often describe this experience as a reset—a return to essence after years of outward striving. Immersion creates inflection: a moment when everything realigns.
Purpose clarifies. Relationships deepen. Presence stabilizes.
Step Into the Work
If something in you knows there’s more—more to give, more to feel, more to live—this is your threshold.
Join the brotherhood. Step into the immersion.
Apply for Not Done Yet or explore all Spirit Camp programs on the retreat calendar.
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