Leadership Retreat for Men with Embodied Men’s Work in Mendocino, Northern California
A Retreat for Men Who Lead—And Want to Lead from the Body
For those who’ve built good lives and yet sense there’s more to give, the Not Done Yet immersion offers a rare opportunity: a leadership retreat for men rooted not in theories of power, but in embodied practice. Hosted at Spirit Camp in Mendocino, Northern California, this five-day experience unfolds from January 15–19, 2026, within towering redwoods and a brotherhood devoted to purpose, presence, and integrity.
Led by longtime men’s coach and facilitator Travis Streb, the immersion invites fathers, partners, entrepreneurs, and creatives—particularly those in their late 30s and over 30—to rediscover leadership from the inside out. It’s for those who’ve led teams, families, or communities but feel ready to lead with more grounded wisdom and open-hearted strength.
Learn more and apply directly through the retreat page or explore all upcoming Spirit Camp offerings on the full retreat calendar.
Each day is a call back to what leadership means when stripped of pretense—when purpose lives in your breath, your body, and your relationships.
Embodied Men’s Work: The Practice of Presence and Integrity
At its heart, this men’s leadership retreat northern california immersion revolves around embodied men’s work: movement, breath, and truth-telling woven into daily rhythms that reconnect men with their inner compass.
Unlike conventional executive retreats or abstract leadership trainings, this work happens in real time—through the body, through felt experience. Breathwork sessions help reset the nervous system and cultivate emotional steadiness. Movement practices such as Kundalini yoga and Chi Gong expand vitality and awareness. Shadow work processes bring unexamined patterns into light, allowing men to meet what’s been hidden with clarity and compassion.
These practices aren’t about mastering a single modality; they’re about widening your capacity to lead—at work, at home, and in service to something larger. Participants leave with tangible tools to ground themselves amid complexity, listen more deeply, and respond with courage rather than reactivity.
Modern research supports what these ancient practices have long known: conscious breath and body-centered awareness directly enhance focus, empathy, and resilience—essential qualities for leadership in any field. For a practical summary of these effects, see this overview of embodied mindfulness practices here.
In short: this is leadership without the mask. Presence over posture. Purpose over performance.
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 leadership retreat for men. All cabin spaces are included in redwood leadership retreat.
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.
Guide Spotlight — Travis Streb
Travis Streb has guided men, leaders, and couples for more than a decade, bringing a rare blend of grounded insight, humor, and fierce compassion. His facilitation blends archetypal psychology, somatic leadership, and relational depth, refined through years of co-leading the Embodied Men’s Leadership Training with John Wineland.
Travis understands the paradox of modern leadership: how outward success can mask inner disconnection. His mission is to bridge that gap—to help men embody purpose instead of perform it. In his containers, vulnerability is strength, and leadership begins not with control but with capacity.
Expect small-group intensity—no more than 18 men—and a structure that fosters accountability, intimacy, and real growth. Over the course of the immersion, you’ll engage in morning movement, breathwork, and deep dialogue designed to bring awareness from the head back into the heart and body.
As Travis often says, “Real leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about being more present.”
The Spirit Camp Cadence: Circles, Practice, and Integration
Each day at spirit camp leadership retreat follows a rhythm both structured and spacious. Mornings begin with breath and embodied movement under the forest light. After breakfast, you gather in circle—sometimes in silence, sometimes in raw conversation—to explore what’s moving within you.
Afternoons often open into integration: journaling in the Sanctuary’s sunlight, walking forest trails, or simply resting in the quiet hum of the redwoods. Evening meals—locally sourced, plant-forward, and nourishing—anchor the group before night sessions around the hearth or fire circle. These sessions invite real talk about leadership, relationships, and purpose—without performance or pretense.
Spirit Camp itself, a redwood retreat center in Mendocino County, provides an ideal setting for this work. The Sanctuary, with its copper roof and skylit warmth, holds group circles and meditations. The Redwood Lodge, with its stone hearth, hosts shared meals and evening dialogues. Whether you stay in a private cabin or shared bunkhouse, every space feels intentional—clean, cozy, and energetically renewed.
Here, “leadership” extends beyond titles or roles. It’s the quiet integrity of how you show up, listen, and move in the world.
Location: Mendocino, Northern California—North of the Bay Area
Set north of San Francisco, Spirit Camp rests on a coastal-forest ridge in Mendocino, Northern California—an easy three-hour drive from SFO or OAK and just two hours from Sonoma County’s STS airport. The property lies about 10–12 minutes from the town of Mendocino, where ocean cliffs meet historic charm.
This geography is central to the experience. The redwoods’ rootedness mirrors the kind of leadership being cultivated here: resilient, grounded, and quietly powerful. The ocean air cleanses, the forest steadies, and the community uplifts.
Find travel details and retreat dates on the Spirit Camp calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people will be in the group?
This california men’s leadership immersion is intentionally small—around 18 men—to ensure depth, confidentiality, and connection. You’ll form bonds that carry through the entire 10-month Not Done Yet program.What about meals and dietary preferences?
All meals are plant-forward and prepared by local chefs using organic, farm-to-table ingredients. Vegan, gluten-free, and allergy accommodations are available—just note your preferences in advance.When should I arrive and depart?
Arrive by Thursday evening, January 15, for the welcome circle. Depart Monday morning, January 19. If you’d like extra integration time, consider staying nearby in Mendocino or exploring the coastline post-retreat.
Nearby Adventures: Point Cabrillo Light Station & Big River Estuary
Point Cabrillo Light Station
Just ten minutes from Spirit Camp, this historic lighthouse sits perched on ocean cliffs, offering panoramic Pacific views. A short walk leads you through coastal meadows alive with seabirds and wind. Many participants visit before or after the retreat, letting the rhythmic crash of waves and the beam of the lighthouse become metaphors for clarity and guidance.
Big River Estuary
For a gentler adventure, the Big River Estuary offers flatwater kayaking through serene wetlands lined with redwoods and willows. It’s ideal for reflection—gliding silently as mist rises from the water, each paddle stroke syncing with breath and heart. Equipment rentals are available in Mendocino town, just a few miles from camp.
Why This Leadership Retreat Matters Now
The world doesn’t need louder leaders—it needs clearer ones. This purpose-driven men’s retreat north of san francisco calls men to reorient leadership from achievement to authenticity, from control to connection.
For those entering their late 30s or over 30, this is often the turning point: success achieved, yet something deeper still calling. The Not Done Yet immersion meets you at that crossroads, grounding your leadership in the only place it can truly live—your own embodied presence.
Step into the Work
If you feel the pull toward a more grounded, heart-led way of leading, this is your moment. Step into the circle. Step into your body. Step into the work.
Learn more and apply for Not Done Yet, or explore all upcoming retreats on the Spirit Camp calendar.
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