Wildly Ourselves: A backcountry retreat for GBTQ+ men

​About This Event
Wildly Ourselves is an off-grid retreat for GBTQ+ men seeking a slower, more grounded kind of connection. Through shared meals, time in nature, yoga & breathwork, conversation, service, and quiet reflection, we create space to step away from performance and reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the natural world.

​Your Hosts
Patty Goulet // IG: packystache

• ​Queer yoga teacher and embodiment facilitator.

• ​Leads retreats in Colorado and abroad.

• ​Trained in: RYT-200+ hours in Yoga | Yin | Nidra | Qi Gong | Contrast Therapy

​Brian Koenig // IG: @bkbreathesinco

• ​Queer breathwork facilitator and coach.

• ​Holds the container so you can fully arrive.

• ​Trained in: 275+ hours in Breathwork | Trauma-Informed | Erickson Coach | INELDA Trained Death Doula

​What to Expect
This retreat is designed to include a blend of guided experiences, integration time, and connection with others. You can expect a balance of structure and spaciousness, including:

• ​Backcountry hikes in/out

• ​Daily Yoga

• ​Conscious Breathwork

• ​Ecstatic Dance

• ​Communal Meals & Service

• ​Ceremonial Cacao

• ​Heart-Sharing Circles

• ​Facilitated Workshops

• ​Silence & Soul Wander

​What's Included

• ​Lodging (Shared backcountry hut)

• ​Nourishing Meals & Snacks

• ​All workshops and facilitated sessions

• ​Retreat materials and resources

• ​Community experiences and group activities

• ​Pre-retreat call & post-integration call using Zoom

​What's Not included:

• ​Transportation to/from the trailhead

• ​Additional snacks

​Hiking Experience Level

• ​Solid intermediate+ fitness required: comfortable backpacking 5–6 miles with 2,000+ feet of elevation gain at high altitude (9,000+ ft).

​Cancellation & Refund Policy

• ​Full refund - Before July 30

• ​50% refund - August 15

• ​No refund will be issued after August 15

• ​If the event is canceled by organizers, full refunds will be issued.

​More information
As we get closer to the event, we will host a prep Zoom call and send out a pre-retreat packet with extensive information with a final agenda, events, what to pack, community agreements, and more.

​Closing Invitation
This retreat is an invitation to step out of routine and into something more intentional — connection, presence, and space to simply be. If this resonates, we’d love to have you join us.