GBTQ+ MEN'S RETREAT

"I went with the intention of wanting to feel more fulfilled and I was able to tap into deeper emotions that had been hidden. I left feeling ecstatically alive. It was a hard process, but by the end, it was worth it. I was amazed how much we shared experience we have as gay men. I feel deeply connected to all the people who went, like we created a new friend group. I look forward to the next one."

“I believe I've uncovered some of my deepest secrets, particularly concerning my fear of intimacy and vulnerability. This retreat, devoid of the usual distractions like sex, drugs, or alcohol, left us all exposed - it was like being on a nude beach for our emotions. The first time I visited a nude beach was also the first time I experienced being naked in a non-sexual environment as an adult. Similarly, this retreat marked the first occasion where I felt emotionally naked among GBTQ Men without any undertones of sexualization or fetishes. Sharing my experiences without judgment felt incredibly liberating.”

“It's extremely difficult to attempt to briefly summarize my incredible experience at the GBTQ+ Wimberley Retreat last summer. I remain incredibly grateful that I jumped out of my comfort zone and showed up halfway across the country, knowing no one, somewhat shut down, self-conscious, and candidly a little scared. I soon discovered that Cator and Mike have developed and curated skills, compassion, and leadership abilities that quickly and gracefully helped me move away from that closed-off mass of thoughts and numbness. 

“The retreats Cator and Mike hold are safe places where I could stop the storytelling, get in touch and feel the emotions in my body, and take up space —  unapologetically. Join them and step away from your life for a weekend and feel what it's like to turn your pain and hurt into love. Whether you are new to mens work or already on a path — don’t miss an opportunity. You will be supported by them along with everyone else. More importantly, if you show up (to do the work) — the trajectory of your life could change before you get home. It did for me in Austin.”

"My experience at the GBTQ+ men's retreat in Austin, TX with the leadership of Cator Sparks and Mike Sagun was an excellent experience! I made new strides in my own journey of self discovery and personal awareness. I had a meaningful encounter where I learned to trust myself and my feelings and to let go of my habitual inner voice to judge and shame myself. I found this to be freeing and empowering for which I am deeply grateful."