August 12-16, 2026
A Gay Men’s Summer Retreat: Reclaiming the Wild Heart
What to ExpectThis retreat brings together a circle of gay men seeking authenticity, mindfulness, and connection with the living world. Guided by the sacred energy of Mount Shasta, we move between stillness and adventure, from forest walks and mountain swims to shared reflection and quiet rest beneath the trees.
Here, the land itself is a teacher.
❋ IntentionWild Heart was born from a desire to create space. Space to breathe, to connect, and to remember what truly matters.
❋ ConnectionEach sunrise, each shared moment, each breath becomes part of the journey home to nature, to community, to self.
❋ FacilitationStephen Baldonado, founder of Guru Sanctuary, is a land steward, herbalist, and spiritual host devoted to creating sacred spaces for healing and reconnection.
❋ SanctuaryIn the presence of this ancient mountain, we’ll shed the layers of expectation and connect with something deeper, the pulse of the earth and ourselves.
