Windhorse Rising
MEN’S EXPERIENCE
YOU CAN KEEP GOING?
But where is it taking you?
For men willing to step away from the noise, look honestly at how they're living, explore personal growth, and become more intentional about what comes next.
You work. You handle responsibilities. You show up for your family, your work, and the people who depend on you.
From the outside, things may even look good.
But underneath it, he may know something has changed.
You're handling life.
But how are you doing?
Disconnection
A man can be surrounded by people and still feel disconnected.
From himself. From his direction. From his relationships.
From other men. From what actually matters to him.
STEP OUT OF THE NOISE.
How am I really doing?
Where am I going?
What needs to change?
Windhorse gives men the space to sit with those questions, receive clarity… and begin doing something about the answers.
What is
Windhorse Rising?
Windhorse Rising is a three-day men’s retreat in New York’s Hudson Valley, bringing a small group of men together in New Paltz for brotherhood, men’s work, self-examination, challenge, reflection, and intentional personal growth.
We step away from the noise of everyday life and into nature—not to escape our lives, but to see them more clearly.
Through men’s council, breathwork, movement, cold exposure, nature, fire, workshops, journaling, shared meals, and honest conversation, we create the conditions for something increasingly rare:
Space for a man to hear himself think.
And from that space, to get clear about who he is, where he’s going, and what needs to change.
REAL MEN.
REAL EXPERIENCES.
WHAT MEN ARE SAYING
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WHAT MEN ARE SAYING 〰️
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I came to Windhorse thinking I just needed a break. What I found was space to actually look at myself. I realized how much I had been carrying without talking about it. Being around other men who were willing to be honest helped me become honest with myself.
— Mat, Windhorse Participant
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I didn't know any of these men when I arrived. By the end of the weekend, we had conversations I rarely have in everyday life. Nobody was trying to impress anyone. We listened, challenged each other, laughed, and showed up. I left remembering how important it is to have good men around me.
— Trevor, Windhorse Participant
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Windhorse didn't magically solve my life—and that's not what I needed. It gave me enough distance from my normal routine to see things differently. I came home clearer about what mattered, what I needed to change, and the commitments I was willing to make.
— Ish, Windhorse Participant
WHY I CREATED WINDHORSE
5 Pillars we Stand on:
01 — RECOGNIZE YOUR HIGHER POWER
What grounds you beyond yourself?
02 — KNOW THYSELF
Who are you beneath the roles and expectations?
03 — RELATIONSHIPS
How are you showing up for the people who matter?
04 — PURPOSE
Where are you going, and why?
05 — MAKE A PLAN
What are you going to do about it?
THE EXPERIENCE
BROTHERHOOD
Men's council, shared experiences, and honest conversation.
CHALLENGE
Movement, hiking, breathwork, and cold exposure.
REFLECTION
Journaling, meditation and intentional solitude.
CEREMONY
Fire, cacao and meaningful ritual.
NATURE
Time away from everyday environments and distractions.
INTEGRATION
Turning insight and clarity into commitments you can bring home.
I've had periods in my life when I was lost. I've also had periods when everything looked like it was moving in the right direction, but inside, I knew I needed to take a closer look at how I was living.
Discipline changed my life. So did learning to slow down, listen, and surround myself with men willing to have honest conversations.
And I still need that.
I still need to examine myself. I still need other men. I still need moments that pull me away from the noise and remind me what matters.
I didn't create Windhorse because I have everything figured out.
I created it because I believe men need places where we can stop performing, get honest with ourselves and each other, and intentionally decide what comes next.
That's why I created Windhorse Rising.
THE NEXT WINDHORSE
December 4–6, 2026
Stone Mountain Farm · New Paltz,
NY · Hudson Valley
Three days. Ten men. Enough space to step away from the noise, get clear, and decide what comes next.
Why only
10 men?
We're intentionally limiting this Windhorse experience to 10 men.
I want to know every man's name. I want every man to have time to speak, to be heard, and to participate fully. I want conversations that simply can't happen in a room of 50 people.
Deep work requires space.
DECEMBER 4–6, 2026
Friday Evening → Sunday Afternoon
New Paltz, Hudson Valley, New York
YOUR WINDHORSE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
3-Day Facilitated Men's Experience
Indoor Lodging
Meals Included
Men's Council & Brotherhood
Breathwork & Movement
Nature & Hiking
Cold Mountain Plunge
Fire & Ceremony
Reflection & Journaling
Workshops & Integration
Most of all, Clarity.
Investment: $420
Reserve your place with a $100 deposit.
QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU COME?
Do I need experience with men's work? No. You do not need previous experience with men's circles, men's work, breathwork, meditation, or retreats to participate in Windhorse Rising.
Do I need experience with breathwork or cold exposure? No.
Where will I sleep? There are 3 private bedrooms reserved on a first-come, first-served.
What should I bring? Journal, boots, layered clothing, slippers, and an open heart & mind.
Are meals included? Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks.
What if I'm uncomfortable with an activity? All activities are optional, not mandatory.
Where is the Windhorse Rising men's retreat held?
Stone Mountain Farm in New Paltz, New York, in the Hudson Valley.
What ages attend Windhorse? 18 - 105
What happens if I reserve with the $100 deposit? Balance is due by Nov, 20, but some exceptions can be made.
What's the cancellation/refund policy?
We will refund you in full, including your deposit, before November 1st.
Choosing to spend three days stepping away from everyday life and looking honestly at where you are is a personal decision.
If you'd rather talk first, tell me a little about yourself.
Meaningful change rarely happens automatically.
You don't need to have everything figured out.
You just have to be willing to take an honest look at where you are, where you're going, and what needs to change.
December 4–6, 2026 · New Paltz, NY
There is an option to hold your spot with just a $100 Deposit.
