Basecamp

A Somatic Journey Home

Basecamp is a three-day retreat for gay men who want to return to the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with a deeper truth. Each weekend is designed around the needs of the group, offering a retreat experience that is both personal and spacious. In the high desert, we step out of our familiar patterns and into a steady, grounded environment shaped by somatic practice, meditation, and authentic connection.

My Basecamps are not just an event or getaway.
Together, we build a lineage of practice — grounded in the body and carried forward with wisdom and an open heart..

What Men Take From Basecamp

  • A lived experience of embodiment and alignment

  • A palpable sense of shared presence and steadiness

  • Genuine connection with other men

  • Practices that continue to land long after the weekend

Example Basecamp

  • Day 1

    • Opening circle & Intention Setting

    • Guided meditation & Dharma talk

    • Fireside storytelling

    Day 2

    • Morning yoga for tight bodies

    • Guided meditation & Dharma talk

    • Council Circle Workshop 1

    • Off site - Sound bath & Reiki

    • Fireside Council Circle Workshop 2

    Day 3

    • Morning breath work practice

    • Group integration

    • A grounded plan for moving forward

    • Closing circle

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1/2 Day Basecamp

A condensed immersion designed for men ready to go deeper.

Half-Day Basecamp is a focused immersion for men who are ready to go deeper than a regular Sangha. While Sangha builds rhythm and community, Half-Day Basecamp creates extended space for sustained practice, somatic exploration, and council.

Participation is intentionally limited to 10 men to preserve depth, safety, and meaningful engagement.

This is structured, immersive work designed to leave you clearer, steadier, and more connected to yourself and the brotherhood.

Example 1/2 Day Basecamp

  • Opening Ritual & Agreements
    Grounding meditation, shared intention, and clear container agreements.

  • Guided Meditation Practice
    Extended embodied practice to deepen nervous system regulation and awareness.

  • Somatic Exploration
    Structured partner or small-group exercises focused on emotional awareness and relational patterns.

  • Guest Practitioner
    A dedicated immersion (sound, breathwork, movement, or body-based practice).

  • Break
    Light nourishment and informal connection.

  • Council Circle
    Facilitated rounds of reflection and integration.

  • Closing Ritual
    Commitment, integration, and shared silence.

Half-Day Basecamp is offered several times throughout the year in Palm Desert. Dates and registration details are shared with the Kind Warrior community first.

If you feel ready for deeper work, join an upcoming Sangha.

Contact me directly for more info.