Retreat Details:
Who:
90-100 Husband Material men
Drew & Rebecca Boa (hosts)
What:
Enjoying beauty and brotherhood.
When:
September 8th-12th, 2023
Where:
Forest Home Ojai
655 Burnham Rd
Oak View, CA
93022
Cost:
Early Bird Discount: $800
(Price goes up after July 8th)
What Men Said Last Year:
“We created powerful and healing memories to last a lifetime.” ~Glen
“I felt strongly affirmed and valued by men who saw me and actually liked what they saw!” ~Keith
“I came with high expectations and I was not disappointed.” ~Jeff
“I left the retreat feeling full of joy and of being part of a community of men. I felt seen, heard, cared for with compassion, understood, and accepted.” ~Aaron
“It was one of the best experiences of my life.” ~James
“It was a great balance of healing activity and dude-time!” ~John
“Our shared brokenness was our key to connection.” ~Chris
“It was amazing and it did some major healing in my heart.” ~Steven
“I have never experienced a community filled with holiness and beauty so tangibly.” ~Nathan
“The fellowship & therapy I experienced at this retreat was incredibly healing, restorative, & encouraging.” ~Jeremiah
“The freedom to hug and cry and share and not be afraid of judgment or shame was unparalleled.” ~John
“This retreat was so much better than I could have expected. Absolutely worth the time!” ~Mike
“My hope is that I never forget this experience.” ~Tom
“By the end it was hard to leave.” ~Brent
Retreat Schedule:
Friday morning: Arrive early to play games and eat lunch at the beach (optional pre-retreat).
Friday afternoon: All participants arrive and check in to the retreat center at Forest Home Ojai.
Friday evening: Welcome, opening remarks, large group warm-up, and campfire.
Early Saturday morning: One-mile hike to the cross and sunrise viewing.
Saturday morning: Breakout sessions with professional coaches & clinicians.
Saturday afternoon: Breakout sessions with professional coaches & clinicians.
Saturday evening: Sock wrestling tournament and late night storytelling.
Sunday morning: Worship service (singing, sermon, communion, and healing prayer).
Sunday afternoon & evening: Free time! Explore all that Santa Barbara has to offer.
Monday morning: Experiential group therapy exercises.
Monday afternoon: Dance party on the Land Shark.
Monday evening: Final feast & celebration, words of affirmation, hugs, and saying goodbye.
Tuesday morning: All participants depart.
Come away with us...
Your Hosts:
Drew & Rebecca Boa
👨🏼 Drew
Founder of Husband Material
👩🏻🦰 Rebecca
2023 Retreat Coordinator