GO, MEN*, GO! — An Unconventionally Warm, Fun Retreat

GO, MEN*, GO!

A winter retreat for men and the masculinity-curious

January 15–17, 2027 · Inverness, California · Overlooking Tomales Bay

Art. Heart. Mischief. Camaraderie.

Come play! Come make! Come sing. Come shake. Come walk in the woods and stay up late.

Two and a half days of improv, art-making, movement, ridiculous experiments, heartfelt conversations, shared meals, nature, and whatever else we cook up together.

Sometimes we’re tender. Sometimes we’re laughing our asses off. Often both.

You don’t have to prove anything, bare your soul, or be good at anything. But it’s okay if you want to.

“Not your typical men’s retreat!” — AJ

Who’s invited?

Quiet men. Loud men.

Shy men. Proud men.

Pink men. Brown men.

Big men. Small men.

Men who dance. Men who don’t.

Men who laugh, or cry, or won’t.

Men and anyone drawn to exploring their masculinity together.

You don’t need a problem to solve or a better version of yourself to become. Just some curiosity and a willingness to share space with people who might be very different from you.

What’s a Wildish Work retreat?

It’s an invitation to make something together that none of us could make alone.

We bring a whole bunch of activities, adventures, and possibilities. You bring yourself. What happens depends partly on what the people in the room make of it.

Over the years, a culture has been growing.

We cook together. People bring poetry. There’s a give-and-take table. People step up, step back, and help shape the gathering.

We go deep, but we have a LOT of fun.

Our motto? “We run a loose ship.”

There’s a compass bearing, but we’re responsive to the winds and currents of the moment.

Participation is always your choice. Jump in, watch, rest, take a walk, or simply be there. No mandatory emotional disclosure, no pressure to perform masculinity, and no requirement to be particularly spiritual, artistic, or outgoing.

Don’t just take my word for it.

“The weekend was incredible and of the three retreats that I’ve done now, probably my favorite. The location and setting were perfect, the men were all wonderful, and all of the planned programming really resonated with me, and opened up room for a lot of great conversations during the unplanned portions.”

— Mike McLively

Meet your host

leaf Wild | Founder, Wildish Work

leaf is an artist, educator, and facilitator with decades of experience in experimental theater, improv, participatory art, and experiential education. He’s been leading men’s and masculinity-focused retreats since 2017 and holds an MFA from UC Santa Cruz.

Kind-hearted and irreverent, he knows when to lead, when to disrupt, when to listen, and when to get out of the way.

And he’s not above making a complete fool of himself.

The weekend

Friday evening — Arrive and connect

Settle in, get acquainted at your own pace, share something hot and nourishing, and join our opening circle.

Saturday — Play, explore, connect

Movement, improv, group labs, half a day in nature, conversations, and opportunities for deeper exploration.

Our evening grief ritual has also become a tradition. There’s room for the hard stuff alongside the joyful.

Sunday — Make stuff together

Collaborative art-making with our artist-in-residence, reflection, a closing circle, shared cleanup, and the not-to-be-missed Orchestra of Love.

Then farewells. For now.

After the retreat

Two optional reunion Zooms, one week and one month later. What’s stayed with us? What’s changed? And what might we want to do together next?

The practical stuff

When: Friday evening, January 15, through Sunday, January 17, 2027.

Where: Inverness, California, overlooking Tomales Bay.

Cost: $750 standard / $850 community supporter rate. Includes food, accommodations, and facilitation. The supporter rate helps make lower-cost participation possible.

Reserve your spot: A $250 deposit (plus Eventbrite fee) holds your place and counts toward the total cost. Fully refundable through December 15, 2026. Remaining balance due January 4, 2027.

Our guarantee: If you attend and, at the end of the weekend, genuinely feel it just wasn’t for you, we’ll refund your ticket price minus the deposit. We’re that sure.

Scholarships: Limited lower-cost places are available. Please ask.

Food: We bond over the cutting board. Meals are prepared and shared together, with dietary needs and preferences in mind. Great snacks are always available.

Sleeping: Simple, communal arrangements. Most participants sleep on floor pads, in tents, or in their vehicles. Three comfy beds are prioritized for people with physical needs.

Accessibility: The cabin has wheelchair access, an accessible bathroom, and a tiled roll-in shower with no floor lip. Please reach out about your specific access needs.

Participation: Facilitated experiences, shared chores, and time to connect, wander, or re-center yourself.

A little story

There’s not a proper place for this story on this page. That might be just right.

One night around the fire, we started sharing deep stuff.

When someone was done sharing, all these different acknowledgment sounds came out, including “Aho.”

The sentiment made sense, but the phrase sat crooked.

We talked about it, and I suggested a deeply felt “FUCK yeah!” instead.

A new tradition was born.

All these little things that shape a community.

I’m kinda crazy for them.

~leaf