The Rewild Retreat
An immersive 5-day journey designed for men seeking rest, personal transformation, and healing through deeper connection with nature.
MEDITATION + MOVEMENT + BREATHWORK + WILDERNESS + COUNCIL + PSYCHEDELICS
April 9-13, 2025
Victoria, British Columbia
The forest is calling.
In the heart of the rainforest, there is a quietness.
In this quietness, your nervous system feels a sense of safety that is rare in today’s over-stimulated world.
No screens, no work, no ads, no noise—isolated from the “human” world.
Here, you can relax fully. You can listen and hear yourself clearly.
Here, you can heal and know yourself as whole.
Here’s what it means to rewild yourself…
A lot of men have been conditioned by modern life in a way that exhausts us and disconnects us from ourselves.
As Charlie Chaplin famously said in The Great Dictator, “we think too much and feel too little.”
Many of us are over-identified with our work, always seeing life through the lens of logic, performance, and being “on”, connected, and bound by the built world (society).
Rewilding is about rediscovering your innate self – who you are without work, undistracted, and free – when you’re allowed to slow down, reflect, and spend time in nature, experiencing ruggedness, stillness, and new ways of being.
5 DAYS TO…
REST YOUR MIND
HEAL YOUR WOUNDS
GET GROUNDED IN NATURE
MAKE LASTING CONNECTIONS
GET RUGGED AND WILD IN NATURE
RECONNECT TO YOURSELF
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On our first evening together, we’ll meet for a welcome dinner at 7, followed by an initiatory bonfire under the stars.
Please arrange a ferry or flight into YYJ that lands by 4:30pm, so that you can arrive at the retreat by 6:30pm at the latest.
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We’ll begin each morning in circle together, sharing movement/yoga, breathwork, and meditation.
Our first full day together is about getting grounded on the land and connected with one another.
We’ll spend our morning doing a series of embodiment and connection exercises, followed by a nature excursion in the afternoon.
There will be lots of time to rest, connect with others, and explore the land throughout the day.
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On the middle day of our retreat, after the morning practice, we’ll spend the latter part of the morning setting intentions for your mushroom journey.
For the journey itself, you’ll have the option between a low to medium dose mushroom experience, or a deep stillness practice, both of which will last approximately 4-6 hours.
We will come together for a reflection and integration circle before dinner with an optional evening meditation.
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Day four is all about processing your experience of the past 3 days, and creating the vision for how you’ll move forward. Today you’ll have the option to take a microdose to help you gently reconnect with Friday’s journey.
In the morning, we’ll come together for a breathwork circle, followed by a period of reflection and planning while immersed in nature. In the afternoon, we have something special planned…
In the evening, we’ll have our final dinner together, followed by our celebratory bonfire.
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On Sunday, we’ll meet for a final breathwork and meditation circle, followed by breakfast.
Departure from the retreat location will be around 11am. That means you should be able to get to the airport by 12, depending on traffic.
Who this is for
You’re a man committed to becoming your best self
You recognize the importance of slowing down and looking in
You value deep connections with other like-minded people
You believe in investing in experiences that feed your soul
You’re ready to heal parts of yourself that are wounded or hurting
Who this is not for
People who don’t want to take a break from tech
People who don’t believe in rest or frequent self-care
Lone wolves who don’t play well with others
Anyone who’s afraid of getting dirty in the woods
People who don’t like one-of-a-kind experiences in nature
Leave the screen behind. Reconnect.
While we don’t confiscate smartphones during the retreat, we highly encourage you to turn your phone off for the duration of the retreat.
At the Rewild Retreat, we invite you to disconnect from surface-level, scatter-brain, task-oriented consciousness so you can reconnect to the innate wisdom that lives beneath the surface, tuning into consciousness in harmony with your whole self, the retreat community and Nature.
We often forget that we are nature. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to nature, we’ve lost our connection to ourselves.
— Andy Goldsworthy
Feel the transformative power of nature.
During the retreat, we will be engaging with psilocybin mushrooms, an intelligent organism that helps us deepen our connection to soul, each other, and nature, offering transformative spiritual, philosophical and creative insight.
We will work with you to determine the appropriate dose while we will provide all the information, guidance and support you may need to have a transformative and enlightening experience.
Psychedelics are a bit of a cheat code in self-observation.
— Naval Ravikant
Meet Your Guides
Since late 2022, Louis and Jack have been collaborating on a wide range of projects, from hosting 200+ person ceremonial raves to creating online courses and communities, and putting on world-class retreats.
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Somatic Healing Guide
Breathwork FacilitatorJack Bunce is a somatic healing guide, wilderness guide, and men's work facilitator based in the lower mainland of British Columbia. Drawing from his personal journey overcoming anxiety, PTSD, and panic attacks, as well as several in-depth trainings, Jack has developed a holistic approach to emotional healing that combines somatic awareness, inner child work, and relational repair.
Jack's work spans several interconnected domains, all centered around helping individuals—particularly men—reclaim their wholeness and emotional intelligence and become better leaders in their life, work, and relationships. His approach is both deeply personal and professionally grounded, creating spaces for transformation that honor both vulnerability and strength.
At the core of Jack's practice is somatic healing—working with the body as a pathway to emotional integration and psychological wellbeing. His toolkit spans multiple modalities including shadow work, breathwork facilitation, somatic therapy, and psychedelic integration. Each client engagement is tailored to address specific needs while moving toward a common goal: feeling safety, love, trust, and connection with all parts of oneself.
When not facilitating healing experiences, Jack can be found skiing the slopes of Whistler, hiking backcountry trails, playing guitar, reading Sufi poetry and other beautiful and insightful texts, and occasionally DJing.
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Yoga, Mindfulness & Breathwork Teacher
Psychedelic Researcher & GuideLouis is a psychedelic researcher and guide, as well as a yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork teacher. His work is dedicated to deepening our knowledge of psychedelics, spirituality, and planetary health, in addition to helping people connect with their innate wisdom and navigate life’s complexities through mindfulness and holistic health practices. He is passionate about personal growth and thrives on supporting others in developing their consciousness and discovering their true nature.
Louis's journey began at 17, when he discovered the transformative potential of psychedelics. These early experiences, combined with an innate curiosity about psychology and spirituality, sparked a lifelong passion for exploring Zen Buddhism, yogic philosophy, and Indigenous traditions. In 2020, he graduated from McGill University with majors in Psychology, Philosophy, and Comparative Religion. He understands psychedelic experience as a fundamental human right with important implications for individual, community, and planetary health. This view drives his commitment to democratizing informed access to psychedelics through research, education, and community support. As the founder of Psygaia, Louis is now working on the Psygaia Hypothesis while completing his MA at the University of Ottawa.
As a certified yoga and breathwork teacher, Louis shares his expertise in rehab centers and studios, empowering others on their journey toward wholeness. In his free time, he loves backcountry skiing, trail running, writing, gardening, meditating, weightlifting, and anything else that connects him to Nature and ignites his spirit.
Deep down, we hunger to meet our soul. All during the course of our lives we struggle to catch up with ourselves. We are so taken up, so busy and distracted, that we cannot dedicate enough time or recognition to the depths within us.
— John O’Donohue
Our Beautiful Location
Earthspring Sanctuary
Victoria, BC
A beautiful and peaceful forest oasis just 30 minutes outside of Victoria, BC.
View more photos of the resort here.
You don’t need to burn yourself out.
You need to give yourself a break.
What our community is saying about us…
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"In situations where I previously wasn't doing a good job of taking control (ie. a moment of entrepreneurial overwhelm, self-sabotage) - I didn't have the tools to stop those interactions. Now, that’s completely changed."
Mike Moll
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"Throughout my journey I was guided by Louis' intuitive, clear and gentle physical touch and voice. In the presence of a powerfully centred man who is also spacious, grounded, compassionate and embodied, it is easy to find the trust and love you need to close your eyes open to the world within."
Brendan Christensen
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"I am tremendously grateful for my time with Jack. He is such a gentle and intuitive guide.
Fredric Sinclair
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"During my breathwork sessions with Louis, I felt a deepening sense of connection to life itself. Louis has a natural ability to cultivate nourishing and transformative spaces through his clear guidance, soulful music selection, and compassionate hands-on assistance. I felt held and supported throughout the breathwork journey and came out of it feeling embodied, clear, and energized."
Nolan Billstrom
Health Coach
There is a wealth of information built into us, tucked away in the genetic material in every one of our cells. Without some means of access, there is no way even to begin to guess at the extent and quality of what is there. The psychedelics allow exploration of this interior world and insights into its nature.
— Sasha Shulgin
Reserve Your Spot
This retreat is limited to 8 men.
Rooms are private. Bathrooms are shared.
USD $2000
Single Payment
✓ 4 nights accommodation
✓ Fresh and organic meals and snacks
✓ 5 days of facilitated self-discovery in nature
✓ Guided mushroom journey (optional)
✓ Cold plunge (optional) and forest bathing
✓ Daily yoga + breathwork + meditation
✓ Sacred council with other conscious men
✓ Access to 2500-acre sanctuary
USD $2400
3 Separate Payments
✓ 4 nights accommodation
✓ Fresh and organic meals and snacks
✓ 5 days of facilitated self-discovery in nature
✓ Guided mushroom journey (optional)
✓ Cold plunge (optional) and forest bathing
✓ Daily yoga + breathwork + meditation
✓ Sacred council with other conscious men
✓ Access to 2500-acre sanctuary
Frequently Asked Questions
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You’ll likely fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR) then to Victoria on Vancouver Island (YYJ) unless there is a direct flight to YYJ.
You can also fy to Vancouver (YVR) then take the BC ferry to Victoria – this will entail some extra effort but the ferry ride is epic and you’ll be able to drive yourself to the retreat center.
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Once you arrive at the retreat, everything will be taken care of, including meals and snacks, accommodations, and (optional) mushrooms.
We can help you organize a shuttle to the retreat center in Victoria (cost around $100 round trip from and back to the airport).
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This retreat is limited to 8 spots in order to keep the container tight and create strong bonds between you and the other guys.
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Yes, this is intentionally only for men. If you’re interested in attending other co-ed retreats with Jack and Louis for all genders, send us a message.
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Cancel 2 months in advance and receive a full refund, minus a $500 booking fee.
Cancellations less than 2 months in advance will incur a 50% late cancellation fee.
Cancellations less than 1 month in advance will incur a 100% cancellation fee (no refund).
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You can contact us.
Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up. This is the trick. This is what all these teachers and philosophers who really counted, who really touched the alchemical gold, this is what they understood. This is the shamanic dance in the waterfall. This is how magic is done. By hurling yourself into the abyss and discovering it's a feather bed.
— Terence McKenna