The Rewild Retreat
A 5-day canoe journey for men seeking contemplation, personal growth, healing, and authentic connection to fellow men and nature.
CANOEING + MEDITATION + BREATHWORK + MICRODOSING + WILDERNESS + COUNCIL
July 15th to 19th, 2026
Algonquin Park, Canada
The wilderness is calling.
In the heart of the wilderness, 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 “man-made” world.
Here, you can relax fully. You can let go. 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 an ancient way 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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Arrive at Driftwood Paddle Algonquin on the 15th between 3 and 4pm.
We can help coordinate shared rides, rental cars, or possibly a shuttle.
We’ll host you for a welcome dinner, followed by an opening campfire and a sauna before bed.
If you’re flying in to YYZ (Pearson), please book a flight that lands by 11:30am latest.
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Launch day. Early wake-up + optional lake dip before we start.
We’ll help you pack everything into waterproof bags, show you the ropes of paddling, and set off for our first campsite.
We’ll aim to be on the water by 9am, as day 1 will be long and physically challenging – this will break us in and set us up for a great first sleep in tents.
Upon arrival, we’ll set up our first camp, cook over a fire, and have council under the stars.
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A slower, more contemplative and emotionally focused day.
We’ll arrive at our campsite a little earlier and do a breathwork ceremony together. This will help you drop into your emotional body and feel more fully. A lot of guys cry – and that’s healthy.
Afterwards, we’ll have some time for solo processing and reflection. Then we’ll enjoy dinner together and another council under the stars.
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After 4 days, you’re fully dropped in. You’ve had enough time to disconnect from modern life, your internet brain is offline, and you’re fully present.
Today, we offer the option to take advantage of this unique state of being and enhance your awareness with microdosing psilocybin. This is a small dose, nothing that will make you hallucinate or have a peak experience, just a gentle, light upgrade to your awareness.
On our final night together, we’ll go out on the water in canoes and have a ceremony under the stars. A night you won’t forget.
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Our final day, and the most rewarding. We’ll wake up early and hit the water for our final journey back to base camp.
When we return, we’ll sauna together to close in ceremony.
We’ll feed you lunch then say our goodbyes.
For departure on the 19th, we suggest getting a flight out of YYZ around 8pm or later.
Some guys may choose to stay in a hotel near the airport and fly out the morning of the 20th to avoid late flights or taking the red-eye.
Who this is for
You’re committed to becoming your best self
You recognize the importance of slowing down and looking inwards
You value deep connections with other like-minded men
You’re ready to heal parts of yourself that are wounded or hurting
You’re up for a physical + mental challenge that feeds your soul
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. Disconnect to reconnect.
While we don’t confiscate smartphones during the retreat, we encourage you to turn your phone off or leave it behind for the duration of the retreat.
There is no cell service in Algonquin anyway.
At the Rewild Retreat, we invite you to disconnect from surface-level, scatter-brain, task-oriented consciousness so you can reconnect to the innate and ancient wisdom that lives beneath the surface, tuning into consciousness in harmony with your whole self, the group, 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
Men’s Council:
The Heart of the Journey
Every man needs a space where he can share openly, without judgement.
Within each of us is a story that’s waiting to be told – and heard.
This is what council is about.
Each day, we’ll spend time sitting (or paddling) together in council, sharing about our experiences, our hurt, and who we really are.
At times, it’ll be emotional.
Men cry, let out anger, and share what’s really on their heart. For most of us, it’s rare to have a space like this, especially for 5 days at a time.
One of our ways to host council is on the water, in canoes. The man who’s sharing is in the middle canoe while all other canoes surround that canoe. This creates the feeling that you’re held by the crew. Paddling as you share helps you “move through” what you’re feeling.
This will be healing, empowering, and transformative – and for many men, it’s what makes our retreats so memorable.
This is a space to finally let go of what you’ve been holding onto.
Man does not weave this web of life. He is merely a strand of it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.
— Chief Seattle
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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Jack (@wholesome.guide) is a somatic healing guide and relationship coach who helps men improve their emotional capacity and become more grounded. His mission is deeply personal, drawing from experiences with overcoming anxiety, PTSD, and panic attacks. Jack’s toolkit spans many modalities including shadow work, breathwork, somatic therapy, men's work, and psychedelic integration.
In 2025, Jack received his 80-hour wilderness first responder (WFR) and ACMG Apprentice Hiking Guide certifications in order to guide professionally in the backcountry, building on dozens of skiing, hiking, and canoe trips he’s been on since he was a kid.
His goal is to support you in embodying grounded, mature, and safe masculinity – helping you to show up better for yourself and the people you love the most.
Jack loves to ski, read, go hiking, DJ, and nerd out on men’s work.
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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
Algonquin Provincial Park,
Ontario, Canada
Algonquin Provincial Park, spanning over 7,600 square kilometres of the Canadian Shield, is a stunning wilderness of rolling hills, dense forests, and more than 2,400 lakes and 1,200 kilometres of rivers. This vast natural sanctuary supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including over 270 bird species. Guests leave the park feeling like a truer version of themselves, remembering a sense of peace they'd long forgotten.
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 12 men.
Tents are shared between pairs.
To support accessibility for Canadians navigating the exchange rate, we’re offering the same price in CAD for Canadian residents.
$2000 – $2500 USD
Single Payment
✓ 4 nights of wilderness accommodation
✓ Fresh and delicious meals and snacks
✓ 5 days of facilitated inner work
✓ Guided microdosing (optional)
✓ Daily yoga + breathwork + meditation
✓ Council with other conscious men
✓ Bushcrafting and wilderness fun
$2500 – $3000 USD
3 Separate Payments
✓ 4 nights of wilderness accommodation
✓ Fresh and delicious meals and snacks
✓ 5 days of facilitated inner work
✓ Guided microdosing (optional)
✓ Daily yoga + breathwork + meditation
✓ Council with other conscious men
✓ Bushcrafting and wilderness fun
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ).
Arrive at Driftwood Paddle Algonquin on the 15th between 3 and 4pm.
This means arriving at YYZ (Toronto Pearson) airport by roughly 11am ET.
We can help coordinate shared rides, rental cars, or possibly a shuttle.
For departure on the 19th, we suggest getting a flight out of YYZ around 8pm or later.
Some guys may choose to stay in a hotel near the airport and fly out the morning of the 20th to avoid late flights or taking the red-eye.
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Once you arrive at the retreat, everything will be taken care of, including meals and snacks, accommodations, canoes and camping gear.
We can help coordinate rides and (if needed) rental cars to get to Algonquin.
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This retreat is limited to 10 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