INNER COMPASS Half-Day Men's Retreat

Looking to explore masculinity and meaningful conversation with other men without the full weekend commitment?

This is your invitation.

Join guides Matty Stevenson and Karsten van Sander for some intentional hours on the trail designed to help you get grounded, slow down, listen within, and connect with other growth-oriented men.

We’re keeping it simple yet impactful: a moderate hike combined with guided conversation, reflection, embodied practices and space to reset. It’s a supportive environment to explore healthy masculinity, community, and what it means to live with purpose.

Who: Men ready for genuine connection and self-reflection

What: A 4-hour guided hike with inner work and honest conversation

When: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Duration: 9am-1pm

Where: Ventura River Preserve (location shared upon registration)

Investment: $50 per person - No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please contact us with questions

🥾 What to Expect

Experience the essence of Inner Compass in a single afternoon on the trail. This experience distills the core elements of our longer backpacking immersion into a focused, accessible gathering:

• Nature Immersion – A purposeful, moderate hike that invites grounding and mindful presence.

• Guided Inner Work – Facilitated discussions and reflection prompts that bring awareness and clarity.

• Healthy Masculine Connection – Connect with other men beyond surface-level conversation in a space that honors both vulnerability and strength.

  
  

👣 Why Join

Think of this as a taste of deeper work. You’ll experience the heart of Inner Compass: supportive and transformative men's work and will leave you feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself and to a community of men walking a similar path.

Plus! If you’re considering the Men's Backpacking Retreat in May, this is the perfect way to experience our approach firsthand. 👥 Your Guides

Matty Stevenson Founder of Conscious Ground and men’s group leader of over eight years, Matty brings grounded leadership and a passion for authentic connection.

Karsten van Sander A hospital chaplain and spiritual coach, Karsten helps men reconnect with their inner wisdom and purpose through compassion and honest dialogue.

Together, they co-created Inner Compass with Thrive Wellness Workshop to offer spaces for men to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with nature, with one another, and with themselves.