WHAT TO EXPECT:
Get unstuck from the shut-down or the over-reacting
Step into a slow, winter retreat designed to help you restore balance, calm, and capacity. Learn how to re-wire patterns of stress, return to safety, and reconnect with yourself and others.
Learn to shift yourself back to connection, balance, and peace
Once we get unstuck, we want to work with restoring your nervous system back to a steady place. From here, we can function better, stop numbing out, and relate the people in our lives better. No more checked out, numbness, or dissociation.
COMMUNITY & LASTING SUPPORT
You’ll join a circle of men on the same journey—committed to growth, honesty, and restoration. Together, you’ll share meals, conversations, and exercises that leave you with tools, memories, and a community to lean on long after the retreat ends. It's refreshing to realize that other men carry this dysregulation as well. Life is hard, you don't have to suffer and you're not alone.
WHY THIS RETREAT MATTERS
Daily stress, never-ending duties, societal stress, scrolling, and the grind of modern life leave many men on edge or checked out. Most men want to show up but quite frankly, there nervous systems are fried. So we end up snapping at small things; others numb, dissociate, and disconnect from life. This retreat will gives you the space and tools to restore capacity, reset your system, and bring safety and presence back into your life. The well-regulated nervous system is the new Rolex as we say. In this modern time, a balanced nervous system is wealth. It is the home for more happiness, better relationships, and resilience in this life.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
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Men who find themselves stuck in cycles of shut-down, anger, irritability, or disconnection and are tired from being prisoner to these ways of being.
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Those relying on numbing or “soothers” to cope with stress and want to get back to healthier self.
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Anyone who wants to bring back a sense of fun, safety, and connection to their life. Those wanting to embrace the colder season and what it can teach us.
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Men looking to deepen their relationship with themselves and others by re-programming how their nervous system responds.
The Space
The Whitetail Lodge, at Barothy Lodges
Near Badlwin, MI
(3hrs from Detroit 1.5 hrs from GR)
The Whitetail lodge at Barothy lodges is a sprawling log cabin made from Canadian Cedar. It sleeps over 20 people and provides a ton of cozy space for a nice weekend away, including a large Great Room for yoga and breathwork as well as a game room and ample space to lounge around the fire place. With views of the Pere Marquette River, it provides the perfect back-drop for our work. Both individual and shared room options are available. It also has a spa area with a 8-person capacity built-in hot tub and traditional sauna which will provide the perfect way to decompress and relax each night.
Retreat Overview
Mapping the System
Learn to track how your nervous system responds to stress, recognize where you get stuck, and start building awareness of your patterns.
Slow Down & Connect
Practice listening to your body, calming your system, and befriending it through grounding exercises, meditation, and movement.
Mobilize & Restore
Take back leadership from automatic stress responses, reclaim choice in how you show up, and reintroduce fun, creativity, and connection.
Integrate for Daily Life
Reflect on your progress, strengthen new habits, and leave with practical tools to support long-term balance and resilience.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Michael Lamerato MS, LPC
Mike is a therapist and owner of Metro-Detroit Men's Therapy. He is a Michigan native who has specialized in helping men for the last ten years. Being an avid outdoorsman, he enjoys Fly-Fishing, camping, and hiking and he truly understands the value of taking time out in nature. Completing a vision quest several years ago solidified his vision on bringing men back to nature to heal. Since then, he's worked at offering men different ways to re-connect with nature and with each other and the retreat has been one of his favorite ways to accomplish this.
Nick Zamborowski BSN, RN
Nick is a dedicated yoga teacher and emergency room nurse whose passion for health and wellness extends far beyond the hospital walls. With over 15 years of experience across various yoga modalities, he has led workshops, ceremonies, and nature retreats, helping others cultivate balance and well-being. An avid backpacker, camper, and seasoned woodsman, Nick has explored trails ranging from the Appalachian Trail to Pico Duarte in the Dominican Republic. His deep-rooted love for the outdoors began in childhood, spending endless hours wandering the woods near his home. For Nick, nature is more than an escape—it is a place of profound connection, restoration, and renewal. Driven by this, he is committed to guiding men toward the healing power of nature, fostering resilience, presence, and a deeper relationship with the wild.
REGISTER NOW
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
This retreat is your chance to pause, reset, and return to life with more capacity, safety, and clarity.
By registering, you’ll get:
✔ Four-part retreat curriculum on nervous system mapping and regulation
✔ Breakout activities for solo and group work including a deep breath-work session
✔ Morning and evening meditation and movement practices
✔ Nightly ceremonies for deeper connection
✔ Structured exercises for working with anger and releasing stuck energy
✔ 3,000+ sq. ft. rustic cabin with view of the PM River.
✔ Use of sauna, hot tub, bonfire, and game room
✔ All homemade meals and desserts provided
✔ Options for private rooms or shared lodging
✔ Custom journal, beanie, coffee mug, and free lifetime access to online nervous system course to continue your work and have skills to return to.
Space is limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself. Click "apply" and you will be prompted to fill out a form and then meet with mike briefly to ensure this weekend is a good fit for you.
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Private Room
$1,299
Four Private Rooms Available
Enjoy your own private room with a queen bed. Perfect for increased relaxation and having space to yourself if you haven’t had that in a while.
*3-month payment plan available, discounted if paid in full.
Twin Bed in Shared Room
$999
Eight twin bed spots available
Stay in a shared room with up to two other men. Includes a twin bed.
*3-month payment plan available, discounted if paid in full.
TRANSFORMATIONS FROM MEN LIKE YOU
Mark D.
“Had a great time at the nervous system retreat. Mike always does an excellent job making sure everyone is comfortable and organized. It was great doing the work with a close group of guys, all trying to be better men and fathers. Highly recommend.”
Jason K.
“The Restore retreat lived up to its name. I'd recommend this to any man searching for some clarity in his mind and a chance to bond with other men who are taking the time to explore and improve their lives.”
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