The Awakened Warrior Retreat
Men’s Equine Awakening & Inner Strength
WORLDWIDE
The Awakened Warrior With Horses
The Awakened Warrior Retreat is a sacred space for men who know there is more to them than performance, pressure and survival. Held with horses in a grounded, nonjudgmental field, this retreat invites you to meet the man you truly are beneath conditioning, expectations and quiet shame. Guided by Adam Shereston, you step out of your everyday roles and into a natural environment where you can listen, feel and begin to reconnect with a deeper masculine presence.
What Is The Awakened Warrior Retreat
This retreat is a men’s-only equine-assisted immersion that blends spiritual presence, emotional honesty and embodied practice. You are not asked to be “fixed” or to become someone else. Instead, through your time with horses and in circle with other men, you are invited to see clearly where your mind, nervous system and habits keep you small, tense or out of alignment. The horses mirror what is really happening beneath your words, revealing where you abandon yourself and where your strength is ready to emerge.
Why Men’s Work With Horses
Horses respond to energy, presence and intention, not to status or stories. They feel what your body and nervous system are holding, even when your mind has learned to hide it. For men who were taught to be strong by shutting down feeling, horses offer a different kind of training. They show you how to inhabit your body, hold clear boundaries without aggression and stand in your truth without needing to dominate or disappear. In their presence, you begin to remember a form of grounded masculinity that is firm, honest and deeply kind.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for men of all backgrounds who sense that their current way of living is no longer sustainable. You might feel burnt out, numb, constantly in your head or emotionally volatile. You may struggle with intimacy, direction, fatherhood, partnership or leadership. You might carry anger, shame or grief that you rarely name. You do not need horse experience or spiritual training, only a sincere willingness to show up, be honest with yourself and explore a different way of being a man.
What You Will Experience
The retreat unfolds through a clear, supportive rhythm of guided and experiential work, which may include:
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Inner Alignment sessions with horses on the ground
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Men’s circles and honest sharing in a confidential space
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Somatic and breath-based practices to regulate the nervous system
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Time in nature to walk, reflect and reset
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Gentle meditation, inquiry and simple embodied movement
You are never pushed into anything you are not ready for. Instead, you are steadily invited to meet the places in you that are tired of pretending, and to discover what becomes possible when you are fully present.
What You May Receive
Many men leave The Awakened Warrior Retreat with a quieter mind, a stronger sense of self and a deeper understanding of what truly matters. You may experience:
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More grounded confidence that does not depend on performance
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Clearer boundaries and a healthier relationship with anger and power
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Greater capacity to stay present in conflict and intimacy
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A felt sense of brotherhood and support instead of silent isolation
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Practical tools to keep your nervous system regulated in daily life
Most importantly, you begin to experience masculinity as something spacious, truthful and connected to your heart, rather than as a role you have to force.
About Adam Shereston
Adam Shereston is a writer, filmmaker and spiritual teacher whose work bridges cinema, awakening and the wisdom of horses. A former Royal Family gamekeeper turned horse whisperer, his own journey has taken him from collapse, trauma and burnout into deep surrender and divine guidance. Through his Alignment film and book series, Adam shares the real story of how he moved from control to trust, from armour to authenticity.
As a mentor, Adam specializes in equine-assisted spiritual work and men’s retreats that invite honest self-inquiry without shaming or forcing. The Awakened Warrior Retreat brings together his experience in horse behavior, nervous system awareness and spiritual discernment to support men in becoming steady, truthful and emotionally awake human beings.
Location, Dates and Investment
The Awakened Warrior Retreat is held in peaceful, nature-immersed environments chosen for privacy, safety and deep rest. Horses live on-site or nearby, allowing for sustained, gentle contact through the retreat. Locations and dates vary throughout the year, with groups kept intentionally small to protect depth, safety and personal attention.
Investment typically starts from £795, depending on venue, room choice and country. Accommodation, vegetarian meals and guided sessions are usually included. Flights and transfers are arranged individually so you can travel in the way that best supports your body and schedule.
How to Book Your Place
If something in you quietly recognizes itself as you read this, that is the invitation. To enquire or reserve your place, complete the contact form below with your name, email and a brief message about what is happening in your life and what draws you to this retreat.
You will receive a personal reply from Adam to explore your situation, clarify any practical questions and sense together whether The Awakened Warrior Retreat is the right container for this stage of your journey as a man.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience with horses?
No. You do not need previous horse experience. All sessions with horses are on the ground, guided and trauma-aware. You will be supported at every step and shown how to interact safely and respectfully.
Is this therapy or coaching?
The retreat is not a replacement for clinical therapy, although it can complement therapeutic work. It is a spiritually rooted, experiential process that includes reflection, emotional awareness and equine-assisted learning. Adam does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions.
Is this retreat intense or confrontational?
The work can be powerful and emotionally honest, but it is not about shaming, breaking you down or making you prove yourself. The intensity comes from presence, not pressure. You are invited to meet what is real for you at a pace that your system can handle.
I struggle to talk about my feelings. Is this still for me?
Yes. Many men arrive with very little practice speaking about what they feel. You will not be forced to share before you are ready. The horses and somatic practices help you connect with what is happening inside, even when you do not yet have words for it.
How many men are on each retreat?
Group size is intentionally limited to keep the field safe, focused and intimate. This allows each man to receive attention, and for the herd to work with the group in a way that remains manageable for the horses and for your nervous systems. Exact numbers vary by venue.
Is this a religious retreat?
The Awakened Warrior Retreat is spiritually grounded and honors God and divine presence, but it is not tied to any particular religion or doctrine. You are welcome to relate to the language in a way that feels true for you, whether that is God, Source, Spirit or a deeper intelligence of life.
Can I attend if I am going through a difficult time?
Yes, many men come during seasons of transition, loss, burnout or change. The retreat offers a grounded environment to slow down and listen more deeply to what your life is asking of you. If you are in acute crisis or need clinical support, this can be explored during your initial enquiry.
Will there be physical demands or “tests”?
You will not be pushed into unsafe physical challenges. Movement, outdoor time and work with horses can be physically engaging, but the focus is on embodied awareness, not on extremes, bravado or endurance tests. You are encouraged to honour your body’s limits.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely. Most men attend alone and quickly discover that they are not the only one who feels how they feel. The field is held in a way that supports individuality and brotherhood, so you can stay true to yourself while feeling part of something bigger.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable clothing suitable for being outdoors, sturdy footwear, any medications you need, a notebook, and anything simple that helps you feel grounded, such as a journal, small sacred item or warm layer. Further practical details will be shared upon booking.
Further Reading for Men’s Awakening and Inner Strength
If you want to explore the deeper emotional and spiritual themes behind grounded masculinity, these articles offer insight into the journey men take when they shed old survival patterns and reconnect with clarity, courage and presence. Each piece opens a window into how horses, embodiment and honest connection support real transformation.
The Cost of Armour
Why men rely on emotional armor and how horses reveal the hidden weight of living in survival.
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Strength Without Shutdown
How resilience forms when men stop suppressing emotion and rebuild nervous system stability.
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Facing the Inner Father
How early masculine blueprints shape identity and how healing begins with presence and truth.
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Courage Without Conflict
How horses teach men to lead with clarity and heart rather than dominance or reactivity.
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Returning to Brotherhood
Why honest male connection restores strength, direction and emotional balance.
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