A RETREAT FOR MEN
Come Alive
In Midlife
Sardinia, Italy
HEAL · RENEW · REWRITE
NOVEMBER 2-5, 2026
You're a man who's accomplished a lot in your career, your family, your life.
Yet you're looking for more. You may be languishing. Maybe even struggling.
This four-day retreat is for men in their 50s and 60s ready to rejuvenate, re-energize and heal.
REVIVE
RENEW
REWRITE
Midlife is not a crisis — it is an invitation. Over four days on the island of Sardinia, one of the world's most ancient and life-giving landscapes, a small group of men will gather to slow down, go deeper, and rediscover what it means to be fully alive.
Through guided practice, shared meals, and honest conversation, you will nourish your body, clear your mind, and reconnect with the man you’re called to be.
RENEW your
BODY
Daily qigong practice to reconnect, regulate and rebalance — elevating energy, reducing stress and calming the nervous system.
Taste food grown in ancient soil. Sleep deeply. Return to rhythms your body already knows.
REVIVE Your
HEART
Be guided to recognize old wounds, reconcile “protective” reactions and reunite with your grounded Self in wholeness.
Rest in a landscape that has sustained human life for millennia. Let the sea, the silence and the sun do what they have always done.
REWRITE your
STORY
Review the story you have been telling yourself. In the company of other men, begin writing the next chapter with intention using the Cs of “Liberating Masculinity - Curiosity, Courage, Compassion, Connection, Commitment and Contemplation
November 2-5, 2026
Small group maximum of 12 participants — intimate by design
Guided reflection and storytelling sessions
Farm-to-table meals, local wine
Coastal walks and open water
Daily Qigong practice
Villa Lodging
SARDINIA, ITALY
Cost: $1995 (US)
Includes: Retreat activities, Lodging, Food &
Transfers
Your Guides
alessandro Ferullo
Qigong Master & Men's Group Facilitator
Sardinia native who has led qigong workshops for clients including Unilever, ExxonMobil, TTEC and Suez Group.
Ed Frauenheim
Author & SpeakerCo-author of Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection. Has worked with men in fields including public safety, ski resorts, caregiving and corporate law.
Doug DiBrielle
Executive Coach & TherapistSpecializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS), guiding high-achieving men to build relationship with their protective behaviors and access their grounded, core Self.
“Ed, Alessandro and Doug… bring with them decades of experience, wisdom and expertise. They are the real deal.”
— Jeff D.
Get a taste - join a free intro call
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
8-8:45am PT / 11-11:45am ET / 5-5:45pm CET
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Physical & Mental Health -
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9-9:45am PT / 12-12:45pm ET / 6-6:45pm CET
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Relationships - Self, Family, Colleagues -
Friday, July 24, 2026
9-9:45am PT / 12-12:45pm ET / 6-6:45pm CET
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Purpose & Mission
Upcoming Retreat
A full retreat with movement, meditation, storytelling, and healing. Includes morning qigong, facilitated workshops on masculinity, guided healing and forest bathing. Retreat includes 3 nights lodging, meals and transfers to/from airport. Designed to help all participants make lasting healthy changes.
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