Ceremonial Maloca
A sacred space for men's circles, cacao ceremonies and fire and opening rituals.
Men's Retreat · 7 Days · 6 Nights
Fortis — Men's Retreat in the Amazon Rainforest
A sacred space to drop the masks, forge character and awaken the man you've always been, among brothers walking the same path.
"A man is forged in fire, and held up by the brotherhood of other men."
Your Calling
There's a moment in every man's life when something asks to change: to stop carrying it alone, to take off the mask and rediscover his strength. It's no coincidence you're reading this.
This is your calling. Six nights and seven days in the heart of the Amazon, among brothers walking the same path. Men's circles, fire, breath, ice, sweat and silence. Here character is forged, weight is released, and the man you've always been awakens. You arrive as one; you return more whole, more present, more free.
We work with small groups of up to twelve men. It's not a random number: twelve is the precise size to create a real brotherhood, where each man receives personal attention alongside the strength of the group. Intimate enough to open up for real, large enough to hold each other up.
Pillar 01 · Brotherhood
The circle that holds a man up
Daily circles where every man speaks and is heard without judgment. A sacred space where masks come off, the unspoken is shared, and each man discovers he's not alone in what he carries.
The opening fire marks the start of the path. The first night around the flames, together, igniting the process ahead.
Pillar 02 · The Wild
Expedition into the heart of the rainforest
A night camping in the jungle, a functional hike to the caves, face painting and a primal ritual. A man remembers who he is when he returns to the wild: providing, protecting, making fire by hand, and falling asleep under the jungle canopy.
The rainforest is the setting modern man has lost. Here, you reclaim it.
Pillar 03 · Body and Strength
The body as a path to transformation
Functional training, men's yoga, breathwork and a guided cold plunge. The contrast of fire and ice to forge resilience, master the mind and temper character, as has been done since ancestral times.
Conscious breathwork sessions that release blocked emotions, reset the nervous system and connect you with a state of clarity and personal power.
The Sanctuary
Hamadryade Lodge — 64 Hectares of Primary Rainforest
Nestled on 64 hectares of primary rainforest in the province of Napo, Hamadryade Lodge is the perfect setting for the inner warrior's work. Every space was designed to support openness, presence and masculine transformation.
Yoga Studio
A studio overlooking the rainforest for men's yoga, breathwork and guided meditation.
Temazcal
An ancestral steam sauna for physical and energetic purification of body and spirit.
Cold Plunge
A guided ice bath with breathwork to temper character and master mental resilience.
Hamadryade Spa
Deep recovery treatments to close out the body after physical challenges.
Primary Rainforest
Overnight camping, caves, trails and unfiltered nature as the setting for transformation.
The Pillars
Each day strengthens a different dimension
There are no rigid obligations, only invitations. Each man participates from where he is, at his own pace, always supported by the brotherhood and the facilitators.
01
Brotherhood
Daily men's circles where every man speaks and is heard without judgment. A space where masks come off and no man is alone in what he carries.
02
Body and the Wild
Functional training, a jungle camping expedition, a hike to the caves and reconnection with the primal man. The body as a path to strength and discipline.
03
Breath and Inner Fire
Deep breathwork to release blocked emotions, a guided ice bath and temazcal to forge resilience. The contrast of cold and heat tempers character from within.
04
Purpose and Legacy
Workshops and exercises to clarify life purpose, heal the relationship with the father, define legacy and return home with a clear vision of where to direct your strength.
We're not here to fix anyone. We're here to remember who we are.
Detailed Program
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Times are approximate — the group's rhythm sets the real pace of the retreat. Each day blends presence, challenge and openness.
Day
1
Arrival — Entering the Circle
- Airport reception and comfortable transfer to the lodge, with a snack along the way.
- Welcome with a green drink from the garden and settling into your room.
- Tour of the lodge and the 64-hectare reserve.
- Opening circle and agreements — each man shares what brings him to the retreat.
- Opening fire — the first night around the flames, lighting the path together.
- Welcome dinner — the first meal shared around the table among brothers.
Day
2
Body and the Wild — Awakening Strength
- Morning breathwork and energizing meditation — activation through presence and strength.
- A strength breakfast — avocado, eggs, protein and hearty food.
- Men's circle: "The Mask I Carry" — the first deep opening work.
- Functional hike to the caves — a physical challenge deep in nature.
- Integration ritual in the caves — face painting and a return to the primal.
- Setting up camp in the rainforest — building shelter together.
- Wild cooking around the fire and a night camping in the jungle.
Day
3
Breath — Releasing What's Repressed
- Sunrise in the rainforest — waking up with the jungle, deep in nature.
- Guayusa ceremony deep in the forest — an ancestral Amazonian ritual at dawn.
- Return to the lodge — the walk back bringing the renewed man home.
- Breathwork session — deep conscious breathing to release blocked emotions and reset the nervous system.
- Rest and integration — quiet time to absorb the experience.
- Men's circle: "My Father and I" — deep work on the relationship with the father.
- Build Your Drum workshop — assembling, tensioning, decorating and setting an intention for your sacred drum.
- Closing drum circle around the fire with the newly made drums.
Day
4
Purpose — Finding the Vision
- Revitalizing breakfast with produce from our own garden.
- Workshop: Purpose and legacy — exercises to clarify life purpose and define what legacy to leave as men.
- Vision quest in nature — solo time in the rainforest to reflect in silence.
- Men's circle: "My Vision" — each man shares the vision and commitment he's taking with him.
- Living-food dinner — a shared table after a day of inner clarity.
Day
5
Fire and Ice — Tempering the Will
- Wake up and breathwork — mental preparation for the day's challenge.
- Visit to the garden — harvesting fruit and herbs by hand to reconnect with the earth.
- Guided cold plunge with breathwork — mastering the mind and tempering character.
- Men's circle: "My Fears" — naming out loud the fears that hold you back, to take away their power.
- Cacao Ceremony — a heart-opening ritual in a circle of brotherhood.
- Spa service — deep relaxation to close out body and mind.
- Healing dinner — nourishing flavors after an intense day.
Day
6
Ritual — Releasing the Weight and Honoring the Path
- Meditation and breathwork at sunrise — presence and clarity for a ceremonial day.
- Men's circle: "What I'm Taking With Me" — sharing the transformation lived and the commitments taken home.
- Primal scream and weight-release ritual — a guided liberation ritual around the fire.
- Six-course gourmet gala dinner — a celebration of brotherhood prepared by the lodge's chef.
- Closing fire — the last night around the flames, already transformed.
Day
7
Return — Coming Back as a New Man
- Final gratitude meditation — an intimate moment before departure.
- Great closing circle — final words of brotherhood.
- Farewell breakfast — the last meal shared among brothers.
- Warrior kit handover — a keepsake to hold what you've learned back home.
- Certificates of participation.
- Check-out and transfer to Tababela International Airport (approx. 3 hours).
- Farewell to the group. The brotherhood continues.
Transparent Investment
What's Included
The retreat includes everything needed to live this experience of brotherhood and transformation, worry-free.
| Category | Included Services |
|---|---|
| Transfers | Tababela International Airport → Lodge and Lodge → Airport, in comfortable transport. |
| Accommodation | 5 nights at the lodge + 1 night camping in the rainforest with all equipment. |
| Meals | All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks. Includes a gourmet brunch and a six-course gala dinner. |
| Men's Circles | Daily circles facilitated by experts in men's work and male emotional processing. |
| Ceremonies | Guayusa Ceremony, Cacao Ceremony, fire rituals, primal scream and weight-release ritual. |
| Breathwork | A guided deep conscious breathing session — one of the most transformative experiences of the retreat. |
| Fire and Ice | Guided cold plunge with breathwork and a temazcal ceremony. |
| Workshops | Build Your Drum workshop (a sacred drum to take home) and a purpose-and-legacy workshop. |
| Adventure | Jungle camping expedition, cave hike, hand-fire making and a functional hike. |
| Movement | Functional training, men's yoga and guided meditation. |
| Spa and Wellness | A spa session for deep bodily recovery. |
| Gifts | Warrior kit and certificate of participation. |
Information for Groups and Agencies
Program Investment
Fortis is designed for intimate groups of up to twelve men — the precise number to create a real brotherhood with personalized support throughout the experience.
Capacity
12 men
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Location
Napo, Ecuador
Format
All-inclusive
Investment per person
USD 3,999
All-inclusive · Group of up to 12 men
Exclusive 10% discount for travel agencies. 50% deposit to confirm · Balance due 30 days before the start.
Is This for You?
This Retreat Is for You If…
- You feel you've been carrying too much alone and want to stop bearing that weight in silence.
- You're looking for a space of honesty where you can take off the mask without judgment.
- You want clarity on your life purpose and what you want to leave as a legacy.
- You're drawn to testing yourself physically and reconnecting with your instinct.
- You want to heal your relationship with your father, or with your image of manhood.
- You're ready for an experience that combines adventure, depth and real brotherhood.
- You're an agency or facilitator looking to offer a premium men's retreat in a one-of-a-kind destination.
2027 – 2028 Calendar
Upcoming Editions
Limited spots — only 12 men per edition. Choose your date and secure your place.
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