Personal transformation through group connection & nature.
Do you want to let go of something or make a change to your life?
Are you unsure which direction to take?
Do you want to feel more connected to yourself and the world around you?
If so, this 3-day transformational course on Dartmoor is designed for you.
For thousands of years our ancestors lived in harmony with nature - In our modern world of distraction we have forgotten that we are not separate from nature - we are nature.
Connect with nature, feel grounded, and discover yourself.
Through guided reflection, group sharing, and your own solo quest on the moor, you’ll have space to gain clarity, insight, and a deeper connection to yourself and others.
The Wild Within
One day when the time is right
I will dare to shine a light
In the darkest corner of my soul
Before my heart gets too cold
What lucky chance, what twist of fate
Has brought me to these thoughts of late?
I seek the sky, the rocks, the trees
For in these things are gifts indeed
The day I chose to turn and face
The part of me that had no place
At last I’ve set that demon free
There is no one else I’d rather be
I am the wild wind upon the hill
I am the raging river in the dell
I am the eagle in the sky
And my soul is free at last, to fly
Course Information
Quests
The Winter Quest
8th - 11th January 2026 - Sold Out
The Summer Quest
30th April - 3rd May 2026 - Selling Fast
Pricing is available on request — please get in touch to find out more and discuss your place.
This is a serious and transformative journey. If it resonates with you, please get in touch. We’ll arrange a friendly phone call to hear about where you are in life and discuss whether this retreat feels right for you.
Itinerary
Day1
Arrival 3pm - Meet & greet. Settle in
4pm Group work - what has brought you here. Mark & Brendan facilitate.
Dinner - Brendan prepares a home cooked meal
Group work - Set an intention for the next day’s quest. Familiarise yourself with a map of the area.
Day 2
Solo time on the Moor from dawn - dusk. You are also invited to fast during this time.
Evening Meal
Day 3
Breakfast
Group work in support of your experience on the moor.
Lunch
Group work continued
Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
Group time in nature
Farewells.
Accommodation
Our courses are held at a bespoke centre for retreats on a rural site in the heart of Dartmoor. Set in 6 acres of grounds it is the perfect location to access Dartmoor. Accommodation is clean & homely with log burners, indoor & outdoor space to relax, sleeping is in 5 bed dorm rooms.
Further Information
What is included?
Accommodation & all meals are included - these will be healthy home cooked vegetarian meals. If you have specific food allergens please make us aware when you book. Please bring any additional snacks / drinks that may support you. This is an alcohol free retreat.
Further information & an essentials list will be sent upon confirmation of booking.
A 50 minute Online check-in session will be provided before & after the Quest - this is included in the cost.
How do I prepare before coming?
We invite you to journal & track your dreams in the weeks & days leading up to the Quest - your subconscious will be trying to communicate. What are you struggling with or wanting to confront currently?
About Us
Mark
Brendan
Brendan
49 year old father of 3 Mark is a TV Editor turned psychotherapist, men's group leader & writer. Drawing on his deep connection and love for nature and his extensive experience as a mentor and group leader, together with Brendan he founded Man Up A Tree.
Brendan
Brendan
Brendan
64 year old Brendan is a landscaper turned psychotherapist. He has decades of experience working with recovering addicts and is a light in the darkness for so many. His love of people and nature has also led him to Man Up A Tree