Boy to Man - an Adolescents’ Rites of Passage (for ages 14-1

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Three Days and Three Nights.

Boy to Man is a rare opportunity for a young man and his father to step out of everyday life and into a purposeful, nature-based journey designed to mark the transition from childhood into early manhood. Rooted in ancient traditions yet shaped for modern Britain, this immersive experience offers adventure, challenge, honest conversations, and meaningful time together, held in the safety of skilled facilitators, wild nature, and timeless ritual.

Across three days and three nights, boys aged 14 to 18 and their fathers camp together, cook over fire, build shelters, walk in the dark, learn woodland skills, and take part in ceremonies that awaken self-belief and a sense of direction. The programme gently invites each boy to consider who he is becoming, what he wants for his future, and what qualities he will need to cross the threshold into young adulthood. Fathers simultaneously explore their own journey, the transition of letting go, and the evolving relationship with their sons. The weekend alternates between shared experiences, times apart, guided reflection, physical challenge, and honest circle-based sharing.

This is a defining moment for both generations: a chance for a father to witness his son step forward, and for a boy to feel the acknowledgement, guidance, and blessing of the men around him. Through firelit evenings, adventures in the dark, myth and story, solo time in nature, and a powerful closing ceremony, each young man is invited to recognise his strengths, name his aspirations, and be seen for the qualities already alive within him.

For boys on the edge of manhood and for fathers wishing to support that transition with intention, courage, and love - this retreat offers something rarely available today: a real rite of passage.

This retreat is designed for boys aged 14 to 18 who are approaching the threshold between childhood and early manhood, and for the fathers who want to walk that transition with intention, courage, and love.

It is ideal for young men who:

• are ready for adventure, challenge, and spending time in the wild
• are beginning to ask questions about identity, purpose, values, and their future
• would benefit from time away from screens, school pressures, and the noise of daily life
• need positive male role models, mentoring, and structured encouragement
• enjoy physical activity, fire, woodland skills, and hands-on experiences
• are open to learning, trying new things, and taking part in rituals and reflective practices

It is equally suited for fathers who:

• want to strengthen their bond with their son before the next stage of independence
• feel the need for a meaningful shared experience that cannot happen at home
• are ready to explore their own journey of fatherhood and the process of letting go
• value deep conversation, men’s work, and time in nature
• want their son to step into manhood with guidance, support, and acknowledgement
• recognise that boys need both challenge and emotional containment to grow well

This retreat will particularly resonate with families who sense that a clear, intentional rite of passage is missing in modern life, and who want their son to be supported by skilled men, ancient practices, and the natural world as he crosses a significant threshold.

If your son is close to becoming a young man and you want him to feel ready, grounded, seen, and supported then this experience has been created for you.

£950 per father and son pair

Discounts available for block bookings of 3 places or more.

If you are a group or a venue and would like us to come to you please contact us for more details.