A Transformational Leadership Retreat for Men

Step into the Wild. Lead with Greater Power.

Limited to 9 Men | Sept 3-7 | Sierra Nevada Mountains

You are a leader in your business, your family, and your life. But real leadership starts within. This is your invitation to step away from the noise, reconnect with your purpose, and return with the energy, tools, and clarity to create a legacy that lasts for generations.

This Retreat Is for You If You're Done With:

  • Playing small—at work, at home, in life. You know there’s more in you, but something keeps holding you back.

  • Carrying the weight of old patterns that aren’t yours to bear. You’ve done the work, but the cycle keeps repeating.

  • Second-guessing yourself. Strong on the outside, but inside, doubt creeps in when it matters most.

  • Lone-wolfing it. You’re surrounded by people, yet deep, real connections with men who truly get you? Rare.

  • Running on empty. Success on paper, but inside, something’s off. You need a reset, a recalibration, a return to your full power.

If any of this hits home, this retreat isn’t just a getaway—it’s a turning point.

You'll walk away with a Self-Leadership Map—a clear, actionable blueprint to step back into your life with unshakable confidence, deeper self-trust, and a renewed sense of purpose. No more guessing. No more spinning your wheels. You’ll know exactly how to lead yourself first—so you can lead at home, at work, and in life with clarity and power.

Why the Wilderness?

Because the wild does not reflect back to you the stories you’ve been told about who you are. It does not care for your titles, your status, or the roles you play. It speaks only in the language of truth—of wind through pines, of stone shaped by time, of the aching silence that reveals what has long been buried beneath the noise of your life.

The Sierra Nevadas are not just a setting; they are an initiatory force. Here, you will step beyond the domesticated self, beyond the man who has shaped himself to fit the expectations of others. The long miles will wear away what is false. The nights beneath the stars will remind you of something ancient within you, something untamed and whole.

In the wilderness, there is no audience. No notifications. No mirrors except the ones nature provides—cold mountain streams, jagged ridgelines, the slow patience of a towering sequoia. You will meet yourself here, stripped of pretense, and return with a clarity that cannot be found in boardrooms or beneath fluorescent lights.

If you are ready, the mountains will take you. And they will return you—stronger, clearer, and more rooted in the leader you were always meant to be.

What’s Included in Your Journey

Transformational Leadership Coaching

  • 4 days and 3 nights of backcountry camping in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

  • Travel from LAX to the trailhead and back

  • All camping and backpacking gear provided (just bring yourself)

  • Hiking permits, snacks, and all meals (lunch & dinner while camping)

  • 1 Group Coaching Call before the retreat for preparation

  • 1 Integration Group Coaching Call post-retreat to anchor the transformation

  • Lifetime Access to Awaken the Father King course

    • A code to gift the course to three men in your life

Your Investment: $4,250

Join Before April 1st to Get 2 x Private Integration Coaching Sessions

How It Works:

  • Arrive at LAX on Wednesday morning – we’ll drive to Fresno and stay overnight

  • Begin our mountain immersion Thursday morning and camp through Sunday

  • Monday morning, we drive back to LAX, returning you transformed

What You’ll Walk Away With:

✔️ Unshakable Presence – The ability to stand firm in your leadership, no matter the challenge
✔️ Renewed Energy – A deep recharge to show up powerfully in work and family life
✔️ Brotherhood – A tight-knit group of men who will walk this path with you
✔️ Clear Vision – A roadmap for your leadership, fatherhood, and legacy

This is more than a retreat. It’s a rite of passage for the leader you are becoming.

Are you ready?

Next Step: Schedule a Call

This retreat is intentionally limited to 9 men who are ready to step into a new level of leadership and legacy. To ensure this, I want to speak with every man interested before signing up.

If you’re feeling called to this experience, let’s connect. I’d love to hear about where you’re at in your journey and see if this retreat is the right fit for you.

An in-depth interview with Antonio exploring what participants can expect from the upcoming retreat.

A Self-Leadership Map for Men Ready to Lead Themselves

Most men are stuck in cultural adolescence—successful on paper but still searching for something deeper. The Four-Dimensional Father is a self-leadership map designed to help you break that cycle. By embodying the Father King, Elder, Wild Warrior, and Builder, you learn to father yourself first, breaking free from outdated patterns and stepping into true maturity. This isn’t about doing more—it’s about becoming more. Leading with clarity. Living with purpose. And showing up at the next level—for yourself, your family, and the world.

How It Works: Through immersive experiences, deep inner work, and real-world application, you’ll map out exactly where you’re leading from strength—and where your shadows are running the show. You’ll learn to recognize and integrate the parts of you that have been holding you back, transforming them into sources of wisdom and power. The result? A clear, actionable framework that grounds your leadership in self-trust, so you step back into your life with unshakable confidence, deeper purpose, and the tools to create lasting change.

Previous Expeditions

FAQ

What kind of shape do I need to be in to do this?

Average shape, a.k.a. an ability to sustain 4-8 hours of walking on varied terrain.

Will there be pre-work?

You will be given lifetime access to the Awaken the Father King course. It is up to you how much of the course you want to complete before the retreat begins.

Will we meet before we gather in person?

We will meet once on Zoom to meet online, share intentions for the trip, and answer any questions you may have.

Is this therapy?

No. Yet, the power of this work is that you will likely access parts of yourself that often remain hidden. And this feels deeply healing. 

What is the 4-Dimensional Father Framework?
The 4-Dimensional Father Framework is a transformative self-leadership model for men to activate The Father King within. It includes the four dimensions of leadership: Authority, Wisdom, Protection, Legacy. These are each represented by an archetype: The Father King, The Elder, The Wild Warrior, and The Builder, each with their own strengths and shadows. Through this framework, you’ll learn to lead with authority, wisdom, courage, and a focus on legacy, while avoiding the pitfalls of their shadow counterparts.

Retreat Highlights

  • Guided Backpacking Adventure: Begin with a challenging hike into the Sierra Nevadas, where the rugged terrain sets the stage for personal and leadership transformation.

  • Three Days of Inner Work: Camp in a serene wilderness setting, diving deep into coaching sessions, reflective practices, and the 4-Dimensional Father Framework.

  • Breakthrough Coaching Sessions: Explore your inner world through Internal Family Systems (IFS) and breakthrough coaching to unlock more power, flow, and clarity.

  • Leadership Development in Nature: Embody The Father King, The Elder, The Wild Warrior, and The Builder archetypes to elevate your leadership presence.

  • All-Inclusive Logistics: We provide premium backpacking gear, healthy meals, transportation, and all logistics, so you can focus entirely on the experience.

  • Community of Fathers: Build lifelong connections with men who share your commitment and will help you be the best dad you can be.

Accommodations

Your accommodations will immerse you in the beauty of the Sierra Nevada wilderness. Each participant will be provided with a top-tier tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, and headlamp to ensure comfort and quality rest under the stars. Additional gear, carefully selected for safety and convenience, will also be included to enhance your outdoor experience. Every detail has been considered so you can fully embrace the journey without worry.

About Mark Guay

Mark Guay is an Integral Certified Coach and IFS practitioner with over 15 years of experience guiding business leaders to peak performance and personal growth in a way that aligns mind, body, and soul. As an adoptee and survivor of childhood domestic violence, he leads with this approach: To really change our lives, we must heal the past and embrace the unknown. To do this, we need self-accountability, the courage to take decisive action, a community of support, and trust that doors will appear, leading us on our path. 

In addition to his coaching roles, Mark is an entrepreneur in the social impact space. He helped found a direct-trade coffee roaster in San Diego and created a series of mindfulness-based online courses that have impacted over 1 million leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide. 

Mark holds a Master’s Degree in Education and is a member of Integral Coaching Canada, the International Coaching Federation, and the European Mentor and Coaching Council. His unique blend of skills in habit formation, parts work, psychedelic integration, and public speaking makes him a sought-after mentor and leader in the coaching community. You can often find him riding bikes with his son or upside down in a handstand when he is not coaching.

Previous executive clients include Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Slack, Etsy, Phizer, Tatari, and JP Morgan.

In addition to his coaching, his “Manifest Your Unlimited Potential” course has had over 11,000 students and received a 4.9/5 review.

In Partnership w/ Antonio Mazzola from Primal Polar Bear Adventures

We take care of all the logistics, gear, food, and transportation for your retreat, allowing you to focus entirely on your experience and your clients. You'll have access to top-of-the-line gear for yourself and up to eight clients as you embark on a challenging backpacking adventure—a powerful setting for deep transformation and personal growth.

Each participant will receive a detailed packing list, ensuring they are well-prepared for the journey. The service includes:

  • Accommodations: Shared hotel rooms for the first and last night.

  • Transportation: Round-trip rides from Los Angeles International (LAX) or Fresno International Airports to the trailhead.

  • Expert Guidance: A dedicated guide and support person for gear use, trail navigation, and medical attention.

Gear Provided:

  • Backpacking Equipment: Osprey Aether 100 Pack, Hyke n Byke tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow.

  • Bear Protection: Bear canister, bear spray, noise maker.

  • Cooking Essentials: JetBoil stove, personal titanium mug, titanium spoon.

  • Hydration & Filtration: Primal Polar Bear Nalgene bottle (yours to keep), Sawyer/CNOC water filter system.

  • Personal Items: Sea to Summit Mountain Soap, headlamp, matches, journal, pen.

  • Latrine Needs: Toilet paper, trowel, sanitizer.

  • Food & Fuel: Next Mile Meals (just add water) and premium (instant) coffee.

This experience is designed to strip away distractions, challenge you physically and mentally, and provide the ultimate backdrop for you to step into your leadership and give your gifts fully.