“What a father cannot access in himself, he cannot pass on to his children.”
Awaken the Father King Retreat
Step into the transformative power of nature and deep inner work on this exclusive backpacking retreat for fathers and leaders. The journey begins with a challenging one-day hike into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, leading to a remote wilderness location where we’ll camp for three days. Surrounded by rugged beauty, we’ll dive into breakthrough coaching sessions, reflective practices, and the 4-Dimensional Father Framework to help you unlock more power, purpose, and clarity.
This retreat combines physical challenge and deep personal growth, using the wilderness as a backdrop for transformation. We provide premium backpacking gear, nutrient-dense meals, transportation, and logistics, so you can focus entirely on the experience.
Limited to 10 participants, this retreat is for fathers in leadership roles ready to elevate their presence at work and home, break generational patterns, and create a lasting legacy. Return with renewed energy, leadership tools, and connections with like-minded men.
“I’m ready to break the cycles that have been passed down in my family.”
”I’ve done the inner work, but I know there’s still more to uncover.”
”I’m committed to evolving as a man and a father, but I need a roadmap.”
”I know that leadership begins with self-mastery.”
”I’ve faced my demons, but how do I turn that into wisdom and strength?”
”I feel like I have to choose between business success or being a present dad...”
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.
Who Is This Retreat For?
This retreat is for fathers in leadership roles who are:
Seeking to elevate their leadership presence at work and home.
Ready to build resilience and embrace greater clarity and purpose.
Committed to breaking generational patterns and creating a lasting legacy.
What You’ll Leave With
A deeper connection to yourself and your purpose.
Practical tools to improve your leadership at home and in your career.
Renewed energy, resilience, and focus.
A strong, supportive network of like-minded fathers.
Retreat Details
Dates: July 24 - 27th
Location: Sierra Nevada Mountains
Group Size: Limited to 10 participants to ensure a high-impact, personalized experience.
What’s Included: Premium gear, transportation, meals, and expert facilitation.
Why the Wilderness?
The Sierra Nevadas provide a powerful backdrop for transformation. The physical challenge of hiking and camping mirrors the inner work we’ll do, offering a holistic experience that connects body, mind, and spirit. In the wilderness, there are no distractions—only the opportunity to reconnect with yourself and emerge stronger.
Secure Your Spot
Spaces are limited to 10 participants to ensure an intimate and impactful experience. Don’t miss this chance to transform your leadership and your legacy.
It’s Time to Leap
If you’re ready to step into a new dimension of fatherhood, break free from the chains of the past, and lead your family with strength, wisdom, and purpose, then this retreat is for you.
FAQ
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.
What if I intend to be a father but am not one yet?
This program is designed for fathers or soon-to-be fathers. If your partner is pregnant or you intend to bring children into the world in the near future, you are welcome to join.
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 model that helps you embody the full spectrum of fatherhood. 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.
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. He is the founder of Fathers Without Compromise, a group coaching program and community for business-owning dads to be great fathers and build a great business without compromising one or the other. 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, Tatari, and JP Morgan.
In addition to his coaching, his “Manifest Your Unlimited Potential” course on Insight Timer has had over 10,000 students and received a 4.9/5 review.
