
You Don’t Need Another Escape
You’re not looking to check out. You’re looking for something that challenges you, brings you back to yourself, and actually carries forward.

You’re Looking for Something Real
Time away from routine, where you can actually be present and experience life differently.

You Want to Go Deeper
Not surface-level conversations or quick wins, something that shifts how you see yourself.

You Want to Be Challenged Again
Physically, mentally, and personally, not just staying in what’s familiar.
Join Balanced Man Retreat
August 8 – 15, 2026 · Nosara, Costa Rica
Where You Reset and Reconnect
This isn’t a vacation.
And it’s not another retreat where you sit, listen, and go home unchanged.
You’ll be challenged, physically, mentally, and personally.
Through real conversations, testing your edges, and stepping away from the noise.
Because real clarity doesn’t come from thinking more.It comes from stepping into something that shifts you.
And it’s not another retreat where you sit, listen, and go home unchanged.
You’ll be challenged, physically, mentally, and personally.
Through real conversations, testing your edges, and stepping away from the noise.
Because real clarity doesn’t come from thinking more.It comes from stepping into something that shifts you.

The Balanced Man Method™️

Most retreats give you a peak experience or a motivational high. Then real life hits and it fades.
The Balanced Man Method is built different. It's a stacked sequence: reset your nervous system, see what's been running your life, then build it into how you live when you get home.
Not a high. A new baseline.
The Balanced Man Method is built different. It's a stacked sequence: reset your nervous system, see what's been running your life, then build it into how you live when you get home.
Not a high. A new baseline.
Here’s 3 core Components of our Method:


Awareness
See what’s been running your life
Step Outside Routine: Get out of survival mode so you can see your life with fresh eyes without the constant noise.
Regulate Nervous System: Downshift the stress response so you can think clearly, feel again, and stop living on edge.
Uncover Hidden Programs: Spot the unconscious stories, coping patterns, and triggers that have been running the show.
Agency
Take ownership of the man you choose to become
Radical Ownership: Take responsibility for where you are and what changes now—so you’re not stuck waiting for life to calm down first.
Identity Shift: You stop relating to yourself as the man who was surviving and start living as the man you’ve chosen to become.
Vision With Purpose: Create clear direction based on truth (not expectation)—so you leave knowing what you’re building and why.




Integration
Live the work and stay supported as you grow
Resilience Under Pressure: Practice staying grounded while challenged—so old patterns don’t control you when it matters most.
Embodied Habits: Simple daily practices that keep you steady, focused, and connected to what matters (no performative routines).
Support of a Tribe: Brotherhood that continues after the week ends, men who hold you to your standard, and walk beside you as you integrate.
Your 7-Day Foundational Retreat Includes
What's Not Included
Flights · Travel insurance · Personal spending · Optional tips for staff
Plus, The 12-Month Integration Track That Keeps It From Fading
Most retreats end when you fly home. TBM does not. The work continues so you do not slide back when work and family pressure hit again.
Daily check-ins for first 4 weeks
Weekly group calls for 12 months
30-Day Integration Program
Private Community Access
Meet the Facilitators Behind Your Journey
TBM was created after seeing the same pattern repeat again and again. High-functioning men. Capable. Responsible. Driven. But running on pressure, not clarity. TBM team exists to interrupt that pattern.

Terry Bullman
Co-Founder | Martial Arts Coach | Breathwork Guide
Decades in martial arts and breathwork, working at the edge where physical stress reveals mental patterns.

Ahren Cadieux
Co-Founder | Former Pro Athlete | Men's Work Facilitator
Years competing at the highest level of professional sport and corporate, helping men translate insight into decisions that stick at home.

Jeremy Jackson
Co-Founder | Breathwork Facilitator | Wellness Coach
Rebuilt his life through breathwork and daily practice, now helping men come out of reactivity and regain clear thinking.
This Is For You If You’re Ready For More
You Want to Feel More Connected to What You’re Doing
You handle your responsibilities and show up where it matters.
But you’re ready for more clarity, more presence, and more intention in how you move through life.
But you’re ready for more clarity, more presence, and more intention in how you move through life.


You Want to Show Up Better at Home
You care deeply about your family.
You want to be more present, more patient, and more consistent in how you show up day to day.
You want to be more present, more patient, and more consistent in how you show up day to day.


You Want Real Connection With Other Men
Not surface-level conversations.
A space where you can be honest, be challenged, and build relationships that actually carry forward.
A space where you can be honest, be challenged, and build relationships that actually carry forward.


You’re Ready to Get Clear on What’s Next
You’ve built a life. Now you want to step back, get honest, and move forward with real direction.


You Want a Men’s Retreat Without Cringe
No Gurus. No ego. No performances.
Just a grounded environment where you can be yourself and be challenged at the same time.
Just a grounded environment where you can be yourself and be challenged at the same time.


It’s not for you if...
You want a vacation or a one-week high.
You want woo, churchy, or salesy.
You just want a physical bootcamp, that is going to beat your body up.
You are not willing to be honest and take ownership.
You cannot respect confidentiality and the container.
You want to stay plugged in and keep working all day.
You Are Not Ready To Invest In Yourself
You’re Fine Staying on Autopilot
The Veneue
Set at a private ocean-view retreat center in Nosara, Costa Rica, you’ll enjoy chef-prepared meals, incredible natural surroundings, and an environment designed to help you slow down, recharge, and fully step into the experience.

Accomodations

Shared Room
Private room with 1 King size beds - A/C - Wifi - Shared Bathroom - Terrace overlooking the garden or ocean.
$4,795 per person
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Shared room with 2 twin size beds - A/C - Wifi - Shared Bathroom - Terrace overlooking the garden or ocean.
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How to Join The Balanced Man Retreat
1
Fill out the short application
Tell us what's going on in 2 minutes. Private, no pressure, just enough so we can help.
2
Book your free Clarity Call
Pick a time that works. You'll speak with a TBM facilitator, not a sales rep. Get clear on fit, the schedule, and what to expect.
3
Join the men's retreat
If it's a fit, you secure your spot for 7 days in Nosara, plus 12 months of integration support.

Frequently asked questions
What is The Balanced Man Retreat?
The Balanced Man Retreat is a 7-day immersive experience in Nosara, Costa Rica designed as a modern rite of passage for men.
Through physical challenge, reflection, breathwork, and brotherhood, men step away from daily life to reconnect with themselves and reset mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Through physical challenge, reflection, breathwork, and brotherhood, men step away from daily life to reconnect with themselves and reset mentally, physically, and emotionally.
What is the philosophy of The Balanced Man Retreat?
We believe every man is already whole. The work is about remembering that. The retreat combines physical challenge, stillness, and honest connection to help men become more aware, grounded, and intentional in how they live and lead their lives.
Who is this retreat for?
The retreat is primarily designed for men between the ages of 30–65, although men outside of that range also attend.
It’s for men who feel called to step away from routine, slow down, and reconnect with themselves.
It’s for men who feel called to step away from routine, slow down, and reconnect with themselves.
I’ve never been part of a men’s group or sat in circle before. What should I expect?
Most men who attend have never done this before.
You’ll be guided through the process in a supportive environment where nothing is forced. The circles are built on trust, confidentiality, and honest conversation, and many men find it becomes one of the most impactful parts of the retreat.
You’ll be guided through the process in a supportive environment where nothing is forced. The circles are built on trust, confidentiality, and honest conversation, and many men find it becomes one of the most impactful parts of the retreat.
What if it doesn’t work for me?
That’s a fair question. We screen for fit, set clear expectations, and hold strong boundaries around safety and confidentiality. Nothing is forced. You can step out of any practice at any time.
If it’s not the right container for you, we tell you before you commit. Respect and integrity come first.
I’ve never boxed or done self defence training before. Is that okay?
Absolutely. No experience is needed.
The training is beginner-friendly and focused on awareness, confidence, self-regulation, and learning practical skills in a safe and supportive environment.
The training is beginner-friendly and focused on awareness, confidence, self-regulation, and learning practical skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Do I have to be in great shape to do the retreat?
No. The retreat is designed for different fitness levels.
Some activities are physically challenging, but you’ll always be encouraged to push your edge, not beyond it. There is also time built in for recovery and rest.
Some activities are physically challenging, but you’ll always be encouraged to push your edge, not beyond it. There is also time built in for recovery and rest.
Is this a religious retreat?
No. The retreat is open to men of all beliefs and backgrounds.
The focus is on self-awareness, presence, nervous system regulation, and personal growth.
The focus is on self-awareness, presence, nervous system regulation, and personal growth.
How many people attend the retreat?
The retreat is intentionally kept small, usually around 15–18 men.
This allows for deeper conversations, stronger brotherhood, and more personal attention throughout the week.
This allows for deeper conversations, stronger brotherhood, and more personal attention throughout the week.
What exactly happens after I apply?
You complete a short application so we can assess fit.
If it looks aligned, we schedule a call to confirm goals, boundaries, and logistics. If accepted, you secure your spot, receive prep details, attend seven days in Nosara, and then enter the integration phase once you return home.
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