Men’s Work | Events and Retreats
What is Four Great Fires?
Four Great Fires is a men's group that meets 4 times a year in each of the four seasons.
With fire-side circles and activities we create supportive and grounded spaces for men to connect authentically.
Our growing community aims to offer each man a boost of inspired energy, mental clarity and a sense of belonging.
Since its inception in 2023 the events have become a powerful network of reference points helping anchor us in the rhythm of nature and greater integrity to our life goals. We draw inspiration from The Pagan Wheel of the Year and Chinese 5 Elements as well as the masculine archetypes, metaphor and story.
Our guiding principle is that we are each-other’s medicine. We feel the value of men’s work lies in the deeper sense of connection and support that naturally occurs from being together with shared intention, in authenticity and the present moment.
Check out our weekend and day retreats below
“What brought me here was primarily a desire for connection. Four Great Fires is a really powerful, supportive and grounding space with lots of healthy male energy”
- Jonathan, Photograher
“Four Great Fires to me is an opportunity to connect with other men, to let go and be myself.
I also wanted to connect more with nature and the seasons having spent a lot of time disconnected from my own body, disconnected from other people and working on my own”
Adam, Poet
“This weekend has been amazing.. I’ve left with a real sense of connection to self, to others and an ability to think about where I want to go next in my personal and professional life”
Hendrix, Psychotherapist
Who’s it for and what to expect
Four Great Fires is for men of any age and background, interested in better supporting themselves and being of service to others. We see strength in diversity and offer subsidised places and sliding scale payments to help with affordability.
We always honour the ground rules of strict confidentiality, active listening, feedback as requested, non-judgement and self-responsibility.
Each retreat incorporates a blend of holistic activities including: walk & talks, mindful movement, meditation, breath-work, sauna, cold plunge & more. All are offered on an opt-in basis and the aim is to re-balance and re-align energetically and unleash our brains' treasure chest of powerful neurotransmitters in the following ways:
🔥 Dopamine - setting meaningful goals and embracing novel experiences
🔥 Oxytocin – building close relationships and practicing active listening
🔥 Serotonin - sunlight exposure, physical exercise and mindful time in nature
🔥 Endorphins - laughing and having fun
What to expect…
Meet our participants from our Autumn Weekend Retreat in Kent, UK.
2025 Retreat Dates
Typically the Winter and Summer events are day events in East London. The Spring and Autumn events are weekend camping retreats in beautiful, wild places within 1.5 hour’s drive of London.
🔥 SOLD OUT Winter Day Retreat, East London, UK | Sat 25th January 10am - 3pm
🔥 Father & Son Day Retreat, Bluebell Wood near Haslemere, UK | Fri 25th April 11am - 5pm
🔥 Beltane Weekend Retreat, Bluebell Wood near Haslemere, UK | Sat 26th - Sun 27th April FIND OUT MORE HERE
🔥 Summer Day Retreat, East London, UK | Sat 12th July 10am - 3pm
🔥 Mabon Immersion, Slovenia | Thu 9th - Mon 13th October FIND OUT MORE HERE
“I love these retreats. They never fail to give me exactly what I need.. Always: amazing men, sitting, sharing around beautiful fires, nature, sauna, cold plunge.. They give me a feeling of coming home to something deep and profound. I’m really grateful for them!”
- Tom, actor
“I’ve had a fantastic weekend spending time with great people. It was a truly bonding experience that I would recommend to anyone. “
- Jamie Ross, model
“Wow what can I say!? What a wonderful weekend away from the city, in such a beautiful location! To be held in a space of love and to feel safe to open up and share with fellow men in dynamic ways has given me so much that will transcend into what I do in work, family and social life”
- Kofi, teacher
Next Steps…
To book your place on a retreat or get in touch click on the link below.