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Brotherhood Circle  ·  4th Edition

Silent Lake II

Men's Gathering
September 6–13, 2026  ·  Gluche, North Poland
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Remembering

Something has
been forgotten

The knowledge of how to be a man among men. How to sit with fire to reflect. How to move through life effortlessly. How to speak truth from the heart.

For generations, this wasn't taught. It was lived.

Now, we are trying to remember what was already inside of us.

"Once you're through the other side, it's beautiful. Take the leap."
— Joubin  ·  His third Brotherhood Circle

Why gather
as brothers

There are things that only happen in the company of other men.

Not competition. Not performance.

Accountability. Honesty. The kind of silence that holds you.

Brotherhood is not a concept. It's a practice. And it changes you.

This week is a rite of passage — an initiatory process where each man sheds what no longer serves him and finds what he's made of.

In the wilderness

After the desert of Morocco, this time, the forest is calling.

The lakes, the pines, the cold water, the dark earth of Northern Europe.

Going back to primality. To what our ancestors knew before it was forgotten.

Nature doesn't ask who you are. It reminds you.

Previous Editions

Morocco
Atlas mountains & desert
January 2025 · 1st edition
Poland
Silent Lake
September 2025 · 2nd edition
Morocco
Desert & Atlantic coast
January 2026 · 3rd edition
Poland · Now
Silent Lake
September 2026 · 4th edition

A week of initiation

Eight days in the forest. To reconnect with what is alive and wild in us, and carry it back into the world.

Work with Plant Medicines
Guided by Lasu, a facilitator working with forest medicines
Temazcal
Sweat ceremony by the water. Purification through fire and steam
Stone Circles
Ancient ritual structure, collective intention setting
Bushcraft
Practical skills in the forest. Fire, shelter, the basics of living close to the land
Sauna
On the lake. Heat, cold water, silence
Kayak
On the river. Movement, openness, ease
Mongolian Throat Singing
Workshop with a specialist in this ancient vocal tradition
Deer Walk
Moving through the forest in silence and presence
Throughout the week
Breathwork Emotional Work Manhood Initiation Healing Inner Child Sharing Circles Men's Work Dynamics Storytelling Evening

8 days. September 6–13, 2026. North Poland.

Apply Now — Early bird €950

Silent Lake,
North Poland

A lake in one of the biggest forest complexes in Europe.

A land where every structure is built by hand, from natural materials, in relationship with the forest.

Off the grid. In the wild. Magical.

Built and tended with love and care by Adam, its guardian, for over a decade.

A living place, not a retreat centre.

Głuche, North Poland
53°46'N 21°58'E

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"Every house has its own spirit.
Each one is a little piece of art."
— Adam, guardian of Silent Lake
Treehouse
2 people
Pine House
3 people
Lake House
3 people
Maloka
6–8 people · main workshop space
Bell Tents
3 people each · ×2
Camping Field
Under the stars
The Team
Marcio
Marcio
Facilitator, bodywork & emotional awareness
Men's work facilitator blending emotional awareness, bodywork, breath, and music as medicine. He creates safe spaces for authenticity, release, and transformation.
Francisco
Francisco
Yoga, breathwork & sound healing
Yoga & breathwork facilitator and sound healer. After journeying across cultures and traditions, he answered a clear call: to support men in reclaiming their power and inner balance.
Mano Chico
Mano Chico
Firekeeper, musician, retreat flow
Father, firekeeper, musician. With over 20 years of experience creating healing music, he weaves prayer, shamanism, and ancestral wisdom into every moment.
Anys
Anys
Facilitator, movement & archetypal work
Weaving creativity, movement, and archetypal exploration into the circle. A men's guide and artist at the intersection of embodiment and truth.
Adam
Adam
Host · Guardian of Silent Lake
Guardian of Silent Lake for over a decade. Student of plant medicines and indigenous wisdom — he holds the land and guides the forest.
Standard
€1,250
until August 15
Includes
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • All activities and ceremonies
Full Price
€1,400
after August 15
Includes
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • All activities and ceremonies

Excludes transport to Poland.

Early bird closes July 15. 20 spots total.

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A global movement
rooted in men's work

Who comes

  • Men of all ages, from Europe and beyond
  • Those who feel something essential is missing
  • Men going through transitions — fatherhood, burnout, loss
  • Those already exploring therapy, meditation, or men's work
  • Anyone tired of pretending and ready to go deeper

What we stand for

  • Brotherhood — real, honest, without performance
  • Ancestral wisdom brought into modern life
  • Nature as a teacher, not just a backdrop
  • Integrity — we walk our talk
  • Sovereignty — each man is his own authority
Brotherhood Circle — Morocco 2026
01
Immersion in Ancient Cultures

We travel to places where traditional knowledge is still alive — learning directly from rituals, stories, and ways of living.

02
Men's Circle & Inner Work

We sit in circle as equals — breathwork, embodiment, storytelling — exploring identity, purpose, and gifts.

03
Integration

Not an escape from reality — a preparation to re-enter it with more clarity. Every man brings something. Every man leaves changed.

Silent Lake II

September 6 to 13, 2026

Applications open now. Early bird until July 15.

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20 spots total  ·  Głuche, North Poland