THE AWAKENED MAN

Tame Your Mind, Revitalise Your Soul

Men’s Retreat with John Homewood

Friday 27 Feb – Sunday 1 March 2026

Elandskraal, Garden Route, South Africa

“Masculinity has always been a fragile identity. Woman is born a woman, a man has to become a man – prove you are a Man; show me you are a Man; be a real Man.” – Esther Perel relationship therapist and New York Times bestselling author of The State of Affairs and Mating in Captivity

Are you a man who’s been doing everything “right” — yet still feels like something’s missing?

Are you a man whose relationship and careers are in transition?

Is your heart yearning for a more meaningful and soul-centred vision in life?

Do you feel called to something deeper, more meaningful — but don’t know what that is or where to begin?

You’re not alone…
Right now, many men are waking up to a truth that can no longer be ignored: the old ways are no longer working.
The roles you’ve played, the masks you’ve worn, the expectations you’ve tried to meet —they’re cracking open. And underneath all of it are two deeper questions:

Who am I really?

What is my true Life Purpose?

This isn’t just a rough patch—it’s a spiritual initiation.

AWAKEN YOUR AUTHENTIC, HEART-CENTRED MASCULINITY AND FIND NEW PURPOSE AND MEANING IN LIFE

This powerful retreat, facilitated by John Homewood, will assist you to reduce stress and find new focus and vision by shifting self-limiting perceptions and attitudes. You will gain greater self-knowledge, self-worth and emotional balance. You will leave with greater mental and emotional resilience, helping you in navigating this rapidly changing world of ours with a different level of consciousness.

BOOKINGS / ENQUIRIES

A transformational retreat for men navigating change, seeking purpose, and ready to reconnect with their deeper truth.

In a world that asks men to stay strong, silent, and self-sufficient…

this retreat invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters.

You’ll be supported by skilled facilitators and surrounded by a circle of men walking the same path of healing, reflection, and growth.

This Is Not Just Time Away. It’s a Turning Point!

This retreat is for men wanting to deepen their connection to life, uncovering new meaning and purpose as a man at this time.

If Life Breaks You Open, Something Deeper is Asking to Emerge.

This Men’s Retreat is for those ready to answer the call.
It’s for men who are not afraid to look within and who sense that the challenges they’re facing—whether in love, finances, or identity—are also invitations to grow, evolve, and awaken.

This is not about “toughening up” or escaping your problems.
This is about coming home to yourself.

If you’re now ready to meet life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and courage…
If you’re ready to stop running and start listening to the deeper voice within…

Then this retreat is your next step.

Join a circle of men ready to rise—not in ego, but in truth and love.

Do you ask:

What is this crisis trying to teach me?
How do I reconnect with my deeper self, beyond roles and titles?
What would it mean to live with soul, purpose, and real peace?

This retreat offers:

A safe, sacred space to reflect and reset
A sacred time to connect with your authentic inner voice
Tools to navigate emotional pain, uncertainty, and inner conflict
Practices to reconnect with your spiritual path and intuitive wisdom
Brotherhood and honest conversations with men on a similar journey
A powerful shift in how you see yourself—and your life

“Hi John, thank you for you, thank you … I didn’t remotely expect to leave the retreat fundamentally re-wired, or perhaps re-connected… Your message, or you being the conveyor of the message had a deep effect on me. With gratitude and blessings,” Piers H.

“In all my years of nearly 80 years I have attended many courses, workshops and seminars but I can honestly say that John’s workshop is the best and most amazing I have ever attended. His presentation, his person, his energy and love moved me beyond words. I came seeking peace and I found more that I had hoped for. Thank you John. Namaste” Colin Katz

“Hi John, I attended your Shift Experience way back in January 2012– and it had a massive impact on my life: I stopped searching and started living!… With warm regards” S. Krüger

“John, Thank you…… Thank you,,
You have succeeded in shedding a beautiful white light on me….
I now experience a depth inside myself that was previously unknown to me…
This depth permeates through me, to the people that consult with me…
I can only use the word ……. Love…. to explain this.
This stillness is inspiring and beautifully addictive ” I will not go back to sleep ”
In love and Light” – Gerhard B. – Pretoria

ITINERARY

Treehouse-inspired Accommodation
Experience the magic of Treehouse-inspired Accommodation at Teniqua Treetops, in the heart of the Garden Route near Knysna.

We offer a unique experience that immerses you in nature’s tranquility.

Nestled within the forest, offering serene views of the Karatara Gorge or the awe-inspiring Knysna Forest.

Located in a gorge with ground-level access, our suites are elevated on stilts ranging from two to six meters.

Rejuvenate your soul and captivate your senses in this enchanting treehouse-inspired natural sanctuary.

DETAILS:

DATE: Friday 27 February 3:30 for 4pm – Sunday 1 March 2026 3.30pm

BONUS: Stay over on Sunday night – no charge!

VENUE: Teniqua Treetops, Elandskraal, rural Sedgefield Garden Route

COST: R8 995* PER PERSON
INVESTMENT INCLUDES:
A life changing retreat, 3 night’s accommodation at Teniqua Treetops, all retreat materials, breakfast, lunch, supper, teas/coffees & snacks

SPECIAL: *EARLY BIRD*: R7 800 if booked and paid for by 10 January 2026

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

JOHN HOMEWOOD is an integrative life coach and inspirational teacher, founder of Mind Enhancement Systems cc and Wisdom to Nourish and co-hosts with Michelle McClunan, Journeys of Awakening.com.

After leaving university John’s early career in the corporate world was a climb from sales to senior management, and by his early 30’s he was a director of a publicly listed company before leaving to start his own businesses.

John has a passion for expanding and opening peoples’ awareness to the true nature of their life, helping them unlock their deeper inner potential, thereby facilitating major life-shifts.

John has a gift of imparting seemingly complex truths in an easy, understandable and applicable way. His talks and workshops leave participants feeling calmer, enriched, uplifted and inspired.

John offers one on one coaching and consulting, plus he offers:

Online transformation workshops
Corporate Stress Management seminars
Effective Speaking & Presentation Skills training.
Mindfulness in Business and Personal Empowerment seminars
Self-realisation retreats
Journey To Freedom – on-line 13-week programmes
INNERSPACE – a monthly online support platform.

John developed a range of theta brain-wave audio programs – MindSync®, which help unlock creative problem solving, goal setting & manifestation, weight loss, healing, as well as for concentration and mental focus.