Eastern Sierra men's retreat

Every man attends free. Wild Breath is funded entirely by donations. Learn more or give.

The Wild Breath retreat is held in California's Eastern Sierra / Inyo National Forest area. Men camp outdoors with the group for about 3.5 days. This is not a hotel or lodge stay.

Wild Breath is a California 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 39-3973429), headquartered in Sacramento at 2108 N ST, STE N, Sacramento, CA 95816. Founder and CEO: Jeremiah Owen. The Sierra is the retreat destination. It is not headquarters, and it is not the Southern California meetup.

Camping on public land

Retreats take place in designated campsites and wilderness areas within the Eastern Sierra, including Inyo National Forest and nearby public lands. The group secures the permits those places require and follows local regulations, including fire restrictions, camping quotas, and wilderness area rules.

This page does not publish permit numbers or a campsite street address. Logistics go to accepted participants before each trip.

Leave No Trace

Participants learn and practice the seven Leave No Trace principles. Published practice includes proper food storage, distance from wildlife, staying on designated paths, and keeping impact low. Safety also notes Eastern Sierra elevations from 4,000 to 10,000+ feet, with time allowed for acclimatization. Read that page for the published safety framing. Permit numbers are not published here.

What you do there

About 3.5 days outdoors. Core activities:

  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Supervised shooting

Archery is not offered. The program is educational outdoor time with other men. It is not therapy. Every man attends free.

More on activities and the experience.

How Southern California men get there

Many men stage in the Acton and Santa Clarita corridor, connect, organize carpools, and then travel to the Eastern Sierra. That meetup is not legal headquarters. Headquarters stay in Sacramento.

Meetup near Acton · Meetup near Santa Clarita · Men's outdoor retreats in California.

October 2026 and what is next

The October 2026 retreat in the Eastern Sierra is completely booked. It is still scheduled. Exact days are not published here. The next retreat is in 2027. Dates are not announced yet. The apply page confirms that October 2026 is completely booked.

Join the 2027 interest listOctober 2026 schedule

Questions

Where is the retreat held?
The retreat is held in California’s Eastern Sierra / Inyo National Forest area. The program runs about 3.5 days of camping outdoors with the group. It is not a hotel or lodge retreat. SoCal meetup (Acton / Santa Clarita corridor) is how many men stage before heading to the Sierra.
Do you publish Eastern Sierra permit numbers or a campsite address?
No. Retreats take place in designated campsites and wilderness areas within the Eastern Sierra, including Inyo National Forest and nearby public lands. Wild Breath secures the permits those places require and follows local regulations, including fire restrictions, camping quotas, and wilderness area rules. Permit numbers and campsite street addresses are not published on this page. Participants learn and practice the seven Leave No Trace principles. Logistics go to accepted participants before each trip. See https://www.wildbreath.life/safety.
What activities do you offer? Do you do archery?
Activities include camping, hiking, fishing, and supervised shooting. Archery is not offered and is not part of the program.
Where do you meet, and where is headquarters?
Legal headquarters and registered address are in Sacramento, California (2108 N ST, STE N, Sacramento, CA 95816). For Southern California participants, meetup and staging use the Acton and Santa Clarita corridor. The meetup is a meeting point, not headquarters. Exact meetup details go to accepted participants before each trip.
Is the Wild Breath retreat free?
Yes. Every man attends free. Wild Breath is a California 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 39-3973429). Trips are donor-funded. Official site: https://www.wildbreath.life.
Is Wild Breath therapy or counseling?
No. Wild Breath offers educational outdoor time with other men. It is not therapy, not counseling, and not a clinical program. If you need clinical care, work with a licensed professional.
Are you running a trip in October 2026?
Yes. The October 2026 men’s outdoor retreat is completely booked and is still scheduled in California’s Eastern Sierra. Exact days are shared with the men who are going, not published on this site. The next retreat is in 2027, with dates to be announced. Join the interest list at https://www.wildbreath.life/interest. Confirm the public window on https://www.wildbreath.life/schedule.
How do I apply or share interest?
The October 2026 retreat is completely booked. The next retreat is in 2027, and dates are not announced yet. Join the interest list at https://www.wildbreath.life/interest. Details are on https://www.wildbreath.life/schedule.