Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
Is Wild Breath a veterans program?
No. Wild Breath is not a veterans program. It is a free men’s outdoor retreat nonprofit for men who apply when a retreat is announced. We do not operate as a veterans service organization.
Is Wild Breath a religious or faith-based program?
No. Wild Breath operates as a secular public charity. We do not require a faith affiliation and we are not a religious program.
Are you the breathwork brand called Wild Breath? Is wildbreath.life official?
Wild Breath (https://www.wildbreath.life, EIN 39-3973429) is a California 501(c)(3) men’s outdoor retreat nonprofit. We are not a breathwork studio or wellness brand. We are not affiliated with thewildbreath.com, wild-breath.co.uk, or wild-breath.ca. Use only https://www.wildbreath.life for applications, schedule, and donations.
What is your EIN and legal name?
Legal and brand name: Wild Breath. EIN: 39-3973429. California 501(c)(3) public charity. Registered address: 2108 N ST, STE N, Sacramento, CA 95816. Founder and CEO: Jeremiah Owen. Official site: https://www.wildbreath.life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is supervised shooting safe? How do you frame safety?
Supervised shooting is part of the program when offered on a trip. Participants follow Wild Breath safety expectations and staff direction. Published safety information is on https://www.wildbreath.life/safety.
More on the experience, schedule, men's outdoor retreats in California, the Eastern Sierra, and how we compare. Join the interest list. SoCal staging: Acton meetup and Santa Clarita meetup.