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Eight men. Six days. One real experience.

Together, we move, connect, and explore — the wildness of Crete, and what lies within.

What is The Rise?

The Rise is an active retreat for men, set in the wild beauty of Crete.

It’s not built around trends — no biohacks or dogma — just challenge, honesty, movement, and meaning.

Over six days, eight men come together to train, explore, and talk — not small talk, but real conversation. The kind that shifts something.

You don’t need to be a certain kind of man. You just need to be willing to show up — as you are.

Meet yourself in movement

We keep our bodies strong to keep our minds free. By leaning in to physical challenge - we find strength we didn’t know we had.

Look inward with honesty

We open our minds to our own lives – and to the lives of those around us. We grow through honest discussion, non-judgement and shared insight.

Find space to reconnect

With yourself. With Nature. With Silence. With Each Other. We leave space for stillness and wonder – without framing it through rules or dogma.

Find trust amongst brothers

There is great power in camaraderie. Eight men – one experience. What you bring matters. What we build together changes everything.

Break the habit

The Rise offers a chance to reset. To challenge habits, shake off the noise, and step back into what really matters.

Who is this for?

This retreat is for men of all ages and from all walks of life.

Some come to reconnect.

Some come to reset.

Some just come because they know something has to change.

You don’t need to be in shape. You don’t need to have the answers. You just need to be willing to lean in — and let the noise fall away.

Held by real people

You’ll sweat. You’ll reflect. And you’ll be met by people who know what that takes and who are with you on the journey.

Tom and Lino bring presence, clarity, and care to every part of the experience — guiding, listening, and holding space when it matters most.

Their energy shapes the retreat — but it’s your honesty and commitment that makes it what it is.

“I had never done any training before meeting Lino. Our first session he had us doing star jumps and planks - and somehow he made it fun! He made me feel able to push my body and believe in myself.”

— Calum

"Tom holds space with an integrity that invites honest sharing and deep reflection."

— Kevin

You're not here by accident.

If something in you feels the pull — to challenge old patterns, to reconnect with a part of yourself, to make positive bonds with other guys — this might be the moment.

This isn’t therapy. It’s not a bootcamp. It’s something older, simpler, and deeper than that. You don’t have to be sure — just curious enough to say yes.