GAY MEN’s RETREAT
An 8-day adventure for gay men
5-12 June 2026 (2 spots remaining)
5-12 September 2026
Reconnection, adventure and brotherhood in the wild beauty of Crete.
When was the last time you felt truly alive?
This retreat is designed to reconnect you with the joy and magic of being a gay man in today’s world.
Maybe life is good and you simply want more of it. Or maybe something doesn’t quite fit anymore, and you’re ready for a week that helps you figure out what’s next.
Over eight days in Crete, step away from the noise, reconnect with what matters, and find your magic alongside a small group of other gay men. Expect adventure, laughter, profound moments, space to breathe, and the kind of experience you carry with you long after it ends.
Adventure, growth & genuine brotherhood
Our carefully curated programme weaves together adventure, fitness, sound therapy, personal growth, and connection, tailored to the individuals in the group.
Nature & Adventure
Hike through ancient gorges, swim in waterfalls, and plunge into turquoise waters. Crete’s wild landscapes are part of the medicine, awakening your senses and resetting your rhythm.
Sound Therapy
Rob’s immersive sound journeys — using gongs, singing bowls and his voice — help you release tension, clear stagnant energy and drop into a deep state of calm and relaxation.
Fitness & Movement
Energising group workouts set to an uplifting playlist, gentle embodiment exercises and movement to rekindle the joy of being in your body. No experience needed, just willingness.
Personal Growth Workshops
Playful group sessions using Ed’s MAGIC coaching method (Movement, Aliveness, Genius, Intention and Courage) to help you reconnect with your body, energy and intuition.
Brotherhood & Connection
Shared meals, heart-opening conversations, and group activities designed to build trust, camaraderie, and connection that lasts long after the tan fades.
End-to-End Support
From the moment you book to your return home (and beyond), we’re with you every step of the way, including ongoing online support to keep the magic alive.
IS THIS YOU?
You’re in the right place if…
You’re looking for a fun, safe and supportive adventure with other gay men
Life looks good on paper but something feels off
You’re dealing with a break-up, loss or health challenge
You value real connection over surface-level socialising
Your old life no longer fits and you’re figuring out what’s next
You’re ready to show up whole-heartedly as the most alive version of yourself
Testimonials
Real men, real magic
“A transformative experience. I feel reconnected with both the world and myself again. I never thought that would be possible in just a week!”
Jonny B, UK
“This retreat was a big reset and recharge and I rediscovered myself. It was transformative for me on so many levels. I felt refreshed and alive at the end.”
Andy V, UK
“It was an amazingly nourishing and enriching experience! A great pause from the busyness of everyday life, in an incredibly beautiful setting.”
Mario C, Malta
Choose your space
All options include the full 8-day programme, meals, guided excursions, workshops, sound therapy sessions, and post-retreat integration support.
Shared Twin Room
€1,850pp
Single Room Mountain View
€2,250
Single Room with Sea View
€2,350
Book With 25% Deposit
Secure your spot with a 25% deposit after a chat with us to ensure this is the right fit for your needs.
Flexible Payment Plans
Spread the cost of your adventure into manageable instalments, completing payments 4 weeks before we kick off.
Come With A Friend
Adventures are better shared! Friends and couples enjoy a 10% discount each.
Get In Touch
Your next chapter starts here
Start with a free, no-pressure chat with Ed & Rob. We’d love to meet you.
The Program
The program is a playful, deep and immersive group experience, while being tailored to your unique needs and requirements. Here’s how we do it:
- We take time to get to know you and your reason for joining the retreat, with an in-depth Preparation Questionnaire and 60-min Preparation Call.
- We introduce you to the rest of the group prior to the retreat, via a group video call.
- We check in with you at regular intervals throughout the week and give you practical ways to apply what you’re discovering.
- We adapt the fitness workouts according to your unique level and body, from complete beginners to advanced.
- Wive you the option and time to book extra 1:1 sessions with Rob or Ed, or some of our recommended practitioners.
Before You Read
While you can check out a detailed sample retreat program below, most participants prefer not to know the itinerary, choosing instead to be surprised at every turn. This is an example of a previous program, but the activities in every retreat and the structure are adapted according to the weather and rhythm of the group.
Day 1
Arrivals and Settling-In
Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Sunrise at Georgoupoli beach followed by a swim at Lake Kournas
Healthy Breakfast
Find Your Magic Session with Ed
Lunch at the Villa
Free time
Find Your Magic Session
Dinner at the Villa
Day 3
Healthy Breakfast
Excursion to Kourtaliotiko Waterfall (one of the most incredible experiences on the island) including a 1-hour hike up and down a beautiful gorge
Lunch at GioMa in Plakias, our favourite local restaurant by the sea
Sound Journey at the Villa
Light dinner
Campfire/Games night
Day 4
Healthy Smoothies
Beach Workout with Ed (tailored to all levels) followed by a Cold River Swim at Kyani Aktiu
Brunch at the Villa
Find Your Magic Session with Ed
Free time
Find Your Magic Session with Ed
Dinner at the Villa
Day 5
Early Departure to Balos Beach
Morning at Balos
Lunch in the area at taverna Gramvoussa
Return to the Villa
Find Your Magic Session with Ed
Light Dinner
Day 6
Healthy Smoothies
Group Workout with Ed (tailored to all levels)
Brunch at the Villa
Find Your Magic Workshop
Free Time
Dinner at the Villa
Sound Journey Under the Stars
Day 7
Healthy Breakfast
Walk in Douliana Forest
Voice Workshop with Rob
Light Lunch
Free Time
Find Your Magic Session with Ed
Celebration Dinner at Salis (Chania Harbour)
Day 8
Healthy Breakfast
Completion Session
Departure at midday
The Team
Husbands, co-founders and co-facilitators, and your guides during this 8-day adventure.
Edward Pike
From a Degree in Management to coaching people in the wilds of Crete, Ed is passionate about helping people come home to their most alive and vibrant self.
A certified personal trainer and body-focused coach, he has been supporting individuals and groups since 2011 to transform their health and lifestyle, including founding the Thrive Foundation in London for gay men and people living with HIV.
His MAGIC Coaching guides people to reclaim their power, gifts and aliveness.
Rob Sykes
Rob is a sound therapist, straw marquetry artist, and DJ who creates experiences and art that connect people, awaken their senses, and elevate their lives.
After 30+ years as an international DJ, he turned his passion for music into a healing art, retraining as a sound therapist, and now practices in both the UK and Crete.
Alongside group sound journeys, his 1:1 work specialises in helping people address their physical, emotional and mental health through Voice Analysis and Vibrational Retuning.
The Venue
‘Find Your Magic’ takes place at the stunning Villa Konstantinos, a serene, hillside sanctuary surrounded by olive trees and vineyards, just outside the village of Almyrida and 26km east of Chania.
Designed for deep restoration and connection, the villa offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for group sessions and solo reflection, including three kitchens, spacious lounges, sun-drenched terraces, and a private pool with sweeping views across the valley to the sea. Nestled in nature yet close to the beach and village life, it’s the perfect setting to soften, reset, and reconnect to what matters.
The Bedrooms
Single or Shared Options
Soft, simple, and nature-connected: each of the villa’s seven bedrooms offers a peaceful place to rest and recalibrate. Spread over three levels, rooms feature calming design, fresh air flow, and access to five shared bathrooms, with several rooms opening onto private balconies or garden terraces. Whether you choose your own room or share with another guest, every space invites deep rest after days spent moving, reflecting, and soaking up the sun and wild beauty of the land.
The Food
Food is an essential part of our retreat experiences, both to nourish your body and to awaken your senses.
Each day begins with a light and refreshing start: morning smoothies, fresh seasonal fruit, and wholesome snacks to energise you for the day’s activities. Brunches and dinners are enjoyed at our Villa, balancing flavour and nutrition with a variety of fish, meat, eggs, vibrant salads, and colourful vegetables. Plant-based dishes and indulgent desserts are also on the menu.
As part of the retreat, you’ll also enjoy three meals at our favourite local tavernas and restaurants. These outings are an opportunity to immerse yourself in Crete’s culinary culture, whether it’s enjoying the freshest seafood, traditional local dishes, or tender grilled meats. On the final night, we’ll enjoy a celebration dinner in the Old Harbour of Chania at one of the island’s most renowned restaurants – a fitting finale to a week of connection, restoration, and joy.
The T&Cs
How to Book
1. Get in touch to arrange an initial telephone conversation.
2. Pay your deposit (25%) and sign your contract.
3. Pay the full amount upon booking or arrange an instalment plan — the full amount must be paid 4 weeks before the retreat start date.
4. Book your flights and travel insurance (compulsory) and let us know your details.
5. Approximately 6 weeks before the start date you’ll receive a preparation questionnaire and a link to book your 1-hour Retreat Preparation Call.
6. A couple of weeks before the retreat, you’ll be invited to a Group Introductory Call to meet the other participants.
7. Prepare for take-off — see you in Crete 🙂
What’s Included / Excluded
What’s included:
8 days (7 nights) of workshops, excursions, workouts, group sound journeys, meditations, 1:1 check-ins and activities led by Rob and Edward
Shared or single accommodation
Pre and post-retreat 1:1 and group support
Delicious meals at the villa
Find Your Magic handbook and course materials
Airport transfers to and from Chania airport
Water, tea, coffee and snacks throughout the day
Transportation during the retreat
What’s not included:
Flights to and from Crete
3 meals out at local tavernas
Single room supplement
Extra 1:1 sessions, massages, treatments, etc.
Travel insurance (compulsory)
Visa fees
Booking, Payment and Cancellation Terms
View our general Booking Conditions here.
PAYMENT TERMS
Payment in full or in up to 4 instalments
Pay a 25% deposit to secure your place
Full payment due 4 weeks before the retreat start date
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancel 12+ weeks before the start date: 100% refund
Cancel between 12 and 8 weeks before the start date: 75% refund
Cancel between 8 and 4 weeks before the start date: 25% refund
Cancel within 4 weeks of the start date: 0% refund
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation is either Shared (with 1 other person) at or Single Room occupancy, all with shared bathrooms.
All meals at the Villa are included in the retreat price (light breakfast, brunch and dinner). The 3 meals out at local tavernas are NOT included (approx €20-30 per meal). We will ask about allergies and intolerances in the Preparation Questionnaire, and do our best to accommodate all dietary preferences.
Our Guarantee
The Find Your Magic Commitment
We believe in the transformative power of our retreats. Therefore, we offer this promise: if you diligently attend every preparation call, actively participate in all activities and sessions during the retreat, and engage in the suggested integration process afterwards, yet observe no significant change in yourself or your life, we will refund our fee, minus retreat expenses (petrol, materials, accommodation and food costs, etc).
Terms for Guarantee:
Participants must fully engage in all aspects of the retreat, including preparation and integration processes.
The request for a refund must be made within 30 days post-retreat.
Agreed refunds will be processed within 60 days of the request.
Extras / Add-Ons
It is recommended (if your budget and schedule allow) to stay a couple of extra days in Crete after the retreat, to allow for some integration time before you return home. We can offer recommended accommodation depending on your preferences.
You can also book extra sessions during or after your retreat:
1:1 Sound Therapy with Rob
1:1 Coaching with Ed
Massage
Energy Healing
Soul Reading
These are booked separately to the retreat and paid directly to the facilitator.
Transportation
The retreat cost includes airport transfers to and from Chania International Airport only.
Chania International Airport (CHQ) is nearest to the retreat centre and about 45 minutes by car.
Heraklion International Airport (HER) is also an option but is located about 1 hour and 45 minutes by car from the retreat centre. There is a local bus available from Heraklion bus station (approx. 2.5 hrs, €14), and we can pick you up from Kalives.
Weather / What to Bring
Weather: The weather in early June and early September is typically warm and sunny with cooler evenings, with average daytime temperatures ranging from 20°C to 29°C.
What to Bring: You will be sent a detailed PDF including what to bring a few weeks before the retreat.
Get In Touch
Your next chapter starts here
Start with a free, no-pressure chat with Ed & Rob. We’d love to meet you.