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UNMASKED MAN SUMMIT 2026
Community & Brotherhood
Welcome to the Unmasked Man Summit Retreat 2026.
50 men. One circle. A shared mission of community and brotherhood.
This is the annual heartbeat of our calendar year and a return to what this work is really about: Community.
At its heart, our work recognises a simple truth: the opposite of addiction is connection. This retreat exists to dismantle the lone-wolf mentality, the habit of carrying everything by yourself and calling it strength. It’s about remembering what happens when men actually do life together.
THE WHY?
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This is about building real, lasting friendships, the kind that don’t end when the retreat does. Friendships rooted in honesty, shared experience, and mutual respect. It’s about celebrating connection as men, standing side by side, and rising together as leaders in our own lives and communities.
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This work is also about healing the wounds that live in brotherhood - the places where trust was broken, competition replaced connection, or isolation became normal. Here, we reclaim our power together, not for a momentary high, but for something deeper and more enduring.
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This isn’t a peak experience you tick off and move on from. This is the retreat you leave with friendships formed, a sense of belonging restored, and a gathering you look forward to returning to year after year - a cornerstone in your calendar and a reminder of who you are when you’re not doing life alone.
Held in an epic manor house set in the Somerset countryside, this is a space designed to take you out of the noise. This is where men who have already walked this path return and where new men step in ready to meet something real.
"OUR BIGGEST RETREAT OF THE YEAR"
what we do
The Unmasked Man Summit 2026 is not a conference, or a festival this is a held retreat from start to finish.
This is the end of having to do this work alone. Over four days, fifty men will gather to face challenge, to face their shadows and to unmask.
Maybe you’ve been part of this community for some time and you can feel that you’ve drifted. Life’s taken over, the work’s slipped to the side, and something in you knows it’s time to come back. Or maybe you’re new here, you’ve been watching from the edges for a while, and you know this is the moment to step in.
This is that space. Old brothers and new men coming together. To reconnect with truth, leadership, and the kind of grounded, sovereign power that comes from standing fully in who you are, alongside other men doing the same.
This is a space to be seen and fully held. That can feel confronting, and it is also what most men are deeply craving. Nothing here is forced. As with all Unmasked Man work, everything is an invitation. Each man chooses how he meets the work, and the work meets him exactly where he is.
This is embodied work. The work happens in circle, somatically through the body, and in relationship with other men. Awareness is brought to the nervous system, to emotion, and to the places where life has been held, suppressed, or carried alone. There is challenge where it is needed and support where it is required, always held with integrity, clarity, and care.
This Retreat designed to bring men out of their heads and back into contact with what is real, their truth, purpose, essence, passion, and leadership. This is about the man being shaped through lived choice, and the legacy being created through how he lives, relates, and leads.
"If you want to change your life you come to the unmasked man." Liam
TESTIMONIALS
"THIS RETREAT IS FOR MEN READY TO STEP IN AND MEN READY TO RETURN"
what you get
This isn't just a retreat to go through the motions; it's an opportunity for profound, life-changing growth. Here is what you will receive:
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A compassionately guided journey from start to finish, supporting the man you are and the leader you are becoming.
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Life-changing Transformational Workshops that challenge how you live, relate, and lead
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Somatic shadow work & inner child healing to release patterns that limit your leadership and future.
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Tools to harness and embody your archetypes so you leave able to lead with clarity and integrity.
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Meditation, breath-work & movement sessions to anchor insight into the body and nervous system.
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Cold water therapy immersion.
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A follow-up group integration call to support you in living the work beyond the retreat and anchoring it into your ongoing legacy.
Accommodation & Amenities:
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4 Days, 3 nights accommodation (Arrive 2:00pm Thursday, depart 4:00pm Sunday).
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Delicious home-cooked meals each day.
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All onsite accommodation. Please select your preferred option at the bottom of this page
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Extras including: a wood-fired sauna & cold plunge.
Please note this is a drug and alcohol-free space.
"I found parts of me long forgotten and utterly lost and rekindled the fire inside of me." Craig
this is for you if you:
Are ready to realise who you are beyond the conditioning of society, your parents, and self-imposed limiting beliefs.
Have a deep desire to approach life with an open, undefended heart.
Feel stuck or stagnant and want to live a more fulfilling life that's aligned with your purpose.
Have had enough of immature toxic masculinity and are ready to shift that paradigm by healing yourself first.
Are looking for an adventure away from the 9-5 life to enjoy the freedom and space of the Somerset countryside.
Seek to feel at peace and at ease within yourself, leading to more authentic relationships.
Are open to learning simple practices to feel more powerful, alive, and in love with life.
And most importantly, have realised that in order to fully heal, we need to stop doing everything alone and step into connection, community, friendship, and support.
"I became a better partner, friend, and son." Jamie
the VENUE
In the heart of Somerset
We gather in the heart of Somerset, held by a beautiful old English manor house surrounded by land that supports stillness, depth, and connection. The house carries history and character, offering a grounded and spacious environment where men can step out of daily life and fully arrive.
"A STUNNING VENUE IN THE HEART OF SOMERSET"
meet your teacherS
Unmasked Man. Leader Team
FOUNDER, COACH & LEAD FACILITATOR
ALEXANDER COTTLE
Alexander Cottle is a leading voice in modern men’s work and the founder of The Unmasked Man. Known for his embodied, heart-led approach, he brings together over a decade of experience in somatic shadow work, Eastern philosophy, counselling, yoga, and meditation. His work is rooted in helping men move from the mind into the heart - from performance into presence. Alexander specialises in teaching the embodied side of shadow work, guiding men to meet and integrate the parts of themselves they’ve hidden, suppressed, or feared. Through his grounded, compassionate facilitation, he’s supported hundreds of men to release shame, reclaim their power, and step into mature masculinity. He is recognised for the depth and safety he creates - spaces where men can unravel, remember, and rebuild.
LEAD FACILITATOR
KIERAN POLLITT
Kieran is a heart-centred leader and artist who helps men reconnect with their bodies and deepen their capacity to feel. His work focuses on trauma liberation and emotional mastery. Over the past five years, Kieran has supported hundreds of men in transforming past hurt and pain into peace and freedom - guiding them to heal wounds, dissolve blockages, and reveal their most authentic selves. He is a valued member of the leadership team and has been a core part of The Unmasked Man for the past four years.
LEAD FACILITATOR
JOSHUA LIPSCHITZ
Josh, originally from South Africa, raised in London, and now based in Ibiza - is a core member of The Unmasked Man. Having worked across every level of the organisation, his journey has shaped both its structure and the way it connects with men around the world. Passionate about creating spaces for transformation, Josh brings a rare blend of precision, poetry, and play. His gift lies in translating complex ideas into grounded language and crafting environments where every sound, scent, and subtle detail supports deep emotional and spiritual growth.
LEAD FACILITATOR
nathan austen
Nathan is a tattoo artist, meditation teacher, and men’s work facilitator devoted to presence, integrity and embodied truth. After spending seven years living in an ashram under the guidance of spiritual teacher Mooji, he returned to London to co-found The Light House, now the London home of The Unmasked Man circles. In Nathan’s one on one sessions he guides people to meet themselves beyond the stories and fears of the mind. Through his calm strength and lived experience, Nathan holds space for transformation, inviting men to rediscover wholeness, integrity, and grounded presence.
"Life-changing on so many levels, from how I view and treat myself to how I view and treat others." Alejandro
Frequently asked questions
UNMASKED MAN SUMMIT 2026
Accommodation Options
