A 5 day retreat for gay & queer men to get out of their heads and back into life.

Portugal · 24–28 September 2026
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Who This Is For

A retreat for gay men
ready to stop going
through the motions.

Most of us spend so much of our lives moving from one thing to the next that we rarely stop to ask ourselves how we're actually doing.

This retreat is an opportunity to press pause. To step away from your usual environment, spend time with a group of like-minded gay and queer men in beautiful surroundings, move your body, breathe, explore, connect, reflect and realign your body and mind with the person you've been putting last.

Through this experience you'll leave feeling lighter, clearer and more connected to yourself than you have in years.

This retreat is for you if…

  • → Life has been busy, and you've forgotten what it feels like to properly switch off
  • → You've been running on autopilot and want to reconnect with yourself
  • → You're looking for more than just another holiday
  • → You miss having genuine conversations and meaningful connections with other gay men
  • → You're ready to spend a few days focusing on yourself without feeling guilty
Getting back into your body
01 — Body

Getting Back
Into Your Body

Functional training, morning yoga, hiking, kayaking & paddle — an opportunity to reconnect with your body.

Recentering your mind
02 — Mind

Recentering
Your Mind

Breathwork and identity workshops built to help you step out of your head and back into your authentic self — and leave with clarity.

Finding real community
03 — Connection

Finding Real
Community

Real connection with a small group of like-minded gay and queer men where you can drop the mask and fully be yourself.

What the
week looks
like.

Every day is structured around your body, your mind and real connection with the group.

01

Functional Strength Training

Group workouts to build strength, fire up your energy and reconnect with what your body can do

02

Morning Yoga

Ground yourself before the day begins — breath, movement, presence

03

Hiking in the Estela Countryside

A group hike taking in the breathtaking Portuguese countryside

04

Transformational Breathwork

Guided sessions to release what you've been holding and reset from the inside out

05

Identity Workshops

Get clear on who you are and how you want to move forward

06

Kayaking & Paddle Boarding

An afternoon to explore the lake, have a laugh and enjoy being surrounded by nature and good company.

07

Therapeutic Massage

A tailored 1-hour massage for every participant — rest is part of the work

08

Real Community

Some of the most meaningful moments won't happen in the workshops. They'll happen over dinner, around the fire and in the conversations you weren't expecting to have.

"You'll leave feeling more like yourself than you have in years."

See it for
yourself.

A film from a previous retreat. This is what a week looks like.

From Previous Retreats

What the men who've been say.

"I came in not knowing what to expect and left feeling more grounded than I have in years. The combination of the physical, the breathwork and the conversations with the group was something I hadn't experienced before."

James, 34 · London

"This wasn't a holiday. It was a proper reset. I came home with clarity on things I'd been circling for months — and a group of men I actually want to stay in touch with."

Tom, 41 · Manchester

"I was a bit nervous about how deep it would go. It went deep. And I needed it to. The team created a space where you could actually be honest, which I wasn't expecting."

Alex, 38 · Dublin
Meet the Team

The people
leading the week.

The retreat is led by the ProudFit coaching team — experience across training, mindset and personal development.

Kieron
Kieron
Founder & Head Coach

Leading the retreat, facilitating breathwork and guiding the identity and alignment workshops. His focus is helping you step out of performance mode and get clear on how you want to move forward.

Steven
Steven
Head of Client Experience

Strong focus on accountability, mindset and behaviour change. He'll be there to support you in showing up fully and getting the most out of the experience.

Mark
Mark
Performance Coach

Leading the training side — helping you move with intention, build strength and reconnect with your body in a way that feels grounded and sustainable.

Ethan
Ethan
Sports Massage Therapist

Providing each participant with a tailored one-hour massage to support recovery, reduce tension and help you get the most out of the week.

Where We're Going

Quinta do
Rabaçal,
Portugal.

Our home for the weekend is Quinta do Rabaçal, a restored countryside retreat in central Portugal, surrounded by more than 40 acres of forest and set alongside the River Mondego.

There's an infinity pool, outdoor jacuzzi, fully equipped dojo-style gym, yoga space overlooking the river, kayaks, paddleboards and plenty of space to slow down, switch off and spend time together.

It's peaceful, private and far enough away from everyday life to give you the space to properly reset.

Venue Quinta do Rabaçal, Vila do Mato, Central Portugal
Setting 40+ acres of forest & wilderness along the river Mondego
Fly into Porto or Lisbon — transfers arranged from both
On site Infinity pool, jacuzzi, gym, yoga space, kayaks & paddleboards
Weather Late September — warm days, cooler evenings, no crowds
Portugal retreat location
What's Included

Everything taken
care of once
you arrive.

Once you land in Portugal, we handle everything. Your only job is to be present.

Investment
€999 per person

Twin shared room · All-inclusive excluding flights

Accommodation, all meals, transfers, activities, breathwork, workshops & massage — all included.

Payment plans available.

● 5 spots remaining
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  • ✓ 4 nights in a private villa complex
  • ✓ All meals — breakfast, lunch and group dinners
  • ✓ Airport transfers from Lisbon or Porto
  • ✓ Daily training sessions and yoga
  • ✓ Coastal hikes and outdoor activities
  • ✓ Kayaking and paddle boarding
  • ✓ Guided breathwork sessions
  • ✓ Identity and alignment workshops
  • ✓ 1-hour tailored therapeutic massage
  • ✓ Full support from the ProudFit team

Flights not included. Fly into Porto or Lisbon — transfers from both airports arranged.

Ready to
come back
to yourself?

Places are limited and held for the right people. If this is speaking to something real, don't wait.

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● 5 spots remaining · September 2026