OUR SPRING RETREAT IS NOW FULL, BUT IF YOU WISH TO REGISTER FOR THE WAITLIST AND ALSO FOR UPDATES ON OUR OCTOBER RETREAT, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH

GBTQ Men’s Retreat — March 27–29, 2026

Thresholds: A Weekend for Connection, Renewal & Becoming
Slí an Chroí Retreat Centre, Wicklow

James and Sean warmly invite you to join one of Ireland’s longest-running queer men’s retreats — a grounding, creative, heart-centred weekend for gay, bisexual, queer, and trans men who want deeper connection, community, and personal renewal.

This retreat is built on the essence of Threshold Practice:
The space where you step out of one version of yourself and into another.
A doorway, a quiet shift, a movement into what’s next.

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What the Weekend Offers

A curated programme shaped by connection, nature, and embodied practice — including:

  • Community circles & grounded queer men’s space

  • Nature immersion on the beautiful grounds of Slí an Chroí

  • Somatic breathwork journeys

  • Art & creative exploration

  • Mindset work and reflective inquiry

  • Transformational fire ceremony

  • Time for rest, solitude, and integration

  • Beautiful vegetarian/vegan meals prepared with care (and love) by Sean

This is not a strict or clinical retreat.
It is spacious, warm, human, and rooted in the wisdom and resilience of queer men’s lives.

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Your Hosts

James Byrne
Accredited Psychotherapist (IACP), Eco/Forest Therapist, Sound Practitioner, and founder of Threshold Practice & Rainbow Minds. James brings depth, warmth, and years of experience supporting queer men through personal transformation, transitions, and authentic self-connection.

Sean Rooney
Satir Coach & Mentor, Mind Coach, NLP Master Practitioner. Sean is known for creating deeply safe spaces for men to soften, reconnect, and explore. He is also the retreat’s chef — and his food has become part of the magic.

Together they have held queer men’s spaces for nearly a decade, creating spaces known for safety, compassion, and real change.

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Testimonials from Previous Participants

“Life-changing.”

“The safest space I’ve ever been in with other queer men.”

“Sean’s food is unreal — it’s like being nourished from the inside out.”

“Restful, relaxing, grounding. Exactly what I needed.”

“I thought it would be very ‘therapy’ or strict like some retreats…
It ended up being the community experience I never knew I needed as a young gay man.”

“I left with a sense of belonging I haven’t felt in years.”

"As someone not born male, I was hesitant about being in men's spaces. I felt at home by the end of the opening meal'

“I have made friends for life and keep coming back.”

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## Retreat Details

Dates:
Friday 27th March 2026, 6 PM
to
Sunday 29th March 2026, 3:30 PM

Location:
Slí an Chroí Retreat Centre, St. Patrick's, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow
A peaceful retreat space with beautiful grounds, woodland, and warm accommodation — just over an hours drive from Dublin. (We can sometimes offer car pooling)

Who It’s For:
Men (18+) who identify as gay, bisexual, queer, or trans and are seeking connection, grounding, and community.

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## Fee & Booking

€380 total, including:

  • 2 nights' accommodation all rooms are private rooms

  • All meals & snacks

  • Full retreat programme

Payment:

  • €80 non-refundable deposit on registration

  • €150 in February 2026

  • €150 in March 2026

Important:
When you register to join, you will be sent a booking form and payment link for your deposit

Register using this link for Google Forms : SPRING RETREAT IS FULL

Refunds:
Refunds (minus deposit) available until March 1st.
After that, fees can be transferred to another 2026 retreat.

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A Final Word

If you’re feeling the pull for connection, grounding, or change —
This is your place.

If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or in need of space —
This is your pause.

If you’re looking for other queer men who meet you with honesty, gentleness, humour, and depth —

This is your community, and we are waiting to welcome you with open arms.