ALCHEMY OF MEN RETREAT
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3 days. Far North Queensland. A small group of men who are done pretending they’re fine. This retreat is for the man who’s angry, tired, or silently falling apart. The one holding it all together on the outside — but burning out on the inside. You won’t find wellness platitudes or talk therapy here. You’ll find real conversations, emotional release, and the practical tools to break the cycle.This is about reclaiming your clarity, your strength, your purpose.
When you’re ready, choose to do this for yourself.
Join us on a 3-day retreat — or choose a one-on-one private program if that suits you better.
WE SUPPORT MEN's HEALTH AND WELLBEING AUSTRALIA
ALCHEMY OF MEN RETREAT
7-9 MARCH 2026
Why This Retreat is Different:
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Stop Escalation – Learn practical tools that interrupt anger before it damages your relationship.
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Clear Your Head – Reduce overthinking and reactivity so decisions don’t come from pressure.
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Tools That Work for Men – Simple, functional regulation skills you can use in real situations, not theory.
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Stabilise Relationships – Learn how to stay grounded during conflict instead of shutting down or blowing up.
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Reset the Pattern – Step out of automatic reactions and create a different way forward.
Free Discovery Call - 0418 336 482 or email alchemyofmen@gmail.com
Choose from Private or Shared Accommodation or where available venue specific bunk beds
Upcoming Events
ALCHEMY OF MEN RETREAT 7-9 MARCH 2026Sat, Mar 07Lake Eacham
ALCHEMY OF MEN RETREAT 16-18 MAY 2026Sat, May 16Lake Eacham
ALCHEMY OF MEN RETREAT 25-27 JULY 2025Sat, Jul 25Lake Eacham
Redefining Men’s Mental Health #EP109
Make the Decision to Remember Who You Really Are
Our self-empowered healing retreats — held in the rainforest of Lake Eacham, Far North Queensland — offer practical, transformative tools for men ready to shift beyond overthinking, burnout, anxiety, and emotional shutdown. This 3-day immersion is not therapy — it’s practical activation.
Guided by experienced facilitators, you’ll explore practical, proven techniques to:
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Calm your nervous system and reduce overthinking
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Improve sleep, energy, and emotional regulation
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Understand and manage anger and frustration constructively
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Recognise past patterns and take responsibility for how you move forward
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Deepen your connection to yourself and others
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Strengthen relationships (partner, children, family)
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Create balance in daily life with greater clarity and intention
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Experience mindfulness, movement, meditation, and grounded presence
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Reconnect with purpose in a safe, respectful, non-judgemental environment
Whether you're from Queensland, Victoria, or New South Wales, men travel from across Australia to this Cairns-region retreat to unplug, unravel, and rise.
This is your invitation to drop the mask, release the noise, and discover the man who’s been waiting beneath it all.
Make the decision today — not just to heal, but to remember.
HEAR WHAT MEN HAVE TO SAY.....
"LOVED IT... Can't remember the last time I had time to think about myself"
"Very informative, the venue is great and the location is perfect. I felt comfortable in the group and found the content very helpful in many areas of my life. A very powerful experience"
"Alchemy of MEN Retreat is a perfect and safe environment to learn, share, and grow. Geraldine is a great facilitator who gets powerful messages across. I have a stack of new tools to enhance my own life and the lives of those around me"
"Was great to get away from the busy world and spend time with like-minded men. Accommodation, Location and Food were perfect"
"I wholeheartedly recommend Alchemy of MEN Retreats as the best thing you can do for yourself to become the best version of who you are. This event exceeded my expectations. Very professional, inspiring, and informative"
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A Transformational Program for Men
Held in the heart of Far North Queensland, our 3-day Alchemy of Men Retreat offers a powerful and practical journey for men seeking real change.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, emotional disconnection, relationship strain, or trauma — this retreat is designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Each experience is personalized to the needs of the group and the individual, offering a grounded pathway through release, reconnection, and empowerment.
Some of the activities over the weekend include:
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Learn practical tools to manage stress, anger, and overthinking, and to improve relationships, featuring Drop Your Shoulders™ methods.
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Understand how past patterns are being re-enacted in current relationships and reactions.
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Guided Drum Meditation — grounding and regulation.
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Fire Circle — a structured space for release, honesty, and witnessing.
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Movement & Goal Setting — practical integration, not theory.
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Anger Management — learn how to interrupt escalation and work with anger constructively.
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Breathwork — simple techniques to regulate the body and nervous system.
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Relationships — strengthen communication, stability, and connection.
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Integration & Moving Forward — practical tools to apply what’s learned in daily life.
Set in nature near Lake Eacham, this men’s retreat in Queensland offers not only emotional healing — but practical change.
YOUR RETREAT TEAM
Our commitment to providing you a personalised experience ensures you are fully supported and you leave the retreat empowered to be the man you know you are.
We never stop improving and are continuing to expand our offerings based on how we can best serve our clients. Therefore our team is chosen based on skills and qualifications to best meet individual and group needs of each retreat ensuring you receive the best outcomes for your investment in healing, growth and connection.
Geraldine Zadkiel
Geraldine Zadkiel is the founder of Heart Connection and the Alchemy of Men Retreat, with over 17 years of experience in kinesiology and emotional healing. She is deeply committed to helping men navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Through her holistic approach, Geraldine integrates emotional healing with practical coaching techniques, allowing men to release emotional blockages, regain balance, and experience profound transformation in their lives.
At the Alchemy of Men Retreat, Geraldine works closely with participants, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth. Her unique blend of kinesiology and wellness coaching empowers men to confront their struggles head-on, helping them reconnect with their inner strength and clarity. Geraldine’s dedication to guiding men through personal healing journeys makes her an invaluable part of the retreat experience.
Jim Casey
Jim's expertise spans psychic and quantum healing, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), sound healing, and intuitive massage. These practices allow him to address emotional, physical, and spiritual imbalances that many men experience but rarely confront. Jim’s deep understanding of shamanism, breathwork, and plant medicine ceremoniesequips him with the tools to help men release trauma, addictions, and stress, guiding them toward greater clarity and inner peace.
Movement and Breathe
Drum Journey and Meditation
