Quiet the Noise. Reclaim Your Creative Power. Remember Why You’re Here.
A men's retreat at Finca La Frecuencia in Minca, Colombia
March 18th - 23rd, 2027 | 12 Men |
There comes a point when a man realizes that a busy life does not equate to a fulfilling one.
You have the career, the family, the business, the house and all of your successes, yet there is a subtle voice within that has gone neglected.
Modern life is always demanding performance. Work needs you. The family needs you. Putting out fires becomes a way of life — another decision to make, another problem to solve and more expectations to meet.
All this ‘doing’ becomes so constant that you stop paying attention to that subtle voice that speaks from the stillness of your heart.
The Sacred Word Men’s Retreat is a powerful place made for noble men to step away from life’s noise and tune into the pulse of their deepest desires.
For five nights in the mountains of the ‘Heartbeat of the World’, twelve men will gather to slow down, connect with their center, and re-ignite their Soul’s call for a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
When Was The Last Time You Really Stopped To Listen?
Not a vacation where you answered emails from the beach.
Not an afternoon off before jumping back into work.
When was the last time you asked yourself, “Am I living in alignment with my truth?” —
And gave yourself the time to genuinely listen?
Maybe you are successful, yet increasingly restless.
Maybe you feel overwhelmed, irritated or constantly on edge.
Maybe work feels like it’s taking more from you than it's giving back.
Maybe you have spent years taking care of everyone else and have lost touch with how to take care of yourself.
Maybe your relationships are asking for a new version of you to show up.
Or maybe you simply sense that there is another chapter waiting, and now is the time to start walking on that path.
Answers you seek cannot be found in the thinking mind, but in a journey to the center of your heart.
So this is where we will go, individually and in brotherhood.
Cut Through The Noise, Realize Clarity
The goal of The Sacred Word Men’s Retreat is not to give you more information.
Most of us have plenty of that .
The goal is to create the right conditions for remembering, where in noble silence it is revealed to us what we’ve been waiting to receive.
We will hold space to connect with your Sacred Word, that which has been drowning in the noise of the world.
Through movement, breath, sound, nature, nourishing food, vulnerable conversations and intentional silence, our Natural intelligence will speak to us clearly.
As the noise quiets, attention turns to what matters.
You begin noticing what your anger has been trying to tell you.
You recognize where resentment has replaced honesty.
You see where you have been making decisions from fear, seeking approval, money or obligation.
You reconnect with what makes you feel most alive.
You discern between the signal and the noise.
What You Can Expect
Over five nights, we will create a rhythm that balances inward reflection with embodiment, brotherhood and connection to the land.
Meditation and Stillness
Develop the ability to slow down, observe what is happening within you and create space between what you feel and how you respond.
Breathwork and Movement
Move out of constant thinking and back into the natural intelligence of the body through guided breath and embodied practices.
Sound and Sacred Song
Experience sound and sacred song as an ancient language designed to support deeper listening, relaxation and connection to self, others and Source.
Men's Fire Circles
Sit around the ancient element of fire with other men in an open environment of honest sharing.
Nature and Silence
Spend intentional periods walking, sitting and being on the land without anything to achieve other than to simply be.
Journaling and Guided Inquiry
Explore the questions of our deeper being. Reflect on who we have been and who we are becoming. Express on paper what has gone unsaid for too long.
Nourishment
Eat delicious food made to support your body, energy and connection to the land throughout the retreat. Grass fed meats, spring water, farm-made cacao, on-site microgreens and seed-oil free everything.
Reclaim Your Creative Power
Creative power is much more than artistic creativity.
It is you consciously choosing the life that you desire.
It shapes how you work, love, lead, care for your body, use your time, set boundaries and choose what deserves your energy.
When we become disconnected from that power, we become stuck, constantly reacting to external circumstances instead of creating them from within.
The Sacred Word Men’s Retreat is about reigniting your creative power in a way that aligns you to the center of your being.
You may call it God, Spirit, Source, Nature, Consciousness or simply the quiet wisdom that speaks through stillness.
When you become quiet enough to listen, your life begins to move from something deeper than comfort, obligation and external success.
The results arrive as a feeling: joy, self-confidence, fulfillment, connection and boundless energy.
Facilitators for the Sacred Word
Matt Laskowski
Men’s Coach & Men’s Circle Facilitator
Matt has spent more than 25 years exploring meditation, personal development, men's work, relationships and masculine identity.
His work helps men develop greater presence, emotional awareness, stronger boundaries, deeper relationships and clearer direction in their lives.
At The Sacred Word Men’s Retreat, Matt will facilitate men's circles, guided inquiry, emotional exploration and the work around masculine wholeness, purpose and integration.
Jesse Blazo
Chinese Medicine Practitioner & Founder of Finca La Frecuencia
Jesse brings a holistic and down-to-earth approach for his clients to live life on purpose. He founded Finca La Frecuencia in 2017 to create a space for people to connect with Nature and receive the transmissions of pure sound and silence.
At The Sacred Word, Jesse will guide experiences where sound, breath and movement are gateways for participants to move beyond the mind and into the body’s deepest intelligence. From that place, transformational possibilities will abound.
What This Retreat Could Shift For You:
As we enter into stillness, our lives take on a new shape.
You may gain insight about your business, a relationship or your health.
You may recognize where your life needs more honesty, stronger boundaries or greater presence.
You may finally listen to what your body has been telling you.
You may reconnect with a dream, idea or calling that has been suppressed for years.
You may discover that nothing externally needs to change, yet a more complete way of seeing things will result in a more fulfilling life.
This retreat is not going to tell you what your purpose should be.
It is designed to quiet the noise so you can know it directly.
The Sacred Word Men’s Retreat
March 18th to 23rd, 2027
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Finca La Frecuencia
Nestled in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, rising above the Caribbean’s sparkling waters, Finca La Frecuencia is the perfect place to be doing our inner work. One hour from the Santa Marta airport, you will arrive to a place you were always meant to come. Beautiful, hand-crafted accommodations, medicinal food and magical moments await — where purpose speaks through your body’s rhythm in the 'Heartbeat of the World’.
Becoming A Whole Man
This retreat is not about becoming more macho, dominant or emotionally numb.
It is also not about abandoning strength, ambition, direction or healthy boundaries to be a nice guy.
We encourage personal power as we work together to spark it and direct it towards our Highest good.
We are committed to honoring wholeness.
A whole man can be strong and compassionate.
Driven and receptive.
Disciplined and creative.
Courageous and humble.
He can hold a boundary without becoming hostile and remain open without abandoning himself.
The Sacred Word Men’s Retreat is a space for you to soften enough to genuinely listen, and become hard enough to stand for your vision.
Testimonials
‘Immersed in this jungle paradise, I experienced an expansive sense of love and connection. The serene setting, from the forest-enveloped lodging to the delightful home-cooked meals, deeply nourished my spirit. Each moment resonated with tranquility, amplified by the genuine warmth of the La Frecuencia family, fostering a profound inner peace.’
- James
‘This jungle paradise is pure love! From the layout of the lodging, to the tropical fruit forest and vegetation, to the home cooked meals and friendly personnel, everything was spot on!’
- Alejandro
‘Finca Frecuencia is certainly one of the most peaceful places I have ever come across. Stay here. You won’t regret it.’
- Zach
Who This Retreat Is For
The Sacred Word Men’s Retreat is for noble men who have led successful lives and are being called towards deeper meaning.
It could be right for you if you are a professional, entrepreneur, father, husband, leader or creator who has achieved much on the outside, yet feel a longing for greater fulfillment from within.
It could be right for you if you are tired of being constantly busy and are feeling disconnected from your sense of direction.
It could be for you if you have already done inner work and sense that you are somehow stuck.
It could also be right for you if you are in a transitional moment and want to meet the next chapter with active presence rather than passively waiting for external events to inform your decisions.
You do not need to arrive with answers.
All that is needed is the openness to listen.
Why Men’s Retreats Matter
Today's man often struggles to find his authentic footing in a rapidly changing world. True masculinity is often shunned, so creating space-times for appreciating our nature is key. Men’s retreats serve as essential platforms for being in our power with confidence, connecting deeply with others, and embracing genuine self-expression. This retreat is about creating a supportive network to navigate and thrive in life’s complex journey.
The Sacred Word
A noble man must decide how his life will be of service.
Your Sacred Word is not necessarily one word — it is your channel of communication between Source and self.
It is the values you want your actions to reflect.
It is the commitment of honoring your deepest desires.
During our five nights together, we will create the space to explore what that means for you and how to integrate it into your everyday life.
The noise will still exist when you return home — you will just know how to manage it more skillfully.
Your work will still need you. Your family will still need you. There will still be problems to solve and responsibilities to carry.
The goal is not to create a life without noise.
The goal is to become a man who can navigate through it while being in service to his purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In short, yes. Colombia is buzzing with international travelers exploring its natural beauty and warm-hearted humans. Like everywhere, there are dangerous spots. However, Minca and the Caribbean Coast are the safest, sweetest places for tourists to explore.We deliver advisory and implementation services in strategy, operations, marketing, and technology.
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For any man wanting to join this retreat, reach out and we will have a conversation to verify it’s a good fit. If that works out, the next step would be to pay a deposit to secure your spot.
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Honesty. Humility. Nobility. Beauty. Courage. A Gratitude Attitude. Kindness.
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Mosquitoes and sand flies (tiny black guys) are here as one would expect in a healthy tropical ecosystem. However, they are quite mild and their annoyance is easily mitigated. Best defense is to wear long pants and put on insect repellent (we find that lemongrass, citronella and lemon eucalyptus work great).
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Yes, there is Starlink in the main cafe. Individual rooms do not have internet access. That said, we will be intentionally limit screen time to keep the energy present in our processes.
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To get out of our routines, we can see them from a neutral perspective, with newness and a more complete view.
The Heartbeat of the World also carries a special charge from Nature that allows us to deepen our connection to self, Source and the Earth.