Practical guide
Men's retreat: what to bring, what to expect
A weekend in the midlands of Gran Canaria. Here is what fits in the bag, and what happens once you arrive.
The Círculo de Hombres GC men's retreat is a weekend at Finca Las Orillas in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria. The next dates are 24–25 October 2026. It costs €290 early bird until 1 October 2026 and €330 at the regular price, accommodation and meals included. Bring comfortable clothes, warm layers for the night, hiking shoes, a sleeping bag or towel, a head torch and water.
Updated: 19 August 2026
- When and where
- 24–25 October 2026, Finca Las Orillas, San Bartolomé de Tirajana (Gran Canaria).
- Price
- Early bird €290 until 01/10/2026 · regular €330. Accommodation and meals included.
- What to bring
- Comfortable layers, something warm for the night, hiking shoes, flip-flops, sleeping bag or towel, head torch, water bottle and toiletries.
- What you don't need
- Previous experience, physical fitness or any meditation background.
Why inland
Finca Las Orillas sits in the midlands of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, away from the noise of the coast. At that altitude the climate changes: mild days, cool nights, even in October. That contrast matters, because part of the work happens outdoors, around the fire and in silence.
From Las Palmas the drive is about an hour; from the tourist south, 30–40 minutes. We organise car-sharing between participants — tell us where you are coming from when you sign up.
How the weekend runs
You arrive on Saturday morning, put the phones aside and the circle opens. The day alternates group work, body practices, time in nature and stretches of silence. At night there is fire and a longer practice.
On Sunday the pace slows: we gather what has been worked, close the circle and eat together before heading back down. It is not a course and not a festival — the intensity comes from the group, not from the programme.
The packing list, in detail
Comfortable layers and genuinely warm clothing for the night — it gets colder up there than people expect. Hiking shoes or closed trainers, flip-flops for indoors, a sleeping bag or towel depending on what we confirm, a head torch, a reusable water bottle and your toiletries.
Optional but useful: a notebook and pen, earplugs, and a personal object you would like to place on the circle's altar. Leave the laptop and the calendar at home; the weekend works better without them.
Who comes, and how to book
Men from the monthly circle come, and so do men who have never been in one. No previous experience or particular fitness is required — everything adapts.
Places are limited by the finca's accommodation. You can book from the retreat page, write to us on WhatsApp, or take a free 30-minute video call if you want to ask first.
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24–25 October 2026 at Finca Las Orillas. Places limited by the accommodation.