Is it better to have strength or peace?
What if you could have both
A man who does, can show up in a way that makes a difference to those around him.
For that we need the company of other men and the opportunity to succeed in a way that reminds us of who we were designed and built to be. Strong, calm, adaptable, collaborative, ready to put out a hand when its needed and ready to listen with empathy.
But it can’t be done online, that needs a bigger canvas and fortunately we have one.
The Retreat
Fri 29th Jan to Sun 31st Jan 2027
This is a men’s weekend retreat in Scotland’s Trossachs National Park.
It will be a chance to exist side by side with nature and appreciate some magnificent scenery, cook some traditional food over a campfire, learn a few ancient and modern outdoor skills, dip in the cold waters of the loch, learn some primal strength techniques and do a few miles on the trail.
Lastly it's a chance to enjoy something modern men often lack - community.
The 24 hour reset
12 noon Sat 29th to 12 noon Sun 30th Aug
24 hours on a beautiful forested hilltop.
On the 24hr Wilderness reset you’ll be required to do something most men can’t;
- Switch your phone off
- Switch your senses on
- Breathe deeply and feel a bit more like the man you were designed and built to be
Wilderness Solo
Available all year round
I just need some space. Great - we have plenty.
Welcome to the Wilderness Solo. It’s you, alone for the night in a remote landscape.
Somewhere you can find the space to be entirely honest with yourself and learn a bit more about the man you were built and designed to be.
About me
I'm Tom, Life Coach, Bushcraft Instructor, Personal Trainer.
I've worked with a lot of different men. From incarcerated gang members in the US to military veterans dealing with PTSD, and from asylum seekers to senior managers.
I've learned that men need space to talk but they also need space to be men. It's one reason why the outdoors is very important to me.
What men are saying
Customers reviews, as at Tuesday, the 25th of August 2026:
"Never experienced anything like this before.
Thoroughly enjoyed the night away and learned a bit about basic outdoor bushcraft.
Would recommend anyone interested give it a try.
Thanks for having me Tom 👍."
"Myself and my 3 children had a brilliant time with Tom, learning new skills and enjoying the great outdoors with Tom. Highly recommended."
"I spent the weekend beside Loch Lomond.
Cold water, chopping firewood, the campfire conversations, climbing (most of) Ben Lomond
That silence can be as valuable as speaking.
With all our devices, notifications, and virtual connections, nothing replaces a handful of good people beside you on a walk or around a fire.
The honesty of the whole experience. No roles. No labels. No Egos.
A massive thank you to Tom Gold, who created the space for all of this with no fuss and no pretence, just authenticity and a genuine belief that men need community, outdoors and in.
A brilliant weekend with some amazing men.
Highly recommended."
"Well-structured but far-from-bossy stint in the woods away from distractions. Sense of humour most important than initiative. Well worth a try. Thoroughly recommended. Tom puts much work in involving all. Glad I went."
"This was an enlightening and practical experience. Something I had wanted to do for some time and the Wilderness Reset under Tom’s guidance and professional guidance delivered a magical experience. There is nothing better than like minded guys sitting around a fire passing comments and views on anything they wish. The learning was excellent and I will certainly return to experience again."
"Tom is a great outdoors mentor, thoughtful listener and really cool to get along with. Being outdoors, standing around a fire, drinking coffee or eating some fire-cooked meal is unbeatable to wind down from the daily hustle. Highly recommended!"
"Wonderful weekend, just the break I needed after an intense period of life. Tom is a fantastic guide, what he doesn't know about the wilderness/outdoors isn't worth knowing. I will definitely be doing this again."
"What a tremendous retreat!
Fire torch marching, wild swimming, incredible food, mountain climbing and great conversation- hands down the best retreat I’ve ever been to and I’ve been to loads - Tom Gold = True Gentleman and Legend!!"