Men's Retreat in the Desert

7-day retreat (english-spoken)
Sinai, Egypt

When?

April 19-26th 2026

What?

​We invite you to this powerful men’s week in the desert, hosted by the bedouins in Camp Mousa, at the foot of one of the most mythological mountains in the world: Mount Sinai. Learn from the wisdom of the desert, join the circle of men from different cultures, nationalities and religions, and discover your own sacred warrior, your inner leader, hero or healer. And most important: Learn how to follow your soul.

LABYRINTH OF HEALING

This leadership retreat is about taking personal leadership, and in doing so, creating a new standard of masculinity. One that is both open and grounded, both wise and playful, both sensitive and bold. In this process of inner development we become more complete, full human beings, with both our blind spots as well as our qualities. Dance, music, meditation, encounter and exploration helps us to walk the inner labyrinth. In the heart of it we feel the power of our soul, the silence of the universe pulsing through our own being.

The Journey

We’ll work with the format of Open Space method, in which we’ll create the program together on the spot. Dance, music, meditation, encounter and exploration helps us to walk the inner labyrinth. In the heart of it we feel the power of our soul, the silence of the universe pulsing through our own being.

THE BEDOUIN WAY

The first day of our retreat starts in Hotel Bedouin Moon in Dahab, a sparkling coastal town on the Red Sea. We will move the next day from the sea to Saint Catherine in the desert. The Bedouin camp where we will stay is led by Mohammed Mousa. The camp has simple yet comfortable two person rooms. One person rooms are only available in case of a medical reason. At mount Sinai we will sleep in a cabin or under the stars. Sleeping blankets are provided. Please know that the desert can be cold in the night and hot during the day, and that you need suncream, a hat and good walking shoes.

Practical

The costs of this retreat are  € 1450. This price includes 3 meals & accommodation in a shared double room with a private bathroom in the Bedouin camp. It also includes one excursion and the night on Mt Sinai. The trip to and from Dahab/ Saint Catherine, by taxi or bus from Cairo, Taba or Sharm el Sheich, is not included. Nb. If finances are a problem, let us know, so we can see if we can arrange something

The first day of our retreat starts in Hotel Bedouin Moon in Dahab, a sparkling coastal town on the Red Sea. We will move the next day from the sea to Saint Catherine in the desert. The Bedouin Camp where we will stay is led by Mohammed Mousa. The camp has simple yet comfortable two person rooms. One person rooms are only available in case of a medical reason. At mount Sinai we will sleep in a cabin or under the stars. Sleeping blankets are provided. Please know that the desert can be cold in the night and hot during the day, and that you need suncream, a hat and good walking shoes.

Opening Circle April 19th, 18:00 at dinner in Dahab, hotel Bedouin Moon.

The closing ceremony is April 26th, 11:00 after lunch in Camp Mousa.

All participants are present from beginning till end. You can only participate for the whole event. The conference starts with dinner and the opening ceremony on the first night, and ends on the last morning with a closing ceremony.
    1. No drugs of any sort are permitted, and we like you to limit alcohol, coffee and meat.
    2. Your participation is at your own responsibility. Of course we will do anything possible to make your stay as safe and comfortable as possible, but we can’t take any responsability for your safety, nor for your emotional, physical or financial well being.
    3. Make sure you have a valid passport and travel insurance.
    4. We are guests in another country, another culture and maybe for some of us another religion. Please respect the local customs, rules, dresscode and formalities.
    5. Note that the main language spoken on the conference will be in English.
    6. We will be using Open Space, a way to give space to that what wants to reveal itself and to connect to that what resonates inside of you. Open Space gives the possibility to expect the unexpected, out of your own inspiration, out of the group, out of the moment. It is a sometimes discomforting method but one that can reveal magic beyond our imagination – or so we discovered.
    7. The main intention of our work is personal healing and growth. So the fuller you personally engage in the process, the more it might bring to you. We encourage your preparation and devotion to this work by tuning in the months and weeks before, by asking a few questions to yourself: what is my intention? What do I want to achieve? What is my pitfall or my shadow? How can I prepare myself?
    8. As for the context and content of this week, personal healing, no children –nor animals –are allowed.
    9. To be clear about expectations; In our work we like to unite people of all ages, all faiths, all backgrounds. We do not believe in a dark government, illuminati or any conspiracy theories. We like to focus on the heart, not the mind.

Registration

You can only participate for the whole event. 
 
HOW TO BOOK
Your subscription is ensured by sending an email to [email protected] and deposit your payment on the following bank account: IBAN: NL90 INGB 0008216143, BICcode: INGBNL2A, Tree of Life, Laurierstraat 122, 1016 PR, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.  

Your registration will only be confirmed once the payment is received. By registering you also agree to the participant agreements listed on this page.
 
NB. There is an EARLY BIRD REDUCTION of € 200 if you pay before March 1st, 2026.
 
CANCELLATION POLICY
In case of cancellation, there is a cancellation fee of € 200 one month before the start of the event. After that the whole amount has to be paid.
 
PAY TO BANK ACCOUNT
IBAN: NL90 INGB 0008216143, BICcode: INGBNL2A
Tree of Life,  The Netherlands. Please mention ‘MEN’S RETREAT SINAI’

Facilitators

Ton van der Kroon

Eran Markose

Testimonials of men who came before

I have done several men's retreats with Ton and Jan. And oftentimes I have thought: "I'm leaving right now!" Every time the retreat called upon me to stand for what is mine. For what I feel is important, for that which is close to my heart, and to bring that to the group. It calls for courage and boldness. And the little child in me often rebels. "You're not going to say something like that!" The connection and brotherhood that grows in just a few days time has brought me so much. Friendships, insights, serenity, more authenticity, ... That I am allowed to be man amongst men in equality.

Armand

I vividly remember my first Heart of Men. To dare to speak in front of all these men that I didn't know, and even more, to be vulnerable in front of other men that I didn't know. To be allowed in such a group that we all grapple with insecurities, doubts, judgements, and the feeling of not being enough. To honor and see each other in those feelings. Without wanting to be right, and without trying to change anything about it. That it is allowed to just be there. That is brotherhood. That is strength. That is authenticity. That is love.

Mich

Jaren geleden had ik behoefte aan ‘werken met mannen’. De Terugkeer van de Koning bracht me in een eerste persoonlijke confrontatie met mezelf, maar bracht me ook meer helderheid in wie ik ben en welk pad ik bewandel. Nadien heb ik een aantal keer aan heart of men” deelgenomen, gespreid over meerdere jaren. Telkens merk ik dat ik op persoonlijk vlak een diepere laag bij mezelf kan aanboren, wat resulteert in steeds meer evenwichtigheid en balans in wie ik ben en waarvoor ik sta. Het werken met andere mannen, de verhalen, de belevenissen en de openheid waarmee mannen kunnen en durven delen, maakt van dit werk een grote meerwaarde. Het is altijd een zoektocht naar jezelf, maar eens je ervoor openstaat, kom je als beter mens (man) uit het weekend.

Peter Van den Broucke

Confronting, inspiring and enriching all at the same time. To be surrounded by masculine energy is so healing. To be seen and heard without judgement and to be allowed the space to be myself gave a the chance to grow as a person and as a man. Words are insufficient to describe this, you have to experience it.

Ken Devaere

Every time I am impressed by the amount of space that can be created in a men's group by slowing down and intention setting. Pain and confusion are shared there in openness and are allowed to be healed and receive insight. Pure alchemy!

Tim Van Den Broeck

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