Sparking Change Retreats
Utah Men's Wellness Retreat
A Sparking Change retreat in Utah brings 8 to 12 men to a private home for a few days of workshops, recovery and outdoor challenges in some of the most striking terrain in the West. It's for men who are burned out or stuck, and it ends with a plan you can measure.
Why Utah
Utah's red rock and wide-open desert strip things down. There's a lot of sky and not much noise, which is the point. The afternoon challenge is usually a hike or a ride on the trails, and the evenings get quiet in a way most men haven't experienced in years.
What the days look like
Every Sparking Change retreat runs on the same framework as the coaching programs, compressed into a few days. A typical day:
- 7:00 AM Sunrise movement and breathwork
- 8:00 AM Breakfast and nutrition education with the chef and nutritionist
- 9:30 AM Workshop: stress science, mindset or nervous system regulation
- 11:00 AM Sauna and cold plunge with guided recovery
- 2:00 PM Workshop: goal setting, dopamine reset or performance identity
- 4:00 PM Outdoor challenge, often a desert hike or a ride on the trails
- 6:30 PM Dinner and a community circle
- 8:00 PM Integration with the mentor team
Morning and night check-ins run the whole time, and there's a guest speaker each day.
Before you arrive and after you leave
Before the retreat, every man completes bloodwork, an intake questionnaire and a call with the team, and a partner physician reviews the labs. After it, you get an integration worksheet within 48 hours, a follow-up call with Joey within a week, and a lab retest with your physician at four to six weeks. If you want to keep going, coaching picks up where the retreat leaves off.
Before you apply
Common questions
How many men are on each retreat?
8 to 12. The group is kept small on purpose so everyone gets direct time with Joey and the team, and no one sits on the sidelines.
What should I expect from the weather?
Desert days can run hot and nights can get cold, depending on the season. Ask about conditions and what to bring on your pre-retreat call.
When is the next retreat?
Book a free call to ask about upcoming dates, apply, or join the waitlist.
Is this therapy or medical care?
No. The retreat is coaching and education, built on Joey's clinical training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Lab work is reviewed by a partner physician, and anything medical stays with your own doctor.
Talk to Joey first
A free 30-minute call is the easiest way to see whether a retreat is the right move, or whether coaching makes more sense right now.
Other retreat locations: Southern California coast · Lake Tahoe · Colorado