September 18 – 20, 2026 · Arnaudville, Louisiana
The Autumn Circle
Return to the roots of your masculine nature.
⬥ Limited Seats Available · Applications Are Reviewed · Sept 18–20, 2026 ⬥
Something inside you
knows it's time.
How does a man effectively create and sustain balance in his work life, his family life, and his spiritual life? Some call it walking the razor's edge. What would it mean to you if that edge became your ally? What would it mean to you to hold a vision of legacy, so profound, so beyond the mundane — every breath you take becomes exaltation and reverence? If now is not your time, then when?
- How often do you isolate yourself from those who love you the most?
- Do you sense there's a deeper version of yourself impatiently waiting to emerge?
- How often do you experience the vitality your body has to offer you?
- Have you ever truly allowed yourself to grieve your losses, fully?
- What is your current capacity for managing your stress and pain?
- Do you hunger for genuine brotherhood — men who actually see you?
- Do you have a vision for your legacy?
Our Core Values
The foundational architecture. We build together in intentional and sustainable ways. This is vision.
Trusting the deeper current of life. Letting the Great Spirit guide what your mind cannot control.
Seeing yourself, and this world, without the filters or echoes of resentment.
Leading your family and your community from a place of grounded, conscious presence.
We do not heal alone. Brotherhood is the container. Conscious community is the medicine.
You accept your life fully. You're not the victim. You are authoring your own unique story.
Why We Gather
The Purpose
This is men's work. We gather together to return to the roots of our masculine nature. We lean into what is real within ourselves. We rediscover our gifts. We reconnect to our bodies. We remove masks which no longer serve us. We do this work together.
The Objectives
We become more honest, discerning, loving, and grounded. We learn and experience processes to better manage and honor our masculine nature. We rediscover our purpose. We find our Brothers. We laugh and we cry. We celebrate our life. We return to a ceremonial way of being.
The Gold
We return to our families and communities with a clear focus, a full heart, beautiful memories, and tools to maintain our new practices and perspectives.
Our Processes
Our Team
Our team is a family and we lead with love. Truth is our mission. We are brothers guiding brothers. We come in a good way. We leave in a good way.
James Knapp
A devoted father, loving husband, and ceremonial fire-keeper, James has traveled the world immersing himself in ancient and traditional native cultures. His passion for prayerful connection and old world traditions forms the beating heart of The Men's Portal. He is also co-founder of the Solarium Sanctuary, where this retreat is held.
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Jason St. Cyr
A devoted father of two sons and loving husband, Jason has been committed to men's work since 2020. An avid meditation and breathwork practitioner, he stepped into leadership in 2021, becoming an instrument of truth in guiding men toward self-realization and authentic personal growth.
Words from the Circle
The men's circle is where I first began to find my courage. The courage to recognize my patterns and my role in them. To clearly begin to see the projections I place upon the world — and the courage to slowly step out of worn patterns. I look forward to sitting with you men. Thank you for this breath, thank you for this day.
Community and vulnerability. I felt heard and seen for the first time in a long time. I was able to drop the mask I was carrying. I've been allowing myself to feel emotions and express them without shame. And the food — oh man, I'm looking forward to it again. Excited for the next circle and the next stage of growth.
Caring and sharing. Being raw and real. It is hard, as men, brothers in arms, to be our true selves — thinking this is my journey, my burden, my struggle. When all along, we knew better. That there was another way. That way is here. Being in a brotherhood of like-minded men that can and will get through this together. As a family, a community, a brotherhood. Never forget: we can do this, together. I GOT YOU. WE GOT THIS.
Growth in numerous areas. Gratitude over fear. Prayer as a way to combat excuses. Solidarity in facing adversity. Knowing that my journey, though solo, has a grandstand of fellow travellers. Strength in knowing there are voices that echo my experiences. Sharing meals, work, and spiritual practices. Exalted knowing of the Creator in my heart. Blessings to each of you, my brothers. A'ho.
Definition of Brotherhood: Sharing, caring, listening, encouraging, loving. To emphasize the importance of "showing up" in all aspects of life, so that the rest can and will take care of itself. My service to my brothers is to share my faith and offer my daily prayers — so they know they are NEVER ALONE. They have me.
The Solarium
Sanctuary
Rooted in ancient ways and community, the Solarium Sanctuary in Arnaudville, Louisiana is a sacred ground built for exactly this kind of deep work. In nature, away from the hustle of this modern life — a space where one can find peace in their transformative process.
The Solarium Sanctuary · Arnaudville, Louisiana
Join the Brotherhood
"With tremendous eloquence, Lead us. When we have totally surrendered to that beauty, We shall be a mighty kindness." — Rumi
Every Registration Includes
- ✦ 3-Day Full Retreat Access
- ✦ On-Site Lodging
- ✦ All Meals
- ✦ All Processes & Ceremonies
- ✦ Brother Directory
Registration
$400
After July 1st
$100 non-refundable deposit before August 1st · Balance due before September 1st
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