Men’s Retreat | August, 2026

Thursday, August 13th – Sunday, August 16th

Camp Chosatonga | Brevard, North Carolina

Fight the Good Fight

Every man is engaged in a spiritual battle.

Whether you’re striving to grow in virtue, discern your vocation, deepen your prayer life, or overcome the obstacles that keep you from living fully for Christ, the Christian life requires courage, discipline, and a clear strategy.

At the 2026 Godsplaining Men’s Retreat, we’ll turn to one of the Church’s greatest spiritual tacticians: St. Ignatius of Loyola. Through his wisdom, writings, and practical insights, we’ll explore how to discern spirits, order our desires, and fight with confidence under the banner of Christ.

Join Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and thirty nine other men from around the country for a weekend of prayer, preaching, fraternity, and adventure in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.

What you’ll need to know…

  • Capacity is limited to 40 men.
  • The conferences will be based on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Personal Writings.
  • Attending retreatants must be between the ages of 21-40
  • Retreat participants should be able to hike 5 miles in three hours over rugged, uneven terrain with plenty of elevation gain.
  • The retreat begins on Thursday, August 13th at 4:30pm EST and ends on Sunday, August 16th around 12pm EST.

Pricing

  • The overall cost for the weekend is $385/person. This amount includes your lodging, all meals and supplemental materials. This does not include your travel to and from the retreat.

Lodging + Transportation

  • Retreat attendees will be staying in communal cabins which comfortably hold 8-10 men per building. There are restrooms with two commodes and two hand washing sinks in each cabin.
  • Shower houses are separate facilities located a short walk away with individual shower stalls available.
  • There will be a shuttle to and from the Asheville Airport provided by the camp that will pick passengers up in the morning/early afternoon of Thursday the 13th and drop passengers off as the retreat concludes on Sunday the 16th. You are welcome to fly into surrounding airports, though you must find your own way to camp.

REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions about this retreat, email Marta Gonzalez at mgonzalez@godsplaining.org.