Rising Embers

men’s mountain retreat


Reclaim. Renew. Ignite

When?

September 25-29 (Thurs-Mon)

Where?

Mountain Cabin in Estes Park, CO 

How much?

$600 (covers lodging and food)

What to expect

Join us in Estes Park, CO for a Men’s Mountain Retreat- a time to Reclaim, Renew, and Ignite the flame of your heart to be the man God made you to be. We welcome you to experience a deepening of freedom through Christ, while connecting with like-minded men over faith, vocation, and hiking!

Renewal + Refreshment

Renewal + Refreshment in a mountain cabin with stunning views near Rocky Mountain National Park. The cost includes stay for 5 days/4 nights (Thursday afternoon – Monday morning) which covers 3 meals a day along with snacks and refreshments.

Spiritual Renewal

Spiritual Renewal through personal prayer time, daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, experiencing God’s creation through the outdoors, and opportunities for confession and spiritual direction throughout the retreat. Each day will have a specific theme- Reclaim, Renew, and Ignite. 

Fellowship

Felowship with other like-minded men who share in vocations, their love for God, and nature; a great opportunity for rejuvenation from daily work and family life.

Hiking

Hiking near Rocky Mountain National Park’s beautiful mountains of Colorado will be incorporated into each day as a main excursion. These hikes will take place on the weekend (Fri-Sun) and will range from 5-10 miles a day roundtrip and will be moderate to hard in difficulty. There will be time for lighter on-site hiking via connected trailheads if desired during scheduled free time. 

Important Details

IRESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY

This is a Christian men’s retreat – full participation will allow for optimal retreatant experience. There will be a daily itinerary that will include morning Mass, prayer time, access to the sacraments, daily cooking and sharing of meals, as well as personal time. There will also be incorporated talks and testimonials from the lead team in order to provide a space for spiritual renewal + encounter. We invite you to come with an open heart in anticipation to receive what God has in store for you during this time.

There will be rotating small groups cooking meals and cleaning up afterwards, each participant will be asked to help in this way. For individuals with food allergies or dietary restrictions, please make note on the form below. We will accomodate the best we can, and can provide alternative foods if requested. There will be access to a local food store if additional personal purchases are needed.

After receiving confirmation of your registration, you will recieve more emails in the weeks/months to follow regarding travel and packing details, as well as detailed arrival information. 

All payments will go directly to housing and food costs, national park tags, vehicle rental for trip usage, gas, and any other costs associated with the retreat. This is a not-for-profit retreat nor affilliated with any organization or individual parish, but is a Catholic Men’s Retreat led by Anthony Krupp (MI), Doug Budig (SD), and Fr. Chris Shofner (MN)- all of whom are graduates of the Encounter School of Ministry.

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How do I sign up?

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Your spot by June 1st, 2025. Spots are limited to 15 men.

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