3 DAY MEN'S RETREAT
SURVIVAL SCHOOL
From Discipleship.
Into Union.
15–18 OCTOBER, 2026 – AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
RETREAT INFORMATION
FROM OUR COMMUNITY
"This is the real deal. As someone wary of Christian organisations
due to past trauma. Thank you for making me feel safe physically,
relationally and doctrinally."
RETREAT ALUMNI
"I have come away with a genuine first experience of
what it means and feels like to have brothers."
RETREAT ALUMNI
"What an amazing experience to have had the time and space
to share my story and to be loved by some amazingly good men.
I am amazed at how free I feel now."
RETREAT ALUMNI
"I felt contained and safe from the beginning, which is quite
massive for me. My primary internal message for my life has
been "don't trust anyone."
RETREAT ALUMNI
"It really lit a spark in me that had long died. Grateful."
RETREAT ALUMNI
"My heart is full of joy, courage and excitement for what I have picked
up, brought to light and what I can bring home to my wife."
RETREAT ALUMNI
“My heart is full and cared for.”
RETREAT ALUMNI
"Only regret… should have done this 20–30 years ago!”
RETREAT ALUMNI
Retreat details...
What is Survival School?
You've walked through the Wild at Heart Retreat, and now you're ready for something deeper—something that meets the demands of the hour we're living in.
Wild at Heart Survival School is a 3-day advanced retreat designed for men who are looking to go beyond initiation and dive into a life of radical discipleship.
Led by John Eldredge and his team through a series of curated video sessions, this event invites you to experience powerful teaching, guided reflections, and transformative prayer—all within the safety and camaraderie of a group of men who are seeking more.
Format of the event
Surrounded by nature and away from distractions, the event centres around:
Powerful video sessions
Panel conversations with men on the ground in New Zealand
A guided rhythm of reflection
Outdoor activities throughout the weekend
Who will be facilitating the retreat?
Rob Porter – Rob is a facilitator (a guide) for Become Good Soil events around the globe and is a close partner and ambassador for the Wild At Heart team in Colorado. Rob has been walking closely with men for decades and has recently founded Let’s Keep Rising, a global platform that is pursuing the hearts of men.
Philip Kelsey – Philip has been tracking the Wild at Heart message for more than 15 years and is also a facilitator for Become Good Soil (inc UK Intensive 2025 and The Grove, a men's deeper discipleship community). A follower of Jesus since the late 1978.
Location
Moirs Point Mangawhai - Christian Centre
Moirs Point Mangawhai
117 Estuary Drive
Mangawhai Heads
Dates
Arrival from: 5:00pm, Thursday 15th October (with dinner at 6pm)
Depart by: 1:30pm, Sunday 18th October
What will I need to bring?
More specific details will be emailed to you closer to the event.
Costs
The registration fee is $320 NZD per person.
Your registration includes:
3 nights' accommodation
All meals
Retreat materials
Full use of the retreat facilities
If the registration fee would prevent you from attending, please get in touch by emailing: letskeeprising@gmail.com. We do not want finances to stand in the way of being able to attend.
If you've registered and something unexpected prevents you from attending, we'll do our best to provide a refund.
Registration
1. To register, please email: letskeeprising@gmail.com with the following details:
Full name
Age
Email address
Phone number
Emergency contact name and phone number
Any dietary requirements
Whether you would like to help subsidise another man to attend
2. Send your payment to:
Account Name: Robert Porter
Bank Account: 06-0193-0967161-01
Reference: Survival School – Sept 2026
Your place will be confirmed once payment has been received.
Registrations close: September 2026.
