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ADVENTURER
Recharge and Refocus
Chipping Norton, Cotswolds. 9-10th May 2026
escape THE RAT RACE for 2 days
Ever feel like life’s challenging?
You’re exhausted before you even crawl out of bed.
You turn on the news and it’s the shit depressing negative death loop.
Scroll your phone like a zombie, pissed off it’s stolen your time again.
You’re busting your gut every day at work.
Drowning in deadlines.
Constantly chasing your tail.
Plus you need to workout, eat healthily, and find time to call your parents or mates.
Trying to balance the family commitments with all the other demands drains your patience.
You can’t remember what it feels like to have some breathing space…
…especially with all the Wifi and tech zapping your brain everywhere you turn.
You’re ambitious yes, but some days are one big fucking struggle.
You collapse back into bed wondering, “Is this all there is?”
Now you’ve got 6 hours until it all starts again.
And even then, you might have little kids who wake you up through the night.
Or you suffer from broken sleep because you wake up in a cold sweat worrying about stuff…
…and your mind is racing at 100mph.
Let me assure you.
You’re not alone.
Most men feel this way at some point.
But that doesn’t make it any less fucking annoying.
The endless loop:
Eat. Sleep. Work. Repeat.
It’s not living, it’s surviving.
HEAR FROM THE MEN WHO HAVE BEEN TO THE ADVENTURER
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU DID SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF?
I know you’ve got a lot on your plate and are doing your best.
But let me ask you…
When was the last time you stopped sacrificing yourself for:
The job.
The wife.
The kids.
The scrolling.
Listen, all those things are important (apart from the scrolling).
I know as I have a business to run, three crazy boys to look after…
…and a partner who trusts me to provide, protect, and perform.
But I’m lucky.
I found myself at a crossroads in life back in 2016.
I escaped the Rat Race in the City before it took its toll.
But what about you?
Have you been running on empty for years?
Your body knows you’re not 25 anymore.
The dodgy knee.
The lower back pain.
The gut that wasn’t there ten years ago.
Mentally? You’re in need of more motivation and drive.
Stressed, short-tempered, knackered.
The fire you once had?
Barely a flicker now.
You’re asking yourself:
“Is this it? Is this all life has to offer?”
YOU’RE NOT alone, brother.
Here’s how I see it:
You want more confidence.
More energy to get more done.
More motivation to do what you know you need to.
More direction so you feel more in control.
More success so you can sleep better at night.
And probably more money, which is all linked to the above.
But you can’t do this alone.
Trying to figure it out by yourself is like running a marathon with a rubber leg.
You need space to think.
Time to focus.
A chance to disconnect.
And a no-nonsense motivated brotherhood to hold you accountable.
HEAR FROM THE MEN WHO HAVE BEEN TO THE ADVENTURER EXPERIENCE
ENTER: THE ADVENTURER EXPERIENCE
A weekend for ambitious men who want more from life and are prepared to do something about it.
A chance to escape the chaos and reconnect with who you really are.
This isn’t some wanky, fluffy robe and slippers retreat.
This is raw, honest work on YOU.
It will help you unplug from that chaos.
Reignite the fire in your belly.
And give you a clear plan to take back control of your life.
WHAT YOU’ll GET
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LIFE EVALUATION
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DIRECTION PLANNING
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DEEP WORK
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new experiences
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MOTIVATIONAL BROTHERHOOD
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great food
WHY THIS EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT
Most mens retreats are about trying to break you.
Or sitting round in a circle, crying with your dick in your hand.
But this isnt about breaking you, it’s about rebuilding you.
This is about getting shit done.
You’ll get:
My 7+ years of experience coaching men.
Insights from 100+ podcast conversations with successful men who’ve cracked the code.
Tools and strategies that WORK in the real world.
Space to think, away from the demands of life.
New connections that cannot be underestimated.
And all of this takes place in a setting designed to strip you back to your core:
My home, deep in The Cotswolds.
Grounded in nature.
Plus, this year, back by popular demand is Rick Cooper, you can read more about him below.
Anthony Astbury - Whole Man Academy Founder
EVENT CO-HOST -
RICK COOPER
There’s few men I would trust to co-host Whole Man Academy events with me. But after Rick’s outstanding contribution to the 2024 Adventurer, the guys were desperate to see him back.
His energy, presence, and proven insights fill a room with relentless passion and inspiration to explore becoming the best you can be.
A former officer in the London Fire Service, rugby player, GB athlete, personal trainer, educator, NLP Practitioner, Rick has the rare commodity of knowledge and experience to call upon in guiding and supporting others in living an extraordinary life.
Rick is incredibly passionate and driven in developing teams and individuals to achieve greater performance, he supports others to’ win’, overcoming the #1 performance blocker: fear.
He will ignite a fire in the belly of every individual he connects with..
And he’s co-hosting this event to make it something remarkable.
example of itinery
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Bag drop, car parked, warm welcome, hot drinks.
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A chance to find out who’s there and what they are about.
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dive in to where you are right now
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Buffet style with shitloads of great meat, veg, salad, cheese.
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A chance you look at your mindset and self-talk.
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short walk to somewhere inspirational
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a chance to kick back and relax for a bit
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Delish selection of locally sourced meat and veg
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Sleeping in gym or tents
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wake up refreshed and raring to go
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optional before morning exercise
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movement to start the day and clear the mind
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think sausages, eggs, avocado, and coffee
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working out thew steps to take forward
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evaluation of the weekend insights
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Buffet style with shitloads of great meat, veg, salad, cheese.
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that’s a wrap for another year
limited SPACES AVAILABLE
This is exciting and exclusive.
But it’s not for every man.
If you’re worried there wont be any hand sanitiser - this isn’t for you.
If you are concerned someone might fuck up your pronouns, this isn’t for you.
If the thought of camping makes you scared, this isn’t for you.
If the thought of being told you are where you are because of your own decisions makes you go grey, this isn’t for you.
This only happens once a year.
But if you’re ready to step up…
If you’re ready to face your crossroads head-on…
If you’re ready to take back control of your life…
YOU HAVE TWO CHOICES
Keep going as you are. Stuck, Frustrated, or Drifting.
Take a leap and join us for an experience that could change your life Trajectory.
The choice is yours, brother.
BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW
The Adventurer Experience
2026 places are now open |
Chipping Norton, Cotswolds
This is more than a retreat.
It’s a mission.
A mission to:
Break free from drifting.
Reignite your inner fire.
And leave with the tools to build a life you’re proud of.
You can NOW join for Saturday or both days.
Click below to secure your spot now.
