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ADVENTURER
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Chipping Norton, Cotswolds. 9-10th May 2026
Ever get the feeling life just… fills up?
Work, family, commitments — all good stuff on paper.
But the weeks start to look pretty similar.
You’re up, straight into it, ticking things off, meetings, messages, decisions.
Maybe you squeeze a workout in, bit of time at home.
Then suddenly… it’s Friday again.
And look, it’s not bad, but it’s the same.
You might catch yourself thinking:
“When did I last properly switch off?”
Or even…
“When did I last do something a bit different?”
And what’s Ive seen after so many years helping men?
When life becomes the same week on repeat…
your energy dips a bit.
Not because anything’s wrong necessarily.
Just because nothing’s really changing.
You’re still ambitious, motivated.
Still handling everything you need to.
But there’s probably a part of you that wants a bit more…
Something different.
Something that actually feels like a break.
Not a big escape or disappearing for weeks.
Just a couple of days where you step out of your normal routine.
Away from the noise, and constant emails.
Away from doing the same things you’ve always done.
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.
Work, family, responsibilities… you’re handling it.
Doing what needs to be done because that’s what most men do.
But let me ask you something—
When was the last time you actually did something just for yourself?
Not for the business, the job, or the family.
Not because it needed doing.
Just because you fancied it.
And yeah, all those things matter.
Of course they do.
I’ve got a business to run, three boys keeping life interesting…
…and a partner who trusts me to show up properly.
But even with all that…
you can’t just keep giving your time and energy without stepping out of it now and then.
Because over time, things just start to feel a bit samey.
Not bad.
Just… predictable.
You’re still ambitious.
Still getting after it.
But maybe the edge isn’t quite there like it used to be.
And it’s not about age.
Nothing’s “wrong”.
It’s just been a while since you’ve done anything that properly breaks the routine.
When you do though, even for a couple of days, you notice it straight away.
You come back thinking a bit clearer.
You’ve got a bit more energy.
And you feel more like yourself again.
It’s a weekend for ambitious men who want a bit more out of life…
and fancy doing something different for a change.
A couple of days away from the usual routine.
Out in the Cotswolds.
Good food, good conversation, and a group of solid men who get it.
No pressure.
No overcomplicating things.
Just space to switch off a bit… and enjoy yourself again.
There’s a bit of edge to it if you want it.
Some movement.
Some time outdoors.
A chance to clear your head without forcing it.
And what tends to happen—without trying too hard—is you come away feeling sharper.
A bit more focused.
With a few ideas or decisions that have been sat in the background for a while.
Nothing forced.
Nothing heavy.
Just a proper break that actually gives something back.
WHAT YOU’ll GET
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new experiences
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great food
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MOTIVATIONAL BROTHERHOOD
WHY THIS EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT
There are a lot of retreats out there.
Some go heavy or overcomplicate things.
Some just aren’t for everyone.
This isn’t about that.
It’s a straightforward, well-run weekend with good men, in a great setting, where you can actually switch off and get something from it.
You’ll get:
My 7+ years of experience working with men who are doing well but know there’s more there
Insights from 100+ conversations with business owners, operators, athletes and high-level performers
Practical tools and ideas you can take straight back into real life
Proper space to think, away from the usual noise and demands
New connections with men you’d never normally cross paths with
And it all takes place at my home in the Cotswolds.
Quiet.
Private.
Surrounded by nature.
No distractions, no rush… just a different pace for a couple of days.
And this year, Rick Cooper is back as well.
A lot of the guys rated having him there last time — 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.
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
This is a small group.
Always has been.
And that’s what makes it work.
It’s not for everyone.
And it’s not meant to be.
If you’re looking for something overly structured, overthought, or intense…
this probably isn’t your thing.
But if you like the idea of a weekend away with good men…
good food…
a bit of movement…
and space to actually switch off for a couple of days…
you’ll fit in just fine.
It runs once a year.
That’s it.
And the guys who come tend to get a lot from it…
not because anything is forced…
but because they’ve stepped out of their normal routine and given themselves a bit of room to think.
So if something about this feels like what you need right now…
it’s probably worth listening to that.
You can keep doing what you’re doing.
Nothing wrong with that.
Or you can come along, enjoy the weekend, and see what comes from it.
Either way — the choice is yours.
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