Crossing the Threshold to Come Home to Yourself
7-day Soul Initiation trainings for men that bring them into direct contact with their feelings, sensations, and energies, allowing for deeper expression & presence than most men have ever experienced.
24th - 30th October 2026 - Upstate New York
The World Needs More Heart-Led Men Showing Up On Purpose
Most men live disconnected from their essence, performing versions of themselves that leave them exhausted and unfulfilled.
Emergence Brotherhood creates containers where everything is included…
All emotions, experiences, and aspects of yourself. We hold wholeness at the centre, creating a space where nothing gets left out, where the parts of you that have been missing or incomplete can finally be acknowledged and integrated.
This is soul work for men.
In the body,
In brotherhood,
In the magic of being fully alive.
From Hidden Paradise 2024, this is a transmission of the 7-day journey.
The Initiation is for you if you’re ready to:
Connect deeper to your soul purpose
Experience & complete your missing rites of passage
Step into your power & awaken your aliveness
Discover your unique genius and the gift of your wounds
Explore what’s getting in the way of you manifesting abundance
Create meaningful friendships & deep bonds of brotherhood
Join an emerging movement of men standing for wholeness
We create a transformative space where men can journey into their depths, face what they've been suppressing, and step into a new level of wholeness.
“Initiation reveals your authentic expression and unique gifts, so you leave fulfilled, rooted in purpose and ready to serve something larger than yourself.”
Robbie Griffin
A Seven-day Rite of Passage & Reclamation
What can I expect at this training?
The initiation consists of ceremonies, sacred rituals and embodied experiences specifically crafted to support you in coming into deep and lasting contact with your core being.
Together, we'll explore your relationship to:
The masculine & feminine within
The relationship between you and your inner child
Conflict, money, and power
Purpose, sex, and creativity
Brotherhood, friendship, and authentic connection
Your unique gifts and soul expression
We hold wholeness at the centre, creating experiences where all aspects of your being are welcomed and integrated. This is a soul initiation journey into your authentic self, embodied leadership, and soulful brotherhood.
The invitation is to explore your edges, move towards the unknown, and step into the fullness of who you truly are.
This is a lasting experience of profound transformation. If you're unsure about your readiness, feel free to book a discovery call.
A look into some of the themes we explore during The Initiation.
Beyond Traditional Men's Work
Unlike traditional men's work focused solely on masculine qualities, we invite integration of all aspects of your being: emotions, intuition, vulnerability, power, conflict, and creativity.
This journey to wholeness represents the next evolutionary edge in men's development.
We don't tell you what it means to be a man. You find your own way.
The World Needs Whole Men
What You'll Discover
Face What You've Pushed Aside
The shadows, emotions, and parts of yourself you've been conditioned to suppress.
We hold space for everything: your rage, your grief, your tenderness, your power.
Your life story provides the raw material for your greatest gifts.
Come Home to Your Essence
Everything belongs here.
Nothing gets left out.
No more performing, hiding behind armour and masks.
Discover who you truly are beneath the conditioning as a soul waiting to be unleashed and enlivened.
Be Witnessed in Your Truth
Experience what it means to be truly seen by other men, often for the first time.
Through expression and reflection, share what you've never shared before and receive what you've always longed for.
Soul-to-soul resonance in brotherhood.
A Glimpse into our Brothers’ Journeys
“I’ve really delved deep into the shadows to look at parts of myself that were unintegrated before."
Adnan - Initiation UK 2024
Our Approach Through Embodiment, Shadow Work, and Brotherhood
The initiation consists of ceremonies, sacred rituals and immersive embodiment experiences specifically crafted to invoke and provoke healing, expansion and balance in our being.
An embodied journey of soul initiation
Our approach begins and returns to the body. Through embodied experiences, authentic expression, and powerful reflections, we guide men to break through coping mechanisms and conditioned patterns.
Journey Into Your Depths
We create the safety and support to break through what's getting in the way of your full expression. By moving into the unknown - the places you've been conditioned to avoid - we help you transform what's been hidden into a source of power.
Personal Material as Fuel
We believe every wound, challenge, and difficulty in your life has been shaping your unique genius.
By working with your personal material as fuel, we help you discover your authentic path and purpose, not by telling you who to be, but by removing what stands between you and your essence.
Brotherhood of Deep Witnessing
At Emergence Brotherhood retreats, men experience being truly seen in their depths.
Through authentic expression and reflection, men share from the depths of their being and receive what they've always longed for.
The power of witnessing creates bonds that continue long after the retreat.
Welcome to your home for 7 days:
Eastern Mountain Retreat Center, Upstate New York
Nestled in a picturesque mountain valley in upstate NY, Easton Mountain is a retreat center, community and sanctuary. The space provide opportunities for social engagement, relaxation, personal growth, and learnings.
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Getting to Easton Mountain:
Easton Mountain Retreat Center is set in a rural location, approximately 30 miles North of Albany. It is only about a three and a half hour drive away from Boston, New York City, and Montreal, in a convenient location for the majority of New England and the Tri-State Area.
We will provide suggestions on how to get from the airport to the venue once you have paid your deposit.
More information:
https://www.eastonmountain.org/getting-to-easton
Your Faciliators
Robbie Griffin
Founder & Facilitator
As a mentor and facilitator, Robbie empowers people to connect from the depths of their hearts and communicate transparently, authentically, and vulnerably. Allowing for radical self-acceptance, opening the doors to deep love, connections, and intimacy both within and with others.
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Robbie is a founding member of Emergence Brotherhood, Faculty ISTA – International School of Temple Arts, the founder of The Temple of Alchemy London and presents at numerous different schools and festivals worldwide.
He dedicates his life to opening deeper to love, shedding old conditioning, and allowing his soul to shine. He loves to share his insights and inspire others into a new way of being. He blends an eclectic mix of modalities and a wealth of life experience to offer a unique magic that ignites courageous transformations.
Robbie has spent ten years delving into the deep mysteries and wisdom of ancient traditions in both Western and Eastern philosophies and practices. recently spent 18 months at Highden Mystery School, diving deeply into Esotericism and community living.
Gabriel Cournoyer
Facilitator
A heart warrior led by a deep passion for the human experience, Gabriel is committed to helping humans reclaim their soul and power through vitality, freedom, self-responsability and collaboration. He lives in Montréal, where he has been working as a fireman and first responder for over ten years.
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A graduate of the first EB Mentorship cohort (2023), Gabriel has been on a path of apprenticeship since then, and is now stepping into the role of co-facilitator.
After a decade of exploration around meditation, eastern philosophies, the yogic path and bioenergetics, Gabriel stepped into the realm of sacred sexuality, transformational spaces and men’s work. He is now an organizer at ISTA and Liberation, and a graduate of the Temple Training in Samothraki (2025), a mystery school that explores initiatory rites into the soul and its connection to the collective Spirit.
He is the founder of Temple Of Aliveness, a series of workshops and temples happening in Montreal, where he has been working as a fireman and first responder for over a decade.
“If every brother could experience this, the world would be a more enlightened and loving space.”
George - Emergence Initiation Spain 2024
Practical Information
Date: 24th - 30th of October 2026
Location: Eastern Mountain Retreat Center, Upstate New York
Closest airports: Albany International Airport ALB
Start time: Arrival from 1pm. The training starts at 3pm EST.
Food: 3 flavorful buffet-style meals daily. Coffee, tea and snacks available all day.
Accommodation: 7 days and 6 nights shared accommodation
Closing: 30th of October at 1pm
Not included in the price: Flights and transport to the training center.
Testimonials
Peter Hines
Emergence: The Initiation
UK 2024
Mark Wakelin-Gilden
Emergence: The Initiation
UK 2024
Ray Gonzalez Brown
Emergence: The Initiation
UK 2024
Mark Penson
Emergence: The Initiation
UK 2024
"There is so much freedom to gain from this. Not to mention the beautiful connection and trust.."
Lukas - Emergence Initiation Berlin 2024
"I’ve found a newly discovered inner and outer strength."
Ronnie - Emergence Initiation Spain 2022
Pricing And Packages
Select the relevant package for you, and complete the registration process
Super Early Bird
2150$ USD
Payable in CAD for residents of Canada
$650 deposit to reserve your place
Upstate New York
7 Days & 6 Nights
24th - 30th Oct, 2026
3 Daily Buffet-Style Meals
A Single Bed in a Shared Room
Early Bird
2350$ USD
Payable in CAD for residents of Canada
$650 deposit to reserve your place
Upstate New York
7 Days & 6 Nights
24th - 30th Oct, 2026
3 Daily Buffet-Style Meals
A Single Bed in a Shared Room
Regular
2550$ USD
Payable in CAD for residents of Canada
$650 deposit to reserve your place
Upstate New York
7 Days & 6 Nights
24th - 30th Oct, 2026
3 Daily Buffet-Style Meals
A Single Bed in a Shared Room
Repeater
1950$ USD
Payable in CAD for residents of Canada
$650 deposit to reserve your place
Upstate New York
7 Days & 6 Nights
24th - 30th Oct, 2026
3 Daily Buffet-Style Meals
A Single Bed in a Shared Room
CANCELLATION POLICY
Your commitment to an Emergence Brotherhood Training is a profound commitment to yourself. It is no coincidence that you feel drawn to this event. However, if you become unable to attend, we offer the following cancellation options:
• Full Refund: We will issue a full refund for cancellations made on or before August 29th, 2026 (8 weeks before the retreat start date). Once you provide your complete bank transfer details, you will receive the refund within 15 working days.
• Admin Fee and Refund: For cancellations between August 29th, 2026 and September 12th, 2026 (up to 6 weeks before the retreat), a $150 USD admin fee applies. You will be refunded the remaining deposit within 15 working days.
• Deposit Retained: The deposit is non-refundable for cancellations after September 12th, 2026 (6 weeks before the retreat).
By paying the deposit for the retreat, you acknowledge and agree to these cancellation terms.
If you have paid the full fee for the retreat, the amount paid minus the deposit may be transferred to another Emergence Brotherhood retreat anywhere in the world. In extenuating circumstances, we may consider transferring the amount paid, minus a $150 USD admin fee, to another retreat.
Have questions? Let’s talk.
Send Gabriel a message to discuss any questions you have.