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.
September 18th to 24th 2026 - Glastonbury, UK
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.
“The Initiation is an opportunity to work through all the obstacles and the barriers that prevent us from being fully alive. ”
Graham Gough
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.
“I left the Initiation feeling connected to humanity again, cracking and letting others near me."
Simon O’Reilly - Initiation UK 2025
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.
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.
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.
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:
Earth Spirit - UK
Just five miles from Glastonbury, on the edge of Compton Dundon village in Somerset, EarthSpirit lies within the 'temenos' (sacred enclosure) of Avalon.
The centre is situated in a beautiful landscape between two nature reserves; and just two minutes walk from St Andrew's church, which has within its cemetery a yew tree of 1,800 years old. The seventeenth century farm buildings have been restored and specially converted for use as a venue. They are set within seven acres of fields and gardens.
The complex is based around a converted 52' (15.5m) long barn, with oak timbers, reed torching (lining the inside of the roof) and stone walls. The feeling is medieval, but with modern comforts such as under-floor heating and a large woodstove. The high roof and skylights create a light, airy atmosphere..
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Getting to Earth Spirit Centre
EarthSpirit, Peak Lane, Compton Dundon, TA11 6PE
What3Words: ///district.tangling.chainedFor your journey to the centre we encourage you, if you can, to minimise CO2 emissions, either by coming on public transport or by car sharing.
However you manage it, have a good journey and we look forward to welcoming you. EarthSpirit is just a 25 minute drive from the Great Western Railway inter-city train station at Castle Cary.More information depending on which transport you are using: https://www.earthspirit-centre.co.uk/getting-here
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.
Graham Gough
Co-steward & Facilitator
Graham leads from the core of his heart, supporting others in letting go of resistance to what is and embracing their true selves. He marries a deep understanding of complex trauma, intuitive wisdom, esoteric knowledge, eros, and somatic awareness to help others embody their soul.
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Graham co-stewards and cofacilitates Emergence Brotherhood retreats with Robbie Griffin, offering soul initiation and reclamation for men.
Inspired by the transformational work of Metzner and Grof, Graham is currently apprenticing as a psychedelic therapist.
Graham is a 2019 The Temple Training (TTT) graduate at Highden Mystery School, New Zealand. He has returned to support, assist, and co-facilitate further temple training initiations in-person and online. Later, he held a leadership position in the online esoteric portal stewarded by Jon Eden Khan, Avatara.
With ten years of dedicated spiritual practice and training, Graham combines sexological bodywork, shamanism, and aspects of psychotherapy.
Graham is always looking to break new ground with trust, depth, and love as the foundations of anything he offers.
Visit Graham's Website > https://www.grahamgough.com/
“I visited the origin of my old fears, met the boy I once was, embraced both him the man I am today, and returned home feeling larger in spirit, softer in heart, and deeply grounded..”
Daniel - Emergence Initiation UK 2025
Practical Information
Date: September 18th to 24th 2026
Location: Earth Spirit, Glastonbury - UK
Closest airports: London & Bristol Airport
Start time: Arrival from 1pm. The training starts at 3pm UK.
Food: 3 vegetarian meals daily. Tea & fruits are available all day.
Accommodation: 7 days and 6 nights shared accommodation - single room available
Closing: September 24th at 2pm
Not included in the price: Flights and transport to the training centre.
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
First Release
£1450
8 tickets
6 available
£450 deposit to reserve your place
Glastonbury, UK
7 Days & 6 Nights
Sep 18th to 24th 2026
3 Daily Vegetarian Meals
A Single Bed in a Shared Room
Second Release
£1600
8 tickets available
£450 deposit to reserve your place
Glastonbury, UK
7 Days & 6 Nights
Sep 18th to 24th 2026
3 Daily Vegetarian Meals
A Single Bed in a Shared Room
Third Release
£1900
£450 deposit to reserve your place
Glastonbury, UK
7 Days & 6 Nights
Sep 18th to 24th 2026
3 Daily Vegetarian Meals
A Single Bed in a Shared Room
Repeater
£1300
£450 deposit to reserve your place
Glastonbury, UK
7 Days & 6 Nights
Sep 18th to 24th 2026
3 Daily Vegetarian Meals
A Single Bed in a Shared Room
CANCELLATION POLICY
We understand plans change. Here's what you need to know:
More than 6 weeks before retreat (by August 7th, 2026): Full refund.
4-6 weeks before retreat (August 7th-21st, 2026): Full refund minus £150 admin fee
Less than 4 weeks before retreat (after August 21st, 2026): Deposit is non-refundable
If already paid in full, you can transfer your payment (minus deposit) to another retreat, or in exceptional circumstances, transfer the full amount minus £150 admin fee.
Your deposit confirms your agreement to these terms.
Have questions? Let’s talk.
Book a discovery call with Graham, where you can discuss any questions you have.