The Wildings Hollow

Our Manifesto

There is a place beyond the noise— where the masks come off, and the truth of being a man can finally breathe.

The Wildings Hollow is that place. Not a movement to conquer or a workshop to fix, but a living circle—a clearing in the wild— where men return to what is real.

Here, we remember that strength is not dominance but presence. That courage is not bravado but vulnerability. That belonging is not earned but reclaimed through honesty and care.

We come to shed the conditioning that made us hard, and to rediscover the integrity that makes us whole.

We speak, we listen, we pause. We learn to inhabit silence again— to trust the wisdom that rises from stillness, and to stand together in our humanness.

This is the work of re-wilding— not escaping the world, but returning to it awake.

The Wildings Hollow
A clearing for men to return and become.

Vision Statement

At The Wildings Hollow, we envision a world where men live in congruence—with themselves, with one another, and with the natural world. We believe that true strength emerges from tenderness, that leadership begins with self-awareness, and that belonging grows from honesty.

Our circles, conversations, and gatherings offer men a space to return to their essence—to reconnect with the wild intelligence of the heart, to unlearn what no longer serves, and to become fully alive, fully human, and fully present.

Through brotherhood, reflection, and care, The Wildings Hollow stands as a sanctuary for truth and transformation—a place where men come home to themselves, and from that place, help heal the world.

Declaration of Purpose

Across our culture, men are quietly struggling—carrying the weight of isolation, disconnection, and outdated definitions of strength. Rates of suicide, addiction, and loneliness among men continue to rise, yet few spaces invite men to explore the full spectrum of their emotional, relational, and spiritual lives.

The Wildings Hollow was created as a response—a living, breathing initiative where men can return to what is real.

Through guided circles, small group dialogues, and immersive experiences in nature, we cultivate emotional fluency, relational integrity, and compassionate leadership. Here, men learn that vulnerability is courage, listening is strength, and belonging begins with truth.

Our mission is simple but transformative: to re-wild the modern man—to help him reconnect with his inner landscape, build healthy relationships, and live in congruence with himself and his community.

Values

• Presence – Meeting each moment fully, listening deeply.
• Integrity – Living aligned in thought, word, and action.
• Compassion – Leading with empathy, embracing both light and shadow.
• Belonging – Welcoming difference; cultivating wholeness.
• Nature as Teacher – Honoring the natural world as both mirror and guide.

Why This Work Matters

Mental Health Impact: Men remain less likely to seek support, even as rates of depression and suicide rise. The Wildings Hollow creates accessible, stigma-free environments that encourage honest conversation and connection.

Community Healing: When men return to wholeness, they show up differently—as partners, fathers, colleagues, and community members. The ripple effect of this work is profound.

Cultural Renewal: By redefining strength through presence, empathy, and integrity, The Wildings Hollow contributes to a more compassionate, equitable culture—one grounded in authenticity and respect.

What We're Seeking

We are currently seeking a fiscal sponsorship partnership to help us establish a sustainable foundation for growth and accountability, while maintaining focus on programming and community impact.

We also seek funding partners and foundations aligned with our vision—those committed to advancing mental well-being, men's emotional literacy, and social connection through innovative, nature-based, and dialogue-centered initiatives.

• Establish pilot circles and retreats serving diverse groups of men across age and background.
• Develop facilitator training programs to scale our model nationally.
• Produce media and storytelling content to share men's voices, wisdom, and lived experiences.
• Build the framework for a long-term nonprofit organization rooted in transparency, inclusion, and transformative impact.

Our Invitation

The Wildings Hollow is more than a program—it's a call to remember what it means to be human, to reconnect, and to belong.

We invite visionary partners to stand with us at this beginning—to help shape a movement where men can return to themselves and, in doing so, help heal the world around them.

Together, we can build a cultural clearing that endures.