A CATHOLIC MEN'S WILDERNESS RETREAT | HOUSTON, TX

Catholic Men's Wilderness Retreat in the Sam Houston National Forest. Build a God-oriented abundance mindset. Houston, Texas

way of the righteous

TRAIL TRANSFORMATION

Men hiking through the Sam Houston National Forest during a rugged Catholic men's retreat

challenge your limitations

RETREAT TO NATURE

step out of your comfort zone and into the wilderness. Escape from all the noise of daily distractions. hike in silence for the first mile in honor of your intentions. "Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray." LUKE 5:16

spiritual reflections

inviting the transcendent

rise above the meaningless small talk and connect with god through nature. we will pray the rosary, and more importantly, we will listen. "to set the mind on the spirit is life and peace" romans 8:6.

Some creek crossings will be difficult. Embrace the challenge of this spiritual retreat.
Trail brothers sharing a moment of quiet reflection on Stubblefield bridge, a great place to leave all the negativity behind.

collaborate and learn

engage in the discourse

after a hearty meal we will sit and engage as our ancestors did. there will be an open forum with lessons from the greatest minds in psychology, philosophy, and religion. "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2

THIS IS MORE THAN A HIKE

24-HOUR INTENSIVE

ARRIVE FRIDAY AT SUNSET TO SET UP CAMP. HIKE AT SUNRISE, PRAY THE ROSARY, EAT LUNCH, AND SETTLE IN FOR A LESSON FROM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL. EAT A STEAK DINNER AND LEAVE AT SUNSET ON SATURDAY. TRANSFORMATION REQUIRES DISCOMFORT. THIS IS NOT GLAMPING.

Bring your humor. Leave the complaints at home. Overnight camping in a primitive campsite. A real men's retreat.
The Way of the Righteous started as "Hiking with Jesus" and has continued to evolve since the first hike in 2018. Escape into the wilderness with a professional guide.

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

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IF YOU THINK RETREATS ARE TOO CHOREOGRAPHED AND SEMINARS ARE BORING, FOLLOW ME TO THE FOREST. THE TRAIL WILL TEACH YOU MANY LESSONS. THE WAY OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS LIVING WITH A GOD-CENTERED ABUNDANCE MINDSET. LEAVE THE WOODS A DIFFERENT MAN.

UPCOMING TRAIL TRANSFORMATION BEGINS SOON:

    • #1 COMPLETED - WAY OF THE RIGHTEOUS (THE TREE & THE ARROW)

    • #2 CLOSED - OCT. 16-17, 2026 - KILL THE INNER CRITIC (FALSE IDENTITY)

    • #3 NOV. 20-21, 2026 - SHARPEN THE SWORD OF THE MIND (GROWTH MINDSET & CBT)

    • #4 DEC. 18-19, 2026 - ORDER IN THE KINGDOM (BOUNDARIES & PRIORITIES)

    • #5 JAN. 22-23, 2027 - ROOTED IN TRUTH (schemas & CORE BELIEFS)

    • #6 FEB. 26-27, 2027 - GOOD FRUIT (EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR RELATIONSHIPS)

    • #7 MAR. 26-27, 2027 - WAY OF THE CHAFF (NEGATIVE COPING MECHANISMS)

    • #8 MAY 28-29, 2027 - STATE OF GRACE (ABUNDANCE MINDSET)

    $250 / all-inclusive

    a catholic men's wilderness retreat

    LIMITED AVAILABILITY. ONLY 6 MEN ALLOWED PER HIKE. COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW TO REQUEST ADMITTANCE FOR THE NEXT TRAIL TRANSFORMATION. THIS IS AN ADVENTURE. THERE ARE SOME INHERENT RISKS. EXPLORE THE SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST AND SURROUNDING TRAILS. CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RETREAT AND ITS FOUNDER.

    "Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the Law of the Lord, And on His Law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, But they are like chaff which the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked will perish." Psalm 1

    Psalm 1 Meditation Reflection