2026 SOUL OF A MAN RETREAT
PRIVATE TRIP: West Ridge Church / Bowman
MAY 13-17, 2026 | Minnesota's Driftless Region | $1,750
Life often moves at a relentless pace, leaving many men struggling to stay afloat. In the rush of work, family, and responsibility, it’s easy to drift—longing for a deeper relationship with God and with those who matter most, but feeling like there’s no capacity left to give. Over time, the things that matter most can slip through our fingers. What about you?
SOUL OF A MAN creates space to step out of the current and reconnect—with God, with yourself, and with others. Through guided lessons, personal reflection, and plenty of room for rest, you’ll find renewal, perspective and intentional steps for the road ahead.
Your Altar retreat is not the end of the journey but the beginning of a new one. The Altar Team is committed to walking with you, offering resources for continued soul care, leadership growth, and lasting transformation—for a greater life and a greater impact.
WHAT IS THE DRIFTLESS?
In the middle of fly over country sits an ancient landscape that stand out for its unique geology and incredible trout fishing.
During the last ice age, glaciers surrounded the Driftless Area but never plowed up and deposited materials (known as drift) as they receded. This left the area with fractured limestone and sandstone. Water percolates through this rock into the ground and is filtered, cooled, and given an excellent PH level. The water then comes out as springs and seeps and gives it incredible and abundant trout fishing.
Take in the Driftless Region in the Root River Valley this spring.
"As a church leader, my soul was more tired than I realized. The unique combination of fly fishing, fellowship, food and faith talks began to refuel my heart and soul. The length of the trip was long enough for refreshment, but short enough to allow me to take the step of faith to free up my calendar."
Kevin | Soul of a Pastor
"The retreat was even better than what I expected. It was like I pushed the "reset" switch spiritually. In addition to helping me become whole again, it increased my awareness of how to better care for my soul. I now have tools to assess the state of my soul so I can sustain healthy soul-care beyond the retreat."
Andy | Soul of a Pastor
