Under the auspices of IllumanECC, the Illuman brothers of NC and beyond are invited for a Holy Ruckus retreat weekend in Western NC to "regain a child-like sense of joy, happiness, and freedom to play again," with Matthew Lyda.

In a world on fire, how do we recover joy?
Holy Ruckus is a one-of-a-kind retreat for men ready to trade burnout for boldness and reclaim the playful, sacred spark at the heart of who they are. This is your invitation to remember your original innocence, risk being ridiculous in the best of ways, and become what Bayard Rustin called an “angelic troublemaker.”

This weekend isn’t about trying harder. It’s about letting go, showing up, and laughing your way into healing.

What You’ll Experience:

• Council circles with men on the same journey

• Rituals to shed burdens and reclaim vitality

• Wilderness wanders and embodiment practices

• Drumming, singing, laughter, and silence

• Childlike play and holy foolery

• Deep rest and sacred connection

You’ll Move From…
→ Isolation → Solitude
→ Loneliness → Brotherhood
→ Numbing → Reflection
→ Exhaustion → Wonder
→ Old stories → New joy