From Survival to Thriving
This is not a retreat. It’s not a support group. It’s a reckoning.
We are a modern brotherhood built on ancient principles— Forged through challenge.
Sharpened by truth. Strengthened through connection. Together, we rise.
In a world pulling men into isolation, Longship is a call back to the fire.
Our Mission
We are a brotherhood of men committed to rising from survival into thriving—together. Through ritual, challenge, and connection, we create sacred spaces for men to confront their pain, reclaim their power, and forge a life rooted in purpose, truth, and community. We believe real strength is found in vulnerability, real growth in adversity, and real leadership in service. This is not a place to be fixed. This is a place to be forged
Meet the Founders
Longship was not created in a boardroom. It was born in fire—grief, growth, and the grit of lived experience. Three men, each walking his own path, came together with one shared truth: Men are not meant to do this alone.
Cody Lakevold
Ryan Collins
Mark Divine
Together, they built a vessel for modern men to rise. Not as lone wolves. But as a crew. We’re not here to teach you how to be a man. We’re here to remind you of who you truly are.
Archetype Partners
We honor men who have walked the fire—and emerged with wisdom in hand. Our Archetype Partners are not gurus or influencers. They are embodied leaders whose lives reflect the principles we teach: discipline, presence, compassion, and service. They serve as wayfinders for the Longship brotherhood—offering their unique medicine through retreats, teachings, and lived example.
Mark Divine
Retired Navy SEAL Commander. New York Times Bestselling Author. Creator of the Five Mountains. A master of mental toughness and spiritual grounding.
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
ICU and palliative care physician. Author of Prevention Over Prescription. Advocate for men’s health, balance, and wholehearted leadership in both medicine and life.
These are men who don’t just speak truth—they live it.
Counsel Meetings
“Where Men Come to Be Forged”
Once a month, we gather. Not to perform. Not to posture. But to reckon. The Counsel Meeting is the heartbeat of Longship—a sacred monthly rhythm where men step into structured conversation, deep reflection, and brotherhood. Divided into Boatcrews, every man is seen, heard, and called forward.
Each meeting moves through our three core rituals:
• The Sounding – Speak your truth. Share your wins, losses, and inner tides.
• The Forge – Bring your edge to the fire. Face your challenges with the strength of the crew beside you.
• The Landing – Reflect. Integrate. Prepare to rise.
This is not therapy. This is not advice. This is the practice of becoming a man worth following.
Monthly Meetups
Grow Together. Stay Connected.
Growth doesn’t just happen in big moments. It happens in the rhythms of connection.
Longship Monthly Meetups are in-person gatherings designed to nourish the brotherhood between Counsel Meetings and deepen the connection to yourself, your crew, and the mission.
Each month features a curated experience— a workshop, guest speaker, cold plunge, hike, or meaningful activity. Meetups are where momentum is kept, friendships are forged, and growth becomes a lifestyle—not just an event.
Shield Wall Challenges
Tested Alone. Transformed Together.
In the old world, warriors locked shields to form an unbreakable wall—shoulder to shoulder, soul to soul.
That spirit lives on.
The Shield Wall Challenge is a rite of passage disguised as a test of grit. You will face the fire. The cold. The edge of your comfort. But you will not face it alone. Together, we take on a physical and mental challenge designed to stretch your limits and fortify the brotherhood. It’s not about winning. It’s about standing your ground with your crew—and leaving no man behind.
This is where isolation is shattered.
This is where men remember they were never meant to fight alone.
Retreats & Immersions
Step Into the Wild. Return With Fire.
Some growth happens in conversation. Some growth demands the mountain.
Longship retreats are immersive rites of passage—crafted to challenge your edge, reconnect you to what matters, and return you home with fire in your chest and clarity in your bones.
Each retreat is a chance to strip away the noise, lean into discomfort, and rise beside men who are done playing small.
Join the Brotherhood
Get In The Boat
Our Signature Retreats:
Nordmenn Retreat - Kananaskis, Alberta
Our flagship 4-day immersion. Challenge, ritual, brotherhood.
Archetype Retreat - Encinitas, California
Elite leadership experience with Longship Archetype Mark Divine.
Longship Timbercall Retreat - Vernon, BC – El Refugio
Build a longship. Build a brotherhood. Forge legacy through craft, sweat, and shared purpose.
These are not vacations. They’re transformations.