As Christian men, we need more than a Sunday — we need ongoing training that arms us with the spiritual fitness to keep going, in our individual walk and as a team.
Disconnecting for one night and two days — away from the noise, the job, the phone — creates the space to go deeper without distraction. That's what Combat Ready is built for.
A lot of guys find FORGED through a retreat like this one before they ever set foot in a weekly site. Combat Ready is a strong, no-pressure way to see what FORGED is about — the brotherhood, the challenge, the faith — in one weekend.
If it clicks, we'll point you to a weekly FORGED site near you afterward. No obligation — just an open door.
Subject to small changes as speakers and details are confirmed — but this is the shape of the weekend.
At 9:30 PM, split off into whichever fits your night — competitive or contemplative, both are Combat Ready.
Bring the competitive energy. Head-to-head events under the lights, bragging rights on the line.
A fireside chat. Music by the bonfire, small group discussion focused on the immediate stuff — the thoughts, roadblocks, and habits in your life right now. Casual, honest, comradery.
Your spot for the weekend at Sloan's Christmas Village.
Stocked and ready for the bonfire.
Yours to keep — the official 2026 retreat tee.
Dinner, breakfast, and lunch, plus snacks, drinks, and coffee all weekend.
EMOM, morning workout, and the Sand Mountain strength challenge.
Bible study and small group conversation, morning and night.
Every meal is made by FORGED members Dan & Greg — not a caterer. They ran breakfast last year and it was the talk of the whole retreat. It's all covered in your registration.
Combat Ready on the front. Called. Justified. Glorified. on the back. Every registration includes one — no extra cost, no separate merch table.
Our host site for the second year running, donated by FORGED board member John Sloan. Car parking, RV/trailer/camper parking, and the tent & bonfire area are all marked on-site — see the map for the full layout.
Sloan's Christmas Village #2
14933 Longwoods Rd.
Bothwell, Ontario
We're grateful to John Sloan and the Sloan's Christmas Village team for hosting FORGED for the second year running — their generosity is what makes this retreat possible.
No — three meals, snacks, drinks, and coffee are all included and cooked on-site by FORGED members Dan & Greg.
Come as you are. A large chunk of every retreat is guys attending for the first time — it's one of the most common ways men find FORGED.
Yes — bring your own tent and sleeping gear. Your campsite spot is included in registration.
There are workouts and a strength challenge (Sand Mountain), but everything scales to where you're at. This isn't a fitness test — it's a retreat.
Yes — Combat Ready is open to anyone. Bringing a friend is one of the best ways to invite him into FORGED.
